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| MarySexton |
| Posted: 27
Feb - 09:25 pm |
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While
the 600 delegates to the 1975 women in Politics
Conference all received an invitation to
the Government Reception in Kings Hall of
Parliament House in Canberra, not all of
them complied with the request on the invitation
to wear a 'lounge suit'.
But seven Canberra women did.
The Daily Telegraph (NSW) described Miss(sic) Meredith Hinchliffe
of Women's Electoral Lobby leading her girl (sic) friends into
the reception in Kings Hall. Miss Hinchliffe stated that, 'the
invitation is a truly thoughtful effort on the part of the men
to make us feel at ease in the political arena. Neverthe less
it has caused some inconvenience. Perhaps the men who have come,
including Mr Whitlam
(the Prime Minister), should have made a reciprocal gesture by
bring a plate'.
The fashion writer in the Sydney Morning Herald, Tess Lawrence,
suggested that as a consequence of the faux pas the lounge suit
had been de-sexed somewhat. She went on to say that is was re-appearing
as a liesure suit which is more casual in design, in the texture
of the fabric and the colours. She described the liesure suit
as being a compromise between suits and shorts and that the jackets
and trousers could be bought separately. Ms Lawrence advised
readers that these new fashion items would be available in speciality
shops in late September. |
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| vmansellees |
| Posted: 29
Feb - 08:32 pm |
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Well
gals what a hoot - I look forward to participating
in this forum as I think we don't record
our personal history nearly enough and I
can't wait to be invited to wear a lounge
suit to my next formal function!!
Cheers - Virginia |
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| MarySexton |
| Posted: 22
Mar - 09:39 pm |
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Hi
Virginia
Obviously I agree about women not telling
their bit of history. Indeed the lack of
response to this topic makes me wonder
if women see small things, such as I described
above, as being of little interest and
value to women and girls now and in the
future.
Well you liked the bit about the lounge suit so shall we challenge
the visitors to this site to add their piece of history. Surely
I am not the only woman in Australia with a story to tell. What
about you -do have you a story to tell?
Mary
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