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Lauren Rosewarne

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Academic, writer, commentator and broadcaster on sex, gender, pop culture, media, politics and feminism. Get in touch: lrose@unimelb.edu.au / 0422 484 593.

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"For an entirely different outlook on modern motoring, take the family for a test-run in the lovely new Skoda. Note the elegance of its crisp, continental lines... its lavish finish!..."

Ε koda. Reader's Digest Australia, 1963.

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"Listening to a new National stereo tape recorder can be quite distracting

(However, Vanessa will just have to adjust to the competition)..."

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National "The most imitated brand in the world". Australasian Post, 1968.

10.03.2026 08:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"Since 1820 men have been turning to Johnnie Walker for smoothness..."

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Johnnie Walker Red Label Old Scotch Whisky. Reader's Digest Australia, 1973.

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"You'll marvel at the speed with which the most varied foods are cooked by Gas... its high-speed burners, quick-cooking grillers and fast-heating ovens..."

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National Gas Association of Australia. Australian Women's Weekly, 1947.

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Zenith "The great name in watchmaking". Reader's Digest Australia, 1956.

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"Shape up in Rockmans sporting style..."

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Rockmans. New Idea, 1991.

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"New Cadbury Rainbows

The tops are as good as the bottoms..."

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Cadbury Rainbows. Better Homes and Gardens, 1993.

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"The taste you can't forget.

The control you can't ignore..."

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Weight Watchers. New Idea, 1981.

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"Patons Baroness makes it easier to get the shape. 100% 'Bri-nylon' makes it easier to keep the shape..."

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Patons. Woman's Day with Woman, 1973.

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"March is a pleasant month for Adelaide. The vintage is being gathered on the foothills of the Mount Lofty Ranges and in the nearby Southern Vales and the Barossa Valley..."

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South Australian Government Tourist Bureau. Walkabout, 1967.

09.03.2026 23:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"GRANDE PREMIERE DE LANCΓ”ME

Make-up for Autumn/Winter 1984.

Spotlight on contrast."

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LancΓ΄me. Vogue Australia, 1984.

09.03.2026 22:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"Light, refreshing and naturally low in caffeine, Emperor's Garden authentic Chinese blend green tea is truly the gateway to the Orient."

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Tetley Emperor's Garden. Who Weekly, 1996.

09.03.2026 21:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"An EXTRA bed when you need it!

Ready to use.. IN 5 SECONDS

it's the versatile STOWAWAY by ARNBRO..."

Arnbro. Woman's Day with Woman, 1966.

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"presents the OZ-COZ Collection..."

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Dreske-Somoff. Studio Collections Australia, 1988.

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"When colour TV breaks down...

will you be the star of the show?..."

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ICS (International Correspondence Schools). Pix Australia, 1971.

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"It was one of those rare relationships where sharing intimate secrets created a richness in our lives that had matured with the passing of time. Appropriately, the wine was Elizabeth."

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Mount Pleasant. Better Homes and Gardens, 1992.

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"... With just one sachet, you can have a brighter, warmer hair colour. Because Live Colour adds highlights, rich tones to natural colour..."

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Napro Live Colour. Dolly, 1974.

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"Pleasure, Business or Something to Remember.

Lunch, Dinner for two or a Big Celebration.

Try our cocktails, our classic Victorian atmosphere, our warm courtyard, our prices and of course our fantastic food..."

The Mondiale "Five Star Excellence". The Melburnian, 1987.

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"Cham-oss

the boilable cloth that looks and feels Like chamois, lasts longer but costs much less..."

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Wettex Cham-oss "Science's answer to natural chamois". Pix Australia, 1971.

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"She's on the phone.

But it's no ordinary phone. It's a Tebura. The first cordless phone in Australia with a powerful microphone and speaker in the handset which allows you to talk totally hands-free..."

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Sanyo. Better Homes and Gardens, 1996.

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"You'll never tire of the blended mellow goodness of KRAFT CHEESE..."

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Kraft Cheese. Australian Home Journal, 1946.

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"Man - you look fine!..."

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Country Club. Reader's Digest Australia, 1955.

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"All three are training to be accountants

There's no reason you can't join them

(Bob, too, thought he needed the matriculation certificate)..."

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Hemingway Robertson Institute. Pix Australia, 1971.

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"Classic hand-made Italian sunglasses and optical frames..."

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Persol. Studio Collections Australia, 1986.

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"In a tiny golden grain of wheat, there are extraordinary powers. Powers that promote energy and vitality... sturdy growth in children... sound digestion in grown-ups..."

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Sanitarium Weet-Bix. Australian Women's Weekly, 1963.

08.03.2026 21:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"Gaze into these dreamy eyes and practise saying 'Let's use a condom.'"

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Department of Health, NSW. Rolling Stone Australia, 1990.

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"The fun of Moomba all year 'round...

You can have the fun of the festival all the year 'round with John Sands new game 'Chute 5'..."

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Sands Games "the games people play". Family Circle, 1975.

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UDL Vodka & Cranberry Drink. Sain Magazine, 1999.

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"So short so sweet, it could only be home made..."

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White Wings Strawberry Shortcake Dessertcake Mix. Australian Women's Weekly, 1971.

08.03.2026 07:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"For Lent: Main Course Magic - without meat!...

Cheese, Tuna and Tomato Ricebake..."

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Kraft Processed Cheddar Cheese and Sunwhite Rice. Australian Women's Weekly, 1966.

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