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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1935
Page
6
A garbled OCR draft describes Central Prati Fenodl and Taché broadcast notes, student audience, and a school event with a proposed program titled “Appreciation of Uran” and a phonograph amplifier. It includes mentions of teachers, pupils, a twofold phonograph device, and plans for a live demonstration at a Tenkreou’s event, with staff names and dates poorly legible.
A report notes Princess Victoria, sister of King George, died around 3:38 am at her home in Windsor. The article covers royal reactions and debates over royal ceremonial duties and public mourning, with commentary on constitutional changes and implications for national traditions.
Fragmented weather report indicates southerly change and unsettled conditions with showers and warmer temperatures. The article also notes royal events involving the Queen, Princess Victoria, and Prince Victor, with telephonic updates on her status and international reactions.
A long OCR fragment discusses brakes on trams and motormen demands, noting hand and power braking, front-line operators, and attempts to improve efficiency. It references a general manager, union or drivers, and concerns about safety and train operation with comparisons to other cities. The text also touches on unemployment figures and postwar social issues. The piece blends anecdotes about tram operation with broader societal notes and mentions individuals such as Roy and Victoria.
Readable fragments reference Australia and Commonwealth matters. Mentions Bhutan, Frigid, Vienna, and Beale with unclear names and dates, plus scattered phrases about officials, statements, and a diner page. The text appears corrupted OCR with no clear event or outcome.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a weather forecast with references to rain showers and unsettled conditions. Mentions possible changes in wind, temperature, and timing, with scattered terms suggesting a routine daily forecast for the area. The readable portions indicate typical forecast language from a historical weather report.
Unclear OCR text mentions Decca Bacomiey and a 34 team in the first quarter. Notes vague play by Lin or Huts and a reference to innings or effort. No clear event, date, score, or participants available from the readable fragments.
A letter to The Courier criticizes the Brave Transport Act of 1932. It argues the Queensland Transport Board wields arbitrary powers over vehicle registrations, fees, and conditions, harming small operators and depriving districts of road transport growth. The piece warns of a drift toward dictatorship and questions the law's justice and public interest balance.
The article argues that railway passenger and freight traffic shifts were created by new facilities, and withdrawal of traffic would hurt railways. It criticizes registration fees and penalties for carriers, notes Queensland's rail system outpacing act requirements, and urges balanced development of road transport. It cites the International Chamber of Commerce on tax limits and warns motor transport bears wear and tear costs not matched by public charges. The piece highlights reliance on road transport and the risk to workers if government transport policy forces dependency on state jobs.
A report warns of planned strikes by seamen in Sydney and Melbourne aimed at undermining arbitration authority. The actions could halt shipping during peak periods, prompting government to consider direct action and licensing to maintain manning and services. The piece portrays the strikers as leading a rebellion against law and order in the port industry.
Fragmentary notes urge revision of law after a death verdict in a California murder trial. The text references leniency or harsher penalties, questions the juries and judges, and notes debate over implied malice and punishment. Names and clear details are unreadable.
A swimmer appeared in beach attire at a charity parade aiding crippled children and veterans, drawing attention from the Queensland Ladies Amateur Association. She cited a mix of reasons for her outfit and noted discomfort with fashion norms while explaining the intended support for the event and fellow participants.
A fractured council session ends with heated remarks as members like Mayor and others argue over procedural steps. The meeting recessed amid conflicting views on next actions and how to proceed with policy discussions.
An OCR fragment discusses The Black 8 enmmamneindant and related names and events. It mentions Montgomery and Sable tupprint, a new teebe of Manes Treg, and a discussion of a Native person securing a share. The text is garbled but hints at a withdrawal or allocation context and a reference to a 9th date.
Fragmentary notes recounts Graham J R Carow Adolph Teer and Leeper in a conditionally named event at the Sirenkfat Creek Bridge. The horse shied and a race outcome is described with reference to Beeware Town near Palmer goldfield and a second Red Bird mention.
A chaotic clipping describes eye trouble fears in Townsville and Brisbane amid unclear outbreaks. Officials report no widespread contamination or unusual complaints while noting some medical concern about possible contagion among children and regional travel patterns.
Estimate places Austrake wheat harvest around 140 million bushels, with 11.94 million acres under cultivation, marking a rise over 1934-35 levels. Statistical feed shows last year’s output near 135.7 million bushels amid broader growth forecasts for the season.
Fragmented text lists names and origins like Fraser Island and Greamer River. Mentions Captain Fraser, Lieutenant, and Admiral Seer with references to a river’s tributary and a townsite. Contains unclear phrases and missing context.
A confusing banking commission dispute centers on a decree involving Tanay Commons and several figures named Carreira, Bunkiek, Saudere, and Ere Mate. The contested action allegedly requires the commission to take a specified measure within a stated timeframe.
A garbled passage cites various herbs and pests with scattered names like Beth radish and termites. The fragment hints at plant care, weather effects, and costs, but provides no clear event, people, or place to anchor a full news item.
The readable parts show a damaged OCR fragment mentioning awards and a person or place, but names and specifics are unreadable. No clear event, date, or organization is identifiable, making a precise card impossible from the given text.
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