Brisbane Ng Assn. Still
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Carries On
From Our Own Correspondent Brisbane, Feb. 27.
THE Brisbane-New Guinea Association is still a live body despite dwindling numbers. But the smallness of mem bership does not detract from the en thusiasm and interest at the monthly meetings.
Predominantly a women’s organisation, motions are moved and discussion follows with marked observance of correct pro cedure; and under the capable presidency of Mrs. Gladys Forsyth, business is con ducted with decorum and orderliness. By Madame President’s skilful handling, the meetings do not get out of control —which is not always the case at many functions where the male predominates.
After general business, the ladies en gage in reminiscences of pre-war days.
Many still lament their protracted “exile” from the Territory, and eagerly await the time for their return to husbands or friends. But to some the sinking of the “Montevidea Maru” has prevented any return and changed the course of lives.
The hand of friendship is always ex tended to strangers at the meetings; nor
does time drag, for each evacuee has some interesting experiences to recall; some little anecdote to repeat.