17 Aug 1937
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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 17, 1937
Page
1
The page lists memorials and death notices for residents including Connell and others, detailing funeral arrangements, memorial services, and bereavement notices. It references Broadmoote, Marais Arne, and sibs, with mentions of cemeteries, dates, and obituaries for local families.
A garbled Melbourne page details political and defence topics. References include an Australian federation seat contest, a Labour candidate, and the minister for defence opposing a life member. It notes an aboriginal attack on a Northern Territory figure and mentions a Port Pirie metallurgical meeting with transport plans, plus a murder charge decision in a separate case.
Reports detail the bombing near Shanghai with Chinese casualties and refugees. Britain and the United States press for evacuation plans as the Shanghai garrison and Japanese forces engage. Observers note Japanese naval activity, destruction of Chinese coastal defenses, and international concern over civilian toll and politcal alignments.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at an employment related entry involving persons and firms, mentioning ages, farms, and names like Aigner, Eupioyetian Ape, Destin, Chanvaere Léonamendee, and Gaorgia. The readable fragments describe recruitment, farm work, and possibly a location or company, but details are garbled and incomplete.
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