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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1940
Page
3
A Brisbane friend recalls a London call for aid amid hardship in England and Australia. Volunteers urge help and describe the Red Cross as a beacon of light, noting the relief work funded by donations and the absence of salary for many workers.
A wartime letter from Malta recounts the experiences of a former Brisbane girl who married a naval officer and followed him to Alexandria and Malta as conflict spread. The narrative notes the island’s beauty and harsh realities of war, with memories of social life, casinos, and travel amid bombardment and long waits.
A garbled OCR fragment describes confusion aboard a tram or train with scattered phrases about truth, travel, and a journey. Names, places, and dates are unreadable, leaving a hazy scene of a transport setting and uncertain motives.
A Belgian veteran draws attention to his worn war helmet, a symbol of frontline service and endurance. The piece notes the helmet’s dented visor and faded insignia, reflecting the harsh conditions faced during conflict and the wear of battle memories.
The 128 miniature works opened yesterday afternoon under Lieut Governor Sir LW Blair as 16 of the elite pieces are by women. Attendees included Mrs Comrie-Smith, Mrs Stanhope Hobant, Mr CG Abancasiar, Miss Sheldon, and others, with the Empire AIT Las Gailections Society coordinating.
The Browns celebrated their golden wedding with family at Bay Parish Hall. The couple, Mr and Mrs M Brown, were hosted by relatives including Mr and Mrs Brocit of Hil Rona and other kin. Five children and several grandchildren attended, with more distant relatives listed from Nudgee Road and Bulvale.
A fragmentary wartime note discusses cockades for troops near Brisbane in a curious local scene. It mentions Mrs Bruce Luts and Miss Grnty organizing a campaign with women supporters, aiming to show war readiness and support for soldiers.
Farewell notes for Miss D E Culpin who retires as principal of Fairholme Presbyterian College in Poowoomba after long service. Presented by Rev Mervyn Henderson of Emmanuel College and the Presbyterian Bar of Education with a gift of 250. Olive McA fhon and senior pupils gave a wallet of money.
Wedding notices detail the unions of Robey and Young with elaborate gowns and church ceremonies. The reports mention Anne Bradford and Miss Bradford among bridal party members, plus receptions at homes and local hotels.
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