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Newspaper

Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 24, 1939

Page

5

Women Move For Drink Ban At Senate Conference

The Country Women’s Association conference discussed introducing a law prohibiting the sale of intoxicants to girls and boys under two years old. The debate touched on travel preferences for leisure, the role of young participants, and calls for broader social reform within the association.

Senate Country Women’s Association Conference Rendall Byron Bay Nimain Ian Grunt Barbour Hirliambad Ori

N Z Visitors Like Our State Wedding Photo Notice

WU MISS FRAN WAL LEY marries Mr Wik iiwin Ranmnus at KLduha's Cathedral on September 2. Attended by her sister Minx Shaltey and other relatives, the ceremony featured Phyllis Drew and Constance Rasmua among the attendees.

Fran Walley Wikiiwin Ranmnus Klduha Tigan Minx Shaltey Dorothy Lowers Doha Halley Mises Clayfiehh Mr. Renan Phyllis Drew Min Ay Aml Constance Rasmua Rasmus Crosty Road Albion

Croquet Visitors Honored At City Mall Event

Tourist says outstrip all in century as New Zealand croquet council leader Mt McCreath praises reception for visiting croquet players in the Lady Mayoress room at City Mall. Local official MECHeall notes strong turnout and keen interest from attendees and clubs.

Mt McCreath Zrtland Croquet Council KL x Rom City Mall Mecheall Witl Yewen Tey Ngo

Rotarian gaieties mark Sydney conference

Rotary delegates from across Australia and Tasmania gather in Sydney on September 4 for the annual conference. Wives, termed Rotary-annes, plan social events. Brisbane president Dip A.V. Meehan and Mrs Meehan will attend. Details describe attendees, hospitality, outfits, and social functions surrounding the event.

Australia Tasmatia Sydney Rotary-annes Brisbane A.V. Meehan Mouhan Racimbia Jae Couteseces Pheegpwet Cnallen Marley

Travellers Aid Show Notes At County Meeting

Fragmentary report recalls a Travellers Aid display and a county meeting with minimal readable details. Mentions urban society, a metropolitan context, and civic department involvement. Names and exact actions are unclear due to OCR gaps.

Australian Opera Star Arrives in Brisbane for Welcome

Live notice reports Australian soprano Lawrence arriving in Brisbane tomorrow. Officials and guests including Mrs White and Mr Armitage will meet her with bouquets and a reception. Delegations from Canberra and Sydney accompany her as she travels to events and housing before onward journeys.

Mow Atarjorte Liverence Wopranm Brisbane Fens Asaoolatn Als Mpc White Bocanis England New Zealand Byene Wil Mtr Herbért Pack Armidale Eiayinig Brisbene Gibon Ni Haney Canberra Jerome Binyern Wextwood Witter Indoorhamiliy Beckhams S. Wittens Mian Uiels Vire-Halt Sander Aries Terman

Orange Blossom Horseshoe Gift for Bride-Elect

A gift horseshoe in orange blossom was presented to the bride elect at a hotel reception hosted by Mrs Te Lawrie. Guests included Mrs Doyle in a navy and white frock, Mrs Pascor, and others, with pink and burgundy decorations.

Hotel Geel Te Lawrie Tincheon Tewie Gyinnte Mise Doyle Chase Rity Jermaine Orley Riess D. Dover Pascor Mmemahon M, Bliss MeMahon

Evening Fundraiser for Stall Funds at Queensland Women's Association

Roses and verberas decorate the lounge as Queensland County Women’s Association hosts a musical evening to raise funds for the forthcoming garden party at Min Bikant’s Merrie-Meade home Razie Junction. The event lists organizers C F Keating Mra E Middieter and Miss Homick with Agnes Mobey and others providing musical and dramatic numbers. Calendulas and poppies adorned the supper table.

Myre C.F. Keating Mra E Middieter Miss ¥. Homick Muser Agnes Mobey JU Aganws D. Bentt Audrey Keating Kathleen Torrie Mecars Luda Gordon Hd Beri

Popular Drink Recipe From a Faded Page

A somewhat garbled recipe extols ginger cordials as inexpensive, long lasting beverages. It mentions sending a request to a Courier-Mail style address and lists rough measurements for making a cordial mix with essence of ginger, cayenne, tartaric acid, and sugar, to be diluted with boiling water and bottled for storage.

Fred Fidge Walterhall Mouxan Eves Hobehold Srope Courier-Mail Queen Street Bribie Jean

Community Concert at Holy Trinity Woolloongabba

A local branch of the Uw Gisho Friendly Society presents a community concert at Holy Trinity Church Woolloongabba this evening. About 186 members contribute a mix of old and new tunes conducted by Mary Randtaper Rand.

Darks Hall Trinity Church Woolloongabba Uw Gisho Friendly Society Mary

Coorparoo Bid Adieu To Versatile Athlete

A Queensland sportswoman, known for basketball and other sports, was farewelled at a party hosted by Miss Ruby Beattie. The guest wore a patterned georgette dress, while patrons and Mrs Mengel presented a bouquet and a silk gown. The farewell precedes her departure with the state basketball team for a carnival event in Adelaide.

TW. Turner Crescent Ond Hamitom Shi Sa Deave Tor 'Sydney Tature Turner Geoffrey Goldsmit Ruby Beattie Coorgeon Beattie Wie aNerade Adelaide Haibroneas Queenslland Mengell Hub Hannu

Women’s Club Social Noted in Fragmented Text

Fragmentary OCR shows a women’s club event with references to hosting, guest notes, and social gathering details. Names and places are unclear, but indicates an informal meeting or reception with beverages and peers in attendance. The text is damaged and only partially readable.

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