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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1940
Page
6
Wartime guidance covers mushroom prep and canning steps, including selecting fresh mushrooms, peeling, juicing, straining, and sterilizing bottling. Additional tips discuss brandy flavoring, coconut cake, and hairpin advice while urging careful storage and gentle cooking over hours.
War effort workers form two new sub branches of One Women's Auxiliary in Adelaide Surec. Meetings in Indooroopilly and Wooloowin appoint convener and secretary posts while Mrs W L Fotherell and Mrs N O'Sullivan lead efforts. Fundraising proceeds aid pullover and material drives.
At the Toowoomba branch annual meeting of the Queensland Country Women’s Association Mrs. A. E. Farmer stated the CWA had supplied £540 worth of sheepskin vests and coats for troops. The Empire opening week scheme in the state had raised about £400, with CW A providing items bought through ordinary channels. The branch posted a credit balance of £1410. Officers elected included Patroness Mrs. Re. Cy Wonderiey, President Mrs. A. Beet, vice presidents Miss A Melcher and others, Treasurer Mrs. EIS, Secretary Mrs. G Coates.
Ashgrove announces a war fund effort tied to the Queen Contest. Joyce Bie Assorlat and Miss Dunshea are among the entrants. the event runs along Ashgrove Avenue and nearby streets from Kenwyn Street to Jubilee Terrace. Proceeds will aid servicemen and their dependents.
The Red Cross branches held meetings at Mist hk Letiven's Yeronga home and the Builders Exchange in Whirl Street to review accounts. Proceeds from the Bassett Review reached £100. A concert planned for Northgate Virginia School aims to aid the Red Cross Appeal. The Toowong branch recessed until February with sewing circle activities noted and December house-to-house collections totaling £40.
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