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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1940
Page
3
The Screen by Te Pana notes a windy week as Gone With the Wind rises to the forefront of cinema, praised as a rare, high calibre feature. The so called "silver sheet" remains a venerable institution and inspiration yet struggles to match such monumental films.
A review notes a busy Cloudland program with Vivien Leigh, Karloff, and others. It covers film and stage items, dance numbers by Billy Romaine, and a mix of stars and acts including Reg ent Theatre showcases.
City baths show heavy losses since 1935 with Sandgate and Manly pools the only two not closed by the City Council. A February 088 report notes average annual losses around £1720 across facilities, while Sandgate and Manly posted some profit. Costs include maintenance, power, lighting, and plant operations at Toowong and Valley baths, with expenses exceeding revenue and a funded shortfall evident in the early period.
Fragmentary text shows debate among MPs over releasing statistics. It references Home Secretary, hospital, inquiries, and possible parliamentary inspection. The garbled OCR hints at political contention about data access and production of evidence for inquiries.
A garbled report from Grafton describes a missing woman returning in a Passamen inquiry led by Acting-Attorney-General Mr. Lid. The piece references scenes at Upwines Mead near Macey and mentions various figures including Mr. EH Cayton and Dr. Clayton, with legal actions and hospital ties noted amid unclear details.
Fragmentary OCR text references Foyne BESSON and a parliamentary entrance to something called My tg ideva, with scattered names such as Paiste, Mr od Thing Ree CP, Jo Tieravi Ot AthiCia, and TMF Forgan. Content is unclear and technical, offering no coherent event or outcome to summarize.
Fragmented report notes Government and industry actions on woollen goods publicity and marketing in 1934. Mentions Australian ministers, retailers, and campaigns to promote production, consumption, and export amid wartime constraints.
The report notes aid to woollen farmers and a parliamentary presentation regarding a portion of the Ans. The International Wool Secretariat was asked by a circle about newspapers. Manufacturers and tweed outfits remain under scrutiny as the study tracks the wool trade and related outfits.
The Home Affairs Minister and immigration official warned of plans for child evacuees arriving from Britain. Officials urged careful screening and protective measures as authorities coordinate reception and safety for the young evacuees amidst ongoing wartime disruptions.
Fragment mentions Fay Orant and trene Ousine qiaylti Uedmie pobuEALO on different ties of a Thousand marked a second time. Randolphy Beatt with Gail Patrick in a comedy about a gentleman with charm and whiskers, facing Mr Chan in a Charlie Chan scenario.
A re run shows feature many classic titles with praise for Louis Heyward and Brian Aherne in a revival slate. Flight Angels stars and a mix of American and English comic acts appear. The review notes strong characterisations and action packed moments in the western Dodge City and other offerings Across theatres tomorrow showings include Pennyworth style revivals and light comedy acts.
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