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Newspaper
Maryborough Chronicle
Location
Maryborough, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 18, 1949
Page
4
The report lists numerous social visits and arrivals across towns, noting guests at homes of Mrs Biel, Mrs Henter, Mr and Mrs Stevens, and others. It mentions Miss J Johnson and Miss Hilda Byala among visitors, several trips to Veramulal Station and Chicago area events, and various family party attendances and leave takings during the holiday period.
A demonstration by Marg Payne, service adviser at A. E. Payne, showcases Namco cooker use and culinary possibilities. Portions include steam pudding, baked apples, custard, and roasted chicken with timings noted. audience questions answered by Payne and staff.
On Sunday morning March 19 1942 Lark Joy daughter of Mr and Mrs Harman Finemone was christened at the Plath Methodist Church by Reverend J Roopell. She wore white crepe de chine with sheer yoke and lace and pink satin bows. Attending were relatives including Loris Tu Wie and bore at Werribee Mel eogeme Villette.
A shortened notice outlines the new tile round at Higgins' Salon, with details for the scheme and schedule, including venue description and expected events. The announcement references a campaign or march toward a candidate event and notes the time and location for attendees.
Jaryborough was named as the venue for a state wide Bush Children’s Health Scheme conference on May 20 to 22. Dr E Theile announced the dates to the Maryborough branch meeting, with committee members and local officials in attendance. The gathering outlined arrangements for transport, funding, and future activities, including a ball and regional patrols.
Mrs Comber described life in England during a talk at the Wave, detailing housing, education, and welfare progress. She praised new prefabricated homes, hospital beds, and school facilities, noting diets, clothing, and improved transport aiding villagers, while stressing dignity and access for the handicapped through special schools and free meals.
Fragmentary passage discusses earlier people and social bonds. It references memory, origins, and cultural beliefs with a reflective tone and archaic language. The garbled text limits clarity but suggests a meditation on history and community values.
Red Cross country organiser Miss Joyee Noakes has spent several days in Maryborough visiting schools and hospital ward areas. She addressed local Red Cross circles and praised leaders for their service while outlining plans to expand activities including vegetable and flower projects to raise funds for causes such as the Brisbane Hospital.
Reported donation raised for Mr D Peterson and family recently struck by a devastating house fire. Unanimous decision recorded at the annual meeting to assist the Petersons, with plans for further support by fellow club members.
Paramount promotes Road to Hilo starring Dorothy Lamour with Bing Crosby and Bob Hope at the Winter Garden. The Jetest comedy reunites the trio amid a lavish color production, with plans for general exhibition and a light, adventurous screen romp praised for its modern color and family appeal.
A scrambled OCR snippet lists radio and TV program titles and times across stations including 745 Queensland Radio News and 1240 Childers Session. It mentions music features, a hospital session, crime and country segments, and a range of shows such as Stars of Song and Charm of the Waltz with scattered timings and uncertain details.
A fragmentary notice reports a housing development project involving the sale or relocation of acreage on Birhens Park and adjacent streets. The brief mentions a parcel division for a new housing area, with related zoning and construction implications for the Mul and Palm streets district. The source lists various program blocks and serial titles but provides limited concrete details beyond the housing plan.
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