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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1938
Page
6
Senior public examination attendees will view The Tempest as produced by Drishane Reversory Theatre Society. Miss Bachnsd leads the Beautifiy Istana scene with Nysophs and Reapers ballet performed by Holliday School of Dancing students. Seats Frioh at Ane.
An Anglican dance event at Chelmer Church raised funds for building repairs. Attendees included local patrons and the hostess team led by Mrs Jones, with notable guests from Roxineend and Meany Os We Roxnieend. The evening featured a green lunchline and a formal frock lineup, highlighting community support for the project.
The notes describe busy novelty necklaces of colored glass and floral festoonings as the season’s popular accessories. It mentions a Brisbane event with the Queensland First Free Settlers centenary celebrations and a banquet setting featuring hand-pleated work by local girls.
The fragmented report references a McWhirters' Bridge Club afternoon session with notes of social interactions and table play. Names and details are garbled, but mentions a vice role, harmonisation, a reneged play, and a player signaling with a white scarf amid tense bidding and a Nay hint.
Readers share practical household remedies and knitting and sewing tips in this column. Inquiries cover cosmetics, roach crochet, dyeing, cleaning, and waterproof materials with step by step guidance, including egg yolk separation and soap tips.
A fragmented ad style article describes preparing soup from soap and dyeing techniques for fabrics, outlining steps to dissolve soap, heat water, mix contents, and squeeze out feel for dressmaking. It touts Weldon’s Ladies Journal patterns, new materials, and seasonal garments with practical sewing guidance.
A mid century guide praising fresh floral designs for public and private settings. It discusses updated display techniques with framed arrangements, eye level placement, and dramatic lighting. Emphasizes color harmony, restraint, and originality in bouquets, vases, and indoor decor for large rooms.
A Queensland Amateur Ginn Society event at City Hall showcased winning films to support the Playground Association. Lord Mayor's reception overflow led to screenings in the Lady Mayoress’s room. Guests included Mrs A J Gomest and Mr J Mann, with Music by Marjorie and Coeky Rensay. details show a community effort to fund a local playground program.
Members of the Country Women association work on soft toys for a stall at the exhibition. Arrangements include a White House event with new and visiting members, plans for a birthday party in Inswich, and a division executive meeting in Betsbone. Monthly reports by Mrs Gia cover activities and notes.
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