Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Brisbane Courier Mail in Brisbane, Queensland

We have pages in Queensland

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 5 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 26, 1939

Page

7

Party in Floral Setting at City Hall Reception

The Montrose Women’s Committee held a musical afternoon at City Hall hosted by president Mrs J W Greene and members. Mrs Greene wore a black enamel dress with a feathered hat. officers and numerous guests received bouquets from Mrs Blimer Baby Grand.

Ana Noronin City Hall J. W. Greene Montrose Women's Committee Greene HW. Broad Stunt Johnson J Felerwon Han E Backside Ton

Hollywood figure shaping for fashion conscious women

A verbose fashion essay surveys ideal body types and how Hollywood stars influence dress. It discusses choosing lines, colours, and fabrics to flatter various figures, noting the wants of glamour while warning against overemphasizing height or angularity. It cites Mae West, Joan Crawford, Miriam Hopkins, and Constance Bennett as examples.

Plymouth Rock Mae Nagazine Miriam Hopkins Constance Bennett Simone Simon Sylvia Shiney Maxtene Dietrich Joan Crawford Miss Crawford Hollywood

Praise For City's Jacarandas in Brisbane Visit

A Perth born visitor Mrs Jamies A Withnell praises Brisbane jacarandas in October, noting their beauty surpasses Japan cherry blossoms. She recalls travels, discusses markets for jacaranda produce, and mentions education ties and local cultural interests during her brief Australian stay.

Japan Jamies A. Withnell Brisbane Perth Western Australia Olfe America Australia California

First Australian woman M D to visit Brisbane

Dr Elis, the first Australian woman to earn an M D, has spent years in Victoria with global travel. She promotes child welfare, leads Victorian Baby Health Centres, and advocates women’s progress through the War and university programs. She travels with a touring caravan to remote areas and engages with women’s organizations and councils.

Australia Constance Elis Brisbane Melbourne Victoria America Europe Java New Zealane Ells Neo Mis K Billy British Medien Association Council Dytean Clay Melboure Mer

Coming-of-age Party for Heather Turner

A coming-of-age celebration honored Heather Turner, hosted by Mr and Mrs EB Turner. The Harriers Hall event featured dancing, games, and a two-tier pink cake as a centerpiece. Guests included Miss Muriel Turner and other family members, with attire described in detail.

Heather EB. Tuner Harriers Thomson Eatate Muriel Turner Enterminion Tas Cseinen Taffeta

Also Mentioned on This Page

Margaretta Byers Consuelo Kamholz Joe Onn Paris Marcel Revbax Enstumna Duchess of Windsor Loulreboulanger Garbo Molyneux Duchess of Kent Chane Katharine Hepburn Lanvin Marlene Die Eh Allie Hoiehy Dolores Aiekele Mide Billie Burke Hedsla Monje Aline McMahon Kay Francis Zasi Pittsamayer Miss Pitts Curvacenus Notler Aerystining South Australia Withell Lea Adelaide University Inter Che Stove Gil T.c.beirnes Showroom Molleton SW. W Ally w.C_ BEIRNE
Search Courier

Search the Brisbane Courier Mail Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Brisbane Courier Mail?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication