Fashions Through Six Centuries At Secretariat Exhibition
The Gardens show highlights a Wool Festival range tracing 1351 to 1951 with miniature figures, period costumes, and even era dogs. A Puritan family contrasts with festive later fashion as wool fabrics span greys to scarlets and prints. A parallel Atlantic City International Fashions revue showcased 150 costumes from France to the United States, with designers from Tel Aviv to Mexico. Wool in London fashion notes emphasize simple elegant pieces designed for longevity, three-piece ensembles, waistcoats, and reversible coats from Creed, Morton, Jacqmar, and Steibel.
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Atlantic City
France
Japan
Greece
Israel
Mexico
Ecuador
Philippine Republic
Hawaii
United States
Philadelphia
Tel Aviv
Asia
Siam
Muumuu
U.S
Jean Desses
Paris
Jeading Couturieres
London
Peter Russell
Digby Morton
Charles Creed
Viteor Steibel
Jacqmar
Pilton Women's Committee June Meeting Notes
The Pilton Women's Committee met in the Soldiers Memorial Hall with Mes dames C Cooke and E Welke among attendees. The president noted the deaths of local figure Mr Robert Moor and bereavements in the Waldron family, prompting a silence. correspondence included appeals from Major Reeves of the Salvation Army Brisbane and updates from the Pilton Hall Committee and Matron of the Brodribb Home Toowoomba. The treasurer reported £2 1s 11d. Legacy Ball proceeds totaled £26 8s 6d and donations were acknowledged.
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Robert
Moor
Pilton
E. Waldron
Reeves
Salvation Army
Brsbane
England
Pilton Women's Committee
Filton Hall
Brodribb
Toowoomba
Queensland Blinded Soldiers’ Association
Brisbane
Moar
Simple Aids for The Sick in Home Care
A historical note offers practical, low tech tips for caring for a sick person at home. It suggests using a heated salt bag from a leaky hot water bottle, a tea pot as an invalid cup, a bell slipped with a glove for quiet alerts, and pouring bottled medicine with the label uppermost to avoid labels smearing.
Honey Sandwich Spread For School Lunches
A simple honey based spread for children's lunches blends honey and peanut butter into a smooth paste. Add grated orange rind for variety, or mix honey with chopped dates and nuts on wholemeal bread. Other ideas include honey with grated carrot or coconut and cinnamon.
Pilton Song Title Ball Raises Legacy Funds at Memorial Hall
Clifton Memorial Hall hosted a Song Title Ball for Legacy funds with festive decor and tables. Notables from several centers attended including Mr. R S Chessman and Mrs. Cheesman, Dr. and Mrs. Wilson, and Mr. Mills, while novelty dances and a Song Title contest drew prizes donated by Mrs. W Allen.
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Clifton
Pilton
Legacy
Toowoomba
R. S. Chessman
Cheesman
Graham Wilson
Wilson
W. Allen
Joan Simpson
Ciifton
Annie
Graham Cooke
Pratten euchre tournament aids Fonteau State school funds
A successful Pratten Hall euchre tournament and dance drew visitors from Leyburn Warwick and nearby districts to raise funds for Fonteau State School. Admission totaled £23 12s with J O’Leary MC and G and J O’Leary as doorkeepers. Winners included W Nicholls and M O’Leary. several dances and a prize drawing were held. expected school funds near £35.
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Pratten
Fonteau State School
Pratten Hall
Leyburn
Warwick
Messrs
J. O/Leary
J. O'Leary
Jus. Payne
W. Nicholls
Jock Dwan
Joe Percy
Mesdames G
Light Egg Efficient Cakes From Frugal Home Kitchen
A compact collection of egg light cake recipes offering options with two eggs or fewer. Recipes include Chocolate Cake with cocoa paste, One Egg Fruit Cake with raisins, Banana Cake with lemon, Mexican Coconut Kisses, and Light Fruit Cake, plus Butter Cake variations and a Frosted Sponge Cinnamon cake.
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Lapeer
Health Notes Skin and Lungs Need Exercise
Health Notes from the Queensland Health Education Council urges exercise for skin and lungs. It promotes walking as a key general exercise, notes sweating helps cleanse pores, warns against sudden cooling after exertion, and emphasizes drying and rubbing down to prevent chills and illness.
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Queensland Health Education Council
Braithwaite Couple Holidaying on NSW Northern Rivers
Social notes report Mr and Mrs Eric Braithwaite of Tannymorel are enjoying a holiday on the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales as part of a seasonal break.
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Eric Braithwaite
Tannymorel
New South Wales
Five Arrests on Gaming Charges in Queensland Raids
ROCKHAMPTON five people arrested after raids across Rockhampton Yeppoon Mt Morgan and Biloela on charges of keeping a common gaming house Charles Murphy of Rockhampton appeared in the Court of Petty Sessions pleading not guilty and remanded on £50 bail Others were granted bail Cameron Yeppoon 100 Morters Morgan 75 Duck Lee Morgan 50 Hanna Ward Biloela 475
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Rockhampton
Yeppoon
Mt. Morgan
Biloela
Charles Murphy
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Vatican City
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