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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 09, 1939
Page
6
The season for charity dances church socials and fetes brings catering challenges for newcomers. Detailed quantities for 50 servings cover sandwiches butter meat vegetables and sweets, with guidance on sauces drinks and desserts for larger crowds. Local notes mention a Queensland Health scheme meeting and fund-raising events.
A black velvet double duty gown dominates the scene as sponsors back the event, offering a versatile formal option. The piece blends fashion flair with practical design, drawing attention to the garment’s transformative style and potential for multiple wearings.
LOOWOOMBA JOTTINGS describe social events in Toowoomba including birthdays, picnics, tennis parties, and visits by Joan Con and Mrs Stanley Hobson. Mentions of Mrs Barbara Wienhol, Mr Alex Murphy, and Joan Taylor as guests. Redcliffe WA branch of the Queensland Country Women’s Association welcomed three new members, with reports on visits from Cecil Plains and Tannymore, and notes on weekly lectures and local transport planning.
The Courier-Mail Home Knitting Contest closes Saturday with a £20 prize pool. Prizes focus on hand knitted jumpers by ladies. cardigans are rejected. Entries must arrive by Saturday March 17 18 at The Courier-Mail Brisbane office.
A London correspondent reports on a new fighting game concept for nurseries and toylands. The piece mentions military tactics themed options like Tri-Tactics Aerial and Attaque, with ships, fortresses, and ground combat presented as playful yet exciting toy wargame ideas. It notes demand for thrill and spectacle, and references terms such as sea warfare, tanks, and gangsters in a toy context.
A detailed hand knitting pattern for warm winter socks in beige and green wool. Includes directions on tension, cast on, heel shaping, picking up stitches, rearranging stitches, and toe decreases. Provides round-by-round steps, needle setup, and finishing instructions with emphasis on a snug fit and careful finishing to avoid toe ridges.
At a Comforts Fund meeting Major Macdougel outlined expected duties for local organizations in wartime. Mrs J P Peterson chaired, with Mrs R Baldock representing Toowoomba area and the Country Women's Association via Mrs Edward Farmer. Mrs OW White, secretary, and Mrs Burton Withy, treasurer, helped arrange the meeting.
Advertisement claims a powerful germicide named Moone Emerald Off can cure badly inflamed varicose veins with use over days. It urges readers to visit chemists for a two ounce bottle and to follow directions for improvement, promising rapid healing of chronic sores and swollen veins.
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