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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 01, 1939
Page
8
New York designers draw on Louis XV era to shape your wardrobe. The piece describes bow accents, beaded gowns, and period inspired touches like velvet bows, ribbons, organza, and hand knit sweaters. It notes color trends such as emeralds and purples and the romantic, aristocratic mood favored by fashion houses.
Mrs F A Malcolm will serve as wife of the president of the Methodist Conference after her husband Rev F A Malcolm was elected. She has long been active in church work including the Church Guild with about 50 members and the Girls' Comfortship, overseeing funds and dinners for veterans. The Malcolms have lived in Maryborough and Brisbane, with children and extensive church-related duties in New Farm Lowood Toowong and other parishes.
A Brisbane YWCA gathering celebrated Miss Runny son’s marriage with a social at Hotel Canberra. Mrs Harrison presided over a program thanking guests, with Rev W Hartland and several committee members in attendance. The event featured attendants, musical contributions, and toasts to the bride and her English travels.
Olive Towaytes who taught at Southport state School for 18 months received a crystal bowl from pupils and was entertained at a farewell evening at the Cote Excelsior. Doris Rosin will take her place. guests included Mrs A G Binlicky and Mrs E Ward. Family and club members shared tributes at the event.
Toowoomba residents attend the Harristown branch of the Country Women’s Association Ball held yesterday afternoon to celebrate the branch anniversary. The birthday cake, baked by Mrs. McDonald, symbolized the event with officers Mrs. Ellis, treasurer Mrs. Blessington, and secretary Mrs. Linwood presiding. Daiby Croquet Club members joined the group for a Daybreak picnic at Picnic Point with hosts Minchtsen Brimmer and others at West Toowoomba.
A long list of visitors to Brisbane is noted, with many guests staying at the Belle Vue Hotel and other city hotels. Names include Mrs C Campbell Brown, Mrs Southworth, Dr and Mrs Dalrymple, Mr and Mrs RJ McGee, Miss Mary Sta lb, Miss Luke, and Mr G Clark, among others, as they travel from Sydney, Melbourne, and beyond for holidays and brief stays while touring the area.
The wedding of Misa Norah Lucy Guinan eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs P Guinan Emeraldend to Arthur Ernest Darvill third son of Mr and Mrs W Darvill Morning side Brisbane was solemnised by Rev E J Bowe at St Patrick Church Emerald on February 23. The bride wore Swiss organdie on foundation with veil of tulle and carried white cream roses.
Miss Turner memorial discussed at City Hall with Lady Mayor and Lady Wilson attending. The late Maculay Turner supported crafts for returned soldiers, running Kangaroo Point workshop and later rooms at Tint Terrace teaching poker, leather and woodwork. A fundraising committee chaired by Lady Mayors was elected with delegates from Red Cross, Crafts Society, and Soldiers Association.
Report from the Women Section notes a high standard of needlework with branches praising quality. In the Gheensland Soin t Esiise League, Mrs. P. Pease presided as a total of 2117 garments 12 mattresses and two mattress covers were made during the month while planning to purchase a new button sewing machine for efficient work.
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