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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1946
Page
5
A reader laments pregnancy at 17 and a hidden father, asking for guidance. The adviser urges avoiding cohabitation, seeking state help, and considering separation or relocation while stressing the man’s responsibility. Other letters discuss social clubs for singles, maintaining engagement, and balancing outside interests with marriage.
A Brisbane City Council staff ball at City Hall featured striking lighting and floral decor. Notable acts came from the Blue Moon Skating Ballet, the Caledonian Pipe Band, and Mr. Dave Frecknall on organ. Proceeds support the Brisbane Children's Memorial Fund. Hostesses included Delphine Atkin and M. Dalsell. guests totaled about 260 with Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress in attendance.
A New England Girls School Old Girls Association ball at the riverside Soldiers' Club featured elegant gowns in silk and taffeta. Notables Miss Arle Nason and Miss Diana Bell wore white with black trim. Mrs. Harding Anning and Mrs. Harry Noble displayed blue and velvet accents amid pastel posies.
The advert promotes a lingerie pattern set featuring a lace trimmed gown with a high waist and low neckline and a matching jacket with a round yoke raglan sleeves and bow at the neckline. Bust measurements listed 32 to 34 36 to 38 and 40 to 42 with price 58 pounds from Courier Mall Brisbane GPO postal note or Samia pig oat postal address.
The Cookery Section highlights pickles as essential with Mrs J R Gilbert of North Tamborine winning first prize of £1 for a sweet mustard pickle. Mrs F Kane of Murartie and Mrs A M Guthrie of Margate Bee Post Office receive five shillings as runners up for papaw pickles and pickled handvinegar. Next week calls for all-purpose pastry recipes and Cockert dish ideas from the Womens Department by August 5.
Assemble the outfit with the hat as the focal point. Choose the hat first to harmonize colour with the frock and accessories. Back and profile views matter most. proper hat pose boosts height without dramatic feathers. Light hats suit dark clothes. dark hats suit pastels. Earrings complement small hats.
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