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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1941
Page
3
At City Hall a Red Cross depot and hospital display were set up by women volunteers led by Mu GS Crouch. The exhibit showcased war work in white uniforms and highlighted the men and women contributing to civilian defense efforts.
The Australian Comforts Fund Queensland Division urgently needs knitted garments of all kinds and would appreciate a wireless set. A fund meeting at City Hall stressed comforts to troops in Australia only for garrison, active service, or necessitous cases. A long list of local donors and events followed, with notes on bridge parties and social gatherings to support the appeal.
Unclear OCR text describes a Darwin wedding with references to vows, attendants including McWhirter Caplan and Douglae Murphy, and a reception. Mentions Christ Church ceremony and family members arranging bouquets and attire for the event.
A City Hall gathering presided by the Lady Mayoress approved forming a five round table conference of women’s groups to coordinate war effort activities in Queensland. Lady Wilson named to head any coordination scheme with a June 30 City Hall meeting to introduce plans and seek government backing.
Red Cross calls for hospital supplies and white linens for war effort. Women’s War Work Exhibition at City Hall and University group stalls collect clean sheets towels bandages gauze and rags. Receptacles supervised by Mrs Crowe and Mrs Scott Pletcher, donations aid hospital needs and improvised supplies. Faxed appeal notes all can contribute regardless of means.
The Women's Auxiliary of the Patriotic Fund at Queenstown hosted a Central Station fundraiser via a Comforts Fund Carnival organized by Mrs J G Coulter and Mrs H F Hannah. The event raised £39 with a monthly bridge party planned for June 28 in the Lady Mayoress room. Donations of scones and biscuits welcomed at VAT Sliver Hut near Central Station.
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