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Newspaper

Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 31, 1940

Page

2

Weddings Rose Rogers at Scots Presbyterian Church Toowoomba

The nuptials join Margaret Rogers, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fragen Toocombas, and Chatlen Race of Lockyer. The bride wore a white wedding gown with orange bloom and carried pink peonies and camelias. The ceremony was conducted by Reverend Grantham, followed by a reception at Mathers Field.

Rose—Rogers Scots’ Presbyterian West Street Toowoombe A.M. Marin Ienewak Maho Provence Margaret Rogers Fragen Toocombas Eiger Mth Lockyer Ming M Cameron Toschen Aterie Mra Rone Granam Betty Accon CC Onchanr Chantilly Gerfrock Kerie Margaret Oranwe Misy Orhan Wwe Rai Mathersfield Heignion Mathersfield Heignion “Vrvrace Sundgate Mra W. J. Hepworth Reurived Hie Neers

Women in New South Wales Home Industry Efforts Noted

Journal notes a shift toward home industries in New South Wales with women participating in wool work and crafts for home use. It mentions a holiday program for country children, wartime arts and crafts, and the Protestant Woman’s Guild hosting a musical luncheon to support civic war work.

Eauthiern Diviniair Aciool New South Wales Tor Uae Jagerand Wergueenslind Ensbirgoniens Thilimbah Allura Watick Sinan Cottons Forest Goohaiwind Giamatsen Wom Aid Et

Anglican Ball and Community Event at Sandgate Hall

Anglian Ball scheduled for August 18 in Sandgate Town Hall features charity proceeds and a fundraising telethon. The Sandente Branch and Senden EWA plan a joint event with concerts, a park gate raffle, and a community cancer awareness program in the evening.

Sandente Te Agaialha Fuld N Senden Ewa Sandgate Proceens Hayards Hayards Managing Diseotor of Bayard Tid J Social Caraimittee Yeaterday

Cow Sold 32 Times In Two Minutes at Auction

An auctioneer in KT Mee Fee Meaithy conducted a rapid cattle sale where one cow was sold multiple times during a two minute period. The event, linked to a Soldiers Fighting effort, saw cattle bring notable prices as the crowd watched the unusual bidding twist.

Wenger

Obituary for Peter Murphy and family figures in NSW and Cairo

Obituary notes the death of Peter Murphy MLC in Greenview Street, Palos Point, with details of his life in Australia and service in the Middle East. It lists his education at Bathurst and Sydney colleges, medical training, and roles including Director of Medical Services in Cairo. Also memorialized are surviving relatives and extended family across Australia, New Zealand, and Britain, with references to schooling and wartime service.

Greenviow F Avenue Pals Point Sun Peter Murphy Kod Miss Murphy Gleatefrain Mamiton Brisbane Aewan Ccewoes Werrace Chistian Aholhues College Seubube Al's Vincentiane College Bathurat New South Wales Nul Palestine Awistuc Cairo Rowareine Australia Lolles Tabiedopia Fol Slaters Mesaadies

Local notes and wedding fund meeting at Corinda School of Arts

Fragments report a fundraising meeting held August 24 at Corinda School of Arts to aid patio funds. Attendees included Mrs GW Ped Hekees secretary Mrs D Fedrink and Mrs I Ninunio with Mr M Lane presiding. The Harpers and Red Shield Hue groups aided the event.

Ana D. Fedrink Albuny Corinda School of Arts

Garden competition closes today in Brisbane area

The Courier-Mail garden contest invites amateur gardeners within a 10 mile Brisbane radius to enter. Prizes include ties and cash. entrants must meet entry rules about property size and features and should submit by today.

Kinteles Courier-Mail Brisbane Wynnum Manly Courer-Mat

Spring Garden Competition in The Courier Mail

An item notes the Spring Garden Competition featured in The Courier Mail with bold block letters for Christian and Surname and street suburb details. It mentions street and allotment area details where possible.

Magi From The East In A World Of Sinee

A performer named Magi From The East prepares a Western magic act titled The Miser's Dream at St James Theatre in Fi day Gomia. The show features illusion with burning and a sensual stagecraft used to intrigue the audience while a noted mystic draws on Eastern themes and mysterious tableaux.

Beanie St James

Public notices and local incidents in brief

Local ledger items report a string of police, court, and civic notes from Brisbane era archives. Mentions include warrants, raids, charity brigades, wages, a fire at Australian Glass Company, and a naval funeral for Olive Scales, with officials and brigades cited and various injuries noted.

Tormens Boies Salen Pioney Omeru Herity Criva Sigrnah Bondi Aghd Ensh Bey OleVed Pom Histon CPM Grarreg Valente Hoxden Vic Aveleih Woojomrin Ian Montias Aight |¢ Thaga Opal Officers — Ol | Eens Ppeniatnyy Animind Meering Vohe Ihnen Aben Bf the Vale Protestal Association Wae Paveident Mi BC Mensiceniis Myssre H Kridewall Aeww Meag Smitey Houseerenary CN. Bushell Bnake Wites Alexander Arkadielt Mubgnive Bond Caspers Plaine Anbu Besiturs Sook Vine Brigades Iopolitin Beaith Bern Mello Citan Tangat WM. Conk Bradfield Tomag Paton Lutwyche Wellington Brisbane

Soldiers Entertained at Sherwood Social Camp Gathering

A district committee hosted a social gathering Monday night in camp at Reebanka to entertain soldiers. Attendees included MLA Nimmo and numerous local figures such as Berge, Bourke, Brew, Brow, Beerling, Cheeaman, Gre, Gilby, Nordh, Mart, Tanne, McKeron, Sutherland, Turan, and Parker. The event aimed to raise funds for honorary treasurer Ry Robinayy and others while distributing wallets for protection.

Toe Chelmer Arta Cryzeny Ace Diery Reebanka Mrt Nimmo Mla A Bergeron M Bourke J H Brew J. Brow FA Beerling MS Cheeaman SM Gre AE Gilby Gon Kamen Merit Merit Ror Nordh G Mart Tanne BA MeKeron A MeMgly WS Sutherland Fr Turan Peychom Ehawan N Roberts Rodeer GF. Parker Drake CH Helly Owens Tie Bon Seerelere May Ry GB Robinayy

Court Ledger Snarled by Obscure Law List Scan

Fragmented OCR yields a garbled law list with names, cases, and docket hints. Key items appear to involve a bank, a judgment, a midwest region court, and various legal terms blurred beyond recognition.

Luna Park Ballroom Opens Friday

The article describes the upcoming Luna Park Ballroom opening this Friday, with details on construction styles, cantilevered design, and the plan to host dancing events. It highlights architects and engineers, including Mr. Eslick, and notes the venue’s ambition to rival venues in the United States.

Luna Park Ballroom Cloesland Linn Uss Ad Nmi wireNay Fia Cilimenh Ofeerisbane Kane Los Angeles Eslick United States

Firefighting in Brisbane Earlies Hele Eater Volunteer Brigade

The report describes voluntary firefighters at Brisbane's Hele Eater station and Melia pully Fire Brigade, detailing arrival times, engine readiness, and the operations of early volunteers. It notes the fire brigade's actions, equipment, and responses during initial efforts, with mentions of specific volunteers and stations.

Allen” Fietien Melia Pully Fire Brigade Brisbane Wiheor Bulika Ani G. Murr Shor Biles Fionn Yue Natal

Flower Entries Today In Hard-to-Read Notice

The fragment highlights a horticultural event featuring flower entries today with mentions of Spring Creek and West Malden and several days of the week, including Thursday Wednesday Friday and Saturday, in a local fair or exhibition setting. Entities include Spring Creek and West Malden.

Spring Creek West Malden de Witt

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