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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1938
Page
7
Two sisters, previously resident abroad, have returned to Brisbane from extended time in foreign lands. They are identified with former Roma Dow Town and Brisbane connections. The note records their renewed stay and references related travels and social ties.
Miss Marjorie Lightbody and Mr W K Tim Stephens wed yesterday at All Saints Church Aruy Street Brisbane in a formal ceremony. The bride wore a gown with ivory trim and a velvet sash, attended by family and guests, with bouffant hairstyle and pearl accessories. A reception followed with floral decor and formal attire as attendees celebrated the marriage of two prominent local social figures.
A Christmas party by the Queensland Social Service League’s Women’s Section presented 100 girls with dress lengths. Mrs WF Forges Smth, then vice-president, led the presentation at a gathering attended by women employed in the society’s sewing room. The program included social errands and a display of attire, with page references for related items noted.
A local group hosted farewell gatherings for Mrs Eve, with neighbors and church members attending an event at BeieVoln New Farm Chinener. Speakers praised her years of service, and a small reception featured refreshments and gifts. The note indicates best wishes for future happiness.
An obscure report notes a 21st birthday celebration for an individual named A. Chertman and mentions others in a cryptic sequence. The text includes refrains about gifts, a crystal treat, and a ship metaphor, but specific details, dates, places, or clear events remain unreadable. The fragmentary language suggests a social gathering with unclear participants.
Fragmented OCR text from a coastal town bulletin mentions back and kidney aches and seeks relief. It references Southport by the Sea and a jumble of names, places, and phrases with unclear context and dates, making a cohesive story difficult to determine.
Norman Fisher the government geologist and Mrs Fisher are on leave visiting Brisbane with M? Archesi arriving from Sydney staying at Belle Ville Motel. Mr Archesi named Queensland manager of Commonwealth Oil Refineries replacing Mr Leak who moves to Melbourne. Guests include Mr Siti, Mr PTX, and Mr Mire Hadens. Also mentions Marn and Toowoomba visitors staying at More Cumberland.
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