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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1938
Page
7
A quirky Nile doll hat captures attention in the latest millinery wave. The design features a round organza crown, a wide band at the back, and a decorative front accent, promising versatility with Edwardian curls and various outfits.
A reader asks for home help and sewing craft tips amid holiday shopping. The page lists requests for fabric instructions, pastry methods for digestion issues, and simple household fixes, inviting full names and addresses for publication.
About People notes an arrival of Marjorns McDou gull of Cawildl Dirranbandl in Brisbane. She will be the guest of Miss Maxine Middleton on Firat Avenue for one week, with Mr Gd Kergindy accompanying. The passage includes garbled phrases and unclear references to plans and names.
A cheerful note on Christmas pudding appetite and a tested recipe. The column mentions ingredients like quarter pound of butter, three cups sugar, two cups flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and mixed candied fruit. It references household secrets from The Courier-Mail readers and a Brisbane address for correspondence.
Toowoomba society notes mention Mr and Mrs Roberts of Toowoomba Grammar School hosting guests during Christmas vacation. The event includes Mrs Mary O’Brien and family, with plans for a club gathering at Town and Country Club, and Mrs E10 Ghideall responding to jokes at a lighthearted gathering.
Engaged Miss Qwendoline Osborne daughter of Mr and Mrs Osborne to Mr Pawrick Tunney elder son of Mend Mot Tunney Durwck Biteet. Also announced is the engagement of Miss Gwenda Davies daughter of Mr and Mrs Daviee to Mr WT Keleo of Clayfield. Announcements note residences in Rockhampton and Lisson Grove Woulacmin.
Minister of Mecealing W M Hughes to speak at a special meeting for women in the City Hall basement West on Tuesday afternoon at 3 o clock under the National Council of Women of Queensland. All women interested invited. attendance not limited to council members.
The Mackay Association held its annual Christmas party at McWhirters Cafe. President Mrs J H Sumer wore navy and farsi sheer. guests included Mrs J M Kenshedy and T Griffiths. A navy handbag and jewelry were gifted to members, with speeches and a charitable programme marking the social event.
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