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Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 24, 1939

Page

6

Southport Visitors And Guests At Local Hotels

A jumble of names describes a busy service of visitors at Southport and surrounding Brisbane hotels. Mrs. Stuart Melean, Mrs. D A McLean, Mrs. Ford, and Miss Vincent Cavey are among guests at Dunratas, Quean Street, and other establishments. Notes mention arrivals and planned stays at Pacific Hotel, Grand, and Hotel Brisbane with several named travelers including Miss Darragh and Mrs. Geax, moving toward Melbourne and Sydney activities.

Stuart Melean F. Tristram Erin Mitchell Bane D. A. McLean Dunrt R. Ford Quean Street Roy Winteaver Daley Bosch Walah Giney Ine Arden Julia Creek Che Siattia Patsdine Brisbane Darragh Sre A.W Hite Warpige Geax Havel Ton Basil Waien

How to Treat Old Linoleum Polishing Mixture Notes

A fragmented reader column outlines home remedy tips for old linoleum care and rug cleaning. It references methylated spirits and polish formulas, mentions vermin concerns, and discusses attempts at improving wear and appearance with improvised mixtures.

Mendes

Bridge Rolls Home Made Treat Popular at Tea

A brisk bridge session with homemade rolls became a highlight of the afternoon at the regular meal, with careful preparation and simple recipes shared by Mrs Leth and Mr Gf Leth. The event drew neighbors to the village, enjoying a warm, social interlude before supper.

Umea

Flower Show Honors At Women’s Club Event

The Town and Country Women’s Club held its annual flower show with judging by Rosie M W Ewart. Prizes were awarded for towers and various arrangements as members showcased novelty decorations and blooms.

Madesey Eeenivd Ans Ginna Binte

Toowoomba Jottings and Holiday News Update

Local notes recount residents visiting and traveling between Toowoomba and surrounding areas. Mrs Marinalty of Memnourne and Mr and Mrs Crutoniciie are mentioned with family plans, while Chavina and Peter enjoy holidays at Maranon. Ethel Cosaz and Mrs W Syming Montgomery return from Sydney trip. Nancy and R W Thomas come back to Duriaily from Brisbane.

Qaberg Ier Ina Sutin Chavina Peter Maranon i Ie Cosonrt Mckay Ann George Comat Ethel Cosaz Yeaterday Wsyming Montgomery Sydney Ane Meeks Miranica R. W. Thomas Nancy Thomas Duriaily Russell Street Brisbane

First Aid Emphasis in War Training Across Brisbane

Reports from Daily Life Park Brisbane note strong push for first aid training amid wartime needs. Queensland Red Cross and local clubs emphasize citizen readiness, with drills and home nurse courses highlighted by leaders including Mrs Henry Robertson and Miss M Wadge.

Cae Noupa Brisbane Astlait Toowoomba Markey Herries Street Tve Queensland Red Cross Selwood Abere Sleusies Wong Peillitty Aia Kip Ceatine Onaviity Rommednia Rivecvenes Henry. Robertson Waege Blackrock Upatiange Pratt Mio D. Tunperiey Min R Carden Suipint Atha J

Bridge Luncheon At Wynnum War Memorial

A bridge luncheon was held at Wynnum Belt house yesterday with about 60 guests greeted by the president Mya Dulner and secretary Mrs W Beil. Prizes were won by Mrs Ferguon Mrs A Toseph and Mrs 3 Olingaworth. Mrs Wwe Bell supervised the event.

WYNNUM +P Wynnnum

Bridge Hands Analyzed Final Session by Prank Garnsey

An analysis of a bridge hand sequence, detailing bidding and play. The narrative covers hand distribution 3532 and 4D overcalls, with notes on aggressive bidding and contested contracts. It discusses declarer and defender actions, trump management, and contentious overbid decisions, highlighting common pitfalls and expert opinions.

York Finn Finn Lewler

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