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Newspaper

Cloncurry Advocate

Location

Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 15, 1944

Page

2

Debutante Ball Graces Ecki t d Hall in Julia Creek

The F C Debutdale Ball in Eckiétd g Hall Sept 1644 features debutantes led by Miss Doris Tunney and partners. Her lordship Bishop Ryan and officials attend as guests of honor. A formal reception with flowers, decor and dances closes with a show of thanks to organizers and helpers.

F.C Ouisl Rishon Ryan Townswile Waller A. Mathews Walt Thomassn Jamet Waller Carmel Pickling Dolly Varden Shay Foo Lerthin Mtopeind Sever Charming Debe G. Shepherd Mise Shiley Collins Lord Mier Pat. Cherdon Corporal Foster Miss West+ Anderson Bergeaint Ch Ells Debs Fils

Debutante Ball Celebrates With Debs and Music

Cloncdrry Advocate reports a debutante party with Betty Markwell receiving cake honours. Guests wore pastel gowns as Norton's Band played while Mr Ahern MC kept proceedings lively. Several attendees are named with outfits and bouquets described in detail.

Wk. Kewser Betty Markwell Walter Maathews Norton Mr. Ahern M.C Betty Macieeell Ayer 'Catin Foundation Shirtty Malone Shirley Collins Pat Chardon

Wartime residents and staff notes from a 1944 issue

A 1944 column notes 1st Lt Lewis Ball on leave from Army duty visiting Wake County home with family, Geo Bills returning to unit after leave, Pat Graham holiday visit to Townsville, Mrs. A Dawes at a function, and local hospital trainee Miss Valric Anderson begins nursing duties with Nurse Lily Burrows back on duty.

Lewis Ball Redue Sills Mise Pat Graham Townsville A. Dawes Valric Anderson Lily Burrows

Refrigerator ad from Gulf Motors and Armstrong Gilliat

An early 20th century classified note promotes a kerosene refrigerator released by Gulf Motors. It urges readers to apply immediately and contact the advertiser for details. Booster sales offer 500 units for sales each over three months, with small and large quantities available.

Frank Gibson Motors Artor Gulf Motors K. M. Armstrong Gilliat Qld

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Julia Creek Cloncdrry Valle Anderson Mathews T. Quilty A. Browne Mise BE. Eckford Fret Wickman PF. Norf Te Mertan' Jee Darkel Amart Porkele Royal Saxe Tewhiriers Baie Keer MR. and Mrs. L. Gordon Edward Street Brisbane Queen St Koala A. C. Products, Town Hall Chambers Parramatta N.S.W Stacey Stace Optometrists & Spectal Makers
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