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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1940
Page
4
A buoyant market developed on the Brisbane Stock Exchange with broad gains across 13 stocks. The report notes rising shares and an upbeat tone, highlighting advances in multiple sectors and investor optimism despite limited concrete details from the fragmented text.
A nurse recommends a homemade tonic for grey hair claiming positive effects. The account describes the remedy preparation and a patient named Miss Mary Maven seeking to restore hair color with a simple mix and patient care notes.
Fragmentary text references exchanges, prices, and quotes with scattered mentions of traders, shifts in value, and unidentified entities. The readable bits hint at market barriers and unusual scrip movement across exchanges, but specifics are unclear.
The Melbourne session covers Godies and Cu etd Voeday discussions on trade, prices, and financing. Directors discuss revenue from coal, fisheries, and the planned Western railway route. A 1940 41 funding round is debated with no allocation approved.
A garbled OCR item refers to Ames shareholders and an annual meeting. It mentions building, taxation, earnings, and reserves but the text is unclear, with several illegible phrases and numbers. No definite names or dates are recoverable.
The Finance Editor notes resistance to a profits tax, arguing it would mainly affect large companies with reserves while hurting smaller firms less. Proponents claim it could raise funds during wartime. critics fear burden on industry and questionable revenue projections.
Fragmentary lines mix foreign phrases and syllables about sun moon tides and storms. Readable content is minimal. no clear event, person, or place emerges. The text appears as garbled lyrics or coded chant with scattered words and nonsensical strings.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions radio schedules with times and station names. It includes references to program slots, presenters, and a mix of dates and stations. The readable content is sparse, with many garbled terms and nonstandard spellings.
The government discussed compensation for service members and dependents affected by injuries or disease while serving, noting a moratorium and potential retroactive measures. Statements from ministers and parliament aimed to clarify entitlements, with a focus on permanent armed forces and eligible cases.
Fragmented OCR text shows Senate passage of a cotton bounty measure amid debate over marketing, industry impact, and funding. Mentions Brown, Wells, Collins, Shaw, and substitutes addressing opposition and financing details in unclear context.
London reports July wool trade figures with shipments to the United Kingdom and United States. The tally lists average prices around 2.00, with total exports approximately 268,000 pounds to the Piette Kingdom and other markets, including the United States.
The City Electric Light Company declares an interim dividend of six and seven tenths per cent on ordinary shares and preference dividends at five and seven per cent, payable on a specified date.
Mary Cross Croll died after a six week illness. Born in Sherwood and living in various places including New Zealand and Sydney, she was married to Mr Croll, with one daughter buried with him. Her eldest child Dr Gittord Ertlwn is mentioned among the family. Her funeral and interment will occur in Aayaney.
An assortment of clipped items from a Queensland report covers agricultural officers election results, a police case involving a constable, railway workers, and civic matters. It notes Premarat’s election as agricultural leader, a soldier’s assault, and local public notices amid Damaged OCR text.
A garbled report mentions Union Jack Club seeking funds and lists various figures and phrases about members, payments, and a camp. The text is heavily distorted with jumbled names and numbers, but implies financial needs and possible activities at a hostel or facility.
A local meeting authorised an appeal for 1000 pounds to assist Lady Gowri and fund evacuation and care efforts. The plan includes support for the YWCA and relief for Bel Hua women, with further aid for the Moorcherersat Nueectasion and related disturbances. The mayor urged speedy, organized donations.
A Catholic Patriotic and Armed Forces Welfare Org filed plans to establish a recreation and rest centre for Grovely Camp personnel. The aim includes Mass services, socials, a mock court, and a concert by Catholic schoolchildren to raise funds around E3000, with services to armed forces members of all faiths. A centre office opened in the AMP Building, Queen Street.
Students at Downland joined a memorial Mass for missing airman allegedly linked to Renillen Maas. The service at Holy Name Cathedral featured Rev Parker G Butler, a former vice rector, and paid tribute to Alicraftaman 81407, drawing popular support from his former actor followers.
The Attorney General argued to rescind the order, but Mr Justice Webb refused. The petition by McEachern was found to be collusive and unsupported, with evidence questioned and a new plan indicated for reconsideration. The court reserved judgment on further actions and potential costs.
An OCR fragment mentions orders and figures about flour shipments to China and related parties in London. The readable portion references August and February dates, a 40000 daze figure, names like Lasley Hoar and Tamie, and mentions a showatidy and China silver. The text is garbled but suggests trade instructions or contracts involving flour and shipments to China from London with named individuals and dates.
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