Congestion Charges Protest At Brisbane Abattoir Market
In a quiet Brisbane market on the stock exchange yesterday three of four moves rose while minor activity fell as congestion charges drew attention amid modest trading.
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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1940
Page
5
In a quiet Brisbane market on the stock exchange yesterday three of four moves rose while minor activity fell as congestion charges drew attention amid modest trading.
An unreadable OCR passage discusses market conditions and dividend rates with scattered references to percentages and comparisons. Names, dates, and clear actions are largely missing, leaving a fragmented financial snapshot.
The article outlines dividend payments, profit figures, and financial actions for several companies, noting the percentage per share, reserves status, and balance sheets. It mentions Victorian Insurance and Cannon Hill matters, with market commentary on exchange rates, stock activity, and industry standardisation debates.
An appeal funds a new soldier hostel with donations and gifts. The effort lists supporters amid unclear figures and mentions local names and groups backing the project.
The coroner heard testimony in a case involving Selina Climatins Wall 55 who died at Brinbene General Hospital after injuries. Witnesses described an alleged altercation and a nursemaid named Maur Me and others faced questions about responsibility as the inquest adjourned to a later date.
The Brig Gas Producer's 1000 mile journey from Adelaide to Melbourne tested a Montlac car with a Bite One Producer and gas operation. The record details fuel systems, scrubbers, and engine performance, noting steady speeds, minimal oil loss, and successful long-distance reliability. Arrangements for marketing the Brig Cas Producer vehicle to Queensland buyers are announced.
Fragmented OCR notes report a royalty claim involving Blair Athol coal interests, with references to Mines Department payments and disputed maintenance claims. The text is unclear and partially garbled, but signals ongoing tensions over royalties and responsibilities between the company and the department.
The fragmentary market note describes potato prices and values, mentioning steady prices and sales terms. It references various market items, crops, and notes from different regions, but the readable content is limited and garbled. The piece hints at price levels, tonnage, and exchanges without clear figures or a coherent narrative.
An unclear OCR fragment mentions garden related terms and law studies with vague references to dates, places, and names, suggesting a partial notice or brief item. Content is unreadable in key areas, requiring caution in interpretation.
Canberra reports a new reduced air mail rate for letters to troops overseas as part of a uniform system agreed by the United Empire government, the Commonwealth, and New Zealand. The move, following requests, will be extended to the Australian mail network and expects a formal agreement with Britain. Prime Ministerial statements confirm the scheme will lower costs and broaden access for service members and their families.
Mr J Thorton Jones has resigned from the State Savings of Victoria. Mr White has succeeded him as assistant manager. The note references butter equalisation price and Melbourne context with unclear dated details.
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