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Newspaper

Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 16, 1939

Page

5

Social ties and dances mark Narrandera event reports

A Toowoomba social column notes Mrs. Horace Watson hosting visitors on Thursday at Narrandera New South Wales after holidays with Mr and Mrs RK Nunn and Margaret Streat. A concert for Protestant Ball funds is planned in Armidale with arrangements by local committees, presided over by officials, featuring floral decorations and community groups.

Mrs. Horace Watson Narrandera New South Wales RK. Nunn Margaret Streat Onnvenness Inithes Folumernn

Southport Defences League Event Amid Social Notes

Southport Afternoon For Defence League gathering noted with mayor Mrs W Proud as president and JM Duna as secretary. Guests and attendees include Mrs Elizabeth Watts, Mr Perry, Mr Fri Molle, and others from Malvern and Chelmsford. The piece also mentions local social visits at The Pacific Hotel and Southport Hotel.

Southport Women's Defence League Mayorosa W. Proud Min JM Duna CG. . Cammpbell

Homecoming After Three Years by Wandering Child

A fragmentary report notes a person returning home after three years. The text mentions a family named Meek and Aes, with unclear relationships and little verifiable context. The piece hints at an extended stay planned in a locality titled Vihar Jiehl.

Warland Chonbas Uy Fathes Meek Butthy

Farewell party for Vincens Greeniiaigh and family in Sefton Road

A farewell event at Uselome Sefton Road Menora honors Mr and Mrs Vincens Greeniiaigh who depart for Melbourne to take posts in the Federal Taxation Department. Guests include Mr and Mrs A Li eldung and many friends. program featured music games and supper.

Melbourne Vincens Greeniiaigh Bawarday Meloourne Cireenhatlan Federal “Taxation Department Mev A. Lieldung Uselome Sefton Road Menora Nupper Kathleen and Lauile Campbell-Brown Jon Funter Messe T Fielding Bert Salmon J Picot Francis

Inter-State Rowing Club Annual Ball Guests and Decor

Members of the inter state rowing crews were guests of the committee of the ball amid club colours red and black. The event featured a Joral presentation to Mrs. Tuesdayee wife of patron Mr C Bly Joyces who also served as patron. Key attendees included Brisbane Rowing Club president Lie McCaskie and Victoria representatives. Officials and social leaders such as ML Ingressehatrmany I Sexton and F Olive attended, with many guests named among the attendees and organizers.

Frocks Parade With Flowers At Dignified Autumn Event

A crowded gathering showcased frocks with hats and posies as Mrs Doyee and Mrs Ella O Shea led the display. Elegant gowns in pink, blue, and white featured veils, taffetas, and velvet bows while local names such as Miss Canera, Mrs Murphy, and Mr. Grant attended in formal attire.

Doyee Ella O'Shea Wwe Chile Abner Adie Belen Syelamen Trek Avclusie Okpink Roses Justine Tuintus Rock Miss Canera Mateh Durmante Ming de Silew Elphinims Min Corrigan Murphy Ageveel Hannan Msn Herbert Finck Alia Hamilton Eversid

North Queensland Bride Weds in Brisbane Church

A North Queensland bridal couple was married at St Andrew's Church of England in South Brisbane. Miss Mary Evelyn Johnner, daughter of Mr and Mrs G Johnson of Ingham, wed Mr Anthony John Miguel, son of Mrs A J Miguel and the late Mr Miguel. The Rev L J Hobbs officiated. Dresses and reception details follow, with guests and attendants named among the modest ceremony notes.

North Queensland St. Andrew's Church of England South Brsbane Mary Evelyn Johnner Mes . G. Johnson Ingham Anthony John Miguel i A J Miguel Miguel L J. Hobbs

Pennington MacAulay wedding at Fortitude Valley church

Miss Sarat Elizabeth MacAulay Healey daughter of Mrs J L MacAulay New Farm and the late Rev A S MacAulay married Edgar Henry Pennington elder son of Mrs S Pennington. The Rev S Summers officiated with organist Mrs A Christmas and Dorothy Marrisort among the soloist. The couple left for Ormiston for honeymoon aboard a wedding party, with attendants Lilian Winning and Sally Prancis in blue sheer fabrics.

Fortitude Valley Presbyterian Church Sarat Sally Elizabeth MacAulay Healyy J. L MacAulay New Farm MacAulayy Edgar Henry ‘Pennington S Pennington JE. Pennington A Chrismas Mise Dorothy Marrisort Mr. A MacAulay Lilian Winning Saillie Prancis Harold Blunt Victor Catlinch Canberra Ste

Anderson Ardley Train Groom Weds at St. Michael’s Kingaroy

Florence Ardley wed Leonard Maurice at St. Michael's Church of England Kingaroy with Rev N Michael officiating. Bride attended by bridesmaids Mrs Williams and Mrs Archey, matron of honour, and little Shirley Williams as flower girl. Pink and white dahlias carried by attendants.

Florence Ardley Joseph Ardiey Nel Ardiey Tarong Station J. M. Anderson Leonard Maurice Ping Mich Te Anderson Southport D. Anderson Reedy Reedy Creek Kingaroy, Creek, Kingaroy St. Michael's Church of England Kingaroy Rev N. Michael Mra Fe. Williams Constance Archey Bride Amaid Shirley Williams

Hamilton party for bride elect in June at Hamilton

A Hamilton gathering honored the bride elect with a June wedding at Hamilton. Guests included Allan Sewell and Mrs Theima Muchhole, with bridesmaid Doromny Sewell named. Decorations featured blue and white theme, reflecting a formal community celebration despite text garbling.

Doromny Sewell Ane Will Bey Ute Tee Wouhier Allan Sewell Theima’ Muchhole Hamilton Decora Hone

Miss Evelyn Morris Leaves Hospital for Rockhampton

Evelyn Morris daughter of GW Morris travels from hospital after recovery to stay with her aunt Mrs Henry Beak in Broadmeadows near Rockhampton. She plans an extended cash gift or support during the visit.

Evelyn Morris GW. Morris Tris Rockhampton Henry Beak Broadmeadows Nankin Junction

Glowing Globe Braille Project in School Window

The Globe in Braille, a project for the School for the Blind, draws public interest as it sits in an Edward Street window. Volunteers, led by Mr RF Tunley, highlight manual metal work for teaching geography, while noting a broader drive to provide tactile, portable maps for students.

Alge Ynhical School For the Edward Street Ind RF Tunley Hay Bern

Sons and Daughters of the Manse Gather in Griffiths Cafe

The second annual gathering of the Sons and Daughters of the Presbyterian Manse was held at Griffiths Cafe. Misses Beasis and Maisie Kennedy, daughters of the 1939 Moderator, led the hostess duties with Miss M Laurrie and Wir R Gresham arranging details. A music and elocutionary program was given by Misses M McKipp Crawford, M Gresham, and Kennedy with additional support from McDermant Josie and Magra.

Griffith's Cafe Beasis Maisie Kennedy Mise M. Laurrie R. Gresham Crane M McKipp Crawford M. Gresham Mo Kennedy McDermant Josie Magra

Friends Entertained At Bridge Party

Seat Miuylin hosted a bridge gathering Wednesday afternoon at Rowe's with guests including Mrs. E R Pace and Mrs. Scott Mullit. The setting featured yellow and tawny dahlias, black broderie lace, and white accents. Mrs Pace wore check velour with white pompons, while Mrs Mullit wore a silk frock with a matching halo hat and touches of gilvering.

Miuylin Dave Om Huntee E R. Pace Rowe Yeater- Bay Mie Pace Scott Mullit

Fragmented medical note with garbled terms and names

Disjointed OCR text mixes references to back and kidney pain with unclear phrases and random names. The fragmentary content lacks coherent events or dates, offering only scattered terms rather than a readable news item or report.

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