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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1937
Page
7
A labourer pleaded guilty in a Police Court to a December 7 offence. Detective-constable testified the suspect left a parcel on Ghee street, wrapped in a family paper, valued at 92/6, with missing identification. The court noted an unenviable record and failed to fully explain the missing donor.
In Polkina Court yesterday Benini-Sergeant Wo Sciddel testified about May 20 at Holland Park where Noel Meredith and others faced grievous bodily harm charges. The proceedings adjourned with Meredith remanded until a later date while evidence and witness reviews continue.
The divorce petition alleges desertion and misconduct by the husband, Bartlett Searle, a sewerage worker of Manning Street, Brisbane. It details years of separation, claims the wife was left with children, and cites misconduct after November 27 and May 4, 1935, including cohabitation with another man and the husband’s attempts to control the family. The court proceeding includes witness testimonies and references to corroborative statements.
A historical Brisbane mortality piece notes a rise in birth registrations and a high death rate in the tropics. It cites infant mortality, perinatal deaths, and regional comparisons including Brisbane and tropical areas. Data show elevated infant deaths and overall mortality with Brisbane leading in some measures while improving versus 1936.
Burnley Francis Waterhouse aged 25, a commercial trader from Queensland, appeared at Police Court yesterday. He pleaded guilty to waving funds between August 24 1996 and August 31 4037 connected to the Muster Castrete Association of Queensland Brisbane. Committed for trial at the Criminal Court’s next session, he is bound over in the sum of £40.
The Master Printers Association sought a court order allowing nine weeks of variation for the Printers Travelers under the arbitration scheme. Mr A Rouchere represented the association as the opening action. The court found the arrangement insufficiently prosperous to sustain the variation and issued the order.
The text reports on a Union Council matter about low commercial printing and federation processes overseen by the Master Printers Federation. Queensland delegates discuss Warrego by election details and the return of writ for Randolph Badford as the chosen member despite mixed positions.
Judgment reserved yesterday on the appeal of Charles Byrne, a 48 year old technologist, convicted on September 1 1831 for conspiracy. The defense contends admissibility and prejudice issues, asserting witnesses were biased by prior trial proceedings and the judge erred by not separating the acts. Proceedings adjourned for leave or appeal and to consider admissibility of evidence.
The report notes a decree for divorce granted yesterday by Chief Justice James Binley in Brisbane. The petitioner Deen alleges marriage on July 14, 1921 at Porcupinebane and residence near Brisbane. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR text.
The Law List cover reports multiple arrest cases and judicial actions. Names of defendants and charges appear alongside hearings and dates in a compact local notice. District court actions include arrests, arraignments, and preliminary hearings with authorities and locations listed.
A reader friendly crossword feature presents clues and solutions from The Courier-Mail. The page lists various puzzle entries such as "40 Gentlemen" and "Grain" with numbers and hints, showing how a weekly puzzle compiles wordplay, with answers and cross references for the reader to solve.
Australian factories receive orders for shells and bombs as government policy aims to mobilize private industry. Senator Poll criticizes ministerial handling and outlines strategic shifts toward allocating resources for war production and aerial munitions.
In a Supreme Court matter in Adelaide, a cricketer faces a 1000 pound verdict after a traffic collision. The case centers on a rental dispute and alleged negligence by both drivers, with damages claimed for injuries and vehicle damage.
A garbled report describes a municipal effort concerning milk distribution and pricing. It references Advion and authorities debating allocations and delivery, with implied tension between producer interests and consumer access.
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