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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1941
Page
12
In Australia women are urged to contribute to the war effort through care and repair as outlined by Dr. Edward Glover in a small paper-covered book. The work emphasizes women supporting the home front while men face danger, and includes reflections on youth and personal duty in wartime society.
Donations sought for rest room supplies and household articles as part of the war effort. The war auxiliary and ladies committees oversee collection and sale events to aid the Patriotic Fund and Allied relief, with proceeds benefiting veterans and children.
Mrs J L Woolcock hosted tea for officers of warships yesterday, then guests moved to the home of Mr and Mrs A Huybers for a sprig of bridal party. A welfare committee arranged a picnic and dances, with the mission open for visitors. Tonight a Red Cross community concert is planned at City Hall, and Australian Broadcasting Commission will host a celebrity concert. The US Consul and Mrs Williams announced future entertainments for 40 officers at Windermere Road, with buffet dinner and music to follow.
Social brief records an address by Mr A Hlry at the Town and Country Women’s Club where Miss Fi Masses hosted guests. Also notes funeral of Mrs Parker of Texas with reflections on women’s church work and civic duty. Prisoner of War needs group urges contacting Meg R. Tompson. Wynnum Housekeepers seek petrol friendly suburban travel and home education provisions. Toowoomba Past Nurses reports 70 members and funds distribution for patriotic causes.
An American couple in Sydney and Brisbane will document the Australian women’s war effort and write for the North American newspaper alliance. Roy Chunnison, a former firefighter and arch degree holder, and his wife will share impressions after five weeks abroad, detailing wartime roles and home front activities.
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