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Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 03, 1938

Page

7

Bridge Benefit Draws Society Figures for Scholarship Fund

Lady Blatr Mayoress attended the Cathetes Daughters of Australia event to raise funds for the Valma Sullivan Scholarship. About 100 bridge players enjoyed a social afternoon with speeches by Masdimes Percy Pease and others, amid a busy program at St Columba’s Church Clayfield and local charity efforts.

Blatr Cathetes’ Daughters of Australia Valma Sullivan Igoland Masdimes Percy Pease B.C. Richarda O.D.A Bolger Ranghan

Stocking Service By Telegraph Novelty For Distressed Girls

A New York Postal Telegraph Company service delivers stockings by messenger to damsels in distress at any hour. Call to specify weight or evening wear, size, shade, and a messenger brings the requested hosiery. Cost about 1.43 dollars, with stockings priced at 1.16 dollars plus tax and messenger fee. Ads tout exotic leather and quilted designs at lower prices.

Dorothy Stewart New York Courier-Mail Postal Telegraph Company Ope Postal Tetaerapl

Novelty Mun Tan Bracelet Offers Initials Without Ink

A quirky advertisement suggests a sun tan bracelet as a substitute for a tattooed initial. It explains handmade, initials etched on a strip of skin present in the bracelet and warns that exposing private branding may embarrass some lovers while praising a “moniogra” for personal flair.

Jery

Beaded Linen Bags Highlighted In Dame Fashion

Beaded linen bags are described as stylish yet easily soiled compared to plain fabric. Vendors scatter designs without pattern, featuring white on black, polka dots, and thin belts. The piece notes the bags’ smart look with lightweight frocks and catalogs various colorways and styles.

Tellatta

Straw ensembles and hats dominate the season

Straw bags with grosgrain streamers and wide floppy hats offer shaded wear. Descriptions note straw names, trims, and the Navy grosgrain style. The piece lists various straw ensembles, including two shawl-like arrangements and Lawn attire with tailored detailing and bold color accents.

Verity's Notebook and Arts Items Across Colonies

A collection highlight notes pale yellow Tam e horns clay pottery valued at £300 and sent to England, plus a jewellery collection to feature in the English Arts and Crafts Society exhibition at Burlington House. Queensland Aborigine song enters Australian opera Bush Legend, while Rotary Club contest offers garden fork and urn prizes. Spring fashion previews promise bright jackets and sash accessories.

Tam Horns Mountain Srifte Society of Arts I and Crafts New South Wales England Miles Autoia Burlington House London Bush Clive Douglas Awatrattan Broadcasting Commission Hobart Petrié Cram Mobart Ajunmuss Kya Bimb Tom Petrie Nls Bank of Reminiscenses

Ipswich Social Memorial Gathering Noted By Local Branch

The Ipswich branch of One County Women’s Association held a memorial event for a deceased member. Attendees included Mestameh Gratin and others, welcomed by Ipswich president Miss E.R. Barkee. The gathering honored the late figure with remarks and a moment of reflection.

Ipawich Aascinlinn Wat Jviasient Aivisien Whso Thore E.R. Barkee

Gifts for Mrs Stevenson mark Girls Friendly Society farewell

Members of the Girls Friendly Society honored Mrs W H Stevenson wife of the Bishop elect of Grafton with farewell gifts at All Saints parish social. The presents included rosewood boxes a navy trip case a travelling bag and a monogrammed handbag as leaders and officers offered testimonials for 18 years of service.

W.H W. Stevenson Grafton Girls' Friendly Society Archdeacon Stevenson Paren All Saints All Therpitts Madlers Nayery Queensland GMS Stevanson Inet Jagdi Paquet Ars Stevenson H.H. Dixon GPE J. W. G. Wand A. B. Moore GES

Greatly Missed as Mrs Stevenson Leaves Brisbane

A Brisbane farewell notes heartfelt regrets from Mrs Moore and others as Mrs Stevenson departs. The gathering praised friendships and the GFS ideals, with thanks to Rosecave and speakers, plus planned music and supper overseen by A Dodwett and several ladies.

GFS Moore Glevengon Sonession Stevenson Magnaipe Brisbane Steven Nismnbere Langer Ay Welling

Party of decorations and guests at New Farm afternoon event

Mrs W Smyth hosted a gathering at New Farm yesterday with about 20 guests in the afternoon and 30 in the evening at Wickham Terrace. The rooms featured pop cakes and roses as decor, tea service bright with finery, and attendees included Lady Bruckon and numerous Sydney visitors.

Fentons W. Smyth Inidga A.B. Gilllesme Bile Peles Lady Bruckon Wilson T. Peltson Wobleoek Adrian’ Jone P. Bedwell Mateus Herisberg Morgan Morton B. Mulgolm Thompson Ryan Spencer Browne MM. Motnlyre A Slaniep Miltios Christ Uhurgh Rumnard Mlason Ian Melwaine Svb Marion Dean Morgan Ensi Madge Fraser B. Spargin St John’s Cathedral M. Fraser Wickham Verrace Daazhler Norma Tey Muriel Rowe P. Trasar Mes A. Campbell Teader

Pain Relief Brands Mentioned In Old Health Ad

An OCR fragment discusses medical relief products including Bayer aspirin and other remedies. It mentions aspirin costs and availability, referencing doctors and common usage for relief of aches and pains. The text evokes a historical ad style with product names and pricing hints.

Bayey Haward Bayer Bayer'e

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