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Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 07, 1946

Page

6

Five Queen Nominees Presented At Labour Ball

Presentation of five girls nominated by unions for the Labour Queen competition highlighted the Labour Ball in the City last night. About 700 attendees heard the winner and details of the event with dignitaries including Agriculture Minister Air coins, Premier Hanlon, and Mr HJ Harvey. The ball featured a floor show by Eureka Youth League and a social program with formal dress and flags decorating the hall. Ball committee and officials announced plans for a Labour Day event and a committee meeting set for today.

Maxine Cottee Ronald Chandler Egle Farm Laura Pat Crowley City Hall Iran Hazel Zwoerner Eileen Hughes Elna Riedel Enid Peut Air, Coins Denise Hanlon HJ Harvey Trades Labour Misses Bane Zwoerier Niormen Packer Eilern Hughes Meta Bing Hleel Mutatradies Henry Pet Alma Hubner Hhe Eureka Youth League Wee Bob Burns McConker Yio

Hats and racing glamour at Eagle Farm Cup meet

The second day of the Q.T.C. Victory Cup meeting drew crowds and fashion as Lieut Governor presented the £200 Victory Cup to A. Browning for Lowers feathers and bright outfits. Ladies on the lawns wore bold hats and pastel gowns, with many guests at a committee table under red and white decor.

Me A. Browning Eagle Farm Q.T.C Ipscoma Ney Mia Mia Allison Lipscon Leslie Gall Tessie Pam Peterson Marjohn Crane Margaret Thompson Miare McDonald Ana Hawes Mra Cooper Mra Cooper Strachan Dahn Hardy

Rhondda's Busy Day Chooses Wool Clothes for Sportswear

The article notes Rhondda selecting wool garments from an Australian Wool Board display, sewing a white brushed wool coat and a blue cardigan among items like a red knitted belt and ribbed fabrics. She plans to finish selections tomorrow and will match hats and gloves with her outfits. Tonight she visited Neutral Bay orphanage for a recitation.

Alto Australian Wool Board Shep Tennants Suttons Aid Simele Gedinition Grangeu Rhondda Neutral Bay

Home annual report outlines new wing for convalescent care

The document to be presented at the May 14 annual meeting details extensions and a new wing adjoining the existing facility to house residents needing special meals and convalescent care. It anticipates a permanent matron, new quarters, and more staff, with resident transfers to the wing.

Avant Ind.ia Balldice Mata Can Ee City Hall Menes Victoria League l Bush Book Club Oye Bris

Tribute to Golfers Give Comfort to Minesweepers and Traders

A 1940s issue of Fairway and Ward, Golf Union England official, notes comforts sent to men in minesweepers and traders during the war. Woollen items such as socks, stockings, balaclava helmets and other pieces were produced mainly in 1942 and lent to food relief efforts. Queens land branches and knitting societies contributed heavily, with home members maintaining parcel flow amid shortages.

Plans Gift of Club Formation for Women's Auxiliary Transport Service

Plans outline forming a permanent club at Grey Woldings 240 George Street to aid service members and ex service personnel. The club will be run under a committee with liaison to the WATS and will open a billiard room and a kitchen with electric stove and refrigerator. Mrs RC Philp described the premises as lacking real rooms while detailing facilities and the goodwill move to support veterans.

George Street Thureday Ttsk Eii WATS Coraraitee Come Maindant RC. Php Philp

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