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Newspaper

Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 31, 1939

Page

3

Milk Beats Beer in Australian Diet Trends

Canberra reports per capita milk consumption near half a pint daily, about 224 gallons a year, higher than pre depression levels and greater than many nations. The piece compares milk with beer and notes shifts in beverage intake across Britain, France, Germany, and New Zealand amid regional dietary changes.

Canberra Australia Atatvalia America New Zealand France Germany

Dentists Honor Hobbies Exhibit At Australian Congress

Delegates to the Australian Denia Congress in Melbourne in August heard about engineering hobbies and natural history displays. Queenslanders including Professor BF Lamm and Messy B Freeman J T Dingle GL Thompean highlighted a railway yard model and miniature Lewin exhibits as a notable hobby section opened at the congress.

Jebel Congress Melboune Profesor BF. Lamm Messy B. Freeman J T. Dingle GL. Thompean Tie Lewin

Story Bridge Completion II te Expeieet Stadt

Inadequate readable text limits extraction but hints at a bridge completion story tied to a city event or ceremony. Names, dates, and locations are garbled, blocking a clear report of who, what, where, and when.

Stadt Patcaianet Sesseriay

Protection for Sewer Workers Bill Sparks House Debate

A bill to extend inspection powers over sewer works in Brisbane and country centres under the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Acts was introduced by the Mines Minister. The measure would empower inspectors to oversee works, ensure safety, and levy prompt action on any dangerous conditions amid broader regulatory reform.

Brisbane Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Acts Legislative Assembly Gledson Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Abs Pawetrd Wen Uli Rehi Hs Weker

Mining Homesteads and Wardens Debate Damages and Plans

A report details mining operations stalled by wardens and upcoming assessments. It notes proposed improvements, legal actions, and potential indirect damage from the opposition’s stance. The article mentions assessments, periods of delay, and government involvement in planning and funding.

Thetis Nearer Surface Ties With Pees WONDON

A garbled report notes Thetis nearing the surface and tying with Pees in a session dated August 29, citing The aalvaue shige nayempage and mentioning Numarine values. The fragment mentions Fives and an O62 hearer but lacks clear context.

Thetis

Gunner examinations and charity notes from Brisbane

Tarive Havil left Brisbane on Saturday to take gunnery exams with nine for Shae and two for Meinourne, led by Petty Officer D W Wikior. At the Charity Organisation Society monthly meeting, chairman ton pratulated Mr CL von Lasshene on election to vice-presidency. Applications at the Inet meeting totaled 231, with one from the Labour and Industries Department regarding housing problems.

Tarive Shaeane Meinourne Brisbane D. W Wikior Charity Organisation Society Ton

Prisoner Recaptured After Hospital Escape

Joseph Bourke 32 alias Walter Weston habitual criminal escaped from Prince Henry Hospital on July 18 and was recaptured by detectives in Porter Street Waversey in the afternoon. He was attempting to harm his wife and child when seized and handcuffed restive onlookers observed action as detectives moved to secure him.

Sypney Sever Joseph Bourke Walter Weston Goal Prince Henry Hospital Porter Street Waversley Afernoon Rourke Tor Vera Svein Wal Wales

Queensland ships 71 percent more butter in 1948-49

Queensland became Australia’s top butter producer, showing a 71 percent rise in exports. Production reached 1,016,433 tons in New South Wales 135,893 in Victoria 1, etc, with Queensland leading and Victoria down 1,148.7? per cent share. The report notes state-by-state production and export shifts across 1946-47 to 1948-49.

Canberra Queensland Victoria Australia New Soul Wales South Australia Tasmania Britain Nsw Western Australia

Pensions By Cheque Announced For Prisoners

The deputy commissioner announced pensions by cheque for prisoners. He said no lives would be displayed in posts to share this information. Those desiring to receive payments could apply promptly.

Chee Beuslutin Ives

Boundary inquiry prompts boundary changes in municipal areas

A boundary inquiry involving commissioner Hughes and the local government deputies considered altering boundaries between Muraiiimhal and Tweedshire yesterday. The meeting aimed to report to the ministry on the proposed changes and potential impacts on governance and jurisdiction.

Be Hughes Tocal Muraiiimhal Umnictonli Tweedshire Muewai Lin Marek II

Australia's Air feat in Darwin highlights aviation progress

A Darwin report notes dramatic gains in civil aviation across Australia's southern states over the past two years. It cites Curtis Wright Export Engineer Janley Best and an Australian airline's development, comparing it to American standards and outlining Autennan National Airways’ balance of efficiency with international benchmarks.

Darwin Australia Rile Suilee Janley Best Curtis Wright Aeconidtical Corpee Gun of America Tigiy Sydney Uday Ianding Airlines

Untitled cryptic note about back pain and aid

A fragmented line references back aches and kidneys and seeking help amid garbled phrases. The text mentions a possible medical concern and a request for assistance, with unclear attribution or context.

Speedometer Papers For Elphinstoners In Adelaide Street

Reading from a fragmentary notice, a local item describes speedometer papers tied to Elphinstones and the Comer of Whart gne Adelaide Street. It notes wage, speed, and mileage accuracy with references to adjustments and the area.

Elphinataner Whart Adelaide Street

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