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Newspaper

Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 23, 1938

Page

5

Old Southportonians Annual Schoolday Dance Renewals

In the absence of president Mr L He Monteath, honorary secretary Mr T Gordon Lehey hosted guests with Mrs Lahey assisting. Attire featured satin gowns and diamente shoulder decorations, with guests including Mr Neville Sanderson and many others. The event highlighted formal gowns, suits, and the social mingling of numerous attendees at the Old Southportonians gathering.

L. He Monteath T. Gordon Lehey Lahey Che Hoatess Gruett Mleoare TM. Fogg Tan Grants Mr. Foruilt

Overseas visitors hosted at Victoria League tea

More than 100 guests attended an afternoon tea at Finneys Auditorium as the Victoria League in Queensland and the Royal Empire Society Queensland branch hosted visiting members. Hon. Neville Stafford Solomon defended heritage and governance amid a cordial reception planned by Mrs. A. B. Moore. Notables included Lady Willems, Doctors Darving, Elizabeth Lepper, and others as Brisbane-bound guests were announced.

Geveral Finneys Victoria League Queensland Royal Empire Society Queensland Cranch Neville Stafford Solomon Heratory Batame Island Moore Chaleyrenen Victoria Lesguny Weslé Tattosd Soloman E. 1 Pike Agent-Gentral Engi Dinar Buests Inc Willems Jevdney Elizabeth Lepper England Gibson Cele Scotland Damés Nicholann Bett Tone Rune Meerkael Cnn Bnet Beioane Wye Royal Empire Pete Balardiey Ley Ana A. G. Boden Iseyroiay Evelyn Powley Moval Gimpire Dare Ma Bailey Mownray

Holiday Tourists From The North

North Queensland visitors in Brisbane depart for a three month holiday. Among them YPE official Shannon and several locals plan cruises to Fiji and New Zealand. They will visit Sydney Melbourne and Blue Mountains before returning to join relatives and resume Brisbane residence.

Ata Shannon Marshal Salthusl Park Mackat Forrest Cecilie Brisbane Walsh Otranto Fiji Brant Poy Sydney

Wedding bells for Fort Worth couple in August

A detailed society wedding notice records the marriage of Miss Lena May Hur and Mr. William Dick, with Reverend W Beatson officiating. The bride wore burgundy lace and carried carnations, while bridesmaids wore frocks of sheer fabric and flowers. Best man Edward Fyerwen and groomsman Colin Campbell attended as family and friends gathered for the event.

Ann Sirnot Weston, Ware Am Jean Campbell

From Verity's Notebook Combined Rug Donation Tale

The article describes a Brisbane Girls Grammar Old Girls Association event with a group adopting a senior member. It mentions a charity book and magazine collection for Bush Back Club, a London society wedding gift theme featuring pets as wedding presents, and needlework displays in Lambeth Well. The text notes Royal connections and New York fashion as context for a dance scene.

Verity London Brisbane Grammar School Old Girls’ Association Taveeum Royel Ken Atieh Lambeth New York Duke and Duchess of Palais Gilde Elms Andragen

Old Girls Reunion at Brisbane Grammar School event

A junior Old Girls Association reunion at the Lyceum Club featured a musical competition with many song titles introduced. Attending guests wore fine gowns and marveled at the program arranged by committee members and volunteers from the Brisbane Girls Grammar School Old Girls.

Brisbane Girls’ Grammar School Old Girls’ Association Lyceum Club Mescames Fondelion Walker Bessie Worster Franels Molly” Woodward Runtee Purness Luley Dimmickett Jones Philips Mid A N- Robinson Seerotare

Toowoomba Social News Roundup of Local Travels

Vict and Mrs Harold Wibson return to Toowoomba after a week's Southport holiday. Mo and Mrs Lindsay Shannon to depart Sydney for Toowoomba soon to sing with Mesta Tal Pat, Stanley, Taylor. Mealy recently sold their property. trainee Brookstead to move to the Imbil district. Mrs Thoy Pearson returned from Ms. Bta Tyrwhitt Brisbane. Mr and Mrs Brian Forledge left Brisbane for Quilpie district. Ken King left for Cunnamulla. The Cin Hout, tie and Mrs Strong head to Macyborough from Toowoomba after a brief holiday. Mr and Mrs Waller Gunn return to Grohdlwind from Brisbane visit.

Vict Harold Wibson Toowoomba Southport Tindsay Shannon Jaive Sydney Pat Stanley Taylor Brookstead Aimbulentiin Fhoy Pearson Tie Strong Macyboroughi Waller Gunn Grohdlwind Brisbane

Diamond Wedding Anniversary Celebrate Long Marriage

A Diamond Wedding Anniversary notice honors Mr. and Mrs John Starr celebrating fifty years of bliss since their 1876 wedding. Guests at Hotel Canbrae include G. E. Aswell of Murgon and Miss Wallace returning from Southport. The couple have twelve grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

John Store Beer Starr Story Department” of Public Instruction Aig Siguonca Rew Jeaghes la Pratien Jimbour Canbétra G. E Aswell Murgon

Manunda Party A DS Social Service Meeting Report

A September meeting of the Manunda Party A/DS social service group outlined plans at a women's section event in Kir. The crowd at South Brown’s Hall heard MS. Pear preside with speakers detailing fund aims. Detailing attendance and outcomes remains unclear.

Manunda Party A/DS SOCIAL SERVICE Manunda Ola Pear Tun

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