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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1938
Page
11
A chaotic page blends horse racing notes with weather bulletins and various local items. It reports forthcoming events at Oconee and nearby venues, mentions performances by orchestras and choirs, and includes scattered scores, notices, and transit notes with several place names such as Lismore and Grafton. The jumble also references trains, markets, and miscellaneous society items. overall it presents a snapshot of a bustling regional paper.
A dense, fragmentary sports page covers Windsor events and multiple venues. It notes various races, times, and names alongside weather and station program details, with scattered references to teams, officials, and locals. The text mix reads like a late edition bulletin of scores, schedules, and telecast cues.
A fragmented report recalls long-standing community disputes and memories tied to the Calms Memories church and the Presbyterian Grocion Morzwu. It notes past projects, the Hey GD era, and a hoped renewal of ties with the old works, hinting at retirements and changes in the village.
Australian consumer prices show food cheaper in Queensland while most other states see increases. Data covers November and December with Canberra and Melbourne noted among affected areas. Declines of around 14 percent cited for specific items, while overall food costs trend higher outside Queensland.
A man dies from burns after an incident at his home in Townsville. Police investigate possible foul play as relatives report a struggle and a broker is questioned. The deceased was employed at a local factory and left a widow and a minor daughter.
A fire at a casino building caused significant damage described by witnesses. The report notes the blaze spread through the structure, with firefighters arriving on the scene to control the flames and prevent further spread to adjacent properties. No injuries are mentioned in the available text.
A report from Rockhampton details a disturbed scene involving multiple parties tied to a fight. The Axis faction clashed with opposition amid claims of property interference leading to arrests and a police response. Authorities identified individuals including Thoms McLavernse and others connected to the incident.
A rider was struck by a bicycle in the town near Southese and Row Berets, city YR on a Friday after alighting from a tram. The injured person was transported to General Hospital by ambulance.
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