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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1936
Page
13
An old advertisement extols Mother Seluel's Sprup as a remedy for indigestion biliousness and headaches. It claims dramatic digestive and health improvements after the first bottle and urges prompt use to avoid continued misery in a dated testimonial style.
A large Ruesta crowd attended a housewarming cock tail party at Fairford Sutherland Avenue Ascot hosted by IR and Mrs John McRobert and their daughter Miss Mary Jorel McRobert. Guests included families and friends with various travel plans and engagements noted, including Beatrice Pugh and Beatrice Blake, Miss Zelta Rylance and Mr Wallace Rylance touring Europe, and several Brisbane and New Zealand connections.
An antique exhibition in the A M P Building opened yesterday, its floral decorations praised as the featured beauty. The event benefits the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Bush Book Club, with V I guests including Lady Wikie and prominent local figures attending.
Mrs Lian Coffey and Mish M A Finan, two New York school teachers, arrived in Brisbane after a rapid journey from Singapore via ship and plane. They described a violent dawn storm and a swift sequence of events that prevented further plans. They noted New York hosts over 40,000 teachers and emphasized their long summers touring the world.
The Queensland Brewery Ltd held its first annual staff ball at the Trocadero Dansant last night aimed at raising funds for charity. The event featured dances by JOULY Miller and a dance demonstration by Mr. Les Tardent with Miss Peggy Connaily, plus an extensive official guest list and dinner beforehand at Glendora Kangaroo Point.
The fragmentary OU Readers' Diary shows brief notices and local items. It mentions a Friday event, a telephone topic, and a short score or reading, with scattered names and places like Brivtane and Colinge. The legible parts hint at community updates and personal notes within a local diary column.
At Lennon's Hotel last evening Dornoch held its annual bar event. Three hostesses greeted guests while the official party included Mr. J. M. Baker, Mr. Baker, Mrs. Fogarty, and Mrs. Taylor among bar committee leaders. The gathering featured floral displays and attire remarks as attendees arrived.
The article describes attire worn by bridesmaids and guests including turquoise gowns, cloque and yoke details, a tomato cloque rus, and a salmon pink chiffon frock. Mrs Bake wears a pale frock with matching accessories while Mr Silgg sports a red chiffon sash. Tables arranged by Miss A webs and Mr. T Oconnor.
Mrs Lilien Coffey and Miss M A Finan arrived in Brisbane by air from America via Singapore. They noted public notices inviting citizens to buy a ticket in a casket as an unusual proposition reflecting local civic marketing and culture.
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