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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1946
Page
12
An unclear report describes Ronald Langron involved in yesterday’s staging games set by teams in a marked area. The fragment mentions a World event and a city or group named Biiviny or Tota but lacks clear details or dates.
A fragmented report describes a fatal truck incident with multiple names and places unreadable. The message mentions Beckham Genital Hospital and injuries, with unclear identifiers and local references, reflecting a chaotic OCR record from a historical page.
Eyewitness evidence from Constable John Alfred Otago at the watchhouse recounts Murray senior’s arrival on October 2. The transcript shows garbled remarks and unclear exchanges with Sergeants, with accusations of misconduct and questions about credibility and salary.
Poustas Morton Murray auctioneer and commission agent was convicted in the Police Court yesterday of assaulting Detective M Hopgood and using obscene language outside the Pink Elephant Case at Petzie Bight on the night of October 2. He was fined £6 for the assault with 14 days in default, and £3 for the obscene language with 14 days in default. Murray pleaded not guilty and a possible appeal was noted.
Fragmented OCR text describes the Federal Service Board and related appointments or roles. It references the Prime Minister and general secretary of the Commonwealth Public Services and mentions delays in the appointment or approval process. The readable portions indicate a bureaucratic notice or discussion of civil service commissions and appointments.
A witness testimony details Irene Gedy alleging that Officer William Patrick O Dea laced drinks with arsenic during 1942. The account describes periods of drinking, multiple named individuals, and a court hearing outline with mentions of Mrs Marjorie Coleman and others.
Meteorological Bureau notes on the chart describe Tuesday reports of Monday night scattered thunderstorms confined to the southeastern quarter of the area with hail in some localities. The most general intensity centered around the metropolitan region and a restricted area westward to Beaha, with a southwestern stretch near Port Curt NEA showing activity.
More than 209 squatters and 40 families occupy Ekibi n Army Hospital and nearby grounds, with many moved into Housing Commission flats. Authorities report removals of several huts, as some sites remain occupied or secured. About 134 families have been housed. another 100 await tenancies as disposals proceed.
Local authorities report rampant tree damage with widespread defacement along a wall. Residents voice concern as vandalism disrupts a public space and prompts inquiries into responsible parties.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Shires selling fruit during the Christmas season. Mentions of sales events, a manager, and local activity suggest a small holiday market, but many words are garbled. The readable portions indicate a fruit sale occurring around holiday dates with local participants.
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