The Australian Movement of Young Farmers has just recently conducted, in Adelaide, the
finals of the first national dressmaking competition.
The four finalists were judged in Adelaide by Miss Clark from the Education Department.
This competition is going to be held annually.
And I understand the type of garment required will be changed each year.
But this year the girls made a sunfrock and matching jacket.
Now the four girls are waiting on the side of the platform and feeling a little nervous
and anxious to start.
So I think we'll begin now with our first competitor from South Australia.
There are four girls here in Adelaide for the final judging.
Our South Australian entrant and three interstate competitors.
Here they are seated at their table, anxiously waiting for the judging to commence.
Beryl Tucker from South Australia opens the parade wearing a poplin sun frock and reversible
jacket printed in stripes and checks.
The judge is from the education department, it's Miss Clark and she has already inspected
the garments for finer points of workmanship.
Beryl takes off her jacket and beneath we see the frock which is darted and has shoestring
shoulder straps.
Here is the Western Australian entrant, Liz Malnor.
Her choice of fabric is Italian cotton.
The skirt is flared with a front pleat.
The collarless jacket has three quarter length sleeves.
The neckline which is deeply scooped at the back is the fashion highlight of this sun
frock.
A large straw had completed the outfit.
Helen Backland making her appearance now is from Victoria.
Helen's sun frock and jacket are made from a floral linen with a white background.
She is wearing white accessories.
The fourth contestant is Judy Jones from Tasmania.
Her green and orange sun fro has a box pleated skirt trimmed with large matching battens
down the center front.
The judge has made her decision and here comes the winner Liz Malnor from Western Australia.
She has been congratulated now by her three fellow contestants.
Here the successful entrant, Liz Malnor, from Western Australia.
Let's meet Miss Liz Malnor, the winner of this first national dressmaking competition.
Liz, I'm sure you must be very excited.
What was your first reaction when you were announced as the winner?
Well, I was very thrilled.
And, well, I don't think I expected it.
I know I didn't.
Oh well, I'm quite sure that you deserved it.
But I don't envy the judge because all the dresses were very lovely.
They were.
And Liz, you come from York in Western Australia.
Do you do any duties on your property?
Well, no, I stay in the home as much as I can.
I'm not very keen on the outdoor life.
Then you're interested mostly in home duties and dressmaking?
Definitely dressmaking, yes.
And how long have you been dressmaking for?
Five years.
I started when when I joined Junior Farmers.
And do you design your own clothes?
No, I don't, I use patterns mainly.
But I sometimes chop and change them around a little.
Oh, that gives you a little bit of individuality then.
And I'm sure you really love dressmaking.
Yes I do.
And have you any ambitions to take it up professionally?
No.
I think if I can make my own clothes that will do.
That probably is a full time job for you.
Well now in front of us, we have the lovely trophy that Liz has just won for her home
state.
Perhaps you may win it for your state next year.
It's goodbye now from South Australia.
Your best state for this year's national dressmaking competition.