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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 24, 1939
Page
8
A vivid travel piece recalls Winifred Moore visiting Tamborine Mountain in 1899 style journalism. It blends reflections on Sydney holidays with vivid natural scenes of palms ferns and a mountain drive, noting the balance between cultivation and preservation and the scenic pleasures of the region.
Beaudesert church held the wedding of Francis Buchanan and Ming Phyllix Coleman on August 19. The bride wore a black accessories, ivory gown with velvet trim, and was attended by bridesmaids including Miss Buchanan. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Fawin Buchanan of Beaudesert. Attendees included family members and friends. the couple planned a future honeymoon to Ireland with relatives accompanying them.
Fragmentary notes describe a new pet for royal children, a South Australian golden terrier named Yanko, sent from England due to quarantine. Lady Gowrie’s arrangements include a visit to Varialupila House and a Danish later dance event with Chinese lanterns and a prize for lantern numbers.
Fragmented text describes birds, a turkey, and eerie scenery with blueiage swolen from the Jorul Henne. A bird watcher and stockwhip observe the scene while trees edge a gorer and a warning call echoes.
The text describes a damaged snapshot of a Sunday morning at Eagle Heights and Palm Grove. It mentions an entrance opening, a picture of Wing rulers, a fountain, and stone features among boulders. References to blooms, patterns, roots, forms, and sanctuary imply a reflective minor scene with natural and architectural elements.
An old time advertising notice touts Malix Magnesia as a cure for stomach acidity and indigestion. It claims artificial digestants ease pain, settles the stomach, and promises quick relief, with sale points in local chemist or store ads.
A fragmented local notice mentions Mrs R Duntan and Teena Merandit Women's Church events, with references to a bakery, a reprint, and various names. The text appears garbled but suggests a community gathering or meeting at a church hall with social notes and attendees. The article lacks clear dates or outcomes.
A fragmentary account details social happenings in Redcliffe including parades, prizewinners, and village gatherings. Mentions Mrs Hanlon hosting a sweet stall, hotel visits by residents, and families from Cairns to New Guinea staying at Cabarita Beach. References to hotel Bray and trips to Brisbane, Gympie, and Mackay area holidays.
Puzzle text garbled with scattered clues and entries including month, names, and numbers. Readable fragments indicate a crossword puzzle page with incomplete entries and misprints, lacking coherent clues or solutions.
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