Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982), Wednesday 5 December 1951, page 38


AUSTRALIAN-MADE

Christmas gifts

On these pages are Christmas gifts for every member of the family. They are all made by Australian manufacturers and on sale through-out the Commonwealth. A buyer's guide with names of stores in each State is on page 40.

CUDDLE TOYS mode in fur fabric and many shades. The blue-and-red Jester, at left, is priced about 17/11, doll, centre, about 39/11, and doll, at right, 22/6. A Parker Toy.

TOWELLING SHOES, above, are attractive at home or for the beach. About 28/6. By Myrl. Cotton gloves

made in all shades, about 13/6. By Personality Gloves.

COLORFUL RAFFIA SHADE, priced about 37/6. Shadow Box, for flowers or ornaments, about 70/6. By Artdecor Studios. Pottery Horse, by Florann, is priced about 15/6.

Book, "Great Barrier Reef," by T. C. Roughley, about 30/-.

SAVORY TRAY, above, with Mexican motif, about 52/6. By Jean King Novelties. Picture plaque with everlasting flowers, about 68/6. By Nixon Art Productions. Musical Jug, plays Waltzing Matilda,

is priced about £6/6/-. By Diana Pottery.

A VERY COMPACT PICNIC PACK, which folds up like a suitcase, with a handle on top. For four persons the price is about £15/17/6. They are also made for two

and six people. By Rosenthall Leather Creations.

ENTREE SHELLS, left. About 14/9 a half-dozen. By John Trader & Co. Slippers, centre, 31/6. By J. Goldberg Footwear. Lamp with flexible

arm, right. About £6/9/6. By G. Beecher.

FOLDING BEACH HAT, above, is made in many colorful cotton designs and pleated on to a wire frame. The hat, which can be folded in two seconds, is a very handy accessory for a beach holiday, as it can be folded and packed in a small space; a

welcome gift for the sun-lover. Priced about 19/11. "Sunbrella,"

by A. B. Johnson & Co.

LUMERAY BEDLAMP, above, has a luminous switch which glows in the night. The plastic shade can move any way, up, down, or sideways. This attractive and

useful lamp has 9ft. of plastic flex, and is priced about 49/6.

By Kempthorn

PEN AND PENCIL SET, left. Pencil, 22/6; pen 19/6. Writing set, centre. The ink bottle is turned upside down and screwed into stand. About 29/6.

Ballpoint pen, right, 18/6, refill, 6/6. Fineline,

by Sheaffer Pen Co.

LIGHT SUITCASE, above, which holds three suits, two pairs of shoes, four shirts, dressing gown, and necessary underclothes. When fully packed the case weighs 33lbs., which is under the prescribed weight for air travel, both

interstate and overseas. Priced about £21. Val-a-Pack,

by Goldseal.

PLASTIC FANS, above, priced from 15/9 to 27/3. By Valda Solomons. Box of fruit and nut assortments, centre back, priced about 14/3. A Minerva Product, by Regal Trading Co. Trans-parent box of glace fruit and nuts, centre, priced about 10/3. A

Bellis Product.

COLORFUL SILK SCARF, left, has the ever-popular Waltzing Matilda motif. Priced

about 38/11.

By

Brooks McGIoshan.