20 Dec 1938
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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1938
Page
1
Indications point to a record gift buying Christmas as city stores report strong sales with four shopping days left before Christmas. Department store managers expect figures to exceed last year by seven to ten percent and some heads predict as much as twenty percent, as shoppers flood the outlets.
Fragmented OCR text mentions 43,000,000 in mining dividends and references a cartel team with names like Momo and Dredg Laer. Mentions external entities and payments, but details are unclear. Reads as damaged financial note with multi-entity references and uncertain dates.
A broadcast ban was issued on a radio station linked to tipsters in a push to stop betting information on air. The Postmaster General declared that tipsters would be banned and stations barred from conveying such information, with program changes to ensure safety and compliance across territories.
A garbled report cites officials including the secretary of UNE VRC and the chairman of the Williamtoun Racing Club discussing fee waivers and penalties. The fragment hints at regulatory actions or suspension concerns affecting racing service, with uncertain specifics and names.
A £5 banknote lay on the roadway near Queen Street and was walked over by pedestrians and vehicles for hours. Mr G Ton, a pottery possessor of Brighton Guest House, retrieved it after recalling pulling his pocket while paying a taxi driver. He searched the roadway and found the note still there.
An Australian report notes the Pope suffered a severe heart attack on December 18 and remains in critical condition. The brief item records a serious health event involving the religious leader and cites the downtrodden state of his health.
London December 1 reports warn reservists to hold themselves in readiness by end of January. German officers cancel leaves for January and February. Four hundred Italian war planes are reportedly deployed near Tunis as tensions rise across Europe with Poland and Ukraine amid German influence and a Turkish pivot.
The article notes lingering discontent over unfulfilled election promises since the April state election. It mentions cabinet activity today as the government winds up its year and highlights promises fulfilled and others kept pending, with references to local issues and public sentiment across counties.
Dec 19 report from Honolulu suggests a Pacific Ocean wreck found near 20 fathoms, possibly the Ulm plane piloted by C T Pyne. Details describe divers and marine search efforts, with officials weighing evidence and possible location in relation to Australia’s 1934 flight.
Club owners and trainers criticized a statement by the Queens chairman about cracking down on licensees who back horses away from racecourses. They argued the plan would favor loyal bettors and distress legitimate wagering. The chairman defended the intention as strengthening integrity and reducing unregulated betting.
Queensland enjoyed a double triumph in sport with standout cricket and gait performances. The Staley Sheffield Shield side defeated Victoria by a wide margin in a bold day of play, highlighted by strong batting from new and returning players and notable bowling. The overall win marked a celebrated day for Queensland sports with emerging talents showing promise in both disciplines.
A fragmentary report outlines plans for beautifying King's Square with new fountains, greenery, and lighting at both ends. Lord Mayor Jones and council members voice early support, while opponents argue about cost and disruption to nearby residents.
The Mount Isa Mines report half year profits lower than the previous period as production and costs adjust. The company notes a near normalizing price environment but cites higher feed and production costs, with June 30 figures showing reduced output yet a larger tonnage produced than the prior year. The chairman outlines steps to minimize losses and sustain operations as prices stabilize.
A chaotic scene in Sydney follows a fatal launch accident as Monlay Witham o'shea r intehitre and others struggle amid confusion. The victim, Mort, died soon after the mishap, with witnesses describing the water and debris surrounding the launch.
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