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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 27, 1939
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR text lists a births and deaths item with uncertain names and numbers. Reading shows a personal life event notice lacking clear dates or full identities. Unable to extract complete names or specifics from the fragment.
Visiting Brisbane from Kumbee New Korvelah NSW, F K Horneman formerly Kathleen Lawson attends the wedding of Miss Marjorie Horneman and Mr Tom Fagg. She stays with Mrs. A B Horneman at Fagle Junction and will act as matron of honor. Several Melbourne and Sydney visitors are noted, with plans to attend the ceremony at the Antalree Pyechelerian Church and related social events.
Lavish decor and a community singing finale marked the City Council staff ball. Guests included Vice Mayor A Laurie, Mrs E Lane, and numerous council members, with Miss E Monaghan as joint hon secretary and Mr K Travill acting as Town Clerk.
A Journalists Ball ran with dancing extended to 2 30 am and alcoves by Paling's filling up as the rapid reservations suggested strong attendance. The event featured decorations, chocolates and balloon dances, with Miss Edith Power and Miss Mary Carmody among hostesses and a report by Miss Carmody with a photo. The program included music and plays, with Misses Gwen Hanman and Mary Murphy among committee members and a Wynnum Presbyterian Girls' Guild run benefit noted later.
A charity evening in aid of the Nun lat Bowling Club was held at the Tubhouw Bucklaid Road pavilion in Nundan. Guests arrived as Mr Meinty'r president presided, with the committee and ladies serving refreshments. Bridge and competitions accompanied by decorative pennants and attire marked the event.
A St Lucia event hosted a tennis and bridge day organized by Mrs WM Kay and Mr AM Bowman. A refreshment gala supported the Toowong ABATLA sub-branch fund with plans for a later fete on AUg 66. The event featured a tennis tournament arranged by Mrs RM Woodcock and was noted for its decor and social gathering at the Nome of Mex No Moran.
Mrs Spencer Browne and General Browne celebrate their golden anniversary on August 7. Nearly sixty women hosted a tea in Vinney's Auditorium to extend congratulations, with messages read from distant friends and a gift of a gold and purple floral display presented to the couple.
The report notes a Mayd event with Miss Mariotte Horseman and Miss Bey Patterson among guests at Mawe's. It mentions Mrs Gor and Mrs J P Wallis attending a 30-person gathering at WE HOY home, plus decor with poppies in Weetland. The Eisteddfod committee hosted a program with notable attendees including the director of Bascon and representatives from the American Association.
The Marist Ball at Lennon's Hotel featured cerise and blue décor with school pennants. Hostesses Miss Rita Taylor and Francis Donely joined Mr Sweeney and Mistress Patricia Hanlon among the committee, with Brother Cyprian as president.
Professor and Mrs W H Gilmour hosted a Brisbane visit to entertain Queens land Australian Dental Association council members and wives at a Supper Party aboard Alveses. Attendees included Dr Rowenstengel, Professor Ward, Mr and Mrs Leo Bloom, Mr and Mrs Parker, Mr and Mrs Hughes, Mr and Mrs O Donnan, and others such as Messrs Coughlin Thompson and Bomerset, reflecting a formal social gathering during the visit.
A chaotic report describes a community gathering with Streamers, decorated guests, and table arrangements. It notes involvement by the Ithaca Bowling Club, Queensland Bowling Association, and local social committees guiding duties, with references to a preeminent president and various officials. The text mentions various activities and last minute preparations, with the sense of a busy season function and quick relief from the event setup.
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