Jackie Dene Intuitive Medium

18/10/2025

Boho Luxe Market today Plant 4 Bowden Adelaide 💕 It's going to be a wonderful day

17/10/2025

ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA, 1887

Isn’t she radiant? Fourteen-year-old Maude Brooks, draped in flowing folds of pale fabric, poses gracefully as a Greek slave. Why such a costume, you might wonder? Because on Friday, 23 September 1887, she attended one of Adelaide’s most dazzling social events, the Children’s Fancy Dress Ball at the Town Hall, a grand affair hosted by the Mayoress, Mrs E. T. Smith.

That evening quickly became the talk of Adelaide. Newspapers at the time called it one of the most splendid juvenile balls ever held, with about 800 invitations sent and over 700 children attending. The Advertiser and Register published detailed lists of the young guests and their costumes (see link below). Today, the State Library of South Australia still holds many of the beautiful studio portraits from that night. Each photo offers a glimpse into the imagination and social life of colonial Adelaide.

From what I have read, Maude’s decision to appear as a Greek slave was far from random. Apparently, in Victorian society, classical and historical costumes were seen as signs of refinement and learning, a nod to the artistic and moral ideals of ancient civilisations.

From what is known, this is likely to be a photograph of Maude Annie Brooks (born 10 September 1873), who was the daughter of William Henry Brooks(1836–1922) and Elizabeth Brooks (1833–1907) of Enfield, South Australia.

If you would like to read the article about the ball that appeared in ‘The South Australian Advertiser’ on Saturday, 25 September 1887, use the link below:

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/37180369/2299750

Sources: State Library of South Australia (B 7723/57), Find My Past, Ancestry, Victorian Web, and Smart History.

https://collections.slsa.sa.gov.au/resource/B+7723/57

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15/10/2025

It was a great night. Thank you so much for inviting me. 💗

12/10/2025

10/10/2025

I would like to introduce Jackie Dene who will be attending the Cosmic Tea Whispers event.
Her Bio is extensive✨️
 Psychic Medium development groups
 Psychic & Medium Readings
 Energy clearings & healing – personal and home.
 Psychic Medium circles, workshops & retreats
 Psychic home parties
 Naturopath, Counsellor, Mentor and Coach
 Crystal Ball Workshops & Meditations

Jackie Dene is an Intuitive Medium and has felt spiritual energies all her life and was called to serve spirit over 25 years ago. She is also a Naturopath and has helped many people with healing modalities such as Reiki, Massage and Spiritual Healing.
She has studied internationally at the renowned Arthur Findlay College in the UK with many international Mediums.
Jackie works at many markets, fairs and events as well as private readings, clearings (home and personal) and healings. She holds a development circles & workshops in Mt Barker, Crafers & Nairne and travels to your home for fun Psychic parties. Jackie also Mentors other Mediums and enjoys holding meditation circles and the popular “Crystal Ball Workshop”
Contact details : 0408 393 375 | jackiedenemedium@gmail.com
Look me up on my website www.jackiedene.com or instagram and facebook dene intuitive medium

10/10/2025

I received this beautiful review from an email reading without seeing or knowing this lovely lady, no photos or date of birth and I am sharing with her blessings....

********Hi Jackie
Absolutely loved receiving your email msg and voice msg to go along with it it was so much easier to take in.. the pictures included were absolutely perfect to complete the reading and to better understand how you gave the reading..
I’ve waited till the right time to seek a reading… and found you..you delivered the msg in a way that mirrored my mums gentle and calm energy.. it was such a pleasure to receive💕
The msg… 🤩
Thankyou for the confirmation she is ok and was met by family.. we did hold a lot of faith.

We went to flower readings together for many years and shared a love for spirituality that she embraced and continued by going to psychic development classes..
Butterflies and rainbows were some of my ma’s last words and I have been watching them… knowing 🦋
We didn’t like to confront/ argue.. when I was younger we would always write each other letters to sort out our issues with each other in a time we weren’t angry.. i have thought about this often since my mummas passing.. I will write to her again 🤩 Thankyou.
Right on point about family...
She loved to give me advice. I miss that so much.. 😣💕
She was always so worried about us how we would handle her passing, how she could prepare us.. I felt she knew.. she had dreams.. she said 66 not 56 .. 😣
When you say more worried about me well that was her all over!!
I know she loved her animals.. she patted her pup till she couldn’t anymore..
we are looking after them they miss her gentle touch though…

Jackie from the bottom of my heart ❤️ Thankyou so much.. you have given me so much confirmation and it was so nice to feel the connection too.. I will definitely be in touch with you in the future for a face to face.. Much love ********