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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1939
Page
5
The Duchess of Kent's enduring influence on jewelry fashion is noted as pearls remain a staple amid a busy design era. The article discusses trends, materials, and styling with pearls, concluding that the Duchess's popularity sustains their prominence in adornment. A display features six pearl rows paired with a hat, showcasing green, yellow, and red currants atop a golden base.
An old ad touts Dr Moors Indian Root Pills as a cure for headaches bad breath disordered digestion and kidney issues. It claims the product cleanses bowels and liver and promises improved health by tomorrow with dramatic results.
The article reports a milestone event at Milton Road in Milton where Mr. and Mrs. Willem Hodge celebrated their wedding anniversary with a family gathering. The ceremony featured the cutting of a cake, a supper table at Restlerig, and guests from nearby towns. The celebrants were joined by relatives including Annie Alysburs and others with mentions of local residents and friends attending from Brabdne and Austin.
A busy sequence of social events and receptions for New South Wales bowlers unfolds in Brisbane. President Colonel FW G Abnand presides as dignitaries and spouses attend gatherings at NSW Bowling Association venues. Plans include morning tea and a drive to Redland Bay with further engagements at Yeronga and Annerley Bowling Club.
A farewell tea was hosted in a reception room at a Brisbane venue to honor Adla E. Gatley as she moves away. Guests from Brisbane and local friends attended, with several named attendees listed among the small gathering.
A fall dance hosted by the Ball At Lowood Vite featured performances by Vietuela Point Tenis Cindy and extras by Miss M Hamason. Mr Willmott won a master of Teremonis Music Vs as part of the entertainment, with Carlo waltt winning a prize by Miss We Haack and D Whitehall.
Burl and Loumess of Ducie arrive in Bris bane from England on Sunday and plan to leave for Maryborough tomorrow Lord Ducie visits at Toowoon with his sisters the Ladies Moreton. Mrs Hawkins and her daughter visit Sydney before returning. Mrs Meath from San Francisco arrives in Sydney Tuesday with her daughter Miss Hawkins. Various family members and friends from England and Australia are mentioned in social notices and plans for forthcoming events and gatherings.
A garbled society page item reports approaching marriage plans for Mary and Patrick Windsor, plus a social gathering at Lidonel Biwradde hosted by Doris and Leta Cin Tongham. The piece mentions music, silk gowns, and various guests as it hints at local festivities and congratulations.
A long, fragmentary report describes a Women’s Club event at Shai ha Hinkel where Mrs Aiihilt chairs a celebration featuring brown crepe frocks, blue and gold uniforms, and a canopy tea setup. Guests include notable locals and several clubs, with the scene vivid through details of gowns, decorations, and a list of attendees. the piece hints at a Mayan themed display and a public recognition for a pennant-winning rowing club.
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