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Newspaper
Maryborough Chronicle
Location
Maryborough, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1950
Page
5
Church notices list several services across Fort Street and Adelaide Street churches. Fort Street Baptists, Wesley Methodist, Assemblies of God, and Church of Christ schedule Sunday schools, morning and evening worships, prayer meetings, and revival prayer days with guest speakers and visiting ministers.
Ming Fay Bruce and Mie Bruce are back from long overseas service leave aboard the Otranto and will take up duties at Central School in the New Year. Mika Belle Dunlop has overseen Bruce’s departure, with Allen, Windisor, Brisbane guests hosted by Mrs Green. Mervyn Barnurich of Nutskee College and Samir Kew of Brisbane will carry out beat map duties for Mr. Marry Hudson. Evel Neal’s engagement is noted as she arrives, and Eileen Friese in Gyme pee awaits return home on Monday. Several others including Harper, Mur and Mire, and family friends are mentioned alongside travel plans with Maryborough Travel Bureau promoted.
A green and white frocked hostest Audrey Bushnell hosted a Saturday party at John Street for the marriage of Miss Gwen Muicott to Mr Alan Launchbury. The event included a corsage, a bouquets and a buffet supper with verses read aloud and a dance competition among guests.
The event celebrated Marcelone Kendrick and Mire Chea Kyat with a Thai themed reception in Brisbane. Guests included Mrs Margan and Mr Hume, Miss Det Morgan Wer, and Cherie Wol toe among others. A heart shaped cake featured byisped decoration and a supper followed with a miniature dessert display.
Walker Street Methodist Church shares a detailed Sunday schedule with morning and evening services, class and Sunday School times, and special notes on kindergarten attendance and summer break. The Salvation Army and Christian Science Group are also listed with their times and leaders.
The ceremony at St Pauls Church united Miss Clare Laid and Mr L. Tostash in Tah 'Alanaio. The bride wore white satin and brocade with orange bloom accents. her sister Gwends and bridesmaids in blue dresses attended. A Memorial Hall reception followed with family members and guests, and the couple left for a honeymoon in Katoomba.
The ceremony for Hudson Neal and Neal Meding will take place at 1 pm at St Church of England. The gown features white sheer satin with embroidery. Best man is Mr A Batalaif. groom's brother serves as usher. reception at New Wharferdale Hall with guests including Mr and Mrs G South and family.
Dorothy Morgan will wed in a ceremony at the Walker Street Methodist Church. The bridal party includes bridesmaids Bik Dhue and rritiative, with Marcelle Kendrick and Shirley Mune as attendants. Groomsmen are Vie Luet Den Kendrick and Jim Lowe. After a honeymoon at Byron Bay, the couple will celebrate in Maryborough with many relatives in attendance.
A wedding is planned at St Pauls Church England where Lila Bondhote and Alun Madders will wed. Guests include Mr and Mrs Edwards Mr and Mrs Kehm Miss Betty Edvearya and others from Brisbane and Bristol as they gather for the ceremony and reception.
A Christmas tree event at the Ly Convent drew Mrs Elale Char ley and Mesdames Millard Mosrop Klick Mogager and Bawtes as hosts. Pupils presented gifts including a boy recipient from the class amid a cheerful community gathering.
Students Marynleugh Mestre Jim Javobt and others will take the final general examination in pharmacy at Kingston’s Pharmacy on Kent Street. Organizers urge strong preparation as the event approaches with several seniors leading the class.
The article details a New Year expedition for 1901 class Scouts and leaders from across the Commonwealth to Fraser Istana. A two‑day trek, river travel, and tented camps will precede a solo leadership program with patrols choosing daily captains and reporting to a supervising Scouter. Notable attendees include artist Melville Hayooma and Macquarie veteran Hin Pun, with awards for fishing, salvage, sketches, and wood carving upon return.
Social games at Dysart Villa resumed on Wednesday with Mesdames Mackay Young Reed Miller Box Hotrie Mirschimes Murragy Pavey W Moeadaenos Higwins Hills 22a posting a 24 23 result. Cock of the walk featured Mrs Box vs Aire Gridiiney 2g as trophies were to be presented. President Mrs Harris welcomed Mrs Burden of Burleigh Head Club and urged all members to attend both bowls and the trophy social. Entries for the New Year competition close soon with matches listed for Friday.
Office staff of Walkers Ltd gathered yesterday in York for a wedding eve presentation to Harry Hudson. Mr McCracken endorsed the remarks and wished happiness in Harry’s marriage as colleagues offered best wishes and warm praise for the future.
A fragmented report from Maryborough recounts Mr BM Corper arriving from Canberra and planning to visit Pialbo and Masgrave areas during recess. The text mentions university matters and a registrar note, with garbled references to local names, places, and a London press brief about a widow and property.
The Monthly Meeting of the Younger Set will be held in the Rest Room on Monday, December 1, at 4 o'clock. Members are to attend as planned.
Brisbane report outlines upcoming triennial elections for representatives of the cane price boards under the amended act. It notes changes from prior elections and mentions the secretary of the Central Board, Ferguec, announcing nomination closings in January.
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