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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1940
Page
2
Miss Doris M Hart announces her engagement with Sidney Riley. Details mention Narembwen Sydney and Kese Wehnaet of Mr not Flick, with references to Upper Cooma and Proto.
Air Force planes will appear at an upcoming patriotic rally arranged by returning soldiers. The event, to be held at Exhibition Grounds on September 3, features a formation flyover and platform speeches. A large crowd is expected as veterans showcase military displays and a formal salute to national defense.
Report of the annual temperance gathering at Bal Hills branch of the Me Women’s Temperance Union notes enrollment in the Young People’s Department with two juniors and Ignille Waite Ribboners. Officers elected include President Mex 1 C Tipper and Vice President Mix 3 Carseldine. Secretary Mrs Carseldine and Treasurer Mrs Weer. Mr WJ Daniels appointed superintendent of the Young People’s Department. Mrs Crawford associated with arrangements.
Sir Thomas Beecham denounces Australian orchestras amid remarks on government and unions. The speech references deficits, investigations, and cultural funding, noting tension with cultural bodies. Also mentions university meetings and a farewell party for nursery school staff alongside a Brisbane social event schedule.
A fragmented OCR page shows scattered crossword clues and word fragments referencing names such as Amelie Bay Roms and Bella, with scattered place hints and dates like Ma 14. The text appears as a noisy mix of crossword entries, partial names, and misread labels, lacking coherent context or complete clues.
Reports of two weddings linked to air force families. In Melbourne a son of Mr and Mrs A New Norma Park attended by Airman Weaver and guests, with bridesmaids including Miss Gabriele Anderson. In Maryborough, Edna Merle Anderson wed Mr Robinson with Revd Taylor officiating, bride wearing a framed white gown, attendants in pale dresses, reception at the bride’s home.
A Tasmanian society note records the wedding of Miss Marjorie Marion Ondie daughter of Mr and Mrs Oldmeadow Sindy Buy Hobart to Willan Grahan RAN son of Mr and Mrs GH Grattam Esk Giberplarid. The ceremony at Chalet Cniveh South Yarra was conducted in the evening by the Rev CH Murray with attendees including family and local guests.
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