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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1938
Page
7
A compact entry covering women’s reporting across sections including entertainment, country radio, law courts, dog notes, trade and finance markets, weather, shipping, and classified ads. Brief items summarize ongoing items and notices within the newspaper page.
Verity's is Notebook Verity's is Notebook Royalty's Needlework Four pieces of needlework have been sent by Her Majesty the Queen for inclusion in the exhibition of tapestries and fans which will be opened in Sydney on June. Three of these articles are hand quilted bed coverings made for the Queen and the two Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret Rose. The fourth is a patchwork quilt. The Countess of Strathmore, the Queen's mother, has sent a needlework Picture which is her own work. It is in petit point and shows Glamis Castle, the home where the Queen's childhood was spent. Shoes Too Tight Those who have observed the numerous signs and notices of chiropodists in Sydney and Melbourne will agree with the statement made at a conference of foot specialists in London recently to the effect that foot troubles were on the increase. About 400 chiropodists from Great Britain, Europe, Australia, and the United States met to discuss feet and what to do about them. An American woman chiropodist declared that she took an American size 62 in shoes and was proud of it. The majority of our patients are women. They suffer far more from their feet than men do they are more willing to squeeze their feet in tight shoes at the dictates of fashion.
Rainbow fingernails in diverse shades are fashionable, discussed at a Beauty Congress in Pennsylvania. New York beauty parlours open nail polish blending bars offering at least 47 shades from blonde to bolder tones. Clients can mix several shades to match makeup, skin tone, or jewelry.
A condensed credit card style note urges using Bayer's Aspirin to cure or relieve a cold at the first sign. It claims aspirin is safe, non upsetting to the stomach, and heart friendly. Dissolve three tablets to gargle a sore throat and follow directions on the package.
Social calendar shows ball season in Brisbane with engagement books filling weeks ahead. Committees from business groups churches Alma mater and charities organize six major events. Pictured are committee members for Church of England Ball to be held Show Week Tuesday at Finney's auditorium debutantes to be presented.
A long list of Brisbane visitors and departures is recorded with many names and origins. Mrs Vance Palmer improves after illness and stays with Judge Beeby in Melbourne, while families from New South Wales and Sydney travel through Brisbane. Several couples plan holidays to Sydney, Cairns, and England via ships and trains, with hotel stays noted for Carlto n and Canberra venues.
A morning tea at Mt Coot-tha honoured visiting doctors wives during Post-graduate Week. Mrs R G Quinn presided over the ladies entertainment committee while guests were shuttled up the hill by named escorts from Melbourne Launceston and New Grined. More than 70 guests were entertained with bridge and trlpoly.
The Anzac Ball will be held at City Hall on the Friday before Show Week, this year August 12. Debutantes will be received and proceeds go to Kingshome maintenance fund, opening June 14. Office-bearers elected include Vice-presidents Mrs. W For gen Smith and the Lady Mayoress, Lady Glasgow, Mesdames Hulsh Prazer East and Mitchell. hon secretary Walter Tiplady. assistant secretary Mrs. M Berry. treasurer Mr. George Ancell.
The Karavan a luxury caravan owned by Mr and Mrs G R Nicholas of Toorak Melbourne was lent to Dr and Mrs F V Scholes for Post-Graduate Week in Brisbane. Designed by Mrs Nicholas and her chauffeur it was completed earlier this year and drew wide attention as the trio traveled from Melbourne via inland roads.
The article describes a green and cream caravan with chromium nickel fittings as finish. Mrs Scholes remarks on the well fitted interior including a lift lid sink with water, cupboards, a double burner stove, a drawer for cutlery, a wardrobe with mirror, and pull-out trays for clothes.
A clever arrangement at the caravan’s rear hides a table that lowers to bed level with extra cushions, creating a double bed in two minutes. At the opposite end two bunks fold to form day seats while each side has windows with curtains for unobstructed scenery views.
The account describes a six day caravan journey with a luxury ice-box and an electric clock fan wireless and lights above bed and sink. The Scholes couple travel at about 33 mph averaging 40 mph on food roads with the chauffeur in front. They plan to return via the coast next Sunday weather permitting. Mrs Scholes is from Brisbane originally and the Millar family is noted with two sons.
Southport social notes list Jenner heading to Toowoomba to visit Mrs. J. H. Munro at Nessbank while Miss D. Bennett returns to Renown after a Toowoomba visit. Several residents and visitors are announced at homes and hotels, with plans for gatherings at the Greater Southport Golf Club and a wedding stationery advert.
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