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Newspaper

Longreach Leader

Location

Longreach, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 12, 1952

Page

19

Cocktails for the Modern Hostess

A vintage guide outlines essential tools and cold, well mixed cocktails. It lists recipes like DAIQOUIRI and MANHATTAN with ingredients, ratios, and shaking or stirring methods for party drinks.

Wedding of Elaine Bennett to Neville Thurecht in Jericho

Elaine Bennett and Neville Thurecht wed at St Brigid's, Jericho, on August 27. The bride wore white lace over satin with orange blossom coronet. bridesmaids dressed in pale lilac and pink with Dutch bonnets. After a reception at the Catholic Club, the couple depart for a honeymoon and plan to settle in Longreach.

Elaine Margaret T. C. Bennett Jericho Neville John A. J. Thurecht Longreach Bt. Brigid's Catholic Church Abe Cope New Wales Sydney Brisbane Miay Miriaina Plumb Wallis Little Von Coral Plumb Irl Broderia Anglaise Alen Wilsel Sydney Winter Mr. Gurion Koy Flood Kay Thomas Coleen Murphy Gwendolyn Winter Shire Hall Plumb Wiaie Plum Mia Winter Lonerench

Marriage of Berice Lillian Copson in Scotts Presbyterian Church

Berice Lillian Copson, Brisbane, wed Thomas Rey of Herbertin at Scotts Presbyterian Church Clayfield with Rt. Rev. R Bardon officiating. Attendants included Matron of Honour E Jones and Irene Searle, bridesmaids in pale blue gowns. Groom’s brother John served as best man. couple to honeymoon at Binna Burra.

E. Jones Irene Searle Lynda Hills John Eric Jones Val Finch

Wedding at St. Andre's Presbyterial Church

The Rev A Laurie officiated a marriage between Valma May Plumb and Walter Neville last week at St. Andre's Church Longreach Cassowary Street. The couple is the elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Co Plumb and son of Mr and Mrs Winter Miadurra.

Plumb Winter St. Andre's Presbyterial A. Laurie c Valma May Co. Plumb Cassowary Stree Longreach Walter Neville Mra A. Winter MiiaDurra

Grogan-Hutcheson Wed in Winton Church Ceremony

Henry Bruce Grogan elder son of Deepwater residents marries Margaret Elen Hutcheson Amelia Downs Winton on August 6 at Paul s Church of England Rev J E Spence officiates. Bride and attendants wear pastel pink and blue gowns. reception hosted by Hutchesons. Honeymoon in Townsville. future home Mt Isa.

Mesdames Banning Wood Allan Elliott Juliet Lois McDiarmid W. Gordon T. R. Hutcheson Tfp Hutcheson Mrre. Hutcheson Townsville H. B. Grogan Mt. Isa

Wholemeal bread the right dietetic choice for protection

An Australian health note argues wholemeal bread provides more iron and calcium and higher vitamin B1 than white bread, aiding dent al health and overall nutrition. It urges promotion of genuine wholemeal over brown bread and calls for broader use among children and adults.

Yesiah

Coming of age party for Betty Bax at Central Cafe

Betty Bax celebrated her twenty first birthday with a large gold painted wooden key autographed by fifty guests. The Central Cafe in Blackall featured floral decorations and pink white tones. Betty thanked her parents and friends while Mr R Rose delivered congratulations. Music included a solo by Mr J Feeney and a song by Mrs Mick Venardds.

Misa Betty Bax Blackall Mr. J. Feeney Mick Venardds Hero

Winton CWA Moves Toward Western Children's Hostel

A Winton CWA meeting discussed converting for a Western Children's Hostel to aid country children. Despite low attendance, Mrs. C O Brown stressed need and parents’ burden relief. Dr C P Phillott urged action. a subcommittee will assess building options and feasibility for a hostel near a school.

Multaple C. OC. Brown Ste Winton Mix Sabe Winton Bane Cc. P. Phillott Charman Winton Shire Quo.w.a Quc.w.la Moretto Winton State School Ani McGill C. C. Brown

Coffee Chiffon Pie

Heat milk with coffee essence and sugar. Mix flour with milk to form batter, cook until thick, then dissolve gelatine in cold water and add vanilla and salt. Stir in evaporated milk, cool until thick, beat egg whites stiff, fold in, and pour into a pastry shell. Chill and garnish with walnuts.

Bouquet of the Week Fashion Portrait in Creme Taffeta

In a hall filled with guests a stylish woman is praised for calm gravity and fashion sense. Her frock is heavy creme taffeta with a strapless bodice and pleated skirt, white gloves, and a string of pearls. The write up likens her to a Renaissance beauty forgotten by history.

Peiris

Longreach Docket of Visitors and Local Appointments

Numerous residents and visitors pass through Longreach with movements to Brisbane, Melbourne, Cloncurry and Sydney. Key figures include J Brown of the National Bank transferring to Brisbane, E R Murray a recent aircraft passenger to Charleville, and W Ferry noted for duties at Rockhampton. Others such as Geoff Colless of Atherton and T P Brenneke, Brisbane manager, visit for brief engagements or appointments.

George Welling Rockhampton D. Marrin Winton Longrench N. R. Murray Australia Mochern Brisbane E J. Cochrane Messrs J. Bird D. McLean J. Brown National Bank Brown Longreach Co. Greer Marburg E. R. Murray Charleville FE Amarics M. Peters National Bank of Australasia T. P. Brenneke West K. Andison Winchcombe Carson Geoff Colless Shire Atherton Colless Aramac Wahroonea Isisford Cloncurry Mesary A. W. Taylor F. Dalton WW. Allen Sydney May H. Arthur F. L. Saree Jo On H. G. Behan C. R. Rogerson RB. A. Blades J. E. Brooke Sydney A. A. Camcpbell Lonerene K. Noad C. Har Pierre Oe Wien Mornine Mess J. E Boot R . Jungen J. Schofield

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