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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1938
Page
1
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England defeated Australia in the fifth Test by an innings and 579 runs after Australia were bowled out for 20 and 123 following England's 903. Brown top scored with 69 in the first innings as Australia, missing Bradman and Fingleton, collapsed in the follow on and across the two innings Australia totaled 123 and 20 for 0. England’s bowlers, led by Verity and Barnett, dominated as England posted a record-margin victory and retained the Ashes.
August reports from New York describe a severe prison incident at Pidacoiplia county jail where four convicts died during an anger strike. Investigators note autopsy findings and a coroner promises further disclosures. Relatives viewed bodies amid violence as corrections and federal authorities prepare arrests if the mutiny continues.
Sufficient rain fell over a large part of Southern Queensland boosting grass growth and helping wheat and farm stock after a recent storm. The showers reached Toowoomba and Brisbane areas with reports of early totals, while Downlands and nearby districts received additional rainfall improving pasture conditions and potential harvest prospects.
Australasian report from Kennington Oval on August 24 describes Bradman’s injury as a tiny chip fracture of the right ankle’s bone. Manager Me nastes, wary of prognosis, says he may not play again on this tour. Wife and doctors advised calm as he undergoes treatment and aims for later fevers.
The Courier-Mail delivery process faces pressures from rapid city growth and transport disruptions. Readers and staff express appreciation amid delays and revisions to distribution routes, with officials reviewing service quality and planning adjustments.
The Queensland Labour Government in 1932 started a long term plan to restore confidence and drive prosperity. It promoted continuous employment through funded projects, with a focus on irrigation, water management, and regional development, urging Commonwealth and State cooperation for three to five year programs and finance to reduce unemployment across Australia. The piece notes ongoing debates with the Federal Government and Loan Council over feasible long range work programs and financing.
International passenger plane bound for Wu haw from Hong Kong was forced down in the water by Japanese pursuit planes. Twenty women and children among the 14 killed or wounded as the craft sank near the mouth of the river. An American captain and crew, plus a Chinese passenger, were among the survivors.
A fragmented page lists births and deaths among local families with brief notes. The section title hints at calendar entries and social notices, while other columns reference weather, advertisements, and random community snippets.
Government search party at a desert camp exerts effort for Leichhardt remains. After hours of excavation a worn blackened Queen Victoria threepence dated 1341 surfaces in a sieve, triggering excitement among explorers and camp followers.
The article reports on a proposed bill in the Legislative Assembly introducing a Bureau of Rural Development under a minister for Agriculture. It notes the Agricultural Bank may be dissolved, with a board handling funds and bond issuance. It mentions political debate, party positions, and ongoing searches and expeditions touching on governance and economic policy.
A reported outline from yesterday outlines steps to curb surplus sugar output. Premier statements indicate government will push industry executives toward voluntary production cuts and stricter oversight during the current season. The Mull Report on page four notes potential policy shifts and committee reviews to stabilize prices and supply.
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