Category: Queensland State Archives’ Photostream About Fortitude Valley

Elaine Brooks "Miss Loyalty Physical Fitness Club, c 1940

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The Courier Mail
Thursday 14 March 1940

7 More For “Miss A.I.F.” Quest”

Seven more Queensland girls will be supported by local organisations as candidates in the “Miss A.I.F.” quest which has been launched by the Patriotic Fund organisers.

Already six have been entered and yesterday a number of organisations had decided to sponsor additional candidates.

Each will be supported by a committee which will enlist votes in an effort to win the trip to Sydney, the golden crown, and the rich clothes that will be the reward for the girl chosen.

Representatives of all departments in the City Hall decided yesterday to select a City Hall candidate for the competition. A ballot will be taken throughout the service to select the final candidate.

Organisers of the competition announced yesterday that when nominations had been completed voting would begin.

It would cost one penny a vote, and the winner

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Cover for Souvenir Programme of the Coronation of Miss A.I.F.

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The Courier Mail
Wed 17 April 1940

Benefits for Miss A.I.F. Competition Candidates

A barbecue, horse sports, dances, and bridge have been arranged to help entrants in the Miss A.I.F. competition. The campaign is already in full swing.

A novel entertainment was the barbecue arranged by Miss Gloria Carrier at her home in Coorparoo last night in support of Miss Lorna Fenner, the Telephone’s Branch candidate. Sixty guests attended and enjoyed an al fresco supper roasted over the coals. Singing competitions and other novel items were enjoyed, and among the guests were the Acting Superintendent of Telephones (Mr. J. Adamson), the Assistant Acting Superintendent (Mr A. B. McMillan), and Mr. L. Morrison (representing the commercial section).

At their rooms, Nasco House, Ann Street, last night, the Protestant Labour Party held a dance to assist the funds of Miss June Fiori, the Cave of Gems candidate, who is also receiving

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Madeline Gwen Brown "Miss British Products Pty Ltd", c 1940

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The Telegraph
Sat 20 April 1940

To Assist Competition Candidate

In honour of Miss Madeline Brown, who is the British Empire Products Pty, Ltd. candidate in the Miss A.I.F. competition, a party will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Hutchinson, at East Brisbane tonight.

Guests will be entertained with community singing, competitions and novelties – and the guest of honour will wear a frock of white georgette trimmed with blue flowers.

Queensland State Archives Image ID 1152

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