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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1940
Page
2
Regional attendance at Southport beach shows homes rated for coolness and comfort as visitors seek shade and sea views. The feature highlights river outlooks, holiday houses, and a community scene with residents and visitors enjoying seaside living and gatherings.
A detailed wedding notice recounts the marriage of Merle Debney’s daughter at the Catholic church with Rev Doyle officiating. The bride wore a dusky pink gown, veil trimmed in white, and carried delphiniums. Attendants included a blue ensemble, reception at Prince Lane, and postnuptial celebrations at the bride’s home.
Instructions describe a needle painting technique to create a wall hanging or framed scene. It mentions single stitch work, vivid color patterns, and a sample size of about 18 by 20 inches. The text lists materials, pattern numbers, and mailing details for obtaining the pattern.
Congratulatory note to Min and Mrs G Wood extended to relatives and friends on their Jubilee. References to extended kin from Durham England and Bulimba Australia. Notes on family members, marriages, and long-standing ties with G Wood lineage, plus mentions of 24 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren amid a social gathering.
A fragmentary report describes a community Yule event with leaders such as Charlotte Stren and Mia J. Bele, featuring speeches, music, dancing, and recitations. Attendees included members of a local emergency service and naval depot groups, with festive performances and a communal oath observed.
Fragmented OCR text references Maroochydore visitors Meg Judith Burralpa and several named individuals. Mentions murals, serena de art, and multiple unclear place names. No clear events, dates, or outcomes discernible.
The Comforts Fund completed its Christmas packing driven by volunteers at Waimea. A chain system moved cartons for distribution, with 20 workers filling 2000 cartons in one day. Remaining cartons and papers indicate further packing and removal for delivery to regional locations.
A fragment notes efforts to make Christmas joyful for children in the Weenee group with support from the Salvation Army and local volunteers. Mentions Britt and Hampers as part of the plan and references a winter appeal associated with the charity.
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