A case of reminiscence
We've also got the boffins onto it: 'I was the Sydney tech guy for Shell Chemical when we convinced Globite to try polypropylene for their school cases,' relates Dave Williams of Port Macquarie. 'They did, but I was sent to check why some 'smooth' cases were snagging girls' stockings. Seems a lad found he could sleep in, catch a later train, yet get off at his station even though that train didn't stop there, by riding his case as a sled along the platform. Very rapid wear on the case, was replaced gratis. Second one, showing same problem, initiated enquiry.'
'Alison Brooks (C8) ponders what era we are in post-Elizabeth,' notes Brian Kidd of Mount Waverley (Vic). 'Polo players would surely argue it is the era of the Chucka!'
'Memo to Annemarie Fleming ('For the modern wedding, one has become two (at least)', August 13). Check out your local Salvos store,' suggests Rosemary Hollow of Barton (ACT). 'In Canberra they have a wonderful selection of wedding dresses, donated by generous brides who, after many happy celebrations, decided to hand them on rather than just leave them hanging in the cupboard. Shared joy and good karma all round.'
'Wine keg deliveries (C8) were a quarter-yearly event at the Commercial Centre migrant hostel in Lithgow in the late '50s,' says Wolf Kempa, still of Lithgow. 'Residents from some 10 families would line up for refills with their bottles and corks. Whatever was left over went towards a long weekend party for adults with me, being the oldest child at nine, charged with putting all the youngsters into their PJs and beds. Lifetime memories indeed.'
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