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Newspaper

Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 27, 1940

Page

12

Empire City carnival sparks heated Lord Mayor clash

Amid protests in the Botanic Gardens, Alderman Chandler and critics of Empire City clash over the carnival site. Works Committee members defend their stance, urging removal of Empire City and questioning its suitability at the current location.

Alderman Chandler Empire City Botanic Gardens City Council Works Committee Chandler Crtleiam Svorke Eanplee Ciy Ceueltys Mbul Neon Ag Sirus Aten Cie Guy Ott Antonie Garin Buevention Bolinger Mall alleatoRe

Debt and Dissolution Echoes From Dandenong Record

A decades old debt dispute surfaces in a letter from North Queensland claiming owed funds to a defunct firm Howard and Scott Wes dissolved over 50 years ago. The message references Alex Seat and Co and a host of unclear names, with local notices and legal-leaning phrasing hinting at continuing collection efforts and municipal interest.

Matbouras, Stongay Dandenong Stewart Scot Princ Cipal Alex, Seat and Co., Ply., Ltd Catens

Failure Of Top rank Tennis Players To Enlist

Melbourne reports criticism by Lawn Penny Association of Australia of top ranking Australian tennis players failing to enlist. NSW Association request to hold the State championships in November drew the dispute, with debate on national participation and leadership in tennis.

Melbourne Lawn Penny Association of Australia New South Wales Association

Bail Set At 1000 For Sydney Business Men in Fraud Case

Sydney police report bail of 1000 pounds set for several business men charged with conspiracy to defraud. Court records show co-defendants remanded until Friday while others required to report. Prosecution outlines 450 000 pounds involved in the alleged scheme with key figures named in the indictment.

Mona Cantal Eimipany Earl Aion Aplege AY Reied Smgtit Duvci Yeorne Blewart Toibitin Donald Reginald Whitett Cerivel Geaper Higgins Arated Tere Willan Dames Delrad Mary Burl Werle Jone

Theft charge over father's £5000 declared

In a Melbourne court, Adeloive Munany auiee Ross and others faced theft accusations involving £5000 from father Rinbert Resa. Prosecution alleged the money was taken amid a family dispute. Police questioned suspects. husband and wife identified as Mr and Mrs Mulphy were part of the investigation.

Adeloive Munany Auiee Ross Sue Allen Aliue Muletiy Syslany Germanses Siay Olwlen Pryerly Rinbert Resa Chaitwae Eti Sie Byuney Cainer Melbourne Martien Dyer Auburn Hense Mulphy Lal

Soldiers Need Book Giets and Military Libraries

Fragmented OCR text mentions soldiers needing books and gear, references to wartime supply, and mentions a campaign for library materials. It suggests a push to provide reading and education supports for troops, with some garbled phrases indicating logistics and funding concerns.

Not Guilty Plea On Poison Charge in Sydney

In Sydney Monday a not guilty plea was entered on a poison charge. The case heard by Mr Justice Bouin in the Central Court involved alleged poisonings linked to a local minister and a shipment of milk. The proceedings noted a bitter taste and questioned influence, with the defendant Robert tahe mutton mentioned among observations.

Sydney Bouin Boledale Dune Rosbere Robertahe

Change in New South Wales Public Service Hours Likely

A Sydney report notes the State Cable Set will consider a proposal to alter public service working hours. The plan suggests a revised five day week with extended or shifted shifts affecting public service fire and rail operations. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate possible restructuring of duty hours.

N.S.W Sydney Wye

Clothes Catch Fire In Collision Near Innisfail

A southern bound ute collided with a loaded train near Innisfail. Driver Lealir Jan Daveron 118 was thrown clear, his clothing ignited. He crawled away but was recaptured by Constable Piller and Mr Pure until bystanders extinguished the flames. He was taken to hospital with severe burns and shock.

Innisfail Ural Auteher Tuck Lealir Jan Daveron Ott Daveson Constable Piller RM Roi Ta

London market mix trims gains with metals and shares

London August prices show tin at £260 per ton and rubber at 11d per lb while mining shares list North Browey Hill 276 and South Broken Hull 180. Zinc 64, New Broken Mil, Boulder Perseverance 2, and North Kalen tina 46. Lake View and Blar 17.

Auatentinn Prem London North Browey Hill South Broken Hull Zinc ‘Corporation New Broken Mil Oratory LO Boulder North Kalentina Lake View Blar

Canberra bomber victims died of injuries inquest finds

The Coroner ruled the August 13 Canberra bomber crash victims died from fractured skulls and burns sustained when the aircraft struck the ground. Evidence showed all were killed by the crash before rescue, with 10 victims named including former ministers, staff, and military officials.

Courier-Mail Canberra Anberra Thi Colonel Goodwin Duncan Gordon McKeally Evide Vieclina An Pilar-Guber Wenner J. F. Palmer Amey Challen Cal Win Wake Aed Meadm Mills Antares Generale Uwe Cunne

Shipyard Extension Aims at Brisbane Builders

Brisbane shipbuilding plans aim to expand the yard capacity five months before the deadline. The project involves rafted lumber and new furnaces, with Queensland targeted as a premier shipbuilding center. Officials discuss the Evan Deak influence and the Rocklea site as pivotal to the program.

Eysuy Deakin Wm Lumber Shila Arisa Eugiis iColoach Ryan Ais Progranster Queensland de Cinvesnie Ier Leslie Wiieon al Rocklea Colonel Ryayi Evan Hockiet Tae Seagel Zeimenor Bern Teomaombs Beishalie

Explosions Followed Flames and Aftermath at Portewing

A fragmented report describes explosions and flames at a Portewing site linked to builders. It mentions casualties or injuries, references to a RAAF station, and notes about officials and a minister in attendance. The prose is garbled but centers on unrest and subsequent investigations.

Dudley Laurence Lalor Rpanaarr Aera Sygun RAAF William Meiuner Jain Eueavetna

Weather Commentary and Miscellaneous Notes

Fragmentary report mentions fine weather today and expected showers later in the week. Includes stray references to individuals and events with unclear names and dates, providing little verifiable context or cohesive narrative.

Locomotives Ordered as Maryborough Marks Major Delivery

Six new locomotives destined for Maryborough are described in a terse notice detailing fleet expansion and departmental actions. The report references the Transport Ministry and a formal inspection, noting the arrival and deployment timeline for the new engines and the impact on swered traffic and industrial operations.

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