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Newspaper

Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 20, 1938

Page

12

Royal Commission On Railways Reports Hidden Inquiries

A Royal Commission on Railways conducted over six months released findings on the department’s conduct and witnesses. The inquiry examined alleged detriment and high level improprieties. Premier and opposition figures debated the commission’s recommendations and possible actions arising from the inquiry.

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Toy Fund News and Gift Updates From Local Helpers

A fragmented note reports ongoing contributions to a toy fund with totals around 656 pounds. It lists donors and mentions events, area activities, and community figures aiding the cause through late discussions and informal gatherings.

Weather Data For Aviation Report From Queens Lane Lightkeepers

An aviation weather briefing notes extended data from maritime lanterns to aid pilots. The report cites a keeper from Queens Lane lighthouse who outlines the general method in the meteorological reporting system and the potential benefits for navigation.

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Christmas Aid Plan Expands for Brisbane Poor

Charitable groups in Brisbane will distribute Christmas parcels to the poor starting Thursday. The effort, led by Salvation Army and other organizations, aims to provide food like bread, cake, meat, milk, and fruit, plus tobacco and small comforts. The campaign seeks funds to meet a 120 pound target to reach 2600 parcels as volunteers coordinate through city halls and churches.

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No woman wants tough hands story note

Fragmentary OCR text mentions women and hands, with unclear names and phrases. The readable parts reference a social or personal topic but lack coherent details, names, or a clear event to summarize. It reads like a garbled column or feature note with no resolvable facts.

Premier to Deputation on Relief Scale and Full-Time Work

The Government declined to review relief assistance scales for unemployed workers and outlined a policy toward full-time work at award rates. Premier Forgan Smith told a deputation from the Trades and Labour Council that planning measures for unemployed men and women would focus on full-time positions, with no relief scale changes until broader conditions and numbers permit.

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Minister Hanlon to holiday at Buderim before Brisbane meeting

The Minister for Health and Home Affairs Mr Hanlon will leave with Mrs Hanlon and their family for a Christmas holiday at Buderim. He will attend a Sydney meeting and a Brisbane council session the following Thursday. Various officials and family members are noted in transit and holiday plans.

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Call of the Diggers Christmas Parcel Fund Drive

In Brisbane the Returned Soldiers' League and a business committee urge donations to ship 200 Christmas parcels to unemployed ex soldiers and widows. £120 remains to reach the target. £180 already subscribed. Contributions to RSSLAA Treasurer Aneic House Elizabeth Street Brisbane.

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Classified ads page fragment hints at dairy coop offer

Today’s classified notes mention a dairy cooperative opportunity and housing ads amid a garbled description. It references milkers seeking a half share and a furnished residence. See pages 24 25 26 for full listings.

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