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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1938
Page
5
PLAST NIGHT'S GAIETIES PENNANTS denoting the prowess of the school in the realm of sport decorated the bellroom at the Belle Vue Hotel last evening when St. Margaret's Old Girls' Association held their annual dance. Monte Carlo and streamer dances lent a carnival atmosphere to the evening.
The fortieth annual ball of the Christian Brothers Old Boys Association was hosted at the Trocadero with the official cleaver adorned in school colours. Archbishop Duhig attended with Dr. J English. bouquets greeted Mrs. J P Kelly and Mrs. P W Shannon among many guests. notable attendees included Lourdes Hill Convent and Nudgee representatives, and a large gathering of members from St. Margaret’s Old Girls Association and other schools. The event featured elaborate decor, formal dress, and a large official party with numerous attendees and honorees.
The Suburbs Tennis Association held its annual gala at the Prince of Wales theatre in Sherwood with blue and navy décor. Guests included Mr. J. F. Holden and Mrs. Kelly, with Mr. T. D. Kelly as vice-patron, as officers and club members mingled during the event.
A Highland Ball and skating fete raised funds for the Queenslapel Scottish Regiment with costumes and colonial pageantry. Organizers, including committee member Crile, presented a themed evening featuring patterned gowns and brown gloves while proceeds supported equipment needs.
A roll of social activity and movements covers Kingaroy guests at Teawormba and Brisbane visitors at Hotel Canberra. The piece notes Mrs Arden Dearden of Youlka, Mr Thorpe Moray, and the W. Sax ton party among others, with weddings, honeymoons, and a Rockhampton event mentioned alongside a forthcoming festival project and public notices.
Mr and Mrs W H Harris of Oakey plan a long voyage with a rearward departure from England after a farewell visit to England. Revie, headmaster of Quiet Side School, will lead the journey, sailing to Fort Moresby and back to Brisbane on a cruise, with Mr and Mrs Heath-Hovis also part of the travel group.
A tribute to Robertson long serving chairman of the Queensland Division of the Australian Red Cross was held at the Yauriery meeting yesterday. Lady Wilson praised Robertson's twenty years of distinguished service and noted the forthcoming appointment of a new chairman at the next obstun meeting. Public sentiment and affection were shown for his leadership and dedication.
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