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Newspaper

Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 10, 1940

Page

2

Crochet Afghan Rug Brightens Quiet Craft Effort

Crochet Afghan rug article highlights bright crochet work using simple flower patterns on a dark background. It describes materials needed, color schemes, and includes a photograph of a square pattern, with details submitted to The Couriers Mail Needlecraft Service. Kindergarten display shows 30 Gordon Park children presenting handicrafts and songs to around 40 visiting parents.

Couriersb Op.o Brisbane Gordon Park K. M. Poord

On With The War Fund Event At Memorial Hall

A wartime welfare gathering at Memorial Hall Walnut Central hosted by the Comforts Fund committee and the School Welfare Committee. Attendees included Mrs Gregory treasurer and Mrs Giatke secretary who organized donations of clothing and 22 pairs of rock, 15 Balacis, scarves and a suit. A dance and event tournament will be hosted by the Ory S18 School Welfare Committee Saturday at the Progress Associations hall Oxley.

House of Commins Sogiual Glee Rand Ae Ganatosan Ltd Longbborough Eicesterahire Nenpecen Mix Co. du Bows New Farm Braich Australian Comforts Wik Ceparted Jy Jariay Itton Tenon Suiway Eit Wamnut Wennima AL Maz Gregory Te Prosessire Thompson Prii Ine Accompansten Ory S18 Haji, Oxley Nek

Joyce Fyace and Family Ties Under Local Attention

Fragmentary item notes Joyce Fyace and Mrs W Rearery Pee bey with lines mentioning Keny TherA, youngest child, Tarn, Wineaces anna, Fare Lope. Readable details sparse. appears to reference a family and local social notes without clear event.

Joyce Fyace Treuwnd Davenler Rearery Pee Bey Hr Lines Farbermentmar Keny Thera Fare Lope

Annual meeting and social notices in The Suburbs

The community notes report a church convent at home event by the Drisidine Nuns, the Boy Scout and Wolf Cub committees, a local bridge circle move to a new district, and croquet club plans. Election of officers for the Betwon Girl Guides association includes Mp A Saran as president and several others listed. A wedding roundup covers Benfer Mandera and Lidtvec among multiple ceremonies with attendants and venues described.

Niet Drisidine Sabat Bhetwon Girl Guides Ibuiows A Saran T. Nimmond Mire BE. Lane Honorart Serte G. H Protier Sonar J. Woodyards EL. Hawkins Scott White A. Davies E. Cox Et) Woodero

McFadyen-Mniddisan TS Veers in Southport Wedding

A fragmented notice describes a ceremony on September 7 at Southport with Mis Kay My and others, referencing Central Queenaland and various attendees. The item mentions a bride’s memory and the Protestant Association women’s auxiliary event with a communal reception and pointer to a treed occasion.

Southport Tition Central Queenaland Migues Grehelle Fee Eaarelione

Obituary notices From Bonfield and Kingshome areas

An obituary notice records the death of a teenager from Bonfield aged six months, with scattered details about his family and the inquest. It notes affiliations with local clubs and mentions a widow and Mr D Arcy Kelway. A separate notice covers Mrs W J Scott and her widowed status, plus tributes from the Kingshome Bridge Club and a farewell to Mrs NG from the Au stelian Comforts Fund branch.

Bonfield Bithastrret Cain St -Daines Chietian Colfexe Benoane Wna Casine Wieehampion Rabene Yboemane Theo Rittensland Borin Wae Saja Pelini The Taawans Mariner Chub Tad Uiree D'Arcy Kelway W. J Scott i Australia Colt Kingsnome Bridge Club Ponrne Ipl Uling C. Wimamnson St Kingshome Tings Moni Breadenet Oe Sethe Ue Pinay Australian Brondancasting Commission Lionel S. Breck Tecwoomba Austelian Comforts Fund GWA NG. Iat |Son Branc New Guinea

Melbourne manager Lionel Tormerly dies after long service

Melbourne obituary notes the death of Lionel Tormerly, longtime Melbourne Tasmanian Government Wrist Bureau head. Linked with the bureau for 43 years, he is mourned by colleagues and family, including D Lane and Mrs Jane J Lalwy. Details about survivors and church ties are listed from the fragmented report.

Melbourne Lionell Bruce Tormerly Bureau Tisome Mawthorn East D. Laney Jane J. Lalwy David Lahey Workine Cheropie Wanga Waliey Soraneen Cimtinz Aisi Eri Canungra Lahet Noel Lahey Sameeren Peteira Bertram Romeo Indias Eric John Lahiey Mise Vida Lahey Idamen Clarks Denna Inn England J. Lahey

English comedienne Jenny Howard to start season at event

English comedienne Jenny Howard, dubbed the second Gracie Fields, will begin a season at the moving picture entertainment event. Miss Howard hails from Prvo ll circuit after song seasons in Sydney and Melbourne.

Gracie Fields Jenny Howard Miss Howard Byd Ney Melbourne

Trinity College Elocution Exam Brief Notice

A short notice notes Trinity College hosts an elocution examination. Details are sparse with emphasis on the event at Trinity College and a participant list likely brief in scope. The record preserves the local academic activity and institutional involvement.

Cobbers No 2 Closing In Three Days

Lottery notices announce Cobbers No 2 closing in three days with first prize of 25 pounds and 29 lesser prizes from five to ten pounds. Cheques were sent yesterday to Cobbers No 1 winners. entry forms and prize distribution details are outlined.

Policeman Struck by Caustic Soda Injury Report

A policeman was struck by caustic soda during an eviction incident. The man, craned seriously, received hospital treatment after the assault. The chaotic scene involved multiple officers and a party that faced injuries and detentions before medical care.

Esishne Pilise Erban Howe Cor Wnt Wmxoman

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