Staff dance for fund raises charity in city hall scene
The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress attended a staff dance held by McDonnell and East's Employers Patriotic Committee at City Hall. Proceeds from the art union were to benefit the Queensland Patriotic and Australian Comforts Fund, with many community figures present and a lively display of outfits and social cheer throughout the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Chandler
McDonnell and
East
Patriotic Committee
Art Union
Queensland Patriotic
Utd
Australian Comforta Fund
Gers
He Xe Pare Bart
CMG
Retalimnt
Iiveerene
Ana Ars fEnsh
Me P
McDonnell
Ana
Mtg
Chantilly Ince
Miss Taylor's
Wieh
Punery
Pearsall
O'Cunnie
Branko
Tailorie Tindgers
Steskin
Fonda
Tyweey
Bevel
A. Thorne
Materials For The Blackout Plan In Brisbane
Residents study co operation with A R P authorities for a city blackout test by screening house lights. A suburban plan proposes a small night lamp behind drawn blinds to obscure view while allowing safe passage. Various materials and methods discussed include blackout paper and improvised screens on windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.R.P
Brisbane
Courier-Mail
Pameen
Bateroan
Thackeray Park
Worst Raid Sufferers Not Most Bitter
A wartime diary fragment recalls civilians affected by air raids, noting children and families in fear, evacuation, and loss. The text mentions a girl Inspilth, Brisbane, and references shells and bombs over towns. It lists Miss Netle Stoddart and preparators en route to an ammunition factory at Ruvcklen.
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Bow Ark
Brisbane
Vielima
Ciqueside
Ireland
Tai
Jane Cone
Clvdesiar
Avrane
Townsville Wedding and reception details misspelled
An incomplete report from Townsville notes a wedding at West Mud Methodist with Miss Haan Tawnwiiler and Mr Maxwell, guests in pastel frocks, and a reception featuring community singing and local trophies. The text drifts into reader diary entries and planning notes for future social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey Ee Gnugna
Methodist Ginarchy Tuas
Haan Tawnwiiler
Eabn Oe Maxwell
Advan MM Sandgate
Andy Bile
Borly Hha Dulele Morgan
Ed Pope
Hrisenroom
Meera Mota
Unusual Filet Crochet Design From The Courer Mail
Unusual filet crochet design features butter sets table covers and chair back and arm coverings for the modern home. Pattern 708 includes charts and directions with illustrations and stitch details. Send postal note or stamps for 12 with pattern number and full address to The Courier Mail Needlecraft Service Box 1908 Brisbane. HELPERS ENTERTAINED Volunteer workers at the EDA social were entertained by Mrs Quint president and Catholic Daughters members. Competitions were led by Mrs Carter with refreshments by Mr Doughty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courer-Mall
G.P.C
Brisbane
EDA Sual
B.quint
Catholic Daughters of Australia
BC. Richards
Mothers' Badge of Recognition Reflects Mothers Sacrifices
Report on a proposed Mothers Badge and the debate among women about a shared symbol of sacrifice for mothers whose sons serve. Some see value in a special mark binding mothers in olive service, while others resist displaying private sorrow or seek broader recognition beyond the badge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubie
Menivers
Uae
Australian Comforts Fund Meeting Reported
A Brisbane area update notes the Australian Comforts Fund branch activities with plans for a mannequin parade and fundraising tables. It mentions committee discussions at a recent Brisbane booth, and lists upcoming events and locations including Northgate, Clayfield, and Bramford venues, plus a visitors afternoon and a convalescent home assist.
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Thic
Finsl
Cecil Bréhan
Booth
Brisbane
Gomforts Fund
Prand
Bohemia Lane
South Brisbane
Miss & Hodells
Old Northgate
Virgie
Comforta Fund
Northgate
Servo
Aris
Pam
Rome
Briday
Biunaie Sunndine
Bramford
Clayfield
Biznais
Austreinn Comforts
Ginvetlie Bridge
Nthe
Chimmer School of Arte
Wilsim
Toowong Horticultural Show and related community events
A regional notice block lists the annual Toowong Horticultural Association show at the Masonic Hall with branch groups and charity activities. Also mentioned are a pre-wedding tea for Phil Halliday and Miss Phil McGurk, a Yeronga Congregational Church event by the Women’s Association, and a cancelled headquarters meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nungan
Northgate
Comilisek
Nundah
warrioWs
Wehook
All Hallows
Anjils Association
Mt Convent
Toowong Horticultural Association
Masonic Hall
Queensland
Conn
Womens “Association
Mrt
Nitto
Mie
Yeronge Congregational Church
Yeronga
Aircroftman
Phil Halliday
Point Cook
Phil McGurk
Stepherrs
Ava Deine
Rowe
N. O'Brien
Queensland Catholic Lawn Lenny Association
Hh T Haliday
Abcrafiman
To Highl
Fragmented text hints at a public notice event
The readable fragments point to an official notice or classified item with possible dates and local authorities, but details are incomplete. The incomplete OCR suggests a formal action or scheduling item linked to a civic or organizational body. Further clarification or original page needed.
Courier-Mail Crosswords-23 AeROND it Nomads
AaROND it Nomads appears in the Courier-Mail Crosswords segment with a cryptic style or puzzle entry. The brief notes a puzzle title or clue theme and may list grid or date references. The exact wording is unclear but the item resembles a puzzle card or crossword note in the newspaper page.
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Courier-Mail
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Seber Tasman Cerning
Doris Booth
Gloria Healy
Brssic Jazel Rolemaan
Netle Stoddart
Mr, Aye Mise J
Rhs Millerton
Red Him
Yuking
Ruvcklen
Townsville
LeMmie
Morton
Morion
Mrs. Morton
Sy Vaeedlay
Wenn
Wise
Anum
Bioner
Maconich
F Stewart
Sydney
Vormnerly
R Hicmilton
Rey Qheene
GradisLoveden Gheestinne
Aidhee Basketball
Jie Qurensiaie
Cone
Vinues
Ime
Ren 'Isperiance
Ang
Phe Willer
Econ
Rockmans
Queen ST
Furis
Ein Turks
Ena
Tata Tae
Winifred Moore
Eoe
Father
Vertex Cellular
Union Jack Club
Lower Street
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