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Newspaper

Longreach Leader

Location

Longreach, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 30, 1939

Page

5

Passenger trio sails south this morning for New Year plans

Misses Beryl OBrien Kath Nehmer and G Savage travelled south on an early morning train. OBrien will visit her mother at Yeppoon for New Year, while Nehmer and Savage plan to Sydney after Yeppoon. Also announced is the engagement of Hasel Arundel to Leonard Lancelot. Mr C A Young plans an overland trip to Coolangatta and Katoomba for holidays. Mr and Mrs W R G Peace and family returned home last night from Townsville after holidaying at Picnic Bay Magnetic Island.

Beryl O'Brien Kath Nehmer G. Savage Mise O'Brien Yeppoon Nehmer Savage Sydney Hasel Arundel J. W. McCulloch Bank of New South Wales Longreach Leonard Lancelot G. M. Grimstone Stewart's Road Ashgrove B. L. Grimstone M.L.A Gourier-Mail C. A. Young Coolani Katoomba W. R. G. Peace Townsville Picnic Bay Magnetic Island

OConnor Wilkinson Wedding at Longreach Presbyterian

Grace Wilkinson and Stanley Edward OConnor were married at the Presbyterian Church Longreach in a ceremony attended by family. The bride wore ivory satin with crystal buttons and carried arum lilies, with bridesmaids in green and rose georgette. The reception followed at Domino's Cafe with 31 guests. the couple depart for Brisbane and Yeppoon for their honeymoon.

O O’ Connor—Wilkinson Grace Wilkinson Vic Clarke Ivy Iria O'Connor Iceland T. J Roy O'Connor Domino's Cafe Mra. A. Willkinon Mra. Vic. Clarke Mrs. O'Connor Brisbane Yeppoon

O Connor McGrath Tie The Knot At Longreach

Emily Irene May McGrath wed John Herbert O Connor at the Longreach Catholic Presbytery on Thursday evening. The bride wore azure blue georgette with heart neck and blue buttons, with sister Mims Ivy O Connor as bridesmaid and Roy O Connor as best man. 26 guests attended the Lewis Cafe reception before the couple departed to reside at Stonehenge.

O'Connor McGrath Stonehenge Longreach Emily Irene May Albert McGrath John Herbert Bronehenge J. O’connor Mims Ivy O'Connor Roy O'Connor

NANS Salon Offers Summer Frocks and Hats In Style

A local listing promotes NANS Salon selection featuring cool charming summer frocks and hats. Each piece shows subtle differences in cut fabric and design with play frocks and suits described as fashionable essentials for the season.

All Night Ball Draws Wide Attendance at Palace Theatre

The Novelty All Night Ball at the Palace Theatre drew many guests from nearby properties despite New Year Eve shifting to a different night. A shower disrupted preparations, but decor by Mrs A Johnston and her team, with orange lavender and green tropical motifs, earned praise. The event featured Les Carters orchestra, novelties, flags, and Chinese lanterns, plus a euchre tournament raising funds for the Western Children's Jubilee Health Association. First prizes went to Mrs A Wraight and Mr J Setter. mystery prizes to Mrs O Sullivan and Mr F Shellard.

Palace Theatre Longreach Palace B. Clarke Les. Carters Western Children’s Jubilee Health Association A. Wraight J. Setter O'Sullivan F. Shellard

Holidays New Year Arran

The New Year holidays begin this weekend marking the second long weekend of the festive period. Longreach traders will close at 1.30 p.m. today and reopen at 1.50 a.m. on Wednesday for business.

Longreach

Leader Advertising Payeby and Prove

The butchers' shops will close from 12.30 p.m. today until 6.30 a.m. Tuesday. Longreach Post Office opens 9 to 10 a.m. on Monday New Years Day for all business except money orders. Outward mails close at 10 a.m. Air mail to Brisbane departs at 5.58 a.m. Station goods and parcels office open to 10 a.m. Monday for parcel and perishables delivery. Afternoon office open for peggagers bestsem only.

Longreach Brisbane Peggagers

Comprehensive Holiday Pudding and Cake Menu for Family Feasts

A household-friendly guide lists detailed recipes for Sunday puddings cakes mincemeat mince pies and roasts. It covers brandy or rum sauces almond cakes fruit baskets and a range of accompaniments with step by step preparation and baking guidance suitable for year round meals. The tone reflects a practical period kitchen aimed at reliable, festive dishes for large gatherings.

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Nans Salon Vail Mass c. J. Savage Mooma Arran Turkey Wood Eagle Street Longreach Angus & Cooth, Ltd Leading Jewellers W. H. Paling & CO Ltd Eeavescale Instruments P.O
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