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Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 03, 1940

Page

2

Engagement announced of Miss Petersen to Mr Roland Price

Miss Petersen the only daughter of Mr and Mrs H G Petersen announces her engagement to Mr Roland Price the second son of Mr and Mrs J Price of Kelvin Grove Road Kelvin Grove Baroona Road Rosalie is noted as the couple prepares for marriage in the near future

Margaret Peg) Tilley Harold FP. Tilley Unley Park Adelaide Donald C. Dimon W. V. Dixon Sherwood Road Toowong Mr. Dixon R.A.A.F Melbourne Irene Bache Roland Price Miss Petersen H. G. Petersen Baroona Road Rosalie J. Price Kelvin Grove Road Kelvin Grove

Card Luncheon Aids Wynnum CWA Funds

A card luncheon was held at the Wola School of Arts yesterday by Wynnum branch members to assist the Queensland Country Women’s Association funds. President Mrs. Graham Mylne and secretary Mrs. F. Turnbull, treasurer Mrs. V. Kampe, with helpers Mrs. E. Wulf, Mrs. Crisp, Mrs. T. Greene, and Miss A. Crisp, supervised bridge and events. Prize winners included Mrs. L. Sticher, Mrs. F. Pool, Mrs. L. Ackworth, Mrs. L. Millington, Mrs. A. Curtis, Mrs. A. Kirk, Mrs. L. Hawkeswood, and Miss J. Peat.

Lota Yo Wynnum Queensland Country Women's Association Wola School of Arts Graham Mylne F. Turnbull V. Kampe E. Wulf Crisp T. Greene A. Crisp Bridge H. 8. Bennett Newmarket L. Ackworth A. Catherwood L. Sticher F. Pool L Millington A. Curtis A. Kirk L. Hawkeswood J. Peat

HOME CARE TIPS FOR Frocks MIRRORS AND ETIQUETTE

Cleaning guidance for chiffon frocks uses white spirit baths to remove dirt without odor followed by draught drying. Chiffon blouses are washed in warm soapy water with full dissolution of soap, soaking briefly, gentle squeezing, rinsing, and careful drying and ironing. Mirror cleaning mixes heater and methylated spirit then polishes with soft leather and glycerine to prevent clouding. Readers seek advice on refreshing a black feather handbag and removing brown film from ovenware when pots run hot.

West End G.M Wooloowin Mira H.F Booval Ieaders cC.c Old Rugged Cross Randgais Mra

Social Brevities and Local Social Events at Brisbane

Social Brevities note fund raising for a floral festival stall with sweets drinks and ice cream. Miss Margaret Winnicombe and the Younger Set of the Fiveways Creche held a dance at Blind Society Hall Vulture Street South Brisbane. Mrs Geoffrey Gregory arrived from Sydney for the wedding of Bombardier A P F Luya and Miss Margaret Lord at East Brisbane. University blue decor featured at Hamilton Bowling Club with 150 guests at a dance for funds. President Mr J J1 and Mrs Grier led with Mr W T Wood secretary and Mr W B Denmead treasurer.

Margaret Winnicombe Piveways Creche Blind Society Vulture Street South Brisbane Geoffrey Gregory Sydney Bombardier A. PF Luya Margaret Lord Biddenham Augathella Church of England Grammar Brisbane

Cobbers No 5 Entries Close Tomorrow

Entry details explain no hidden tricks for Cobbers No 5. Two title entries allowed per submission, each under ten words, with a prize pool of 80 pounds and multiple consolation prizes. Entries must arrive by 8 am tomorrow at the Courier-Mail Brisbane vestibule or Western mail arrival, with forms on page 18.

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Undefined Fragment Describes a Personal Care Phrase

A fragmented OCR style note mentions cold cream and a personal routine. It references a favored product and a ritual context with unclear names and details. The text remains largely uncertain but centers on beauty care and a familiar routine.

Fragmentary 19th Century Debt List In British Locality

Fragmentary text lists names William John Webber Frederick Fletcher Allan and others with notes on realty Personalty and debts. Mentions amounts and unsettled deductions, plus locations near Warwick Yandaran and deal context unclear. Source shows incomplete probate or debt record with monetary figures in old currency.

William John Webber Loys Person Mu Farmer Frederick Fletcher Allan Warwick Har Yandaran Tain Poe

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