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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1938
Page
9
Verity's Notebook notes Nora Kelly, a leading Sydney journalist, will have her three act play The en Client produced by Planet Productions at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music on December 17. This is her second work after Halfway Parade and follows earlier shows at the Savoy Theatre.
The Government Botanist Mr Cyril White departs to begin duties at Kew Gardens after long service with the Field Naturalists Club and related societies. The Botanic Gardens will host a luncheon for Mr and Mrs White, followed by a basket-plenty gathering the next week with naturalists present.
The Raff Ward plans festive panelled scenes featuring The Children SNOW Waste and seven dwarfs to cheer patients at Christmas. A committee with local workers and hospital supporters approves the decorative concept as ward displays unfold. The final meeting of the women’s auxiliary at the Cont Parogub branch of ASBILA is noted in club rooms at Latigiariets Park.
The Queensland Country Women's Association held annual meetings across towns including Caloundra and Redlands. Leaders praised membership growth, elected officers such as Mrs K Lamkin and Mrs W Westaway, and heard talks from multiple branch representatives and visiting officials.
The Stewart Mahoney wedding was set for December 5 at St Itas Roman Catholic Church Dutton Park. The bride Miss Hono fin Mahoney is the daughter of Mrs D Mahoney of Kyogle NSW. Charles David Stewart is the groom, second son of Mrs and Mrs D A Stewart of George Queensland. A Methodist party followed with children receiving gifts from Santa Claus at a Christmas concert.
A Brisbane society brief notes St Hilda s Annual Concert with attendees including Mrs Lance M Nite Miss Madden and Mrs R Bell. Highlights mention among others Amy Mackey president of Southport Golf Associates hosting a decorous at home and kindergarten garden party with bridge luncheon amid garden blooms and hydranges.
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