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Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 02, 1938

Page

12

Few New Migrants Speak English to Go to Canefields

Canberra reports detail a surge of European migrants reaching North Queensland with limited English. Among 61 disembarked, barely 5 percent knew English. German Italian Greek and Maltese were heard as passports were checked. Many were laborers expected to fill cane fields and dairy jobs. officials weigh restrictions and potential impacts on sugar industry and employment in the region.

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Boomerang Attack Injures Native in Darwin Area

Reported incident in Darwin describes a native attacked with a boomerang leaving the victim injured and hospitalized. Authorities led by Constable Weesboet conducted a search and arrested a suspect among local residents.

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Senior Trade Commissioner Robert Dalton to resume duty in Australia

Personal Sir Robert Dalton DEG, chief Majesty's Senior Trade Commissioner in Australia, has returned from England and is expected to resume duties in the Commonwealth, arriving in Sydney toward the end of September. The visit included meetings at Ascot State School and with officials and team members from New Zealand and Australia.

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NZ. Far Short of Socialism in Adelaide Talk

The Adelaide mayor and guests discussed socialism in Brisbane and Melbourne, with critiques of New Zealand’s economy. Sir Leslie Governor marked his birthday as officials praised the Governor’s reform stance and the need for cautious economic policy.

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Birthday Cake Tilson Recalls Royal Event at Government House

A fragmentary report notes a two tier birthday cake for Tilson and mentions a political figure’s response. The text suggests a personal note about not answering questions directly, a hope for clarity, and a brief reference to Sir Teslié’s lack of official role while spending several days at Government House visiting a notable ice event.

Little ship breaks Britain record in voyage to Wellington

A small Briton ship, giant for its class, arrived yesterday on the Brisbane River after a long voyage from Glasgow. Built 104 feet long, it endured mountainous seas and was stranded near Victoria Bridge before drifting to Stanley Wharf. Cared for by divers, the vessel will be handed to authorities in Wellington later today.

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Classified items mix in scarce readable ad section

A jumble of notes reports rooms for private suite, nurse vacancy, cheap lodging near the aerodrome, and a tennis court curtain offer. Also mentions a minor tyre, tube and rim found, and an upright and wire line item. Names, places, and clear details are obscured by OCR errors.

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Death Sentence To Stand For Adelaide Man

A 27 year old labourer from Monash named James Mark Watherston faces a death sentence in Adelaide for the murder of Gizakesh Maty Mieisoo. A special meeting of the Excessive Couven Ladly defers interference with the sentence passed by the Heinmings Court. The case centers on the August proceedings and court rulings surrounding the fatal act.

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One Day Mine Strikes Threaten Commonwealth Uncertainty

Fears arise that Thursday memorial services for miners could trigger one day strikes across the Commonwealth. Industrial leaders debate whether a nationwide stoppage will occur during the opening of a national convention. Leaders of miners, Seamen's Union, and Water Issue Workers' Federation weigh possible walkouts and the miners' federation plan to hold a broader conference with engine drivers and colliery mechanics represented.

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Strike Plans Ready For Australian Miners

A federation official states that a strike is planned if no agreement is reached. Queensland delegates head to Sydney for the Miners Federation Convention with talks on wage rhythm, safety regulations, and six 60 pension issues.

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Masonic Link Across Lands Seen Through English Mother Lodge

A Canberra dinner by the United Grand Lodge hailed England as the mother lodge while welcoming home RW, Bro. Eustace A. Jones, Deputy Grand Master. Archdeacon Stevenson presided, as speakers discussed Anglo Dutch and French Masonic constitutions guiding lodges worldwide.

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Grimwade Prize Awarded To W. D. Muir

The Grimwade Prize in forestry honors W. D. Muir for his studies at Oxford and work in livestock and fire protection. Educated at Coburg State School and Scotch College, he later attended Creswick Forest School and worked with the Victorian Commission. The ceremony included acknowledgments from Masonry circles and local officials.

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