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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 08, 1940
Page
5
Autumn fashion notes from Mars 1940 discuss juniors clothing with bold stitchery details while noting mothers nearby can easily buy practical outfits or sew at home. The piece sketches trends and urges sensible, stylish options for children amid changing styles.
An evening gathering presided by CK Grimes at the Bell Community Church in Valley featured a children’s tolling ceremony and a social reception. Attendees included members of the Radiant Health Club and the Community Bank Chutes, with elocutionary acts noted.
A long, detailed society notice outlines the marriage of Mrs A J Kenrick and Captain Kenrick in Western Australia, describing the bride and bridesmaids, the journey to Sydney, and the return plans, with references to family standing and social events surrounding the couple. It also mentions related engagements and parties, including a farewell for Miss Helene Stevens and a birthday gathering, framed in a bustling Wynnum social page context.
A fundraising drive by the Women's Auxiliary of the Patriotic Fund raised 150 pounds from stalls and donations. The event included musical interludes and a reception chaired by Lady Mayorne, with Mrs A. Janes presiding, and proceeds to be shared among the Red Cross, Pioneer Fund, and affiliated groups. The gathering, held yesterday, announced plans for a forthcoming bridge afternoon and other charity activities in May.
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