Rosewood History. Qld.

The First Rosewood Catholic Debutantes Ball

© Jane Schy 2026

Grand Debutantes Ball
Striking Success

Never before had a public hall in the district furnished a setting for so picturesque and pleasing a scene as did the Majestic Theatre on Friday night, 23rd September 1934, on the occasion of the first Rosewood Catholic Debutantes Ball. It was the first time that our girls had an opportunity to make their debut locally, and in every way spectacularly, socially, financially, the function surpassed anything previously held here.

The ball was under the auspices of the Sisters of Mercy, assisted by a committee of ladies and gentlemen and the proceeds were devoted to the Convent Funds. Thirty eight charming young ladies from all parts of the parish made their bow to His Grace Archbishop Duhig ,who was accompanied by Rev. Father Ahearn.

The theatre had been transformed under the capable hands of Miss Peggy Thomas and her helpers into a fair like floral bower. The overhead decorations were carried out in pink and gold streamers, shading from the palest to deepest tones in pleasing harmony. From trailing green vines (of paper) across the room, deseeded clusters of delicate mauve-pink wisteria and golden laburnum. Pretty chandeliers in various designs of shaded pink and gold streamers, and banners of streamers were suspended at intervals.The effect was delightful and Miss Thomas was personally congratulated by His Grace on her artistic achievement. The stage had been converted into a lounge and decorated with pot plants and bowls of arum lilies. Masses of peach blossoms flanked the sides and a large chandelier of streamers was suspended in the centre, shading the lights.

An alcove for the orchestra was panelled on the same decorative tones as the hall. The orchestra which supplied delightful music comprised Mrs Trewick (piano), Messrs Zernike (violin), Berghauser (saxophone), Bauer (cornet) and Wright (drums). Extras were played by Mrs Carmody, Mrs P, McGuire, Miss Seibel (piano), Miss M. O’Shea (violin), Mr S. Trewick and Major Gutteridge of the Military Camp (drums). Mr E. J. Battle was announcer and Mr J. Wyatt was M. C..

The supper was arranged in the Convent School, the tables being decorated with arum lilies, sweet peas, lupins and gerberas. There were four sittings.

His Grace arrived from Brisbane about 9 p.m. He was met by the secretaries, Mesdames Wyatt and D. O’Brien and member of the committee and escorted to the platform. On it with him were seated also Revs. Fathers O’Rourke and Ahearn, Mr E. B. Maher, M. L. A., Cr. F. Gunthorpe (chairman of the Shire Council), and Dr. Wallace.

While His Grace was taking his seat, the debutantes and their escorts had arrived at the entrance door. The thirty eight escorts marched up the hall and took up their waiting places in a line on the left hand side. The young men formed an equally pleasing group as the girls, and their gentlemanly demeanour and deportment evoked general admiration and favourable comment.

Then announced by a youthful herald (Mervyn O’Neill), in the glory of his red and gold robes and his trumpet, the long line of debutantes entered, making a very delightful picture, the silver streamers of their posies gleaming on their white frocks. They were led by Miss Annie Potts, and to the strain of soft music, stately and slowly they proceeded up the centre of the hall, attended by Mesdames M. J. O’Reilly, J. A. Wilson, E. J. Battle and Miss Thomas (debutantes committee). Mesdames R. J. Kelleher and A. V. Wildermuth were matrons of honour. The presentation ceremony occupied some time, as His Grace spoke a few kindly words to each debutante, delighted to recognise in the majority of these, the daughters of many of his old friends. The partners escorted the debutantes from the platform to the body of the hall where they formed into a semi-circle. As His Grace rose to address them and again at the conclusion of his speech the girls made a deep graceful curtsey, and the partners a low cavalier bow.

Rev Father O’Rourke PP said there was no need to introduce His Grace to the Rosewood people. He had, as a young priest, attended to the spiritual needs of the people in past years before the debutantes of that night had been born. They were always pleased to have him amongst them and he offered him a special “Cead Mille Faithe” on this unique occasion.

ARCHBISHOP’S ADDRESS
His Grace said that since the extra duty of attending such functions had been placed on his shoulders as Archbishop, he had never attended a Catholic ball with greater pleasure than he did that evening at Rosewood. He had no idea that the function would be on such an elaborate scale, and he was delighted to see such an array of youth and beauty. “We can claim,” he said, “and I do it now in the presence of a medical man (Dr Wallace), that our race in Australia is not deteriorating. I knew most of your mothers,” he said addressing the girls, “in their young days, but never saw your mothers to greater loveliness than I see you tonight. One can safely praise a daughter to her mother, she is the one woman of whom the mother is never jealous. The pleasure of my visit is enhanced by the fact that I knew most of your fathers and mothers. I taught them their catechism, and probably I have confirmed the whole thirty eight of you. Father O’Rourke and the committee are to be congratulated on the display. At none of the Catholic balls I have attended, not even the outstanding one in Brisbane, has there been put forward a finer company of young maidens than tonight. Rosewood and district should be proud of you, and all who have the interests of youth at heart may well be proud. The young men too made an excellent impression as they proceeded the girls into the hall. They are a very fine company indeed. Father O’Rourke ought to be able to make a movement like this fruitful in the matrimonial line (laughter). I congratulate the girls, continued His Grace, on their exquisite taste and modesty in dressing. The city people can no longer boast that they set the example and fashion in dress. Whoever fitted you out tonight, and probably your mothers in most cases are responsible, should feel proud of their achievement. You are fit to be presented at any Court in the Empire. Behind all this appearance and social aspect, there is sterling virtue and religion, and you are young men and women of whom priests, parents and the country can be proud. You have made your debut tonight in happy circumstances amongst friends, and under kindly eyes, wth warm sympathy around you and kindliness and good wishes. If only half of these are realised you will tremendously happy throughout your lives. We want to link up social life with religion and to set a high standard. Our women are the foundation of the Empire and we are proud of our Australian women. I am proud of you and our contribution to the citizenship of the State. Tonight, the happy reunion is like a home coming to me. No other Bishop probably could go to a place and say he knew at least 30 out of the 38 debutantes and their parents. If you are proud to be received by me as your Archbishop, I am none the less proud to receive you. May God bless you all.”

The orchestra struck up the old favourite “Blue Danube” for the debutantes waltz, after which they adjourned with their partners to the Convent school where supper was served.

The debutantes and visitors supper tables were in charge of Misses Mella Quirk and M. McGuire and were prettily adorned with arum lilies and sweet peas. Conspicuous was a three tiered debutantes cake which was made by Mrs G. Dale and later was cut by Mr E. B. Maher M.L.A..

Presiding at the supper, Father O’Rourke on behalf of the Sisters of Mercy, thanked all who had helped towards the success of the ball. He felt very proud that night to see such a fine band of boys and girls. He wished for the girls that their social life would be as fall of happiness as was that night.

OUR MEMBER’S ENCOMIUMS
Mr E. B. Maher complimented the committee and all concerned on the marvellous success of the ball. In all his public experience, in fact in all the whose of his life he had never seen so excellent a ceremonial or a debutantes presentation carried out so splendidly, and it was worth going a long way to see. The manner in which the boys and girls had entered the hall was a credit to whoever was responsible for it. He congratulated the young ladies on so happy an entry into social life.

His Grace the Archbishop was obliged to return to Brisbane immediately after the presentation ceremony. After supper the debutantes and partners returned o the hall. The fact that the floor space was not nearly large enough to accommodate patrons comfortably did not appear to dampen the pleasure of the dancers, and a very enjoyable time was spent by the happy, well-behaved orderly crowd until the early hours of the morning.

It was estimated that the attendance at the ball was well over 600, a record crowd, which included visitors from all parts of the district. Several of the trainees from the military camp at Mt Walker were present, including Major (L) Gutteridge and their blue and red uniforms added to the brightness of the scene.

The costumes of the ladies were very handsome an scintillated in rainbow hues under the pretty overhead decorations.

The following debutantes were presented to His Grace:- Misses Annie Potts, Mabel and Margaret O’Brien, Nellie Johnson, Mary Browne, Mary Keane, Kathleen Holohan, Mary Churchett, Joan Shearer, Sheila Keane, Margaret Rafter, Rose Hannam, Eva Dale, Kathleen Smith, Rene Cannan, Eileen Draper, (Rosewood), Elza Batstone (Brisbane), Josey and Rene Wanka, Bridgie O’Donnell (Lanefield), Mary Howe, Myrtle Daly, Barbara Stokes, Bebe Searston, Essie and Margaret Coyne (Grandchester), May and Marie Cannan, Marie Madden, Bernerdina Ahearn (Mt Walker), Moya Wockner, Mary Kavanagh (Thagoona), Imelda English, Clarice Lake, Kathleen, Veronica and May Dwyer, and Mary Kelly (Rosevale).

Their escorts were:- Jos. Potts, Alex Potts, Jack O’Reilly, E. Joynson, Jack Brown, G. Rogers (Brisbane), L. Baker, Jas Macnamara, Jim Bruce, P Lenehan, Ted Thomas, Neal Potts, Jos. Dale, Frank Wright, Pat Johnson, Ernie Wright, L. Akes, Reg Moyle, Terry Bennett, M. O’Donnell, Brian Creedy, Frank Beutel, Arthur Baker, Pat Hogan, Henry Stubbs, Mick Coyne, Jack Cannan, L. Lenehan, Jim Bennett, Pat Ahearn, E. J. Barnes, Jack Roache, A. Neylan, R. Surawski, Mallie Murphy, Tim Dwyer, Con. Murphy and L. J. Kelly.

Brilliant Success

The rehearsals for the presentation of the debutantes, and the entry of themselves and their escorts, had been carried out under the supervision of Mrs E O’Sullivan. In the street outside the Theatre there were long lines of cars. Constable W. G. Turner exercised considerable skill in supervising parking arrangements.

At a meeting held the previous night to finalise matters, the statement showed that the net proceeds of the ball were £75 after payment of expenses which totalled £18. This result probably constituted a record for Rosewood.

The men’s committee comprised Messrs. John Potts, Alex. Potts, W. Thomas, D. O’Brien, Geo. Dale, M. O’Reilly, W. J. Keane, E. J. Kelleher, A. V. Wildermuth, J. Wyatt, E. J. Battle, James Brown, A. Shearer.

Others who assisted in various ways before and after the function were Mesdames J. Brown, J. Johnson, H. Rafter, W. E. Thomas, Misses N. Farrell, N. Bennett, E. Farrell, A. Cannan, and F. Arndt.

COSTUMES
All the debutantes fittingly favoured white for their costumes, which were mostly made with graceful trained effect. In their prettily arranged coiffures many of them had jewelled or floral coronets, and all carried posies of white or pale pink blooms set in silver holders, and tied with silver streamers.

The secretaries, Mesdames J. Wyatt and D. O’Brien, were in blue. Mrs. Wyatt’s trained gown of nattier blue Moroccan was made on moulded lines with cowl neckline. Mrs. O’Brien’s gown was of Nepean blue cotelle, allied to silk lace, skirt with frilled godets.

The matrons of honour were in black. Mrs. E. J. Kellehers lace gown was worn with a capelet of ebony windswept velvet and she carried a bouquet of red carnations. Mrs. Wildermuth’s black matelasse was relieved with silver lame on neck and sleeves and she carried a bouquet of red Radiance roses; Mrs. M. J. O’Reilly had a white camellia posy on her black matelasse gown, which had a kilted cape and lace sleeves. Her bouquet was of ranunculi. Mrs. J. A. Wilson wore floral mariette in tones of rose and lemon and she carried a bouquet of sweet peas; Mrs. E. J. Battle’s coral pink mariette had a figured design; Miss Peggy Thomas wore a pretty gown of Nile green windswept velvet. Mrs. S. Trewick’s gown of black elephant crepe was allied with Malines lace.

THE SUPPER COMMITTEE
The biggest task of the evening fell on the Supper Committee. These were as follows:
Miss Mella Quirk, who wore a pretty evening gown of apple green satin beaute.
Miss Mary McGuire, primrose georgette with fur coatee.
Mrs. John Potts, floral mariette of tones of mastic and blue.
Mrs. W. Keane, lido blue figured satin beaute.
Mrs. Geran, augured crepe de chene in beige and navy tones.
Mrs. Churchett, navy crepe de chene.
Mrs. A. Shearer, maroon morocain relieved with mastic.
Mrs. A. Wright, black crepe de chene relieved with white.
Mrs. Scanlan, camellia pink floral georgette with black lace coatee.
Mrs. W. Johnson, pink and white floral mariette.
Miss D. Madden, black matelasse and lace.
Mrs. Maurice Farrell, ceil blue satin relieved with pastel pink.
Mrs. Alex. Potts, brown marocain with sand trimmings.

THE DEBUTANTES
Miss Annie Potts is the elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Potts, of Rosewood. She was tall and stately as she led the procession of debutantes, attired in a handsome gown of satin chevron striped morocain, made on classical lines with an artistic draping of tulle and French pleatings on the shoulders and hem; the skirt fell into a graceful train.

Miss Margaret O’Brien, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. O’Brien, Rosewood, wore a model gown of striped satin cotelle made on Princess lines with train lined with white mariette; the bodice showed epaulette sleeves and latticed back, finished with silver lace.

Miss Joan Shearer, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Angus Shearer, Rosewood, wore a gown of ivory satin beaute cut on classical lines, relieved with touches of palest pink. The bodice featured a cowl neckline, and the cape sleeves were lined with pink. Her capelet was of satin also.

Miss Mary Brown, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Brown, Rosewood, wore a trained gown of white silk morocain. The bodice had a yoke of silk lace and featured a cowl neckline. Into the tiny puff sleeves, godete of silk lace were inserted. A diamanté clasp marked the waistline. Her evening coat was of white fur, lined with shell pink. 

Miss Rene Cannan, youngest daughter of Mr. T. Cannan, of Rosewood, wore a gown of white crepe satin, cut on classical lines with a circular frill at neck, cape sleeves and frilled skirt.The fully-flared gown extended into a train, and had a soft shoulder draping of white tulle. A diamanté bandeau was worn on her hair, and she carried a cloak of salmon fur fabric.

Misses Mabel and Nellie Johnson are daughters of Mr. and Mrs. J. Johnson, Mill Street, Rosewood. They both were white satin. The former’s gown was tight fitting to the knees, forming into four flared frills; bodice with flared frill over shoulder, bow at the back, and a detachable train finished with frills. Miss Nellie’s gown was made on close fitting lines, slashed at back with butterfly bow, long cowl sleeves; a low set of flares fell into a train.

Miss Eva Dale, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Dale, of Rosewood, wore a frock of white Darby crepe, cut on classical lines. It featured a double yoke and shoulder capelets, and a shoulder posy was worn. Tulle was lightly arranged over the shoulders in butterfly effect, and held with a diamanté clasp. A coronet of white wood pulp flowers on her hair completed the toilette.

Miss Rose Hannah, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hannam, Rosewood, chose a trim frock of ivory taffeta, showing touches of silver lame. It had a tiny shoulder bow, and the circular skirt had four hip flounces. The tiny puffed sleeves were of georgette, and the bodice showed a V-lattaced back and diamanté clasp. She added an evening coat of georgette.

Miss Mary Keane, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Keane, Rosewood, wore classically-cut white satin frock made on close fitting lines, worn tight-fitting to the knees, slashed back and skirt with detachable train. The skirt fell gracefully into a long train. which was raised for dancing by a bow clasp. A trail of wood pulp flowers wreathed her hair.

Miss Sheila Keane, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Keane, Moorelands, wore ivory morocain, fitted to the form. Double epaulettes on sleeves, skirt slightly trained an the bodice featured shoulder frills. The attached train added a distinctive effect to her evening gown. 

Miss Mary Churchett, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Churchett, Rosewood, wore ivory silk cotelle made on close fitting lines to the knees, and flaring to ground length to form a train; cowl sleeves and front with diamanté clasp, large bow at back.

Miss Kathleen Holohan, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Holohan, Rosewood. Her gown of ivory morocain was allied with silver lace, which formed a yoke and godets. The dainty bodice was of silver lace, and the cowl sleeves were finished with sliver lace also. The skirt had frilled godets, and extended into a graceful train. Her hair was banded with sliver, and she wore a necklet of crystals.

Miss Moya Wockner, daughter of Mr R Wockner, Brisbane, and a niece of Miss McCarthy, of Thagoona, wore wind-swept satin with silver lame, featuring a high neckline and slashed sleeves finished with silver lame. The bodice, cut on classical lines, was moulded to the form, and gave effect to a very full skirt, showing a lengthy train

Miss Mary Kavanagh, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. Kavanagh, of Thagoona, a trained gown of angel-skin lace over satin with cowl neckline. The corsage was trimmed with satin flowers. This was worn a quaint ruched cape of taffetas.

Miss Elza Batstone, of Brisbane (a friend of Miss Dale), wore white satin beaute with angelskin lace. The bodice revealed a lace top, and to her toilette she added a lemon cloak with fur collar.

Misses May and Marie Cannan are daughters of Mr. and Mrs. J. Cannan, Mt. Walker. May wore a moulded frock of ivory crepe de-Chine, featuring a frilled skirt from the knees. The bodice had three-tiered epaulettes, and was caught high at the neck with a diamanté clasp. A short white satin cape, showing a studded silver outline, completed the ensemble. Her sister Marie selected a tight fitting frock of crepe de-chine, featuring epaulettes on the bodice. The skirt was frilled from the knees, and she topped her dainty frock with a satin cape, outlined with tiny silver discs.

Miss Bernardine Ahearn is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. P Ahearn, Mt. Walker. Her gown of Chantilly lace was moulded to the figure and worn with a silver girdle; the bodice featured cowl neck and sleeves and a long train mounted on mairette fell from the shoulders.

Miss Marie Madden, niece of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Ahearn, wore slim fitting model of white matelasse, featuring the new high slash neckline, and cart wheel skirt. The cape sleeves were banded with sliver lame. The waist was semi-outlined, and marked with a diamanté buckle.

Misses May, Veronica, and Kathleen Dwyer were a handsome trio of sisters from Rosevale, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Dwyer. May wore a  gown of ivory morocain cut on regal lines, and slightly trained. A high bow at the back denoted the regal line. A soft effect was given by a shoulder veiling of tulle, and her coiffure was enhanced with a beaded halo. Miss Kathleen’s gown was of white satin cut on Empire lines with silk organdie net frills at the shoulders and and ruched front. Silk organdie frills composed the skirt from the knees to the shoe-tips, and at the back there was placed a high bow. She added a necklace of crystals, and crystal ear-rings. Miss Veronica chose a gown of white satin and angel-akin lace, featuring lace panels. A distinguishing effect was given by the diamanté neck clasp, and large bow at back. Her hair was narrowly banded with silver.

Miss Mary Kelly, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Kelly, Rosevale, was beautifully gowned in ivory matelasse, cut on long slender lines. It featured a cowl collar and kilted shoulder panels extending to the centre of the waistline at the back, between which was studded a row of silver buttons, the effect being completed with. a large bow. She wore a rope of pearls, and draped tulle lightly over her rich gown.

Miss Myrtle Daly, daughter of Mr. M. Daly, Grandchester, wore white satin cut on classical lines, moulded to the form. The neckline showed a slight cowl effect, and was clasped with a diamanté motif. The sleeves showed frills mounted on double flares. Her coatee of white satin featured dolman sleeves and a scarf collar.

Miss Imelda English, daughter of Mr. T. English, Moorang, wore sand crepe with silk lace in sleeves and godets. The sleeves formed a lace epaulette effect, and a large bow at the back distinguished the waist line. A sweep of tulle around the shoulders gave a soft effect to the ensemble, and velvet flowers formed a semi-circle on her hair.

Misses Josey and Rene Wanka are daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wanka, Lanefield. Josephine wore a long evening frock of white elephant Crepe. The gored skirt had godets of satin and was daintily ruched. Puffed-sleeves were added to the graceful bodice. Rene, the youngest debutante presented, was prettily frocked in white satin. Godets were featured in the skirt, and to the shimmering bodice were allied tiny puff sleeves.

Miss Clarice Irene Lake, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Lake, Rosevale, was frocked in duchess satin. The cortage was relieved with tricotine, and leg of mutton sleeves were favoured. The long skirt was semi-trained and edged with tricotine. Tulle was lightly arranged over the shoulders, and to her coiffure she added a wreath of wood pulp flowers.

Miss Kathleen Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Smith, of Gordonlea, Rosewood, a dainty deb in her silk lace over satin, cowl neck, the sleeves were three tiered and the train was also three tiers. She chose a coat of white fur, three quarter length. 

Miss Essie Coyne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Coyne, Grandchester, wore a white satin gown moulded to the figure, with shaped side flares, falling into a graceful flare at the ankles. The bodice featured puffed elbow sleeves. She wore a sliver necklet, and enhanced her coiffure with velvet flowers. Her coatee was of pink georgette and lace.

Miss Eileen Draper, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Draper, Rosewood, wore a sheath gown of Duchess satin and lace, with mitten sleeves. The train was of satin, and her cloak was a white fur one. 

Miss Margaret Coyne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Coyne, Grandchester, wore a trim frock of white satin with lace, the slender corsage flaring at the ankles. The bodice was solely ornamented with a diamanté motif. Velvet flowers across her hair added a graceful effect to her toilette and a satin coatee with sequin trimming.

Miss Bebe Searston, daughter of Mr. George Searston, Grandchester, wore a moulded frock of white satin, featuring graceful side flares. The neck line displayed a bow at the back, and the cape sleeves had sequin trimmings. She added a cape of white satin outlined with sequins.

Miss Barbara Stokes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Stokes, Grandchester, wore a white morocain and angelskin lace. The bodice featured wing sleeves of angel-skin lace, trimmed with sequins. The skirt which was fully flared from tlhe knees, had godets of lace. A diamanté clasp marked the waist. Angel skin lace edged with sequins, formed the long train, which fell from the waist. After the presentation she added a capelet of geranium pink morocain with pink velvet flowers.

Miss Mary Howe, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Howe, Grandchester, wore a trained gown of white satin and silver lame, cut on princess lines. The bodice featured a cowl neckline, and silver lame adorned the cowl sleeves. With her dainty frock she wore a moonlight blue sequinned cape. 

Miss Margaret Rafter, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Rafter, wore corded satin with silver lame, made with high neckline and long dolman sleeves. The detachable train was lined with lame. The corsage showed touches of silver lame and silver lame lined the long train, which was affixed to the corsage and dropped in a regal line. Her hair was narrowly banded with sliver lame.

Miss Bridget O’Donnell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. O’Donnell, of Lanefield, white satin train gown; flared skirt, bow at back and neck. The panelled skirt, moulded to the figure, fell in graceful flares, and the sleeves were tiny and puffed.

THE VISITORS
Others noticed in the large assemblage, in addition to those mentioned, were:

Mesdames B. Sloane, W. E. Thomas, J. P. Walsh (Corinda). H. Rafter, H. M. Grant, A. Kleve, H. Fraser, C. Akes, Evers, P. Farrell, J. Johnston, Michael Farrell, Turner, Nicholson, Craven, E. H. Hughes, F. C. Gill, S. Edwards, E. Howe, M. Howe (Mt. Forbes), J. Boughen, Wanka, W. Cannan, P. O’Reilly, Holohan, Bonney, J. Brown, J. B. Sloane, A. Sellars, Coonan, E. O’Donnell, Innes, D. Akes, Noonan, G. Pocock, G. Dale, Roache, Grubb, Draper, H. Wright, Jos. Wright, Herb. Embrey, W. Ruhno.

Misses G. Brooks, F. Quirk (Brisbane), Molly and Doreen Potts, C. Holohan, Aggie and Kitty Cannan, Lily Zornig, Elsie Rice, Leila and Evie Boughen, Corrie and Vera Stubbs, M. Berlin, Malie O’Shea, M. Evers, Monica Madden, Nell Farrell, Mary Rafter, Evie Kleve, Doreen Blackmore, Marjorie Edwards, Ivy Loveday, Gertie Krause, J. Fraser, Mavis Freeman, Madge Mansfeld, Veronica Rafter, Edna Ward, Doris Gunthorpe, T. Sellars, Iris Stitz, Eileen Farrell, Mary Fitzgerald, L. Collett, E. Hogan, Hazel Hawkins, Lily Pocock, A. Johnson, Alice Gunthorpe, J. Yule, G. Millard, Mellors, G. Roache, Mary Kelleher, Flora and Evelyn Wells.

Messrs. F. C. Gill, M. Howe, Holohan, J .B. Sloane, M. Coonan, E. O’Donnell, P. Lenehan, A. Evers, R. Sellars, A. Sellars, J. Johnston, S. and B. Farrell, Ken Craven, L. Boughen, Ivan Bonney, A. Blake, C. Freeman, J. Mansfield, M. Potts, J. Potts, E. Potts, J. O’Sullivan, W. Bennett, B. Gutzow, J. Hogan, J. Kenny, Jas. Roache, Herb. Embrey, T. Quirk, Eric Stubbs, Cochrane, W. Blackmore, P. O’Reilly, Hyland (Toowoomba), R. Taylor, T. Scanlan, Waters, T. Purnell, E. Krause (Laidley), Fleming (2), Russell (Mt. Forbes), J. O’Shea, W. Bow, J. Wanka, I. W. Walker (Brisbane), G. Greensill, Brian Collins, L. W. Grealy, V. Mullan, J. O’Brien, and many others.

Visitors from Marburg included Cr. Littmann, Mrs. Littmann, and Miss Littmann, Mr. and Mrs. P. McGuire, Mr. and Mrs. Winterton, Mr. and Mrs. Cahill, Mr. and Mrs. Stromer, Misses Audrey and Mary Dilger, Maher, de Pinna (2), Messrs. Struck, H. Dilger, and others.

From Thagoona: Mr. and Mrs. S. Kavanagh, Mrs. Thompson, Misses K. Kavanagh, Winnie O’Shea, Joyce Krebs, Josey Hardie, Gilda White, Erica Jackson (Rockhampton), Messrs. Nichols and Jno O’Shea, M. and T. O’Shea, R. Murphy, Darrell Armstrong, O Bulow.

From Rosevale: Mrs. M. F. Dwyer, Mrs. Lake, Misses Doris Lake, K.Ahearn, Mr. and Mrs. Len Ahearn, Mr. J. Ahearn.

From Mt. Walker: Mrs. J. P. J. Ahearn, Mrs. J. Cannan, Mr. and Mrs. J. O’Neil, Mr. and Mrs. J. Pedrazzini, Misses Wynne (2), Pedrazzini, A. Murphy, B. and R. Collins, Messrs. W. and L Wynne, Sherlock, C. E. Enright, Pedrazzini.

From Harrisville: Misses Phyllis Theaker, Nellie Denman, Melba Hedrick, Messrs. Jas. Theaker, F. and C. Nutley.

From Grandchester: Mesdames C. Howe, Hodges, Miss Edna Henning, Winnie Hogan, Williamson, Messrs. M. and J. Baker, Hodges, Mounsear, C. Hogan,

From Lowood: Misses M. and V. Kavanagh, Seibel, Platt, R. Zernike, Mr. W. Mulcare.

From Ipswich; Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Nolan, Mr. and Mrs. Stitt, Mrs Eichorn, Mr. and Mrs. Leary, Mrs. W. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. W. McGuire, Misses E. Ploetz, Ursula and Isobel Minnis, V. Davis, I. Payne, P. Meiers, Lebler Fairley, Langer Grieves, and several other parties.

There were many other parties from Brisbane and Kalbar.

Others from outside districts noticed were Mr and Mrs E. Redmond (Forest Hill), Mr and Mrs W. McGuire (Ipswich), Mrs. McGregor (Warrill View), Misses Joyce and Shella McCarthy, Thora Kelly, Rogers, Monica Cox (Brisbane), O’Connor (Alderley), Scanlan (Dayboro), Schlecht (Laidley), Hamilton (Bris.), Messrs James Barnes, T. McClafferty, D. Mossop (Brisbane), Gerald Coonan (Gaythorne), Messrs J. and C. Schlecht, A. Ring, A. Clark, R. Brooking (Laidley).

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