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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1940
Page
5
A fragmented discussion on who buys men's clothing and why women handle a large share of shopping. The piece explores time constraints, value seeking, and the belief that wives secure better bargains, citing observations from department stores and sales. It notes men’s reluctance and women’s active role in selecting attire and bargains.
Mr Max PNteN was received by Mes Hoey and Miss Noreen Hoey at a six oclock party at their Ham- Mion home last evening in honor of the coming of age of Miss Peggy Hoey and Mr Kale Hoey.
Fragments mention health symptom link to kidneys and backaches with scattered garbled text and names, unclear context, possible medical note or ad for kidney related issue. No clear event, date, or location discernible.
Bride Daphne Anita Pause wed Leslie James Hammond in St Stephen's Cathedral officiated by Rev Dr J. English. Wedding attire featured delphinium blue and white, with garlands of Stephanonians and pearls. Best man was Hino Tunamond, guests wore navy blue and white, reception at Sandaste Road Clastiele.
The Red Cross Society reports funds and monthly fees, with a January meeting at the Sanligate pavilion. Generous supporters promote beach visits for the duration of December, and committee members urge all interested to attend the event and assist with ongoing activities.
Mess FG Redman stays in Montpelier while Miss Rednuie, longtime sports mistress at St Margareta School Albion, plans to visit Brisbane and Sydney. various locals including Hartigan and Mollie Hartman move between towns and hotels for social visits and weddings. Clivegley Matisiony and Gregory are noted in regional gossip as staying at Canberra hotel and Belle Vue Hotel Sydney.
An 80 year old resident of Vale fely Street Anmerey is celebrated in January with a birthday notice. The article notes a long career, mentions a tie to a shipbuilder and a venture with coins, and recalls a family connection with a daughter and relatives.
A note reports an engagement announced at Mrs Moiry Fivien Sine Wie with Rev Tay Nebo and Mis Thigh Nehwn Lindsay referenced. The piece shifts to social diary items and a celebration of a centenary wearing, a long stream of names and places in a crowded society chronicle.
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