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Miss Valerie Downes - Second daughter of Major General Rupert Downes C.M.G.. V.D.. and Mrs. Rupert Downes who was presented by Mrs. Bruce wife of the High Commissioner for Australia on July 12th. Gown of deep shell pink satin appliqued in pearls to tone with train to match. Carried shaded pink fan to tone with dress. July 31, 1939.