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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 22, 1939
Page
8
Dear Rosalind: Easter shopping in Clockwork Novelties offers bright suede gloves in red plum and blue to lift dark outfits. Accessories include scarves and new tubular neckwear. novelty items feature a clockwork duck egg holder with a moving beak.
The article notes Queen Elizabeth as an influence on autumn and winter fashions. Penneys in Queen Street display plaid skirts and coats in teal, sea blue, red rust, and hunting greens. Frocks and coats feature fur trims, embroidered cuffs, and bright beaded accessories with a shift to vivid crepes and silks, while hats and millinery offer turbans and toppers.
An array of social captions shows Coolangatta residents and visitors like Norman Parks, Mrs Castien, Miss McKeen, Mr Hobart, Mrs Cook, and Mr Linton vacationing at the Hotel Grande or nearby spots such as Kirra Beach and Surf Beach. It lists others from Dalby Ocean Grove and Eltham attending in a breezy social column style.
An afternoon event was held at the Nundah Scout Hall to augment funds for the Northgate Girl Guides. Organised by the Guide Committee, the officers included Mrs A B Harrington as president, Mrs H Wilson as secretary, Min AE Humphreys as treasurer, and committee members Mrs Man LP Williams, Mrs Murray, Mrs Jackman, Mrs Graeford, and Mrs He Baulel.
The Courier Mail announces an annual knitting competition with prizes for women’s jumpers. First prize and several consolation awards are offered to home knitters, with entry forms available free and conditions printed daily in the newspaper.
Toowoomba social scene highlights visitors including Mrs Street warente, Mr and Mrs John Provan ce returning from the South, Miss Mary McWilliams from Dalby, and Miss Mary McLelland arriving from Brisbane. Guests stay at Club Hotel for show and race festivities while Mrs R Thorn of Brisbane visits as guest of Newnham and daughter.
Prices guide lists butter at 1/7 per unit and cheese mild at 1/1 per Nb with maturations noted. Terms include tolerade varieties and second grade items. orange from 2d to 12d. Market rates show ranges for bananas and other commodities with regional quotations.
A fragmented report from a Darwin gathering notes an address by Mrs LN Kentish at the Women’s Auxiliary of the Methodist Overseas Mission. The piece mentions Miss M A Powell joining the annual meeting and a trip to Sydney, with references to fundraising for equipment headed from Australia.
The memorial for Miss MacAulay Turner was held yesterday, with Lady Mayoress A J Jones attending as part of the executive committee, marking a civic tribute in the city.
A series of hostess led gatherings in Wooloowin and Toowong centered on Mrs Kirk and Mrs Hansford with decorations of roses gerberas and lilies. Mins Poppy Purr will wed Mr Bob Irving in April amid musically hosted afternoons and a set of sachets for the guest of honor. A farewell event for Mr and Mrs T B Martin was held at Kedron before they depart for Maryborough with games music and tea. A Moreton Bay sailing trip for Mrs Craigie preceded by a send off from Sandgate Golf Club associates.
Mrs J Williams of the League of Women Voters hosted a luncheon bidding farewell to Mrs M H Arundel a past president who will depart March 38 with her daughter Margaret Arundel for overseas duty. Mrs Arundel will represent the League at an International Conference in Copenhagen during her absence. Members and allied groups offered best wishes as they anticipate the conference promoting international sympathy. Luncheon was organized by social convener Mrs C Beven.
The Bulimba Branch of the United Housekeepers League plans to lodge a safety zone request with the traffic department after a Bulimba Scout of Arts meeting led by Mrs. M. Matyear. They seek a safety zone at Balmoral tram terminus, a Jevter-box at the ferry, and a visit from the rat rank. Election of officers: President Mrs. Mra S. Pearce, Secretary Mrs. B. Toogood, Treasurer Miss J. Marriott.
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