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Newspaper

Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 03, 1940

Page

2

War Effort Garden Party Opens for Fund Raising

Minister for Health and Home Affairs will open a garden party at Mrs W Lansbury in Pad dington next Saturday. Proceeds go to the Ithaca Welfare to aid the Goddird's aeroplane appeal. Guests attended a recent Ipswich Road event that raised about 25 pounds for war effort.

Goddird Blaly Mre Mr. Joiner Miss. A Ner Tareadind Progress ‘Ascociation Sigrul MU Australien Compre Phind Will Old & Tusteal Nincheon Engneers Hall Empire Chambers Girl Comrade Sherwood Methods Comforts Fund Aid Enool Willsa Tevalve V. Duncan

Lyceum Club Christmas Party Held With Various Events

Members and affiliates gathered for the Lyceum Club Christmas party with a reception at 7:30 pm and a program including singing and a bridge session. Notable attendees included Misses B Carter M Asmar and L Ruskey, with prizes awarded by Mrs Campbell and Mrs Gladys Hard/P. Clapphan. Community and Red Shield activities noted, plus a separate recital and concert featuring local school choirs for charitable aims.

B. Carter M. Asmar L Ruskey Molle Pind Vie Wes Pridwy Ben City Queen Street A Campbell Gladys Hard P. Clapphan Wick Detbert Mes Red Shield Firmit Mercian Nise Wadhey Spencer Browne Ghureh Annerley Cecra Naval and Mercantile Marine And-Branch Rssalla Anant House Ellenbeth Street Priday Corinda Sherwood Graceville Prince of Walen Chelmer-Datra The Comforts Fund W. d. Williams Ira Cameron J. Everett Mrr.b. Sweeting

Embroidered Tablecloth Pattern Offer

A vintage ad promotes a lilac embroidered tablecloth with Inay-daley stitch and French knob detailing. It highlights a floral motif, fashionably priced linen items, and a 12 motif pattern set from 2 to 12 inches. Ordering requests name, address, and a postal reply to obtain the pattern.

Ohadea Jijee Nicouwe Gan Ain

Worthy Causes Christmas Luncheon Benefit in South Brisbane

The annual Christmas luncheon at St Andrew's parish hall in South Brisbane features Pudding made by Scott sold for church funds, a Christmas programme, and a Christmas drawing contest. HH Saxon will attend with a tableau of Christian Endeavour Union youth groups performing. The event includes gifts for children and music from the Valley and District Endeavour groups. Reverend C. S. Trudgian opens the Brisbane City Mission fundraiser, with many volunteers from local churches assisting.

Lees Scott 3D Ench Christman Bt Andraw's South Brisbane Halle Cavell Saxon Sfesun Aocietiek Chrlatinn Endeavour Union Valley Church Mall Brisbane City Rev. C C_Brentnall Brisbane City Mission Mina Lunig Giner Oil and Valley Christian Endeavour Jessie Halley Minaton Tumey George Small Roy Lewin Margaret Cray

Novel Gifts at Finney's Novel Gifts at Finney's

A fragmented catalog style piece describes a wide range of novelty and conventional gifts at Finney's. It mentions Crown Devon and other china wares, Belleek porcelain, intricate glassware, and decorative desk items. Also noted are costume jewelry, perfumes, bath salts, cologne, soap, and novelty clock and vase assortments.

Risbare Bhelley Nate Ieee Aaron Arene

Radcliffe Younger Set Notes and Social Events

At the Radcline Younger Set monthly meeting of the Country Women’s Association Miss Esmie Powell chaired as president. Treasurer Miss Doris Corcadden reported final payment on the plan g bought last December. A gift “With the recipe” would be handed to the parent branch at their annual meeting. An upcoming marriage between Miss Grace Graham and Mr Henry Johnson prompted a bridal shower at Mrs Norman Buckle’s residence. The Redron event included Banting, minstrel, and competitions.

Esmie Powell Radcline Country Women's Association Doris Corcadden Grace Graham Henry Johnson Mas Norman Buckle Redron Cynthia

Appeal for Children Cooks and Magazines for Fantome Island

A charity appeal notes a request for children's cookbooks and magazines for the Little Black Fepers at Fantome Island. Distribution funded by Christ is Nuns and civic support. Mrs A Douglas reports that 118 families have been assisted and the distribution committee conveners are mentioned.

F. Pitnt C’o Cathal Queen Street A. Douglas Aistribution Committee Hat Sen Mra Ie ‘M. Leahy

Fine for Missing Drill Attendance at Warwick

Patrick Canasan McMahon was fined five pounds for failing to attend drill at Warwick on August 16. The Defence Department officer Lt J Royal faced court summons for medical examination. McMahon claimed he lived five miles away at Ooamiburre. A E Brett testified that the distance from Blanevale to his home was under five miles.

Warwick Patrick Canasan McMahon WP. Wilson Qi. J. Royal Defence Department Ooamiburre Brett

Ipswich agents respond to airmen complaints

Ipswich officials say complaints are not directed at individuals. Amberley residents allege high rents and mismanagement of private property. They urge action against those handling property matters privately while acknowledging some moderation remains.

Ipswich Dy Bane Amberley Adele Ciaran

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