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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1939
Page
6
The Courier Mail showcases a blue ribbon cross stitch design of a racehorse head for wall decoration. It explains color tones and material needs and asks readers to send a postal note or stamps with self addressed return for pattern details, noting this is part seven of the needlework series.
The Kurilpa School of Arts hosted the West End School annual concert with 272 children in the school band, verse speaking choir, and ballet. Guests included head teacher Mr. W. R. Harvey and M.H.R. Mr. W. P. Conelan, MLA Mr. PK. Copley and their spouses attended. Performers named include Margaret Wert, John Anna Margate, Potter Ray Melvinon, and Burana among others.
A Ashgrove couple, Mr and Mrs G. H. Cummins, celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with family in Ashgrove. They have three sons, six daughters, and six grandchildren. The gathering includes many children and relatives, with community events and club activities noted for the period.
A Cairns wedding section describes the city bride and groom Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, with ceremonies officiated by a cousin of the bride. The bride wore an anguite frock with a pleated train and carried a white bouquet. Attendants wore blue cyclamen hues and the reception occurred at a local hall. The couple plan to reside in Cairns after a Caloundra honeymoon.
The Social Service League in Queensland held a gathering presided by MP Pease, with reports on work in various districts. Attendees included Mrs Penns and several others. funds and items were collected for community needs, and a farewell event for Manuinda was noted. A luncheon at Belme’s Cafe featured Mrs Kennedy and several guests from local groups and families.
About 240 guests gathered in the Jady Mayoress room at City Hall for a charity card party. Proceeds go to the ex Imperial Legion Benevolent Fund with decorations from Orange and Ioman Ireland popien and hostesses including Mrs. W Hart and Mrs. Brodritty. Continuous misprints aside, attendees wore evening attire and helped supervise games led by Miss May Tucker and others.
A kitchen tea in honor of Miss Clare Christie prior to her marriage to Mr Renn featured many guests at Harvaidnen House on Power Street in Norrisan Papa. The event included games and competitions with prizes awarded to participants.
A tasting note points to a definite trend toward good coffees with South American Mild Coffees featuring at Rowe's Cafe on Edward Street. The write up mentions team Bieter and Sty as part of the scene.
Mrs Charles Stewart and party hosted a welcome home supper dance for Mary Stewart Peggy Stewart and guests. About 50 attended with pink roses pink tulle and bow decorations. Mine June Falconer departs Saturday for Sydney. bridge at Albion Heights hosted by Miss Loran Johnson with guests Elisabeth Gowan Pauline Tristram Alera Stodart Margaret Thompson Nancy Korma and others.
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