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Souvenier Programme of the A.I.F. Competition – Page 4
Souvenier Programme of the A.I.F. Competition – Page 2-3
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
Marie Jardine "Miss Albert Hotel", c 1940
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.
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Yvonne Stanley "Miss Simpson Bros Pty Ltd", c 1940
Maise Eastman "Miss Carlton Newsreel", c 1940
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The Courier Mail
Tuesday 9 April 1940
Women Silent Sex For Now
Smiles for Votes
While City Council Candidates are making strenuous spoken appeals for citizens’ votes, 24 young Brisbane women are conducting a no less vigorous election campaign with smiles, art unions, raffles, fetes, parties, and other functions.
The young women are the candidates in the Miss A.I.F. competition which began on Saturday last. Each penny subscribed on their behalf will mean a vote in the contest.
The Miss A.I.F. competition is being run to swell the Patriotic Fund.
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Jennette Daley "Miss Incapacitated Sailors' and Soldiers' Association", c 1940
Marie Jean Hobkinson "Miss Peters Arctic Delicacy Co Ltd", c 1940
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The Courier Mail
Monday 3 June 1940
Miss A.I.F. Competition
A Waltzing competition is one of the main activities arranged for Miss Marie Hobkinson – the Miss A.I.F. candidate of Peters-Artic Delicacy Co,. Ltd.
The first heat will be held at a dance at the Blind Hall on Friday night, and the second heat will be judged at Empire City on June 10, when “Miss Peter’s” has been given the freedom of the city.
The final heat will be decided at a dance at the Blind Hall on July 5.
Miss Lorna Studders, the Miss A.I.F. candidate of the Town and Country Riding Club who took part in the afternoon horse riding events at the A. and I. sports at Rocklea received 1100 votes as the result of a hat collection among patrons attending the sports.
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