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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1938
Page
16
A fragmented report notes pineapple growers union plans to receive coin-based estimates for summer crops. Scattered wild pigs appear in Tadwesh counties while rabbits surge in Goondiwindi, with limited readable local details and no clear attribution.
A train derailment near Tamworth disrupted travel as eleven wagons derailed. Rescue teams reported damaged wagons and scattered wheat while emergency services cordoned the area and inspected tracks.
Fragmented OCR text from a Warwick page fragment mentions names and events with garbled wording. Key entities appear to reference Warwick, possible notices or listings, and scattered proper nouns. The readable content is insufficient to derive a coherent event or outcome.
The provided OCR fragment lacks coherent events, names, dates, or locations to craft a factual summary. It appears to be a jumbled mix of unrelated terms and partial phrases, offering no identifiable subject or outcome for a news-style card.
The report notes strong opposition to introducing national insurance amid budget strain. Critics warn fiscal limits prevent expansion while defending defense outlays. supporters argue urgency for social services. Wakefield by election cited as context as lawmakers debate if national insurance can pass.
A garbled OCR fragment describes Gympie High School activities. It mentions an audience, possibly a ceremony or presentation, with references to Drew stp tringratinn and M &D ner lomurer, an Aleonaland Anlberary, and various unreadable phrases. No clear names, dates, numbers, or outcomes are discernible.
An air ambulance flight from Mackay to a distant hospital faced strong winds and an eight hour journey in difficult conditions. Captain and medical team remained aboard with a doctor attending as crew. The patient and accompanying family were aboard the private hospital plane.
Glengallan Council faced a wage award dispute with Bradford and other workers over contract rates and minimum weekly pay. The case examined whether the 20 percent uplift and local authority actions ensured protection for workers and compliance with the award. The court considered contractual rates, minimums, and variations at the time, with Bradford arguing for 30 percent of the award and the council defending the established rate.
A man died in a city building after a fall involving a railing and concrete pillars near a work site. Several others were injured and taken to hospital by ambulance as responders attended the scene. An inquest is expected to review the circumstances and causes of death.
Sydney report says Joseph Noad thirteen from Varna Street Roodwick was taken to hospital after being attacked by a thug on Watkin Street Bond. He was knocked down and his wallet pulled from him. Severe injuries reported.
A chaotic week of urban crashes broke records with 159 incidents reported. Casualties were few but injuries ranged from minor to serious, and fatal outcomes occurred in one case. Drunken driving blamed for several collisions, with numerous pedestrians involved.
The Y A L Debaters held their first annual dinar in a committee setting with Mr FM Smith delivering a sermon. Other speakers included the rector of the Tasque Mr Ec Roper and President Mr Purcell, with several committee members listed. The next meeting is planned for February in Adelaide.
A man named Mundy Unabin suffers a left hip fracture after a vehicle crash in Southport. The incident involved Richard McKevanagh and others. a family pair and children were present. The Southport Ambulance Brigade transported the injured man to a private hospital as authorities search for Miss Rae and Mae Smith.
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