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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 31, 1933
Page
18
A pasted testimonial touts Kruschen Salts for chronic sciatica with a sergeant praising four years of symptom relief after use. The snippet warns of uric acid buildup and promotes the remedy’s cleansing effect. A Queenslander insert promises 48 pages of news and jokes and urges reading today’s classified ads for a life changing chance.
Australian press reports 156000 Nazis gathered in Nuremberg for a five day congress to open Wednesday. Hitler to address followers twice. Cabinet members, 40 diplomats, state premiers, and 1000 invited guests present. Senior Nazis 180000, women 13000, rest Storm Troopers and Hitler Youth. No vehicles or aircraft allowed over the district to prevent assassinations.
Bris bane chemists protest the sale of drugs by department stores and shopkeepers as a draft Pharmacy Board of Queensland bill is prepared. If approved, the bill will be sent to the Home Secretary for potential legislation. The measure also seeks to address monopolies or chain stores and argues chemists are essential to the public.
The Commonwealth Government invites the British Coldstream Guards Band to visit Australia for Melbourne Centenary celebrations next year. The band would spend time in Melbourne and tour all state capitals under the Australian Broadcasting Commission, with recitals broadcast and in main halls. Government planning to share expenses with Victoria, offset by expected concert takings if popular.
A terse assessment notes that any serious telepage advance should have shown the conditions warranting a relapse. The statement emphasizes sustained growth with no evident setback across commodities and markets.
A striking rise in calves slaughtered for export signals a growing overseas veal trade for Queensland. In seven months this year 27,350 calves were submitted for export inspection, with abattoirs averaging 19 calves weekly in their first 32 weeks and about 315 weekly in the last financial year. Boneless veal meets demand as markets expand to the United Kingdom and the East, aided by centralised killing at abattoirs and lower calf prices.
The Adelaide Steamship Company reports net profit after charges for the year at £116,243, up from £104,497 the prior year and £93,756 in 1931. With a brought forward balance of £56,805, total assets reach £174,648. Dividends absorbed £104,631, leaving £70,217. An interim 2 percent dividend for six months ended December 31, 1933 was paid in March. a final 3 percent for the year ended June 30 has been declared payable at the September 19 meeting, making a total 5 percent distribution.
Brisbane accountants demand state registration for the profession with Mr E G Manson stating accountancy is the only standing profession to require legislative recognition. He notes current rules allow anyone to practice and cites support from multiple institutes for mandatory registration without hindering recognised bodies.
A proposal to host the Use More Wool Exhibition at City Hall in October aims to showcase practical sheep industry ideas. The brief note indicates no sheep shearing events, focusing on wool production and related demonstrations.
Winchcombe Carson executives report brighter wool price prospects entering the new selling season despite drought and lower clip volumes. They note currency shifts, higher demand, and potential gains if Australia balances budgets while maintaining policy. They urge growers to wait for broader market strength rather than rushing private sales.
Early August in Ipswich a masked intruder used a loaded piping weapon to strike Mr E Townend, licensee of the Central Hotel, in his bedroom. Townend and his wife were awakened by a cry. the assailant escaped as police and Brisbane detectives failed to locate him. The dog remained silent. no items were stolen though keys and a safe were present.
Motor cycling officials seek a suitable course for the Queensland hill climbing championships in October in the metropolitan area. The usual alternate venues Toowoomba Brisbane Mount Gravatt are under review due to road conditions. Clear Mountain has emerged as the best available option after the Royal Automobile Club of Queensland staged a recent hill climb there.
The Indian Club announces the Indian road race on October 7 with a boosted prize list. First prize is £20 plus a replica Indian Cup, plus other cash awards for second, fastest lap, and fastest time. Entries cost 6d and close with secretary Arthur Coss by noon on September 30, with late entries accepted to 5pm October 2 for an extra fee.
The Medical Superintendent reported 276 in-patients and 5 357 out-patient treatments, with total attendances at 6 033. Children's ward had 780 in-patients and 1 153 out-patients. Mortality rate and cost per bed were noted, and income and expenditure for the year ended June 20 were 10,815 6 8 and 19,645 10 6 respectively. Re-elected to the board were President Jas G Blabop and other officers.
Private advices from Sydney report the Melbourne Steamship Company is investigating British shipyards for a luxury liner to be used in the Melbourne Queensland tourist trade. The vessel would be larger and faster than the Manunda, with likely expenditure exceeding £500,000.
Walter Collings head teacher at Wilston State School denounces the examination curse and the scholarship system in Queensland. He advocates fostering literature music art elocution dramatization and sport with emphasis on creativity and students producing their own writing and art rather than external ideas.
A local official urged the City council to make land available for events, suggesting relief labour or working bees could prepare the site at little cost. He noted the council already supports grounds and tracks for other sports and would likely assist motoring groups, a move of interest to the Royal Automobile Club of Queensland and the Auto Cycle Union.
A special meeting on Thursday September 7 may approve a proposal to merge the Indian Club with the Metropolitan Club. If approved the fusion will form the Moreton Club, aiming to revitalize the formerly prosperous Metropolitan entity and create a single combined organization.
Promoter Mr J Hoskins who ran speedway in Australian capitals last season returned from the United States and opened talks with American riders to visit Australia next season. He has also applied to the ACU of England for British riders for the Australian season.
The court faced a hostile attack from factions opposing the Machada regime as resignations were presented to the president tonight.
The Commonwealth's year ended June 30 1985 imports totalled motor cycles valued at £76,781, with all but five worth £341 manufactured in Great Britain. This accounts for over five percent of total trade, credit to British motor cycle makers. They supplied all but 131 of 4742 imported motor cycles from all sources in the last three statistical years.
Club Life notes a Brisbane roller skating event causing much hilarity on Tuesday night. Upcoming events include a general meeting next Tuesday, bridge night September 13, a weekend run September 16-17, and an eight hour trial September 24. A ladies committee is formed.
Toe DAY notes far fewer motor cyclists are seen working on their bikes roadside than years ago. The few who require help are mainly owners of older machines. Most faults involve loose accessories or corroded lighting cables. Punctures are rare with modern tyres and good roads. Repairs are swift, especially on hinged mudguard models.
The six months of the 1933 bridge tourney at Tattersall's Club lists monthly qualifiers from March to July and August results. Final pairs include Palmer and Grey leading, with other contenders such as Austin Hinton Weld Littleboy and Mulcahy competing. The August final draws set four nights in September for the winners of monthly contests. Breffni billiards final results note Ghrmantrone winner with breaks of 37 and 28.
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