Wedding Bells Across Barcaldine and Magnetic Island
A Rainbow wedding marks July events in Barcaldine with Margaret Plunk and Patrick Egan uniting in July. The reception hosts 180 guests at Shire Hall and a later ceremony joins Eileen Naish and Kenneth Armstrong at Rainbow Hall with a procession of colors and family tributes. The couples plan homes in Barcaldine and Longreach areas as they begin married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ain el
Connie Thornthwaite
Michas Quinn
Velbrough
D. McHugh
Misses Egan
Mary Plumb
Magnetic Island
Townsville
Rockhampton
Barcaldine
Eileen Joyce
Stephen Naish
Kenneth Alexander
A. L. Armstrong
A. W. Laurie
Longreach
Betty Weston
Mr Halley
East Lynne
South Australia
W. Smith
Maureen Coca
Rebe Rayment
Armand
Vintage Rockhampton Catalog Ad for Woollen Blankets and Workwear
A cluttered Rockhampton mail order listing offers items including woollen blankets 66 by 80, cot ton blankets, linen sheets, bath towels, dungarees and work shirts in khaki and black, riding trousers, various shoes and boots, heavy work boots, woollen cards, leather goods, and a mail order process with cash on delivery options and a catalogue request. Numerous price tags and sizing details are given, with a note about order and postage.
Women’s showglam and fashion notes from amateur week social
The article details ensembles from an amateur week gathering. It highlights hats, velvets, velours, and accessories with many named attendees and outfits in colors like cherry red, bottle green, oyster grey, and black crepe. Several wearers are described with specific gowns, hats, and complements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Peelig
Veda Taylor
M. Coar
W. A. McNally
Archer
Brisbane
Airs
M. Park
W. Savage
Shea
T. Pyne
Jay
W. H. Redmond
J. Forrest
Exhibition Rush Hits Rail and Air Seats Across Regions
Railway and air officials report heavy bookings for the Exhibition period with limited hotel availability in Brisbane. An extra TAA aircraft will depart Longreach on August 1 and another from Brisbane on August 8, while July 11 bookings are full and few seats remain on the Longreach flight August 3. Travel demand continues through August 7 with scarce first class rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airway
Longreach
TAA
Ind al
Brisbane
T.A.A
Passengers and visitors fly in and out of Longreach region
The reported Sunday to Brisbane and Cloncurry flights list passengers including A Ellis A Coombe Mrs M Lynn W Allen J Cromble and W F Suttie. Other travelers head to Darwin Cloncurry and Rockhampton with numerous locals named from Longreach Hughenden and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Messrs
A. Ellis
A. Coombe
M Lynn
Mr. W. Allen
J. Cromble
Martla
South
Muttuburra
W. F. Suttie
Capital
Cloncurry
B.A. Doulas
M. McFarlane
Darwin
Longreach
Messrs. W. Anderson
A. Walker
Walker
W. Thurecht
E. H. Halliwell
J. McSherry
J. F. Hope
Winton
E. Russell
R. Davis
R.8.l
W. Parker
W. Marks
Booth British Insurance Co
D. Jose
Clermont
Messrs. M
N. de ‘Graft
Hutton
P A . Hanrahan
P. Sullivan
Rodney Downs
J. Shannon
Tooloomba
Rockhampton
Bouquet of the Week Style Review
A fashion note highlights a bouquet of the week with horizontal tucks creating a slight front drape and a billow effect, complemented by crimen tears cuffs on bracelet-length deeves. The fragment ends abruptly.
Doctor attendance at births under debate in Longreach
The Longreach Hospitals Board discussed whether doctors must attend all confinements. The Health and Home Affairs Department advised attendance is required for first births or abnormal births, with exceptions for prior confinements. Dr OConnor noted a nurse or sister administering anesthesia could occur without a doctor present, prompting further views from Matron Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health and Home Affairs Department
Longreach
E. Hughes
A. Watson
Allen
Dr. O'Connor
Mae
Brisbane
Noone
Staten
Miss Clarke Farewelled In Longreach Sendoff
Friends and well wishers gathered at the Redmond home to farewell Miss Marie Clarke as she prepares to move with her family to Sydney. The event featured flowers, a formal presentation, singing and dancing, with about 120 people attending into the early hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Redmond
Marie Clarke
Miss Clarke
Sydney
Mr. W. Redmond
J. ‘Woodfield
Fashion Parade at Tate Gallery Highlights 1952 London Fortnight
Models posed beside ancient tapestries and paintings for a first Tate Gallery show during the 1952 London Fashion Fortnight. The scene includes Nancy Jacks Tina Kurvet and Pat Mastin in distinctive cocktail attire amid modern sculpture and Gainsborough masterpieces. An odd line notes printing costs with Longreach Printing Co. Ltd. remaining £9 of £10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tate Gallery
Gainsborough
Nancy Jacks
Tina Kurvet
Pat Mastin
Errand Bious
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Egan—Plumb
Armstrong—Naish
George's
William Street
P.O
Don
Bhearers
Hee
Bona
Witte
Parosis
Meerees
Bethenny
Sparkle
Cochiat
W. J. Springer
Mrs. & Wilson
Railway Department
Longreach Printing Co. Ltd
Central West
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