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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1939
Page
5
Police ball blue delphiniums and white narcissi adorned the debutantes’ table at All Hallows Past Pupils annual ball at the Trocadero. A large replica of the school badge formed an alcove display while 24 debutantes in white frocks were presented to Archbishop Duhig, a high point of the evening.
The 24 debutantes of All Hallows Past Pupils Ball at the Trocadero were photographed after presentation to Archbishop Duhig. Attendees included officials Mrs J P Grafton and Mrs P W Shannon, and guests Rev Dr J English and several priests. Frocks featured lace, net, and silver embellishments with varied bouffante and crinoline styles.
In And Out of Town notes farewell to Captain J. Richards bound for America and England aboard the Aorangi. Lady Wilson hosts a private Dance at Government House. Taroom residents DY and Mrs. 0 T. Henry plan a Brisbane stay then Toowoomba. Dr Henry returns to Taroom with Mrs. Henry likely returning to Brisbane for the Show. The couple are with daughter Margaret Ann and Miss ir, plus Mrs. Charles McWilliam of London Dalby at Helle Vue.
A fragment recounts attendee outfits with mention of Mrs Grattonelo in an olive frock and white chiffor later notes Mrs Shannon in a black frock with gold embossing and pink taffetas while Miss Shanes is briefly referenced as the column continues.
A mock wedding and dance to raise funds for Bald Hills Chapter Order of the Eastern Star drew over 200 attendees. Items were donated by Sydney Love, eight year old Boboy Breen winner, with participants including Ernest Woodrow Price, Richard Ferguson, Edward Pask, and others.
Archery and swordplay entertained guests on the Sands lawn in Hattems as Mr and Mrs Teo Harwood prepared to depart for Sydney. Tea was served on the galley decorated veranda. Rev G A Parker gave six serviette rings of Queensland mulga wood to the guests of honour.
Continued from Col. 2 the All Hallows Ball features a cluster of pink flowers and a dove grey georgette gown parasol with carnations. The guest roster includes Mr and Mrs Jock Cow Mr and Mrs Mo Hardie Mr and Mrs RHE Ryan Sydney Mrs I Cal lust Miss Burnce Miss Roma Cillagnan Mrs M Tracey Miss Maureen Tracey Miss Merie Doneley Eunice Knnpup Molly Walsh Culve Simith Manid McKenna Mova Buseh Otie Clarke Cella Hall Noom Clarke-Ryan Hilda Rice Pierre Byrne Bernice Firv Gerald Viva Sherry Muriel O'Brien Mary Lyons Vennle Sexton Dorothy Avon Celia Edwards Molly Witham Norah Jeffen Bernice McGearvy Moira wod Muala Shannon Misses M Walsh Miss M Bricklew Miss M Burke J Astill Mo Astill P Kelly oO Wood R Spellacy C and I White A Phelan C Shannon R McKinnon P Bryne D Corbett Mo Kelly P Moran M Dick A Crowley M Pillinger Messrs FP Gaven W McFadden Crow ley A Bierkley D Veiteh E Gibbon W Bryne K McColl E McCabe W King Ko McMahon T Walsh J O Brien R Scanlan F O Boyle F Spellacy G Elliott W White P Walsh Kelly and K Harvey Dr Peter English Messrs S Ward Bo Hooper C Byrne DO Clark-Ryan J Walsh H Ball B Smith OShanesy B Wilkes D Power Humphrys TE Moore Bernard Keogh E Quinn D Kemp F O Sullivan Callaghan and J Varendoff.
Weather favorable as Toowoomba hosts the opening day of the Australian tennis championships. Officials, including Mater Alderman J. D. Annand, opened the new association courts stand. Guests in formal attire attended a Morning Tea in the Pavilion with the tennis association president Dr T. P. Connolly. Numerous ladies wore stylish coats, frocks, veils, and hats, while others complemented outfits with scarves, jumpers, and accessories reflected in a lively crowd atmosphere.
A farewell luncheon was held as Mrs Lionel Atkinson prepares to leave by plane today for her new home in Longreach. Mr Kathleen McDonnell hosted a small gathering at Rowe’s yesterday with guests including Mrs M Keane Mrs Raymone O Hara Miss Nell Cole and Miss Mari and Miss Eileen McDonnell.
An OCR fragment touts Hinds skin cream claiming long lasting moisture and extra creaminess. The ad emphasizes soothing dry skin with a forming, creamy texture and added softness.
A Redcliffe QCWA garden party at the Porter home supported branch fund raising. The mayor and mayoress attended with Alderman and Mrs Lanedon and Mrs Gibson among others. A jumble sale, sweets and drinks stalls ran by volunteers, musical items, tap dancing acts, and games formed a lively afternoon event.
A Ballarat reader laments nerves and noisy children. A chemist prescribes Phosphorated Iran, promising a drastic mood change. The note hints at a personal test to see if one can become a “new woman” through a simple remedy.
An advertisement urges readers to test stamina by walking or working long hours, then take two Phosphorated Iron tablets with meals for several days. It promises improved blood flow to nerves, increased vitality, appetite, and sleep, appealing to anaemic individuals.
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