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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1939
Page
5
New York writer Elinor Greene notes leading stylists create forehead bang hairstyles in tribute to Queen Elizabeth’s visit to Canada and the United States. The look, inspired by the Queen’s charm, features fashionable forehead arrangements reflecting royal influence.
The article outlines evolving hair trends led by designers in New York. It details elegant updos with dainty tinglety hilts, inverted brow rolls, and curls framing the face. It notes iconic Fifth Avenue styles and new lines aimed at creating flattering silhouettes and longer lines across the back.
A small-town entertainment event titled Linga Longa to Benefit Bride and Races will feature a mannequin parade and musical evening at City Hall on August 8. The metropolitan branch of the Country will present the show, with models wearing wool from the Australian Wool Board and a program including poems, dances, and performances by local personalities.
A fragmentary tip sheet urges glove care for feminine attire, noting a weekly prize of 10 to Mrs. P. Doolan of Humane Nambour. It describes cleaning methods using earth, wine, and oil, plus drying instructions and a drill-hall timing reference, with scattered garbled text and misplaced names.
Guests at a St John’s Schoolroom luncheon received envelopes naming birds in animals to draw. Missed prize logic, led by Mrs Barrett and committee members, created a playful misdirection as organizers announced a mock ceremony and a pageant of decorated table elements.
G R Keith and Lady Murdoch plan arrival from Melbourne in Brisbane with stays at Belle Vue. Gwen Temple and siblings head to Adelaide Corinda. Fira Framonds departs for Northern. Townsville Choral Bonet attendance noted. Mr and Mrs J Foster and daughter to live Ana Mannora. Mr and Mrs Hutn host at Exe Vale Ballard Vienna. Mrs Walsh relatives, Robertson family guests, and D P Montgomery return from Brisbane holiday. Mrs Warrieton James Potts and Mrs E Katie plus Doris Fearne among visitors.
A kindergarten benefit bridge luncheon drew about 80 guests to the roof garden at Atcherley Ulunse yesterday. The event, organized by the Kindergarten committee, featured scores and attendance by committee members including Mrs Rene Mee and Mrs Keebler.
A college benefit afternoon featured a novel song competition organized by Mrs Javas and a social committee. Funds were raised for the Sacred heart missions program through support from Mrs Heart Whinstanes and Mrs Gilroy, with several residents and helpers aiding arrangements and hosting duties.
Senior students hosted a monthly dance at the Banquet Hall Canberra. Guests wore formal attire as Mrs Eric Sparken presided. Queensland Federation of Australia delegates attended a reception with gifts from the Department of Labour and Industry.
An archival Buranda Evening pageant feature recounts a Tunisian table gala hosted by the Friends Society. Miss Meantay leads the CUPS group while Mie A Sturiciter coordinates, with guests including local leaders and families enjoying a supper and social program.
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