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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 27, 1938
Page
3
At Ascot yesterday racegoers dressed in holiday whites and georgette scarves. Women wore ivory frocks, navy and pink accents, and elaborate hats with feathers and flowers. Notable attire included wide brims, tailored frocks, pastel palettes, and bouquets.
A crowded Southport gathering feasted at the Pacific Hotel with a beach cricket match on the sea-front. Guests included Sir James Bini and Lady Blair among many local- and hotel-hosted attendees, with festive dancing in a red and green decor setting and notable fashion on display.
Miss Cynthia Marson of Toogoolawah returned from the Narkunda yesterday and joined a caravan mission after seeing an advertisement in London. The work focuses on conducting Sunday School lessons and outreach, with the mission aiming to help children and communities through faith based activities.
Kelly Ascot plans train trip from Brisbane to Sydney to see her daughter Aira Murray Toma at Rone Bay. The note mentions accompanying persons and a hospitality setting, with several fragmented names and locations indicating travel and visits around early mentions of holidays and a hotel headquarters in Canberra.
Mr and Mrs W Withecombe mark sixty years since their marriage in Kilkhampton England on December 27 1888. They sailed January 4 1889 aboard the Austral and arrived Brisbane February 28. They now celebrate a golden wedding among family and friends in Wooloowin Queensland.
The wedding of Miss Veronica Ryan and Mr William Casey was held at the Immaculate Church Ipswich Road with Nuptial Mass officiated by Rev Father J D Kelly. The bride, daughter of Mr M Ryan, wore a white Fiat crepe gown with heart-shaped neckline and tulle and ice velvet veil. Bridesmaids wore mauve gowns, with flowers in pink and mauve. The groom is the second son of Mr and Mrs D Casey of Milbong. The reception followed at a local residence with attendees from Windsor and Annerley. The bride’s sister Ursin Ryan and Leatia Cay attended as attendants. The couple’s honeymoon was planned in New Boat Water.
Caloundra hosts a busy open house as visitors arrive by flying boat and motor car with pets for beach time. Brisbane guests, local residents, and families gather around headland homes and hotels like Planet to mingle. Notables include Mr and Mrs Perry, Mr and Mrs Hamilton, Colonel and Mrs Evans, and Mrs McDonald, with events and tours spreading through the afternoon.
Holiday crowds flock to the main beach despite Sunday calm as early-night festivities begin. Notable arrivals include Nina Darvall with her mother and a host of young partygoers described in vivid attire, with witnesses noting coats, patterns, and naval motifs.
A long list of visitors and hosts fills the seaside social circuit. Mr and Mrs Phil Alum host guests at their Ldorador home while the Mistrels and Cowlishaws attend gatherings at Brookewood and The Tras Surfers Parade. Raphael Edward Vaughan named at christening with Rev A Walls officiating.
The article notes Queen Mary and Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret knitting during quiet moments, producing pink, blue, and white cot covers and woollen coats. The pieces, aimed at hospitals and welfare centers, reflect a family tradition of charitable needlework across royal circles.
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