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Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 08, 1939

Page

17

Public Service Seeks Board of Three Delegates Drive Agenda Motions

A conference continuing to Friday will be led by a 0 delegates 387 from metropolitan branches and 23 from the country. The agenda contains 173 motions addressing control of the Public Service By Commission and a three member board. Premier Forman promised favorable consideration of the union’s view and urged Parliamentarians to back the plan, while the party debated equal pay and employment conditions across government and country offices.

Dovice Johnson

Councils' Part in Defence Measures Described in Report

Fragmented notes describe local councils duty to defend coast from Cladstone to Bowen and outline executive review of civilian services. The report references printing laws, civilian nominations, and potential shifts in authority under Defence Department strategy with emphasis on urban shire representation and county town administration.

Defence Minone Queenalunc Bribie Bowen Town Guernsland Cladstone Bowell Defence Department Alt Reid Peer Ne Executive Ite Sivilian Niue

Union Objects to Institute Formation in Labor Dispute

The Australian Theatrical Amusement Employee’s Association opposes the formation of an Institute of Projectionists. The order seeks to compel attendance at a meeting and address alleged interference with union work. Seven members reportedly consider resigning as the dispute centers on union rules and membership.

Appi Mts Frear Rial Frederic Wi Mer Ron Sane Winasol Aimcett Bratien Pe T Association Uno Institute of Queangfad Inter Suaper Bim Tom Tor Social Intercouree Walker Aba N.em Leiler Maret Witnelpres Ceade Union Pod Wallace Mesa Che

Handed Over To Youth At 46

Sydney Monday summary reports a memoir style remark by Francis V neriass about youth and the innocence of age. The piece references Du Ponts and manufacturing progress with a reflective tone on living conditions. The article blends quoted hints and fragmented phrases about work, industry, and social change.

Sydney Francis Vneriass Hamily Winnty du Ponts

Australians Seek Go Not Gab In Go Pictures

Australians press for decisive action during three week Commonwealth tour as Pardmount Pistures chairman Adolph Zuzan meets executives and previews public sentiment. Reports praise mature acting, anticipate support for Australian films and local production, with emphasis on genuine effort over talk.

Garnet Muck Adolph Zuzan Pardmount, Pistires Commonwealth Tur Hinmaelf Aust Pletire Ehown

Noted Rotarian Visitor Arrives for Brisbane Conference

Overseas delegates led by Crawford McCullaigh of Ft Million Ontario Canada attend the Rotary conference in Brisbane. Dr McCillough, a Rotarian citizen, will visit Toowoomba on September 12 and travel south through Newcastle after arriving by the tram on September 11.

Allendian Au-Ausuriliy McCillough Brisbane Pumtmnon Toowoomba Newcastle

Half-Caste Acquitted On Charge Of Murder

A jury acquitted Wheeler in the murder case of Searge Samuel Powell, a middin-agie eeldup turner. Powell was attacked June 38. Wheeler said he tired font Jowell 9 to protect Powell 15-year-old laughter from her, whom he ought to have protected. Evidence described Powell wracking aly daughter with a sheath and apife, and Wheeler tired ay im pres times.

Criminsi Searge Samuel Powell Wheeler Powell

Quartermaster Missing From Narkunda Voyage

An inquiry will be held by the Navy, Lighthouse Department into the disappearance of a quartermaster from the Narkunda during the voyage to Brisbane. A man identified as a cormerent M4 quartermaster was last seen on the tourist deck after the vessel departed Sydney. The ship, renamed Tip Mi wiay Pit MBOUL, left Sydney with the crew noting his absence as it approached Batthriay.

Adelaide Brisbane Sydney Yarch Wsmad Oreles Abeence Babalany Nagktinds Bydney de Naveaufion Lighthouse Department Wam Lo-Tay

Wildflower Weekly Show Promises Strong Musical Acting

The "Wildflower" company opens with a lively eve performance and continues through a full week of performances including Saturday matinees. Notable cast includes Melton Moore Veuna American juvenile William O'Neal George Tihabs Magda Neevit and Valentin Zestovaky with Tamara Toh Fumove from Covent Garden Russian Ballet slated for specialty dances.

Aise Butke Mose Brisbane Melton Moore Huvenile Jend William O'Neal Qeorge Tihabs Bi Nots Magda Neevit Valentin Zestovaky Tamara Toh Fumove Covent Garden Russian Ballet

Not Guilty Verdict In Townsville Murder Case

Found not guilty, Grover Thomas Bird charged in the Criminal Court at Townsville with a fatal incident. Trial dated May 11 1888, property of Galymiore Banana involved, outcome recorded as not guilty. Other estate notes reference probate in the Supreme Court AC Townbyilie.

M.L.A Sunreme William John Wellington Charters Towers Bealtice Maud Lethbridge Werrinaial Rinaateigh Onlina Harmvie Armin “Andrew Street Cairn Mave Realy Ragnally Grover Thomas Bird Towsavile Beanoe Shine Waar Tagan Tnt

Darwin Waste Criticizes Northern Territory Policy

Northern Territory MP Alxin blasted Darwin neglect in Parliament after arriving in Brisbane. He urged action from ministers and urged a broader federal role to fund and staff Territory development and sewer projects. The criticism centered on insufficient local field officers and inadequate support for essential services in the Territory.

Darwin Alxin Northern Territory Brisbane Heanomle Council Pisnnin

Senator Foll Inquires In Canberra Inquire Monday

In Canberra on Monday Senator Foll will inquire into matters raised by a defence minister. The inquiry concerns the interior department and its handling of associated duties. Officials in North Tel stores are involved and a permanent program is noted.

Canberra Éalignyrt Craenaive Senate Avaney Laa WNI Ueluce Faulilina de Minne Foress Tel Elng Cnnieae

Southport Deauwof Scimlor A Thombon

Fragmentary local notice mentions events and names including a meeting at a site in Southport. readable text points to a community gathering with dates and participants, though many words are garbled. The item suggests a public affairs or social gathering with unnamed officials and local figures.

Building Plane Engines Here By Mr Corser

Mr Corser discusses Australian plans to resume production of aeroplane engines for England. He claims official bodies will approve construction at Boddy Wick and that engine supply to Britain must resume, with government action enabling renewed aviation manufacturing.

England Corser Wien Comers Faye Jial Wien Storeion Ray Fel Matoonrauah

Piles Disappear Feverish Remedies

Advertisement for a physician Leonard M.D. promoting a cure for piles with an alleged internal treatment. Claims a safe method using a remedy called Vaculoid sold nationwide by chemists. Offers refund and guarantees, urging customers to buy despite unclear details.

Leonard Tf Susamtis

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