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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1946
Page
7
A Brisbane reader asks how to handle her husband’s heavy drinking and threats to leave. The advice stresses identifying the cause of lapses, communicating calmly, and possibly changing surroundings to address dissatisfaction before attempting to reform him.
Pattern No 1615 outlines an ing sleeve dirndl design with a square neckline a wide belt and four trimmed front waist rows. It notes sizes 12 and 14 with size 0 and fabric needs 29 of 36 inch material and 3 yards of ric rac available through The Mall Courier Pattern Service Box 858 G.P.C. until February.
The Brisbane Charities Bridge Club with 100 members donated £80 yesterday to the Food for Britain relief effort. The move showed the group's commitment to aid hunger relief and support for families during hardship.
In a festive show hosted by the Incapacitated and Wounded Sailors and Soldiers Association, Captain the Alsatian raised £3015 for patriotic aims as 300 plus youngsters enjoyed gifts, tea, and entertainment at St Luke's Hall in Charlotte Street. Mrs Cilento and Lady Blair distributed presents with E J Baker and Mrs Edgar Robinson aiding, while Mr E Hail acted as Santa.
For You and Yours by Jean M Cooper explains how traditional names reflect forests and trees. It lists Daphne Evelyn Sylvia Ogden Adair Berkeley with origins linked to laurel hazelnut forest oak valley oak field birch and other woodland associations.
A mid summer sun warning advises limiting sun exposure to a few minutes daily to avoid sunbleached hair color and a rough texture. Use head coverings, rinse salt or pool water promptly, and apply lipstick and Lotion to reduce chapping and blistering.
Readable sections describe prize winning entries by Mrs. V. F. Marriott and others for jelly delight, apple bon bons, chocolate marbles, and raspberry flavoured gels. Included are two set recipes detailing jelly delights with gelatine and citrus juice, and an apple pulp confection with sugar and gelatine, plus a dry cocoa mix method for child friendly treats.
The shortage of nurses was not caused by poor pay or hospital conditions but by the absence of a corresponding increase in remuneration. Foley told Welfare assistants at the Riverston Street centre opened in 1943, with nurses working in hospitals or private homes. Mr. Poley presented proficiency certificates to Patricia Adame, Joan Akes, Valma Atkinson, Pearl Brook, Dorothy Cheshire, Dorothy Kettley, Pamela Hans, Elaine Locke.
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