Britain Calling FWA appeal urges support for bombed areas
A Brisbane YWCA message from Lord Wilson, Government House, urges continued aid to Britain. The note praises women war workers and sailors, soldiers, and airmen, stressing steady contributions until peace. It calls on Brisbane to expand War Work and respond to every call with determined effort.
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Finas
Britain
Young, Women’s Christian Association
Brisbane
Lary Wilson
Government House
FWA
Calin
Brisbane Ywca
Wilson
Colourful Evening Coats At Theatre Opening
Colourful coats worn by the audience at the opening performance of The Mikado at Majesty's Theatre drew attention. Luxe fabrics and trims showcased bold colors. black and gold, white with green jewellery, and fringe details appeared alongside pale pinks and orchid hues, creating a vivid dress display among patrons.
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Evera
Tve Mo
Jet. Vening
Weniecs
Majesty's Theatre
Jonn
City hall hosts joint mother daughter banquet by YWCA group
The Girls Senior Sports and Legacy Clube of the YWCA combined for a city hall supper room banquet. Mrs P. E. Loxton presided with aide Mrs B Forster. Lady Mayoress Mrs J B Chandler attended. A later Country Women’s Association lecture by Hilda Brooks discussed the Baha'i movement and global peace with Sydney and Adelaide participants present.
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Young Women's Christian Association
P. E. Loxton
Faies B Forster
tMrs
J.B. Chandler
Wes
Acl Club
AMO
NEW World Order
Baha Vila
Country Women's Association
Quest Street
Mise Hilda Brooks
Ade Tei
Obes Brooks
Canberra
Prachier
Aictrana
Perth
Melboumne
Adelaide
Commonwealth of Nationa
MC. Mott Tate iSydney
W. Mawihorne tAdelaicet
Knitting Contest Closes Saturday
Competitors delivering entries to The Courier Mail War Knitting Contest must leave them on the first floor Courier Mail Building. Receipts are issued when returning entries. Entries submitted by Friday 5 pm and Saturday 10 12 noon. Articles may be pressed but not washed or cleaned. Entries must be knitting work of the competitor with own wool. Judges’ decisions final. Courier Mail reserves right to exhibit entries and publish photographs.
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Courier-Mail
Courier- Mail
Losiance
Couries-Mall
War Knit ting Competition Entry From Courier-Mail
Entry submitted for The Courier-Mail War Knitting Competition with agreement to abide by conditions. Text references Victoria evacuees from Russia guests of Victoria Leagu Red Cross notes and a committee gathering. Guests thanked by Mrs Marguerite Facounsen for hospitality at a weekly afternoon tea event.
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Courier-Mail
Victoria Reagareis
Russia
Victoria Leagu Red Cross
Frouse
Secgroyan
New Zealand
Marguerite Facounsen
Manning
Dual Weddings In Queensland Churches Highlight Local Tie
Two weddings were celebrated in Woolloongabba and Greek Street with notable crowds. Captain George Cheyne Dennis and Lilian Rose Carter wed at Holy Trinity Church with Major H Cantor as best man and Mrs. W. McClurg aiding the reception in Buranda. Geoffrey Keith Ledger and Ethel Sara Robertson tied at Andrew's Presbyterian with Rev. R.M. Crawford officiating. Both brides wore elaborate period gowns and floral bouquets, with receptions following at family homes. The Ledger couple plan to reside at Glen Innes after a短 marochodoe honeymoon.
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George Cheyne Dennis
Alf
Lilian Rose Carter
Felix Arnott
Holy Trinity Church of England
Woolloongabba
W. Carter
Burandi
Carter
Ster
Dorothy‘Cariar
Sriiesmaid
G. Dennis
Melbourne
Mr. Dennis
Major H. Cantor
W. McClurg
Wileh Wi
Puwersham Street
Buranda
Willie Shen
Medbourne
Mik. A. Ferri
Mary Ledger
Ferris
MacRobertson
Princes
Marochodore
Ledger
Glen] Inns
Diamond Wedding of Vis and Mrs George Birney
Vis and Mrs George Birney celebrate their diamond wedding on May 10 with a family dinner at their son Helmy’s home. The couple married May 14, 1891 in Sydney and later lived at Byron Creek Kerroni Road near Lismore. They later moved to Kyouie and have two sons T Birney and W Birney, a daughter Mrs J Miller, 13 grandchildren, two serving in the WA, and three great grandchildren.
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Vis
George Birney
Gyoale
Helmy
J . Willer
Birney
Mea
Burn
T. Skelton
Sydney
Jont Penman
Byron Creek
Boweht
Kerronie Road
Lismore
Kyouie
Messrs
T. Birney
Ostanbs Soldiers
W. Birney
Keron
Rodi
J Miller
Hhes
Kired
Tar
The
War Effort Entertainment Set at Australign Hall
Froglasing sh 1020 hosts a matinee by the Commodora Bana Ladies committee at the Licensed Cultural bridge hall. Proceeds support the wartime effort as the Australign entertainments promote morale and community fundraisers.
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Comatorta Bana
Lore Ausorintio Bridge
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Queensland
Finney
Finners
Cah
Lady Wilson
Fretahe
Rhoades Harshlas
Wickham Street
Valley
St. A
Rex Marae
Ana
Ax & Vegetable
Sioz
Sor, and Son
Hatton and Fogettt Jones
Roma Street
Red Cross
Sowneed Srgt
Plana
Snellanens
Uae
MR Davive
Toowong Beanch
Dorie Wilde
Berghesa Belroner
Inyers
Ledger—Robertson
Sie
Jena
Morrows Pty, Ltd
North Quay
Nile
Endiy Heme
Campbells Creek Street
Shema
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