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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 14, 1941
Page
5
W G Reading and Miss Sue Livingston prepared cups for afternoon tea at a bridge party held by Union Jack Clubs yesterday to support Miss Nancy Gibson in the Red Cross teen competition. The events aim to fund a £1000 missions appeal led by Presbyterian Women.
A wartime charity party at the Union Jack Club drew about a hundred guests for Miss Winifred Paynes third party. Attendees included Salvation Army workers and League of Women Voters members. The event featured games, music, and fundraising for war relief with socializing in the lounge and dining room while preparations for feeding and comforting troops were outlined by organizers.
The thirty first annual Queensland Presbyterian Women's Missionary Union conference at Ann Street Church urged greater financial support for Aboriginal missions. Reverend D A Brown highlighted the need to reward missionaries and promote a quainter offering to raise one hundred pounds. Notable speakers included Reverend W McKensie of Aurakun and Eileen McQueen Dalhy, with several members commending the mission work and the need for supplies and continued support.
A southern division appeal urges Somerset Dam and local branches to mobilize mobile canteens and volunteers from February 1 1968 to aid bombed and evacuated areas. Mrs RG Baldock calls for united sacrifice and emphasizes women’s crucial role in running canteens under perilous conditions to feed and comfort shelter residents.
A newly formed group of crafts enthusiasts outlines aims to promote modern design and individual expression through fourfold objectives. Office bearers include Mona Billed as chairwoman and Frank Sherrin as vice chairman with A Pedersen as treasurer. Members feature Ann Eto, G Bhiliam, and V Rosslie Wilson among others. The group plans early September exhibitions under patronage of J V Dubig and CG Loch.
The Neville Road Junior Red Cross will host an afternoon at Chermside Hall next Saturday as part of the Red Cross Appeal week marking the society’s first anniversary. Proceeds from the Annerley branch bridge party tomorrow will go to the society’s special appeal.
About 200 guests attended the Catholic Daughters of Australia at home afternoon hosted by Mrs L Nike. Assistants included Mrs B C Richards and others. A musical program accompanied the reception while competitions were organized by Mrs BM Regan. The hostess received a bouquet of red roses from the executive. proceeds supported the association's relief work for women and children.
A double wedding at Kilarny Presbyterian Church features Miss Blor iow Meintosh and Miss Margaret McIntosh in pink crepe with brown accessories, and Miss Janet Hope and Miss Carlton William Pheeney in white satin and floral garlands. Grooms Mr. Pliteestm and Mr. Richard Kon Tirbenville attend. The Morgan family hosts a reception at Cafe Alexandra as the couples depart for a North Coast tour.
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