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Newspaper
Maryborough Chronicle
Location
Maryborough, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1952
Page
6
An OCR fragment lists multiple church services across towns and denominations. It mentions Benttilingtige evening, Holy Communion times, Sunday School offerings, prayer meetings, and various ministers. The item compiles service times for St Thomas's, Grace, and several Baptist and Methodist churches, with notes on dedications, lectures, and choir practices.
Madame O Brien arrived yesterday from Elrinbane. Jinet is a guest at the Reyo Motel and will attend the Federad Harry animal marquee as patroness. Several locals and visitors, including Maud, Hal, and Mr J. EB Plumriden, journeyed to Brisbane. others such as Maryborugh travelers and Deen traveled by plane. A long list of names and journeys fills the social column with arrival, visits, and holiday plans across Brisbane, Maryborough, and South Australia.
A December Dance benefiting DOOMPA funds featured a feature dance segment for the Bauru School. Music was provided by the Wontiers Orchestra with MC Mir and Dh rhitlie hosting at Waterveh. The Monte Carlo prize event yielded a win for Mr. and Mrs. A Brown, with Douglas and Peter Drown noted among witnesses.
Mr M Woolley looks forward to a Bay family reunion during Christmas week with daughters and relatives traveling from Port Murestw to Trwiaenle. Mr and Mrs Brie Key plan to attend with senior members and friends as they depart from Roorkee Hampton to join the group. The Bay community awaits the event with excitement as they anticipate the Christus spasm Reserve Web display and related activities on the 10th in Moll.
A December ceremony in Torbanlea honored Brother H C Rowston for over 20 years of service as secretary of the lodge. President G Procter presented a PLM collar and jewel as praise for his decades of faithful work, promising continued secretarial duties. A formal reception followed with a supper, games, and social activities as members paid tribute.
A baptism at St Pauls chapel was conducted by Rev AB Taylor for the daughter of Mr and Mrs Sivatine dean. The infant wore satin and gold rope, with relatives sending cake and best wishes for the child’s future welfare and happiness. The couple, Mr Takater and wife, recently moved to the area and sent portions of the cake to England.
A meeting in Brooweena decided to form a social club named The Brooweena Club governed by a thirteen member committee led by Me Qu EO Staih and Mr Li. Harvey Wak meninted honorary secretary. Mira Lo Harvey to be treasurer. Committee members listed. aims include future functions and social events with fundraising activities and a card competition.
A joyous eight o clock break up party at the Convent School marked by 50 pupils in Grade IIIL entertaining Miss M Wilson with a presentation. Victor, George Stolz, and Sister M Dominica led tributes while Miss Liz Higgins organized the event and gifts included a bedroom chair for Miss Wilson.
A festive gathering of ASL ALLA auxiliary members at the Diggers Mall on Mayday celebrated a year of work. President Keith Lawe and secretary Hunter spoke, thanking supporters including the Daniel family of the Embassy Theatre. A cheque was presented to the league, with praise for loyalty during the Depression era and remarks by James F. Williams and others.
The retiring Railway District Superintendent Mr A W Rhyring will be succeeded by Mr WoT Small of Townsville. The change was stated yesterday as Rhyring is due to leave the Department at month end.
The residence of Mrs Jack Samios hosted a Wednesday night party to celebrate a maternal birthday. Guests included Saito, Tinney, Perron, Burehell, Fanning, McNvilly, Thompson, Sock, and the guest of honour G Tinney. The event featured a decorated Humpty Dumpty cake and a dainty prize for tear reveal before guests returned to Maryborough.
A break up party at Ye Methodist Hall Bicornden gathers Mr and Mrs H Simpeon and many others amid supper and songs. A meeting of the Jadian committee of the Bigsenden QAT B was held with Mewhames Kummertieta as president and Mrs Kummertielt welcoming Mrs Griffitha. Fete arrangements announced for December 4 and Monday night charity activities noted. Euchre tournament results and annual aggregates for ladies and gents reported with several names in attendance.
Wanted notice seeking an elderly couple to share a dwelling. Spinster applicant offers one room at 77 North-street and asks interested parties to apply.
Tenders invited by Commonwealth Australia for erection and completion of timber framed station building and repairs to parade ground at various Brisbane Creek Street offices with tender closing in January 1982. Includes vacancies for Monta Hospital, nurse training, and other public works.
Property spans about 11 acres of tant land with roughly 66.5 chains of frontage to the Mary River. The house sits elevated about one mile from town shopping centre, offering an excellent panoramic view of the river and surrounding countryside. Local lordship and landmark descriptions are noted in the terse listing.
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