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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1939
Page
8
A 1939 Courier Mail column discusses readers' letters urging boys to assist with household chores. The Counsellor notes in schools boys already make beds and perform tasks, urging fair sharing of duties, while readers recount personal experiences and the impact on family life.
Miss Dorothy Wells, longtime member of the Zenana Bible and Medical Mission in Sholapur, Bombay Presidency, has returned to Australia on furlough. Her Brisbane visit included meetings with Brisbane Women’s at and a reception by Constance Ellis and others, highlighting education for pre school child care and urging support for mothers as vital to the nation’s future.
A Church fete prep features Verity Law and Bright Needlework and Posies stalls. Elaine runs a club display while Rosalind and others prep colorful towels aprons and cloths to attract buyers. Expect bright fabrics and practical craft items for sale at the event.
Verity reviews Spanish style accessories, lace mantillas, and tunic fabrics in rich shades. She notes a store’s display of delicate laces, Tunis raven posies, and fumed patterns, plus mesh effects and wool jersey for cooler days. The column also mentions household uses for sponge and practical fabrics for school age wear.
An afternoon event at Bridge Circle benefited multiple charities. Mrs. Gilbert organized, Mrs. Edwin Bristow assisted, and Mrs. Ke Smith led the gathering as arrangements followed by a brief program and acknowledgments. Proceeds supported local charitable causes with Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Mitchell among winners.
MISS Syouumgee, the week’s bride-to-be, attended a party hosted by Mr and Mrs KR Lynch at their Margaret Street home. Guests included D Pollock, EF O'Brien, Roy Howard, Betty Ann and Nancy Walker, and several others. A tennis party at St James Club honored Mrs J Atlea,e who plans to move to Ennisfall. Speeches presented a crystal salad bowl and server to the guest of honor.
Round The Suburbs reports events across Hildren Bal moral Kindergarten and Nursery School open to the public on Thursday August 3 at 2 pm, with a small admission to aid school funds. West Ena Pence Group discusses church cooperation and upcoming meetings, while Ashgrove branch of Queensland Women's Peace Movement plans talks. Sunday School fundraisers at Ti haca State School feature musical morning, competitions, and a birthday celebration at Sandgate.
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