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Newspaper
Maryborough Chronicle
Location
Maryborough, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 08, 1948
Page
6
A dense social column lists arrivals and departures, visitors from Brisbane and Melbourne, family news, travel plans, and local church and club events. It notes guests at Royal Hotel, town residents touring Brisbane, and planned services at St Pauls and Wesley churches along with Mother's Day observances and community gatherings.
The afternoon event honored winners in several categories including best bowl of flowers won by Mrs. Ey and best sponge rent, best apple cake, and a music performance led by Rev A E Taylor. Prize drawings and a cake raffle were conducted with community organizers, volunteers, and merchants aiding in a successful program attended by locals.
Mr and Mrs W T Salter mark their 25th year of marriage with a May 2 ceremony at their Manly residence. Relatives gathered for a church service at the Prestbury church and a reception featuring two tier chocolate cake and vases of blooms. Guests included family friends and Salter relatives, with telegrams and gifts arriving from many well wishers.
An old notice describes a state mobile library service operated by T J Strong Secretary. It lists a Brisbane arrival at Tiare and Cunninghams Street, with details on application dates for junior clerk positions, junior examinations, salary scales, and age requirements. The document also covers railway concessions, sick pay, and long service leave, plus probate notices for William John Brims and Mabel Wallis Brims, with instructions to file caveats before dates.
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