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West Toowoomba Croquet Club holds its birthday tea

The annual birthday tea, given by the president and members of the West Toowoomba Croquet Club, took place in the club house on Monday afternoon. Low bowls of exquisite pink flowers, including…

Trove2 min read19 February 1936
HeadingTOOWOOMBA
NewspaperThe Courier-Mail
DateWednesday 19 February 1936, page 20Wed 19 Feb 1936, p. 20
Found onTrove, National Library of Australia

he annual birthday tea, given by the president and members of the West Toowoomba Croquet Club, took place in the club house on Monday afternoon. Low bowls of exquisite pink flowers, including roses, zinnias, asters, and carnations, mixed with greenery, were arranged on the afternoon tea tables. The birthday cake, which was presented by the president (Mrs. R. W. McLean), was set on the official table, and was decorated with 11 coloured candles. Competitions were played on the lawns. The Mayoress (Mrs. J. D. Annand) was present.

The article as it was printed in The Courier-Mail, 19 February 1936. Scan from Trove, National Library of Australia.

The article as it was printed in The Courier-Mail, 19 February 1936. Scan from Trove, National Library of Australia. (Trove, National Library of Australia)

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