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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 29, 1939
Page
5
A correspondence in Verity's Notebook critiques an 1770 English statute banning enticement of a male subject by means of perfume scent or artificial allure. The writer notes laws once used to justify marriage coercion and contrasts them with modern views on female agency and seduction. The piece preserves period voice and highlights ongoing gender debates.
Ninety namocintas enjoyed Canadian forecined over eighteen hikes at the Brisbane Golf Club then gathered for informal luncheons and teas. Floral decor and bird of paradise were admired, with attendants wearing veiled attire and varied gowns. The event featured a display of linens, handkerchiefs, and ladies in elegant dress, including noted names such as Marjorie Grune and Miss Dotany:uefa, among others, in a social gathering praising fashion and leisure.
Mr Leslie Teihie and Blenheien Forate will arrive in Ris hone by the Nieuw Zeeland on Saturday to be guests of Mrs J. fe, Cuppardaes Ox lade Werge, New Part. The gathering includes many locals and guests from Canberra, Brisbane, and Quilpie. The event features Mrs Poller and Mr and Mrs CJ Coplanil among others, with plans for a reception at the Canberra and travel arrangements noted.
Fragmented text outlines a drastic fat loss method with claims of losing seven pounds per week, promising dramatic body changes. It references a strange supplement and emphasizes drastic dieting, fear of weight gain, and unsafe advice.
Y W C A world secretary Miss Ruth Woodsmall will visit Brisbane next month. The board of directors outlined an extensive programme and noted affiliate efforts with the Women’s National Council. Activities include handwork, physical classes, dramatic work, and a monthly meeting with Mrs Tsalat Lahey as a speaker.
A fragmented report describes a gathering with many named attendees including Mrs B, Misses Dorothy and Gertrude, and Mrs Doyle. The scene references outfits, hats, and fabrics as part of a social event entwined with a Nundah Scout Gown printing room visit and an Easter eggs fundraiser for Hall on March 25.
A garbled report describes a windy sailing or golfing event with teams and players from LWistone and Canadian outfits. Vivid colours and a veranda scene appear, as spectators and participants react to blustery conditions and a tense competition.
Local women organize a rally named Women Unite for Racial Equality to demand equal treatment and press for social change. Speakers include Irene Filing and Mare nbury pledge action and solidarity to address discrimination. The event seeks broader community support and aims to mobilize residents in Divenalane.
Some 179 bridge players gathered at City Hall for charity events supporting the Queensland Bush Children's Health Scheme and the Valley branch of the Creche and Kindergarten. Funds were raised during an afternoon and evening program with hospitality provided by local volunteers and led by Mrs H L Boerley and others, and a response gift was presented to the organizers.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions limbless soldiers benefit and a list of unclear names and places. It reads like a damaged notice with potential public or fundraising references but is largely unintelligible. The readable elements include mentions of a benefit and a room or location, with several garbled proper nouns.
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