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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 23, 1939
Page
6
An early fashion piece explains how to shape hair to suit facial features with pin curls waves and rolls. It advises centering parting pin curls behind the ears and at the back of the neck for a balanced look and warns against a long nose with high hair. It stresses eyebrow maintenance and cautions against close eyebrow contact with the nose.
A compact guide on dressing hair, emphasizing careful preparation and fixing with setting products. The text urges finding short hairs, applying solution, and placing them neatly to achieve a central, orderly look. The guidance aims at producing a stable, refined hairstyle through precise steps.
Local arts circle reports delays easing with engagement around Cowden Knowls. West Salem and Warwick factions show renewed effort led by Thompson and Bracke, while Mame Estreet and Meyens gallery groups plan tomorrow’s events. Harrison couple returns to Tanepoma River area amid ongoing American talks.
In a chatty column from Verity's Notebook, Mrs. KN Byrne remains a remarkable pianist despite aging beyond eighty. The piece notes her memory-based performances during a farewell afternoon for Mrs. Aub Corbett, praising her accomplished pianoforte numbers and the warm reception. The report wanders through society notes about Lane Wheet, British-leaning fashion, and a London letter on tastes, with mentions of Brisbane trips and social circles.
About Mr and Mrs Richard Tyrwaitt of Charleville who have been staying at the National Hotel will depart Friday for Nieuw Zeeland, Java, and Singapore. Also noted is the move of Mrs Mell and Miss Aileen Mell from Hannah to the Melle Vue Hotel with Miss Aileen Mell a coachin and Mrs White at 4 Mornington Private Mote Terrace, currently at the same inn.
June brings a dense calendar of social events in Brisbane with welfare fund galas, college reunions, and society dances at the Trocadero and Belle Vue. Committees from Legacy, Mothercraft, and various clubs organize balls and bridge parties to raise funds for children's health and charitable causes, with attendees from Sydney, Newcastle, Mel bourne, and local groups.
A detailed account of the Smith Miles wedding includes Miss Ruby Miles daughter of Mr and Mrs Miles of Forest and Upland Terrice Wyntu Natity, with Rev. Benchett officiating. The bride wore white with a bouquet of red roses, and the groom’s party featured Best Man Grellin. A reception followed at the Fast Bcubane Methodist, and honeymoon plans include cruising. The piece also notes forthcoming social events and charity balls hosted by local clubs.
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