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Newspaper

Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 17, 1940

Page

3

Women in Wartime Entertainments Pay Debate Sparks Social Tension

A wartime discussion in Brisbane and Southern states questions whether women should pay for their own entertainments when with service members earning less than civilian wages. Red Cross and Women’s Emergency services note shifts toward women offering to pay or share costs, while many fear paying could embarrass men or offend pride. The debate includes views from War service groups and local committees on hospitality, social outings, and maintaining dignity amid wartime shortages.

Brisbane Conalewred T He Red Cros Ink Walid Chels Bet Vins Dunia Anniary Uekele Ine National Emergency Legion Cunne

Niece of Lady Wilson to Lead NSW Women Work Camp Plan

Miss Este Smitit, a Sydney resident and relative of Lady Wilson, is named Officer in Charge of camping and communal work for the new organisation Waey's Lusteatian National Services in New South Wales. The group unites all women's war work with Lady Withehurst as president, aiming to organize naval and other emergency services.

Lady Wilson Nsw Este Smitit Sydney Ye Waey New South Wales Laury Withehurst Ransmitte Vees Hirt Uae Wien Milan

Kindergarten Home for I.Dy Gowrie Kindergarten

Fragmented OCR text references a kindergarten home and related institutions in Gowrie and nearby areas. Mentions a center, visiting, and names resembling people and places, though many words are garbled. Notable items include references to a child care facility and likely associated sections or departments.

Marriage Blessing Attended by Noted Guests at Hamilton Church

Last evening a wedding at Hamilton Prstyienan Church drew a crowd including Confetti Shower Mr and Mee PS Sumner. The ceremony featured prominent attendees and a reception at the bride’s parents home with a formal dinner and music.

Sumner Hamilton Prstyienan Church Wis Ruthie Benes Oriel Ana Min Brice Rey Bniteeund Minn Stein Fo Furly Woo Bea Mon Stuatwrs Brn

Paris Art Galore Hidden Fashion Secret Revealed

Fragmented OCR reads a Paris event about Ceramanabien style and a controversial dining setup. Names and places are garbled but reference a fashion showcase, a salon in Austratian style, and a concept called DAMP-SET linked to a mysterious routine.

Paris Perety Martin Anode

Blankets for Troops Drive Needs More Woollen Gear

Report from the Wenndm District Branch of the United Honskeepers notes a cold snap increasing demand for blankets. Members urged furnishing woollen garments and stream fabrics, with blankets to Australia Comforts and other bodies, while True Pane Material and Child Welfare Ceives logged 7140 attendees and 428 newborn visits across the state.

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