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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1938
Page
10
A rambling account describes Christmas shopping filled with adult touches and family humor. The narrator recalls Peter and Joan, gifts like sewing sets, decorative items, and fanciful delights, highlighting a festive, business of presents in a home setting.
Engaged is Miss Victoria Avenue Chelmer and Mr Thomas Christian Hackett Stevenson of Sydney son of Major and Mrs Alex Stevenson Quarry Road Gorindal. The couples announcement lists families and locations for the forthcoming marriage.
A dense listing of radio programs, times, and performers across Ipswich stations. Includes music genres, weather reports, talks, news briefs, and entertainment segments with numerous named acts and broadcast slots throughout the day.
The St Alban's Mal l Wilton hosts an Anglican dinner for England Boys' Society members and mothers with Rev and Mrs AT Knox presiding. A musical program and children’s toys from Santa are featured for 200 youngsters. The Greenslopes Head Teacher Mr JC Ban receives a gold mounted staff as a token of appreciation at the Sixte School committee meeting.
Senator Bell says total defence manpower funds exceed approved appeals as the Empire reconsiders mobilization. The minister notes many employers support national effort by paying workers during camp and granting parade time, with 76 000 youths contributing a year in camp to strengthen national defense.
Officials urge visitors to Queensland beaches to avoid feeding or disturbing wildlife to protect birds and vegetation during holidays. Police and maintenance crews pledge enforcement and patrols to prosecute offenders, aiming to reduce fire risk and preserve natural habitats.
Fragmentary OCR text notes price guide lines and market quotations with unclear items and units. It mentions per terabyte and per millimeter terms amid scrambled phrases and missing context.
The Deputy Director announces closures of central and side lanes for a 24 hour period starting December 26 at 6 am and repeating from January 2 to January 3 1939. Access will be restricted and no vehicles or pedestrians may pass through the affected lanes during the stated times.
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