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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 09, 1939
Page
7
An evening event titled Novel Party at Ascot featured decorations and a luncheon hosted by Victoria Weatherlake and Chairman Leave Content AI Rowe. Guests included Mrs. A EE Shion and Miss Jace Morrow with several society figures attending.
A mannequin parade and novelty entertainment in City Hall last evening showcased frocks and dancing by Brisbane women to aid the Queensland Country Women's Association Seaside Home Seaside Home Lingalonga Sandgate. The event featured a Royal Band and a broad display of gowns with notable attendees, committee members, and performers from the Brisbane social scene.
Odd scene described includes chopping blocks and butchers knives arranged around a ballroom floor sprinkled with debris as officials and committee members in formal attire assemble for a conference event. The text lists numerous names, roles, and dress details amid a disrupted narration of seating and proceedings.
Certificates were presented by Mr C Camp yesterday at a musical luncheon hosted by the Queenaland Women's Club to raise funds. The event featured a program of performances and tributes to contributors including Mrs N Brooker, Mrs Walters, Rose Mary Thomas, Shirley Baker, and other club members.
Premier Mr W Forgan Smith and Mrs Smith will welcome debutantes at the Labour Ball to be held at the Trocadero on Assunt 3B. The iris presentation will be by Lady Mayoress Mrs Aud Jones. Nominations for debutantes are being received by Mrs Fegan Enoggera Ter Race Red Hill and Mr L Mendoza Manchester Unity Hat.
A reception in the Lady Mayorens' room in Brish honored the International Peace Conference delegates. About 180 attendees including 15 or more Chinese guests and officials from Western Australia Victoria and New South Wales heard speeches of goodwill from Viscount Crell Duchess of Athol and other dignitaries. A varied program featured readings, music, and a formal table service organized by the Women’s Peace Movement with Miss Freda Maer Mos FOG and Mrs. St Dalgaran coordinating arrangements.
A tea hosted by members of the Bedertt and Seal Country Party drew wives and families, with guests including Mrs AF fareh Paniet, Men Cla ton, Mrs H B Walker, Mrs dA at Hunter, Mrs Edwards, Mrs A W Faden, Mrs D McDonald, Mr A Miller, Mrs Yeates, Mr P Nick in, and Mrs r Plunkett. The event featured back wool sheer garments and Teelana poppin as part of the social gathering.
Colourful scenes outside Parliament House as feminine guests gathered for the opening ceremony. Spectators filled the grounds and many wore spring outfits with flowers, while the assembly prepared for the official opening.
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