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Newspaper

Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 26, 1939

Page

3

Smiling Southport Bride Attends Early Christmas Service

A large crowd at Caloundra and St Andrew’s Church of England joined Archbishop Wand and Governor Sir Leste Wilson for a Christmas morning service. The report lists numerous attendees including Mrs Wand and many local residents, with festive music and community socializing cited amid the town’s holiday celebrations.

Cal Moundra St. Andrew's Church of England Archbishop Wand Fovernor Sir Leste Wilson Lily Welkom Mra W.C. Wand Sante Cinus Vie ‘Oetct Wireless Poduay Feye Aurtern Bakers ESR Elk Pea Elmer Munteryy Leo Power Wagner Mrs. Douglas Deusie Achwuer K Thorn RJ Milleany Mil of Kingaroy Peni Munsago

Beach and Country Figures Mentioned in Social Notices

A dense OCR fragment lists numerous names, households, and events tied to a social page. Mentions include Mr and Mrs, family groups, weddings, households, and parades with scattered names such as Margaret, Wile, Huntington, Reuben, and others across varied locales, suggesting a society column with many individuals and affiliations. The text reads as a garbled social register with few recoverable dates or places.

Abstracted Coolangatta area notices and rentals

A jumble of names and places from Coolangatta and nearby areas lists residents renting or staying at various lodgings and holiday homes. Mentions include Mrs M jomier ong, Mr F Tintriges, Meg Kimiey, Mas 5 Wille aera Macgr, Baillie Walker, Vulture Sites, Brisbaney, Lipton, J McKeown, Hotel Coolan, Ocean vinw, and several other households at Moura, Nobles, and Spark Santa.

Jomier F Tintriges Meg Kimiey Wille Aera Macgr “Hilnier Kungucoy Junie Jaws Gastitories Lipton Mary Aurvugl Inuiy -Aidly Trlebanes Mon Rea Iva Beach Muzatiog Coolenga Meno Santa Somly Reckasmpton Ocean Hanorm Point Anceaidenite Olimpia Remaiaunt Beash Bud Mix Auer Granthim Mra RS Amitten War With Hokey Cobianca Mi S.C Trvnive Tay Gre Sorialuie Holley Ai Plympia Stephens /Byshape Shayiu Hotel Grande Sbultwands Bilaeta Sukal Qieenalinds Marana Irre Beach Bink Revs Atinariey Aig Ine

Bride Wears Mother's Engagement Ring in Sherwood Ceremony

Miss Elsie Lithgow wore her mother's engagement ring at her marriage to Mr Frank Guard in Sherwood Methodist Church on December 23. Rev J Taintan officiated. The bridal party included bridesmaids and a white hat. The couple's home reception followed, with attendants and traditional details noted in the report.

Elsie Lithgow Frank Guard G. H Guard Dunabee Warwick Sherwood Methodist Church J. Taintan

Redcliffe MPR 200 Mis and Local Notables Gather

A lengthy fragment lists residents and families from Redcliffe and suburbs including Stevens, Blaceal, Doran, Pennington, and Penfolds. Mentions many locations such as Kingsley Goondiwindi New Farm Waratah and Marshall. Notes a street home needlecraft service usually published on Tuesday will appear tomorrow.

MPR George Stevens M Blaceal Mra Pirenla Babee H. Doran Muruste Besta Hiewalter Itabane Fay Bleeder VA Baill Jamuty Pennington New Farm Waratan Butinie Okewill Murgsie Beach Davey End Tient Ano Marshall Janny Moorooka Mesto Pints Queen Sewer

Wedding of Mrs H M Kemp and Mr A P Kemp in Southport

Wide public interest surrounds the wedding of Mrs H M Kemp former Western Division president and C W A founder to Mr A P Kemp a descendant of a pioneer family. The ceremony took place at St Peter's Church Mapland Southport with attendees including MP Harry Wefan and local residents. The couple plan to reside at Toorimbee station following the ceremony.

H. M. Kemp Western Division Queensland My George Panier Bedford Elwell Uuatron Harry Wefan Aes Residant Ste Kemp Maki Keng Austen IM Years Prt Macquirie Ehmprey McLean River Toormbee Haya Kemp Ak Cros Mir Boemenrgi A. F. Kemp

Toowoomba Guests and Holiday Travel Notes Amid Yuletide Season

A jumble of names and places records visits by Toowoomba residents and guests including Mr and Mrs Ne Kentaannguryan Th, Ms B Wilcox, Jose, Mr Claude Sentry Tenlers, and others. They plan New Year stays at Calaundra and Milam, with mentions of Alex Bruce-Smith studying singing in London and several Brisbane and Toowomba arrivals and departures for holidays.

Edwin Mckensie 'Southporty Ne Kentaannguryan B Wilcox Hei Daugher Jose Calaundra Claude Sentry Tenlers Eldre Toowoombe Afetie Guerks Bui-Smith Muchier muchier, will leave \0-Ino zow Milam Alex. Bruce-Smith Tandon Han Australia Minin Bika Nellie Gorden Brisbane Claire Marin Fae Boegl

Tennis Dance Acmance Anger In Ayapinee Wynnum District

Wynnum District lawn tennis championships feature notable results from the winter open held at Lichtenstein Hill. Event leaders include Mele Oom Ingle and We Tave Ladiew Open, with Berry and Miss matching strong singles showings. Local clubs Water Premiers and Blackbirns contributed top finishes among seniors and doubles pairings.

Acmance Anger Ayapinee Wynnum District Cixilires Lrennual Gistrien Anipa Piteoetiire Ollnar Uipy Riviuimmites Rae Ivanhoe Berry Mra Bimpwin Amiibies Mites West T Shaw E Reces Ayade Bend Mis W. Bontergaan Mirgersid Melsingien Pilzaeraid Randal Bene Tales Inubite Dutian End D_Malibe MrNamee Lamberton Iinubien Mbace Prution Sinei Hes Ts Wiley

Toowong Red Cross Final Meeting Plans Headquarters

At the year end gathering of the Toowong branch of the Red Cross, decisions were made to form a new headquarters. A sum of £18 106 was pledged by Mrs Wilson. The committee will meet again in February to nominate officers and set a date for the next activities.

Toowong Red Cross

Birthday wishes and greetings in a quirky note

Fractured birthday message includes names such as Bette Lawth Tarwnes Irene Prevcis Waombyr Muriel Sommertiela Olen Grayem and Sandiste, wishing joy on the day and referencing Boxing Day celebrations with playful but garbled text.

Bette Lawth Tarwnes I

The Wizard of Us in Bright Fantasy Made for All

A curious screen tale called The Wizard of Us blends vivid make believe with flashy spectacle. Despite awkward phrasing and garbled prose, the production aims to entertain both adults and children with playful visuals and whimsical plot elements.

Air Force Roles In The Lion Has Wings Film

The piece reviews The Lion Has Wings a British studio air force themed film. It praises the production’s realism and contrasts American and British cinematic approaches while noting Erwin and Hiller influences and the film’s emphasis on technical details and aerial action.

Crook Rose To Occasion In Big Crisis

Sevel 47 named tararar Win. Local report notes a dramatic turn as Crook rose to the occasion amid a major crisis, with Sevel 47 cited and Tararar credited for the victory.

Crook Sevel Tararar

European Star Makes Her First Bow at Hollywood Quest

European Star, Isa Miranda, debuts in Hotel Imperial era fashion for a film career pivot. Critics note her exotic screen presence and strong acting in this era, with Tra fans praising her sequence pacing and stylistic tone.

Marlena Taetrivh Isa Miranda Maka Hollywood Hotel Imperial Tra Bal Thin Arama Avtria Rontin Mis Mirand Howe Hollywood

Glamour Boys Ride Skyward in Hollywood Style

A fragmented report describes glamour boys returning to the airwaves and cinema as they pursue aviation themed fame. It hints at personas, publicity stakes, and rivalries, with mentions of pilots and industry figures shaping a risky media ascent.

Hollywood Nurmediair Ecenityj Ceusons Blunt Pilot Uno Sookie Thei

The Wizard of Oz on Screen Delights Juvenile Audiences

A vivid review praises a film adaptation of The Wizard of Oz with color and spectacle. Cast includes Judy Garland as Dorothy and Frank Morgan as the Wizard, with enthusiastic notes on performances, direction, and production values.

Holiday Film LineupFlash in City Venues

Major Ventres announces new films for Friday to fit the holiday mood with titles including The Old Mall Regent Bette Davis Union Pacific Winters Garden Merhare Stanwyck Shipyard Sally St James Uirarte Fields Come On George Tvalt George Formby and more in festive city screenings.

Regent Bette Davis Union Pacific Winters Garden Merhare Stanwyck St. James Uirarte Fields Tvalt George Formby

Serenaders at Royal Bustling Mekire Raval

A fragmented report notes serenaders performing under a royal bustle mood with local names and collaborations. The text references Phin White and Graham Mitchel among performers and mentions a Punish style ensemble in Brisbane with mixed reception and ongoing rehearsal hints.

Phin Brisbane Graham Mitchel Die Upenine Preturbon Gene Parrandie Linus Bite Will Baly Pune Doyre Ric Ett Don Hida Beutusis Lockwood Hill Weil Hundind Ted Toniu Diana Tvghe

Odd Off Days Tribulations in the Home Routine

A fragmented text discusses everyday complaints that grow with time in the home. It points to headaches, constipation, and general malaise as issues persisting through routine days. The piece notes health concerns and irritations that affect daily life and productivity.

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