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Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 08, 1936

Page

7

Protection of orphans a sacred duty at St Vincent's

Speech by Archbishop Duhig and officials at St Vincent's Orphanage concert and fundraiser argues that safeguarding orphans is a sacred duty of State and Church, contrasting the NSW system where Catholic orphans were not cared for, and praising the home’s role in guiding underprivileged children.

Mr. Tanson Mpeakere St. Vincent's Orphanage Nudges New South Wales Archibishop Duhig Aftaira Wanion Mamlon Aald Meaith and I Mr Clarke

Cyclists skull fracture incident report in Coorparoo street crash

A cyclist from Coorparoo sustained a skull fracture after a collision with a tractor in an oil-and-bee area. Ambulance personnel administered first aid at the scene before transport to hospital where his condition was described as serious.

Coorparoo Wea Turing Uogan Rodina Dheet Olftes

Romance of Oil education screen in Sumatra adventure

An educational film by Vacuum Oil explores Sumatra and Java travel with a romance of oil discovery and a near $100000 refinery project. the documentary follows a barren jungle run and the transformation to productive wells, paired with a lively commentary and a Bull whone Erle dance segment. The Quennyland manager NF Langdon and educational officer W D Cameron presented to a large audience.

Sumatra Ol Ob Pt Lol Membertan Sel Milor Java Binmateas Australia Inkatta Pers Tikms Quennyland Ate NF Langdon

Most Popular Body Contest Aids School Improvements

At St James christian Brothers grounds a public event held to raise funds for school improvements. Marvin Woods led with top votes in the popular body contest while I B McGarvey and Condon also placed. long appeal totals show over 800 pounds raised toward a 1000 pound goal, with a large silver cup and trophies awarded. Reverend Brother Grenly presided as arches were formed.

St. James's Christian Brothers Behoot Boundary Street Competiton Eeazhoot Marvin Woods Ips I. B McGarvey Condon T. Corin Iver FE Mocley EMI Eontestada Grenly Archbhup Orrenly

Storms Hit South Western Queensland and Northern Rivers

Storms swept parts of South Western Queensland and the Upper Clarence district yesterday bringing scattered heavy showers and up to half an inch in some areas. Rainfall readings varied with Donnis beling and Goonais wind reporting notable totals while Nymboide and nearby stations logged significant downpours. Weather warnings noted continuing threat of storms and rising water in the Nymboide watershed as relief for the Clare river system began to arrive.

Queensland Darling Sear Tuanyma Alsin Pitisworth Donnis Beling Goonaiwind Goonaiswind Laligull North Fondawanne Windamall Polnta Gradule Seelarwelt Boimerva Newness Mariel Upper Clarence Dorrigo Tonerday Clare Zee Plites Telleve Page Baryugit Copmanhurst Gratton

High Court Allows Appeal in Bank Winding Up Case

The High Court, with judges Blarke Dixon and McTiernan, allowed an appeal arising from the winding up of Federal Deposit Bank Ltd. The court ordered distribution of assets among contributories, with paid-up capital to be repaid first and surplus divided pro rata. Debentures to be paid after capital duties satisfied. costs of the appeal to be paid out of assets.

High Court Bydney Justice Blarke Dixon McTiarnen Federal Deposit Bank, ‘Ltd Supreme Court of Queensland Brisbane Permanent and Hulldini and Banking Co. Ltd Enat Tir Wits Spollen Fm Fordek Tapital Fyyetat Queensland Supreme Court Fond Supreme Court

Cattle Swim to Southport Across Broadwater

A herd of cattle crossing Broadwater from Birdbriks toward the Southport mainland at low tide caused confusion as the animals entered shallow water and returned to sandbanks. The herd, mainly three to five year olds with calves up to six months, was mustered by Messrs Levinge and A Medianuri. About 300 cattle were counted, with one red bull reaching the Bank and resisting capture.

Southport Aondey Biredbriks Dend Tol Mom Og Obig Island Alana

Metal Strike Declared Off After Midstream Dispute

A midstream labor conflict prompted three negotiation channels. Workers and managers met under protest at the Industrial Court while cattle were moved toward shore and workshops for the Jubilee Bridge near Newstead. Over 2000 cattle were cited as affected as the dispute unfolded, with union action noted and efforts to resume normal operations at several sites.

Evana, Vour Deakin, Efid Co. Ltd Phanedl Jubilee Bridge Alte Newstead Ent Grand Hotel Heenen Sumas Ie Aide Angerly Dale Nypip Swam Uwe Weroms Broed Flotare

Brisbane’s Long-Brewing Visits Highlight Australian Linkages

Distinguished visitors and officials travel between Sydney Brisbane and North Queensland as Federal and local leaders host tours and attend university and government events. Notables include Mr Yoshink Hatta entering Australia and figures like Alderman Ray and Mr Justice Hulsa Rogers advancing through civic and academic duties.

Yoshink Hatta House of Peers Sydney Jonui Unuaty Hatta RB Feather Ui ‘Rembernd Brofewor Melvourne Wall Beishace Ta Australia Ray Real An Lar Blackpool England Elie Ob Warmingon Thin Town Hall Queensland Francis Lawson Corer Imsure Syogie Mul Wostendig D. M. O'Keeffe Parisi Beaudesert Ehowan Blenheim Lockynp Wld B. M. Johns Jsngapore Brisbane New Zealand Turlough Justice Hulsa Rogers Sydney University Benate Bir Mungo MacCallum Profemor B. J. Corldard Bimier New South Wales J. R. Inaman Hemingway Roberteen Eayeo Aenior Valuer Federal Taxation Department Catity Ain Blades de Partment Mar. Franklin Thas Deperiment Alnce Douglax-Brown Pranklin Franklin F.M. Criichely Interwoomba Otranto Inle Criichely T. A. Criichely A.M. Northie

Allegations Exaggerated Over School Gambling Probe

A report from the Women's Temperance Union following interviews with Graham Jan Suite and Brisbane State High School staff asserts allegations of school gambling are exaggerated. The union notes that the principal warned against gambling and that the overall moral tone of the school remains intact despite prior coverage.

Graham Jan Suite Williams Women's Christian Temperance Union Convention Tease Waddle Butate High School Women Garisuan "Temperance Union Brisbane Bauiany Finny Wwe McHrygrat Oramam Wileon Iia Anti-Clamliog

Ashes Placed Under Obelisk in Honor of Pioneer Family

Tribute held at Devonshire station to honor two leading pioneers, Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy. Relatives and visitors from Cloncurry Duchess and Tasmania attended. Ashes brought from Brisbane by plane and interred in a granite vault after readings from The Taming of the Shrew.

Cloncurry Brisbane Glencurry Kennedy Qantas, Ie Devon Court Pera McMuster Misses McMuster

China Clipper Plane Race Draws Small Field

A crowded, error strewn report notes a limited field for an aerial competition. Names such as Lawton and Weaver appear amid scattered figures and dates, with tentative timings and unconfirmed results mentioned in a chaotic, old newspaper style.

Rail lengtheman found dead on railway tricycle

The report states William Thomas Huis of Birkdale was found dead yesterday by a driver named W. Fountain after a rail water and carriages left. He had recently quarried with his family and had a history of heart trouble, with a widow and grown-up daughters mentioned.

William Thomas Huis Rile Ray Lewathmnen Birkdale Hartly W. Fountain Es “Ree Sd Wwe

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