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Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 30, 1939

Page

5

Fur Coats Now Follow Latest Fashion Trend

In the March 30 1939 issue the women’s section highlights new fur coat styles with varied pelts and designs. An ankle length coat, capes, swagger rows, and bold extended shoulders top the upcoming season as fashion dictums praise furs for enhancing personality. Descriptions include antelope durability and wraps in brown shades with gemlike trim, emphasizing travel wear and comfort.

Vuusspay Che Courier- Mail Women's News Brisbane Iain Colin

Engagement and Birthday Party Honors at Stafford

Engaged Miss Delma Coral Grosemann to Mr Wallace Miscamble announced. Miss Grosemann to daughter of Mrs. Dun Gouden Street Munda Windwr. Birthday party for Mrs J Beckett of Stone's Road Stafford hosted by Stafford Methodist Church Help Society at Mrs D Carty Kype Lynn Stat iue Road Stafford for afternoon tea on March 24. Society president Mrs Sr Boot presented guest of honor with a wicker work gift.

Delma Coral Grosemann Wallace Mise Grermann Seinowest J. Beckett Stone's Road Stafford

Pre-Wedding Parties In Social Round Ashgrove

Social round in Ashgrove featured Mrs Thom son and Mrs Douglas Thomson hosting a bridge and tripoll party for Miss Catherine Milroy and her fiancée Mr Eric Thomson ahead of their April wedding. Guests mingled, gifts of linen were given, and later events included a birthday celebration for Miss Thomson’s daughter with a meal and dance at the Motel Carlton.

Sobraon Mareeba Road Ashgrove W. W. Thomson Douglas Thomson Catherine Milroy Eric Thomson MSN Ssney Mira W. G. Ml Tomperivann Imelomyrues Churelil Boorman Fiangur Homson Wieney Mise Ardrey Uie Carlton AH Wemphal

Luxurious silver fox coat in Vyvyan Donner forecast

The article describes a silver fox coat with vertical pelts for the body and horizontal for the sleeves. A clipped summer ermine cape on the right adds a cosy close-fit collar, completing the fashion forecast from Vyvyan Donner for 20th Century Fox.

Vyvyan Donner 20Th Century Fox

Holiday in Tasmania and Canberra Visitors

The report lists a parade of social names and travel notes from Australia. Mrs Max Way and others travel between Hobart and Canberra, with guests at Hotel Berkeley and Canberran stops. Various relatives and friends, including Miss Kathtorn Givens, visit Brisbane and Bowral during a period of holidays and visits.

Tasmania Max Way Richard Way Kathtorn Givens Rakinda Brisbane W. J. Kuvesoury Tagkai Canberra

Garments Made for Social Service Auxiliary News

The Auxiliary of the Queensland Hospital Service League reports garments made at home for a social service drive. Led by Mrs Leonard Power, members knit layettes and knitwear for charity, with material supplied by members. New knitters welcomed. finished items to be sent to headquarters.

Wonwa Queensland Horlal Service League VL Kartienty Irs Dls Eto An Mra Leonard Power Teeis

English Girl Migrants Less Keen to Leave England

Miss Edith Thompson, chairman of the Overseas Settlement Committee, said English girls were less keen to migrate to Australia as conditions at home improved and inducements to immigrants in Australia remained unchanged. She arrived in Brisbane to study settlement needs and noted Australian nurses often travel to England. Thompson advocated exchange programs and expanded training to attract women to nursing and settlement work. She plans to visit Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth before returning to England.

Australia Edith ‘Thompson Overseas Settlement Committee Brisbane England Miss Thompson New Zealand Thompson Fitnes South Africa Afte Mrss Thompson Mary Gettlers New Settler’ League Vietorm League Fhyland League Pinney Canberra Melbourne Adelaide Perth

Southport and Surroundings Easter Plans Notables

Southport hosts Miss Mapelwright V and Mr J W Siganto for Easter Monday nuptials. guests attend gatherings at Southport homes. visits include Mrs LG Olsen with Mr and Mrs Bastick, and Miss Doris Turratt with Miss Jean Duguida at Toolmarie. Several couples from Ascot and Brisbane plan Easter holidays at Tarootia and Selby House. W Dodd (Annetley) to stay at Wertbury, Surfers Paradise for a fortnight over the vacation.

Mapelwright V J. W. Siganto Southport R. P. Wright R. Wright High Street LG. Olsen Airs AC. Bastick Nerang Street Min. C. L. Turratt Mavis 'Thurait Goomeri Yarooka Min’ Beach Doris Turratt Jean Duguida Toolmarie Bandtent Snekman Brisbane George Golden Avenlba Selby House Sustura Kathleen Mus Joan’ Wilineas

Bridge Circle Elects Officers as 51 Members Meet

Graceville Bridge Circle held at Graceville Croquet Club pavilion yesterday afternoon. Donations totaling 40 to several charities included 20 to Graceville Croquet Club, 6.10 to The Returned Soldiers League, and smaller gifts to Montrose Crippled Children's Home, Charnel Salvation Army Invalids Home, St Vincent de Paul Gravevine conference, and St Oswalds. Officers elected: President Mrs Nimmo, Vice Presidents Mr Lowden and Mrs Frank Bellingham, Andrew Martin, Mrs Wo McFeefer. Honorary Secretary Mrs WS Adams, Honorary Treasurer Mrs Edwin Hath, Bridge Convener Mrs HL Gilbert, Mrs E Bristow. Jovial Conveners Mrs OE Smith, Mrs E Bealommittee. Committee Aira TD Kelly, Mrs S Bill, Mrs Lupton, Mrs J Mitchell.

Grace Ville Bridge Graceville Croquet Clu Graceville Croquet Club Distess Sherwood and Branch Returned Soldiers League Montrose Crippled Children's Home Charnel Salvation Army Invalids Home Gravevine St. Vincent de Paul St. Oswalds Nimmo Lowden Frank Bellingham Andrew Martin Wo McFeefer Adams Edwin Hath HL Gilbert E Bristow OE Smith E. Bealommittee Aira TD. Kelly S. Bill Lupton J. Mitchell

Take Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills

An advertisement extols Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills for improving digestion liver function and energy. It claims a weakened system causes poor health and asserts the pills open ducts boost blood and vitality, portraying the product as a highly efficient remedy.

DR. Morse Nature

Associates Day At Pacific Opens Season With Toned Decor

The opening day event features brown blue green and wine tones in Mandated members of the Pavidle Call Sub hosted by Mrs. M Derrick wearing a green crepe blouse and pastean skirt. Gerueras decorates the table with wine and tea arrangements as guests gather for a refined gathering.

Pavidle M- Derrick

Presentation of Flag to Mission by Master Mariners

A bridge party at the Seushen's Mission aided seamen relief as Captain J W Herd and wife hosted 120 guests including ship captains and officers from Parrikcoia, Pesh mwar, and Port Nicholson. The event featured rose bowls and elegant attire, with committee members Capt Norman Boulton and others assisting.

W. Hoogs Australia J. W. Herd Herd Parrikcoia Pesh As Wy -Mar

Address By English Guider At Girl Guides Meeting

Miss Margirel Morin from Imperial Guide Headquarters gave an address on the duties of commissioners and their work across guiding branches. Red Gora, Diploma's Trainer, spoke at the meeting of the Commissioners of the Girl Guides Association held yesterday morning with Lady Macartney presiding.

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