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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1935
Page
5
A chaotic report details Seamen's Union negotiations and company resistance as a broad shipping strike tests reach. Leaders push for Federal mediation while company owners press for favorable terms amid disrupted coastwise labor activity.
Melbourne dispatch reports the ford car price hike reflects higher sea freight and rail costs. It notes the added transport charges raise the overall manufacturing and delivery expenses across Australia, affecting consumers and dealers.
All quiet on the water as steamers depart Brisbane amid coastal tension. Vegules patrol the watertail sentry ground and waste nearby, signaling routine clearance and readiness.
Fragments describe thieves seen in a Nundah suburb house area. Text mentions warning signs and a possible break in during a harsh period with references to a factory and a local farm. Names and places are unclear due to OCR.
Reported moves by the state government to intervene in Cane/SERVICE strike threaten to terminate the industry disruption. The Mourilyan and Tully mills face closure costs around £300,000 each, with potential loss of £30,000 to £70,000 in regional revenue. A Brisbane conference is expected to request action, while Goondara workers threaten stop-work protests affecting cane output and local jobs.
A fragmentary article outlines Britain’s rail and air plans, including flying bomnte concepts and extended imperial service links to Australia and New Zealand. It mentions shifting routes between London and Sydney, and potential wartime or postwar transport arrangements with Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and Britain’s dominions.
A garbled sale note claims 11700 for a fur coat once linked to Russian royalty. The report references Hobant Tolley and Hobart buyers, with unclear details about the deal, buyers, and provenance amid a tangle of names and numbers.
Turbulent session as gold mining stocks surged and fell on the stock exchange. Prices showed volatile activity with notable advances in Pu lyah lint and other issues while Australian shares gained ground amid broader market moves.
A report details a minor operation conducted by a doctor and assistant after a motorcycle accident in SunNrie and Hionkstown. The procedure aimed to prevent further bleeding and secure wound ends, with the patient recovering.
Perth report summarizes Mr. P. Plunkett's advice on boosting dairy exports to the United Kingdom. He calls for improved butter and cheese grades, year round production, and efficient shipping. Limited demand in Britain due to dry seasons and cheaper imports is noted, with attention to Australian eggs and fruit markets.
A report details the theft of one hundred detonators from a Marseille brick works during the weekend. Investigators scoured the area interviewing workers and surveying nearby streets. Police emphasized immediate retention of the detained detonators as part of the probe.
Rome correspondent reports factories especially in engineering and textiles shift to millinery produce as thousands of youths gather near major towns. Unemployment figures worsen with many workers displaced while Italy faces military and political pressure from Abyssinia.
A Berlin tunnel collapse at the Deraclany rail project entombs twenty workers as debris blocks the passage. Rescue teams evacuate and search for survivors amid shifting timber supports and fallen girders near the Palatial area, with authorities reporting injuries and ongoing stabilization efforts.
A runaway car struck a tram near Wickham Street and Petne Buh, injuring no one. The tram derailed and blocked the line while workers freed the vehicle, with detailed accounts of damage and emergency responses.
An unclear report notes a prolonged lack of food affecting residents for a week. Authorities investigated a troubling incident as crowds gathered, with names and exact locations obscured in the garbled text. The fragment hints at police involvement and potential danger but lacks concrete details.
A garbled OCR item notes a 10 percent cut in French meat prices amid committee discussions and market jitters. The fragment mentions the phrase agr agreement and minor references to forms and timing but lacks clear details or proper context.
The report details the murder of Arthur Whitfield caretaker at Curt Street Melbourne by Cyril Roman Bahan and others. Witnesses including Mrs Pear Walthy describe the events leading to the fatal act and police charges against Walsh and associates. The tale references jewellery theft and a suspect lineup, with a Melbourne courtroom context and public interest.
A garbled 19th century style vignette recounts a wife cast aside by a husband. a former driver and other named figures appear in a tale of sympathy and abandonment. The fragment hints at family tragedy and social commentary through a disrupted sequence of events and names.
The article records a Premier praising Dr Page during a Commonwealth meeting. It notes concern over responsibility for regional deals and benefits to the Commonwealth, mentioning Ministers and industry support, with references to Australia and international cooperation debates.
A fragmentary report covers the England vs South Africa match ending in a draw. It mentions high scores, wickets, and notable performances, with the outcome described amid garbled OCR text and fragmented names.
A draft proposal by Mr Challey outlines curb on canal broadcasting and shop betting with calls to restrict Ua brows and SASSIMuE power. It suggests government contract limits and a price starting point while delaying Mr Chatey’s report until the next working day.
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