Read Ghost Stories In A New Crier Era
A quirky reader reports on fresh ghost story coverage in the new crier format. The brief notes eerie tales, local legends, and seasonal frights from nearby streets and published pages.
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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 17, 1934
Page
13
A quirky reader reports on fresh ghost story coverage in the new crier format. The brief notes eerie tales, local legends, and seasonal frights from nearby streets and published pages.
A fragment from a Queensland publication notes the general monthly meeting of the Women's Association or section. Details are garbled but reference to the Town Hall Brisbane and a planned event or lecture on Old Brisbane is evident.
Australian visitors joined British nobility at Buckingham Palace for a third royal court. Ladies in satin and crystal gowns led by Mrs D York Syme and daughters Mary and Jean York Syme displayed ivory satin dresses with diamante embroidery and sunray bodices. Miss Barbara Collen and Miss Eileen Linton attended with neon lace and emerald velvet ensembles. The guest list included Mrs Clive Paine of Queensland and Miss Jin McDowall with striking striped gowns, as Queen Victoria era splendor framed by diamanté and crystal detailing.
A coming of age party for Mr. D. Bow MAN was held at Jenolan Cate, hosted by Miss Mary Wyler and guests numbering about 20. The hostess wore white Marocain with fared sleeves, while guests wore formal gowns and trains. The event featured dancing, games, and decorations, with guests including Mrs A Humphrey Hipschen and Mr T Hessop, and guests noted for long acquaintance with the hostess’s family.
A small tea gathering was hosted by Mrs G A C Douglas at Rowe’s yesterday afternoon to honor Mrs J Jackson. Attendees included Mrs Lyingstone, RoE Douglas, Dr Shirley Lane, and other social figures as Teeland poppies and blue tulle decor framed the table.
Past Pupils Association held its annual dinner in the school refectory with Sisters of Mercy arranging entertainment. Guests were welcomed by vice presidents and officers, with honorary officers listed. Reverend Mother and Mrs Harvey spoke, London returnee Mrs Monteimery attended, and musical items by several girls accompanied the evening.
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