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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1938
Page
5
A Brisbane Amateur Turf Club opening meeting at Deagon racecourse featured a friendly picnic atmosphere. Despite a grey day, fashionable racegoers wore fur and velvet with winter attire. Floral pins brightened outfits as jonquils lilies of the valley and hyacinths adorned the crowd.
A large gathering of racing enthusiasts attended a picnic organized by Mr T M Ahern chairman of the B ACT C in Brisbane. Sydney visitors and country sport fans joined the event held under a green latticed refreshment pavilion with flowers, hats, and formal attire, featuring Mrs. Ahern and Mrs. Williams among numerous guests from New South Wales and Queensland.
The Rotary Ball at the Royal National Association hall last evening featured carnival novelties balloons flags and bright color. Members celebrated fellowship with no party plans as guests enjoyed multi colored decor satin bows and floral touches. Notables including Dr and Mrs AV Meenan attended as arrangements were led by Sommi Liee with many club members listed among attendees.
A social gathering at the home on the corner of McKennie Street and Walker Avenue featured corktails before a ball. Guests wore burgundy crepe and pink attire, amid Teeland poppies, autumn foliage, and elaborately set tables. Notable attendees included Mrs Beier Culver, Mrs Peterson, Mr and Mrs L Estrange, Mr Gunnin, Mr Webb, and Joan Diewens among others as preparations for a formal ball continued.
Fram Verity notes the election of Myra Fanny Brownbill as Geelong's new Labor member for the Victorian Legislative Assembly. The article describes her swearing in and reception, mentions her being the Labour Leader’s pick, and details plans involving travel to Melbourne and South Austria with Mrs Tauber. The piece also references Diany Napier and an early career start at age 17 in England.
A social gathering at Rowe's yesterday afternoon featured Mrs T N Pownall of Mahoon Montana as hostess with guests including Cor rigat GG Hooper Rene Bedy and Miss Luttee. The table was decorated with EET pens and an array of attendees shared in the event amid Courthouse style decor.
Messrs A W and A R Paltreymen and Melpourne party including Meadomen Fries and Green Lyanery are holidaying at the Baulkport Hotel. Miss Jover Kennedy left Rome for Melbourne to attend Mr Hazel Richardson’s event. Mr and Mrs Fergusson and Miss Annette Ferpurum Wellington are visiting. New Zealand visitors Miss Galbraith and Mrabaney at Huntington Esplanade. Various locals and visitors, including Mrs A Raff and daughter, holidaying at Surfside Paradise and Pacific Hotel. Andrew recently married received a Church of England Gris club presentation. decorations by Mrs Kennedy and party guests noted.
The article notes a ballroom event at the Post Office annual ball where a new automated telephone exchange device is demonstrated. Viewers see potential for quicker sending and receiving telegrams and odd references to a “pertonality” machine and unexpected changes in attendees.
McWhirters Bridge Club held its annual meeting yesterday with Mrs J Jackson reelected president. A short business session preceded bridge and tea at a Horseshoe table. The treasurer Mix Rowe Macpherson wore navy sundabie with a black hat. The balance showed a credit. committee members were W Cambaye, EYasinsky, A M Lloyd, EM Heslehurst. Distributions benefited many organizations including Country Women's Association seaside home and Salvation Army.
About 250 guests attended a combined dance and bridge party by the South Brisbane Croquet Club at Karlipa School of Arts West End last evening to raise funds. President Mrs J C K Sibbald welcomed guests in a black frock with floral embroidery, with other officials in varied evening attire. Decorations of rags and poinsettia were arranged by Mesdamer E Collins and J Crawford, with Mrs W J Daniel overseeing supper.
Readers weigh in on the anniversary of a vote with brief reflections and social concern. The column captures citizen views, community tone, and timely questions about civic engagement and governance.
The weekly prize of 1 pound goes to Mrs J P Ruhie of Fernberg Kond Paddington Brisbane for a curry recipe. The method uses onions browned in oil, curry powder, water, simmered two hours, then coconut milk and vinegar, served with rice and garnish. Prize money is sent to winners by post.
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