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Newspaper

Longreach Leader

Location

Longreach, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 19, 1952

Page

19

Fashion at the Queensland races highlights bright colours and hats

Women wore vivid dresses and wide hats in a stylish country race setting. Outfits featured soft sheers, crepes, and linen in pale natural straw, pinks, burgundy and blues. Notable ensembles include Mrs. Forrest, Miss Annette Btkes, and Mrs. Gordon Lee in tailored frocks, hats, and matching accessories.

J Forrest D. O'Connor Rees W. Cooney Muttaburra Gordon Lee Bette R. Smith A. Cooney Brisbane Annette Btkes Roger Archer L. Peter R. Conde H. Hantick R. R. Wedgwood R. Archer

Wedding of Kathleen Delaney and Charles Ball at Gacred Heart

Kathleen Delaney daughter of Mr and Mrs W Delaney and Charles Ball heir of Mrs Hall and the late Mr Ball wed at Gacred Heart Parish with Fr Lee officiating. The bride wore white satin and tulle with a long train and bouquet. bridesmaids and guests wore formal attire. reception at Shire Hall. couple to honeymoon at South Mole Island and reside at Calms.

Parcalaine Lee Kathleen W. Delaney Barcaldine Charles Youngeat Hall Mr. Ball Grange Jill Belson Brisbane Annette Butt Cloncurry Mia Maureen Delaney Misa Erica Witt Vince Delaney Kevin Hoelscher Emerine Shire Hall Delaney Ball Mrs. Ball Calms

Potent leader noted as powerful influence

A fragment references a figure described as a potent leader and savior type, suggesting strong influence and leadership presence in the historical context. The text remains brief and highlights a revered, guiding role.

Morella C.W.A. Elects Officers

Mrs J W Heussler was elected president of the Morella Branch Q.C.W.A. at the last meeting on September 1. New officers include D Mackay and C A Moloney as vice presidents, D L Mackenzie as secretary, F Searlan as auditor, and Rh L Davidson as treasurer. The building fund shows 320 pounds 5 shillings, general fund 3 pounds 11 shillings. Visitors included Mrs C H Wilson, with several members absent through apologies.

J. W. Heussler Morella Q.C.W.A Smnusl Ind Roubers Mesdames D. Mackay C. A. “Moloney Rh. L. Davidson J. — Horrobin D. L. Mackenzie Abraran B. D. McFarlane F. Searlan C. H. Wilson Central Western Mesdames Ee W. J. Wale c Sherry R. B.iss V. Wallace Mesdames Ee Mockway Ee Archer A Horro A. “Moloney D. Serie A. D. Lockhart Gibson R. Copel H. Owens P. Bullen Willson

Red Cross Dance Raises Funds and Forwarded to Headquarters

A Red Cross dance last Wednesday raised 26 pounds 16 shillings. Mire R Weston and Mrs Weston reported the event. This week £1100 has been forwarded to Headquarters as Longreach’s collection for general lands.

R. Weston

ISISFORD CWA Third Annual Meeting Report

At the Isisford branch of the OWA the Third Annual Meeting noted a decline in financial members from fifty to thirteen. President Mrs Behan reported profits from the flower show and a substantial building fund, with plans for a rent room and new land donation by Mr Vaughan. Members vowed to welcome Divisional President Mrs Wilson at the October ball and to pursue tendering for rent-room construction.

Lslaford O.W.A Mesdames &. Horsten J. Ross Bates R. Vaughan C. Vaughan E. Boyle C. Kent Ff.wase L. Schmidt B. Morris Megaw Reynolds J. Stevenson O. Bates Behan Wilson Muttaburra Dr. Behan

Diggers Ball At Longreach Draws Wide Attendance

A large crowd gathered at Shire Hall for the Diggers Week Ball in Longreach with visitors from nearby towns. Frock styles featured pastel fabrics, lace, and rhinestones as attendees wore evening gowns in navy blue, banana, rose pink, apple green, black and other colors amid festive lights.

Longreach Shire Hall Winton Aramec M. Smith D. Fraser Mra. T. Kennedy Mra. W. Kennedy C. Schoermer Benehh M. Jameson Hienikht

Meeting report names officers and anniversary tea

The report thanks the honorary auditor and lists officers elected for the ensuing year including Présidente Mrs H G Rehan, vice president Mrs P Currie, Mrs Horeten, Mrs O Bates, Mrs I Ross, secretary Mrs Reynolds. Afternoon tea followed with a birthday cake marking the branch's third year.

H. G. Rehan P. Currie C. Horeten O. Bates I. Ross Reynolds Vaughan Oon

Bouquet of the Week at the Grand Stand Ensemble

An observer praises a parade attendee’s outfit described as a white suit with a straight skirt and a peplum jacket. The ensemble features a small stand-up collar minimal jewelry and a bottle green hat with a modified poke bonnet style.

Personal Down Voice on a Short Veal Mr. J. Williams

Personal notices list a diverse set of travelers and passengers. J Williams left on Sunday bound for the capital, with Mrs. R Avery aboard the same flight. Longreach Cricket team members N Webster J Butler N McKellar E McKellar travelled to Rockhampton to play Townsville and returned Wednesday. Several figures including Dr H Mercer and Miss M McKellar were mentioned with flights to Rockhampton and Charleville.

J. Williams R. Avery Longreach Cricke Rockhampton Townsville Mesdames N. Webster J. Butler N. McKellar Ofracombe H. Mercer Fairfield M. McKellar Lonereach Mine G. McDonald Yeppoon

Proper Care For Dentures And Mouth Hygiene

Keep artificial dentures clean to protect mouth health. Use denture powder or baking soda with a dedicated brush, avoid hot water or abrasive soaps, and soak in denture cleanser. Clean both denture surfaces and natural teeth, polish metal clasps, and remove tartar. Do not wear cracked dentures as irritation may lead to serious mouth cancer.

Rare Orchids At Diggers Party In Longreach

Ladies of Longreach and district hosted a cocktail party for about 350 guests at Mrs. E. Wilson’s Galah Street home. The evening featured prize Cattleya orchids displayed by Mrs. Wilson, noted as the only cultivated blooms in Longreach, with festivities lasting past midnight.

Longreach E. Wilson Galah Street

Barbecue Steak Dish From Old Cookbook

Large 2 lb beef steaks rubbed with sour and seasoning bake with fat then browned. Floured meat is basted and cooked until tender. Fat rendered, then flour brown with water to thick sauce. Tomatoes sugar Worcester salt mustard lemon juice and meat extract added. Garnished with parsley and tomato halves.

Jules

Julia Creek Wedding Unites Cynthic Fickling and G Harris

In Julia Creek on Saturday, Miss Cynthic Mary Fickling daughter of Mr and Mrs E C Fickling married Mr G Harris of Balinda. Bridesmaids were Mrs D Dickfos and Miss Carmel Fickling with best man Tom Harris. Reception hosts were Mr and Mrs Fickling and Mr Hugh Harwood served as chairman.

John Creek Cynthic Mary Fickling E. C. Fickling G. Harris Balinda D. Dickfos Carmel Fickling Proom Tom Harris

New Y S Officers Named At CW A Younger Set Meeting

The CW A Younger Set held its annual meeting at Shannon Howe on Tuesday. New officers include President Miss Jean Woodfield Secretary Miss Janice Tabart Treasurer Miss M Millar Vice Presidents Miss Marie Wilson and Miss Denise Zoral. About 20 members from Parent Branch and You Bet attended supper after the business.

Cw.a. Younger Shannon Howe Jean Woodfield Janice Tabart M. Millar Marie Wilson Denise Zoral Parent Branch

Rockhampton Passengers Travel by Plane to Brisbane

Messrs A T Moule M Pisher Mrs P Taft traveled bound for Brisbane. A W Johnstone D Mc Cloud and D J Court with Mr R H Frow travelled to Mit Isa by yesterday's plane. Charleville visitor Mr W wan. Brisbane destination for Messrs T Bowden EL at is Greevy Miss Z Locen and Mr mene Sart Obama an t or Brisbane today. As a bound for the south was Mr J Kienne who travelled in the same aircraft.

Rockhampton Messis J. Ryan J. Donovan P. Sullivan D. Nevis Brisbane D. Jose Messrs LL Ashney A. Baker Clermont Longreich J. Thompson Newholm Charleville Peter Murray Beaconsfield Doris Heness F. R. Cory Toowoomba Gordon Reid Kevin Reid Sydney Mesdames Byrne W. H. Cassels Loach Ee FP Marshall C. Savage Winton Dalgety and Co., Ltd J. McKenna Kis H. Vincent Isa T.A.A R. Crabbe Mra. Crabbe Cloncurry Musas V. Browne J. Kell G. Morean Mrs. WR. Chendier Mies G. Sherngias A. T. Moule M. Pisher P. Taft A. W. Johnstone D. McCloud D. J. Court R. H. Frow Mit. Isa W. Wan T. Bowden Mene Sart Obama South Mr. J. Kienne Mame

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