Long Weekends Hit Holiday Shopping Rush
Christmas plans spark shopping and pastry prep as stores announce altered hours and holiday deliveries. Vendors warn of limited Sunday service while retailers extend hours to accommodate the long weekend. Shoppers rush to finalize gifts and meal ingredients ahead of Boxing Day and New Year observances.
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Brisbane Resulters’ Association
Maxht
Lo Tau Coleek
Minliy
Objwervel
Ana
Drea
Christmas Holiday Tram Service and Post Office Schedules
A fragmented notice outlines altered public services during holidays. It mentions special tram service suspensions, reduced post and railway operations, and two week accrual adjustments for workers. The document notes January and New Year holiday timelines and calls for early ticket bookings and awareness of altered delivery and service hours.
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Chelsie Bay
Bimday
Ebrismas
Vetter Howe
Metimaltianates
Commonwealth Gov
Cleveland Nes
Chirksimas
Halldaye
Tor Allways
Fear
Nail Davidson
Brianne Block
Nod
Wil Pat Ucket
Jon Chistra
Kuraven
Christmas Market Prices and Bank Rush Stir Town
The piece notes firmer vegetable and fruit prices amid Christmas demand and strong retail activity. It mentions beetles of New South Wales apples, pineapples, and general supply tightness. It also reports a steady savings bank business with a move to a new head office causing crowding.
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Heeger
Mgr Shand
Beymer Sid
Matly
Wales
Asay
Wien
Head Hurt By Passing Tram
Alan Grant aged 27 of Mebengall Street sustained a concussion and a laceration to the head when struck by a tram on a late evening in Adelaide. He was removed to General Hospital by ambulance with injuries described as serious but not life threatening.
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Alan Grant
Centaurus Arrives at Townsville During Darwin Passage
The Imperial Airways flying boat Centaurus reached Townsville from Darwin at 4 40 p m. Captain L J Train stated the flight aimed to map Gulf of Carpentaria routes and assess coastal towns. Residents reported a near inundation at the breakwaters. authorities praised the flying boat’s sheltered craft and favorable conditions for further air service.
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Townsville
Imperial Airway
Centaurus
Darwin
Ce J. Train
Ghanian
Maipire Airways
Gulf of Cripel
Haptain
Kerunibe
Redei
Te Neruan
Raver
Nunnancon
Unclear text fragment hints at transport and weather notes
The readable passages reference ports entry for Anmrwlia, a Sydney to Binnapore route, a radio station, and weather reports. Details are garbled with names and numbers, but imply plans for a morning departure to Brisbane and a stop at Gladstone.
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Caplan
Anmrwliaid
Sydney
Binnapore
Vascinsi
Goole
Iis Bolayfem
Kexrumb
No Harbour Law For Aircraft Impacts Evacuation Plans
Canberra reports emergency measures by the New Guinea administration addressing immediate evacuation of Rabaul in a possible volcanic event. The draft regulations cover harbour access, vessel safety, and emergency rations, with public consultation planned and enforcement to follow in the new year.
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Canberra
Gulnea
Rabaul
A. Spelal
Ramon
Doreweile
Burs
Marine Department
Lremarn
Siaren
Almer Rand
Ferananle
Arcvine
Corry Omaartners
Treigher Almar
Lotte
Teds
Arwendin
Rex Ma
Hazards at Meeting Smash Up Debate and Motion
Disorder marked the session as speakers clashed over threats and penalties. A motion was passed after debate and a formal pause, with officials including Aleutemont-Gabnel C. and G W Watson noted in attendance.
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Galdiera
Gebale
Ars
Able Scherpecker
Aleutemont-Gabnel
G.W. Watson
Olle Beerstury
Igual Fendrin
Kesteral Hustas Fe Vaken
Official Demolition Flight and Restricted Naval Visit Details
Authorities announce a demonstration flight over the city and a restricted naval visit route near Brisbane. Only invited prominent citizens may board the vessel, with water police patrolling to control crowds and traffic in the Domain area during Centaurus operations.
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Orth Bar
Fenatiar
Hriibane
Berney
New Zealand
Brisbane
Centaurus
Refugee From China Tells of War Agony
A refugee describes his wartime experiences and suffering during the Chinese conflict. He recounts the dangers faced aboard a vessel and the impact on his family, including his wife Mrs Vu and their children, as authorities in Nanking and aboard the ship are referenced.
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China
Wanking
Nanking
Jan Fonder
Bathing Tide Notes and Coastline Reach at Be Mysto
A fragmented report mentions a good tide forecast for bathers and anglers along Be Mysto and nearby resorts. It references Be Mysto, Bronte, and other coastal points, with scattered dates and times, implying travel and fishing activity and potential regional conditions for summer recreation.
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Alesandre
Baer
Birkdale
Mistop
Wounda Witteb
Taxi Drivers Face Jail Over Auckland Ship Transport Service
Auckland taxi drivers, charged with running unlicensed transport aboard the Strathmore during its November visit, told reporters they would rather serve prison sentences than pay fines. Officials say several drivers operated during the ship’s stop, prompting fines and potential jail terms.
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Ang Eselgnd
Ewan
Auckland
Tx Acivers
Strathmore
Auickland
Result Of Analysis Awaited
Awaited analysis on a poisoning case involving Peter Henrich Jensen seven in Charlwood with suspects linked to a livelihood theft scheme. Details describe detained men and a farmer, with government action looming over fines and trial readiness.
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Ries
Peter Henrich Jensen
Beiebene
Jonnen
Bessussine
Cenarie Autre Aeriaca Moenae Haerera
Maikitte
Eight Horses Struck Dead by Lightning at Coal Creek
Arthur Greinke of Coal Creek near Esk reports eight of his draught horses killed by a lightning strike during a summer storm. The animals, valued around £20 each, lay near a wire fence after the Saturday night outburst.
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Arthur Greinke
Tomer
Coal Creek
Esk
Hoa
Premier’s net plan sparks Queensland tax debate
The Premier defends a broader tax policy amid claims it benefits some taxpayers while hurting others. He argues government aims to improve conditions in Queensland through income concessions and farm and land measures, insisting the plan is not a double-edged penny. The Courier-Mail notes shifts in policy and emphasizes the need for balanced gains.
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Gueensland
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Queensiyta
Courier Mall Caninot
Courier-Mail
TENDERS FOR MAKING MUNITIONS PLANS TO STRENGTHEN DEFENCE WORKS
Melbourne dispatch reports that Australian manufacturers submitted seventy tenders for munitions supply as part of a government defence effort. The list includes bidders from Queensland and Victoria, with emphasis on establishing a wartime emergency framework and securing essential items such as wire and tape. A cabinet subcommittee will oversee the tender process, with regular meetings and a review of quantities and requirements to ensure timely delivery.
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Melbourne
Queensland
Boeing Uy
Weg
Merwrawey
James Allan remembered for long Brisbane trading career
Mr James Allan, a veteran Brisbane trader and public figure, celebrated for 63 years in business since partnering with Re Be SuArk in Allen and fark, was recently ill and then retired. He served in the Legislative Assembly, as South Brisbane alderman, and led the Chamber of Commerce and Drapers Association, with notable wartime service and Rotary membership.
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James Anon
Tipute
Agr
Tolimase
la Highgate Hillo
Allan Nag
IL Waa
Allan
Brisbane
Re Be Suark
Tee
Allen and Fark
Hove
Herity
Alan
Lemislative Assembly
Mit
South Wiiabane
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Conmerce
Drapers Association
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Rotary Club
Nown-pignalng
Fragmented wartime report on Chiang Kai-shek plans and foreign aid
A garbled dispatch from Peiping discusses Chiang Kai-shek's plan to reorganize the army and resist foreign pressure. It mentions negotiations, potential continued warfare, and a large Chinese fleet, with references to Japanese forces, Communist actions, and calls for external aid.
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Aamitahen Hmnylien
Smayor
Taingina
Innee
Bhanghai
Ffeniral
Chiang Kai-shek
DY Peare
Wikn Jaen
Cadet Midshipmen Selected Amid Defense Announcement
Misbourne Monday report lists sixteen cadets chosen for the Naval Depot program with several names in the intake. Defence Minister Thorby announced the successful applicants two days earlier, noting special categorisations among the selections.
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He Ee van
Sion
Too Dark Goes To Claim His Time Payment Bride
Aboriginal report from Darwin describes Too Dark leaving Darwin for a walk about with a scheduled leave of absence on a voyage. The article notes his intent to mate his mauve country and includes brief references to photographs and travel.
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Darwin
Eithriay
St. Nicholas
Avie
Stingunni
Roma
Satori
Bombs Unite Nations Amid Civil Strife Across Fronts
Fragmented battlefield reports describe bombs provoking a strange unity as both sides in the Sino-Japanese conflict rally to defend their nations. Observers note civilian resilience, with volunteers aiding daily work while leaders stress national resolve despite widespread destruction and disrupted infrastructure.
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Lew Wns
Prado
Reno
Wonte Oni Civil Servicer
Grant
Buetigan
Caine
Yele
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