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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1937
Page
3
In a court report the body of an insurance man was found after an inquest concluded by Coreen J. Ji Leeny. The events describe the discovery near a river, with witnesses noting the condition and location. The inquiry details the investigative steps and the roles of responders and officials present during the proceedings.
Edward Brady, 43, an ivoryer, appeared charged with gaming offences. Prosecutor asked for the maximum penalty as details of the alleged betting ring emerged. Remanded to December 15 for further hearing.
The court heard accusations of disorderly conduct and theft involving a camera and field glasses. Witnesses, including Detective Sergeant Harold, described the defendants’ behavior and travel that morning. One defendant admitted possessing a large amount of money and faced a short remand period as the case proceeded.
A reported case from Rockhampton details a theft accusation leading to a fortnight holiday grant. The arbitral court postponed judgment, granting a ten pound bail forfeit and setting terms for shop staff and central division inquiries.
Fragmentary OCR outlines probate grants for Swan arnaird and Aimée, with mentions of King’s Birthday Holiday, Me. J. Cy Lamont, and arbitration actions. References to textile manufacturing awards and Beavineti Visont appear among unclear names and places.
Two husbands obtained a divorce in an undefended suit filed by Bristane on behalf of the plaintiff. The petition named Stephen Willa Roucer and Hilda Loulae Hoover as co-defendants in a case heard at Williams Street, Wyaminay, with no appearance by the de fendant. The court ordered the co-defendant to pay costs.
A report from Peiry to the Emplovary' Astoaia Hon of Central Queensland notes permission granted for Sunday ice deliveries from a Buliday factory near Lore, aiding Delta Queensland workers. Deliveries may be by car or private conveyance, with staff transportation arranged locally.
A former Queensland Brewery employee filed an application in the Local Court seeking reinstatement after termination claimed as retaliation for union involvement. The applicant, Trinony, alleges his job ended while he was a shop steward and union delegate, and that the brewery barred him despite seniority. The case cites Liquor Trades Union membership and timing before December, with corporate disputes over personnel actions and reinstatement.
The commission yesterday considered tenders and petitions related to the Abercorn Plains licence process. Officials noted selective compliance with formal requirements while delays and inconsistencies were questioned, with actions to rectify missing documents and verify authenticity before final approval or rejection decisions.
A Land Court proceeding fixed rents for a parcel in the parish of Fairfield. Trustees of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod reported a determined value for a portion comprising about two acres, with no appearances by opposing parties noted. The case referenced Wilhelm Ronnevig and others as trustees and noted the hearing occurred without further contest.
A number of drivers were fined for speeding in Brisbane and nearby areas yesterday. Penalties ranged from £2 to £4 for offenses including exceeding four miles per hour over the limit at intersections. Names and addresses of several offenders were listed in the notices.
The death occurred yesterday of John Calling a former editor and writer for the Morning Bulletin in Rockhampton Queensland. He was 96 and had a long career in journalism including time as associate editor and editor of the Central Queensland paper. Survived by a widow and ten children with extended family across Queensland and New South Wales, his death marks the passing of a prominent amateur photographer and longtime reporter.
A historical dispatch notes a forest fire near the avaney blrecinr at New Zealand and Propeliinl Porenie Id involving Mr H araon Bini. It claims the area burned was about 800 acres with some damped conditions and mentions a company’s plantations affected over 16 years.
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