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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1945
Page
5
Fragmented OCR text reports homes at Stafford quoted at £1075 with scattered notes on government tenders, occupation plans, and local housing allotments. The garbled article also references oranges sold quickly and a naval aviation topic with destroyers for port aircraft accident at Townsville.
A damaged OCR advertisement fragment shows incoherent phrases about fabrics, patterns, and goods. It mentions leather, tobacco, a Dart bowed item, Brisbane, floral cushions, satin covers, knitted items, and a request for names of shops where hot goods may be obtained. The garbled text lacks clear dates or a coherent sale. The readable bits suggest a miscellaneous goods sale or catalog note from a bygone era.
Fragmentary text includes garbled dialogue and names. A city share joke or plan appears, with broken phrases about people noted as Joe and Heniey, suggesting a crime or investigation thread. The readable portion hints at a local incident or comedic narrative with unclear context and numerous typos.
Henry and Abe argue over how to handle a looming meeting with Abe Arnold and a Doberman, while Parelli watches and Nick’s address surface. The tense exchange hints at a risky plan and a looming confrontation at the Record-Star office, ending with a promise to continue in tomorrow’s Courier-Mail.
A forthcoming wedding is announced for Miss Mary Webb and Lieut Al Marin Wingror. The ceremony will be at St Georges with royal and family figures noted. Relatives include Lady Webb and Mrs Carmel Chiwen.
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