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Mainly for Women

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Mainly for Women
GenreLifestyle
Presented byCorinne Kerby
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
Original release
NetworkABC Television
Release1961 (1961) –
1964 (1964)

Mainly for Women is an Australian television series which aired 1961 to 1964 on ABC. Hosted by Corinne Kerby, it was a daytime series aimed at women of the period. It was produced in Melbourne and shown interstate, and included segments on subjects such as cooking, fashion and interviews.

Examples of format

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In one episode, there was a discussion chaired by Jean Battersby, tips on the game of bowls, the making of bread and buns, and a music interlude.[1] In another episode, the segments included an interview with Joanne Lyne, "Beauty Box", and letters.[2] Another episode featured "Beauty Box", a segment on "malayan cooking", and keep fit exercises.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "TV Programmes - City and Country". TV & Radio Guide. The Age. 8 March 1962. p. 6. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
  2. ^ "TV Programmes - City and Country". TV & Radio Guide. The Age. 26 April 1962. p. 6. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
  3. ^ "TV Programmes - City and Country". TV & Radio Guide. The Age. 2 August 1962. p. 6. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
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