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Newspaper

Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 23, 1936

Page

3

Woman Fined For Theft At City Stores Court

Annie Olive Vaubell a 45 year old housewife appeared in Police Court with four charges of stealing from Pinney Liles G J Coles Woolworths. A policewoman saw her take items and later searches recovered all property. She pleaded guilty and was fined £1 on each charge with seven days imprisonment in default and 1 month to pay.

Annie Olive Vaubell A. F. W. Tregear Pinney, Liles, and Co G. J. Coles Pty

Prices Fixed For Closed Roads In Land Court

In a Land Court sitting yesterday Mr J B Rae fixed prices for parcels of land to be closed and for exchanged land. Items include 33 acres at Clady parish linked to Doradgee, 71 acres at Ralleston, and several parcels near Marathon Cedar West Moor and other localities with prices per acre ranging from £1 to £15 6s. The exchange includes 10 acres of tract between Woodford and Dagar and a surrender of a perpetual allotment at Dirranbandi for a town allotment of one acre priced at £20. Compliments extended to advocates and officers by Mr Shaw and C Martin.

J. Brae Doradgee Clady Cujonis Sugar Refining Co Bolton Anne Maude Nicholson Ernest Newbery Ralleston Predrich W. H. Franke Marathon Victorte M. Geeson Francis Richand Crank Vera Margaret Row Herbert John Jenyns Jong@ryanshire Council Westpeor Christian Jaren Toad Hiens Arthur Edward Burden Dohur Edward Burdon Charles Ernest Burdon William Henry Burdon Graceeen John Gay Oghanesy Shaw Woodford Dagar Thomas Dyan Ama Durundur Willem Rasa Munro Dirranbandi Bhaw C. Martin Lang Court Advocate

Taxpayers Penalized for Not Furnishing Returns

In Brisbane today, seven individuals faced penalties for failing to furnish income tax returns or information. Enith Bridgen Hoddy, Thomas James Gerigan, John Edward McMahon, Johanna Christina McMur, John Bertram Pearce, Alexander Charles Hott, and Leonard Armstrong Shardiow were each ordered to pay fines with costs ranging from £1 to £72.

Brisbane P. M. Hishon C.P.M

Sequestration Petition Before Vacation Judge

In chambers Hon Mr Justice Henchman Mitam presides over Maueral Bankruptcy Jurisdiction. Re HP Phillott and Stanley McKellar White and others. Oeilier petitions for sequestration order with adjourned hearing.

Bla Honour Justice Henchman Mitam Chambers, Maueral Iam Im Court HP. Phillott Om Pu Stanley McKellar White Oeilier

Wrestler Taken For Trial In Brisbane Assault Case

Esfore P M Knyvett committed William Bayne a 34 year old wrestler for trial at the Supreme Court criminal sittings in Brisbane on February 22 for unlawfully grievously harming Leon Le Naylor on November 10 at Bohemia Stadium. Eye injury serious, witness describes side headlock and punch. Bail set at £20 with surety. evidence shows no provocation.

P. G. Knyvett P.M William Bayne Leon le Naylor Supreme Court Brisbane A. B. Clark A. J. MacDonald Wickham Terrace Leon le Nayler Mater Misericordiae Leon le Wayler Bohemia Stadium Stanley Street Clark

Inquest Reopens On Fonti Insulin Overdose Death

The inquest into Mrs Alice Maud Dorothy Fonti's death at Innisfail Hospital was reopened and adjourned to Brisbane. Detective Sergeant Gooch examined Dr E H Derrick who said 200 units of insulin with glucose is a dangerous dose in long‑standing diabetes, possibly fatal if circulation is poor. glucose may counteract the overdose. Dr Derrick endorsed Dr Cotter's insulin overdose treatment. The hearing adjourned with Mr Kennedy Allen for the hospital board and Dr Cotter attending.

Alice Maud Dorothy Fonti Innisfail District Hospital Innisfail Brisbane J. J. Leshy P.M W. J. Gooch l E. H. Derrick State Health Department Aliie Maud Dorothy Fonti Innisfall Gooch Derrick Cotter Inniafall Hospital Board T. J. Cotter Inniefall Hospital

Stock licks from ashes power for grazing regions

An agriculture expert explains that ash rich in lime and phosphate boosts stock licks, but ash supply limits use. Different trees yield varying phosphate and lime contents, with ash from stinking rager and blue gum high in nutrients. Home collection, aging to reduce causticity, and careful screening are advised. mixing percentages vary by ash composition.

Department of Agriculture and Stock Gidgee

Hail insurance levy approved for Granite Belt fruit growers

A regulation under the Primary Producers' Organization and Marketing Acts enables the Committee of Direction of Fruit Marketing to levy Granite Belt fruit growers to raise funds for a hail insurance scheme. The levy will be subject to a growers poll before implementation.

Primary Producers’ Organization and Marketing Acts Committee of Direction of Fruit Marketing Granite Belt

South Australia Wheat Prospects

The final forecast for South Australia estimates a 26,650,000 bushel harvest with 91,615,744 bushels in 1035-38 and 36,003,505 in 1934-35. Earlier estimates of 28,150,000 bushels were revised after October rains and favorable November weather boosted prospects.

South Australia

Australian record by Ayrshire Park Ivy at 275 days

Sydney reports Ayrshire Park Ivy owned by Mr E Anderson Boombee set a senior three year old record with 13,784 lb milk at 4.5 percent, equal to 614,246 of standard fat. Best prior was Pits of Denbigh Fairy NI owned by McIntosh Brothers Gobhitty with 13,158 lb at 4.5 percent fat.

Sydney Ayrshire Park Ivy E. Anderson Boombee Denbigh Fairy Messrs McIntosh Brothers Gobhitty

Australian film to adapt Gurney Blade novel Lovers and Luggers

Cinésound Productions Ltd has secured London rights for the world picture performing broadcasting and television rights to Gurney Blade's Lovers and Luggers. Scenes will be shot at Broome with Frank Harvey supervising the screen adaptation.

Stuart Doyle Cinésound Productions Ltd London Warner Laurie and Co., Ltd Gurney Blade Broome Frank Harvey

Probate Granted in Bennettin Estate of Cobba-da Manse

Probate was granted in the Supreme Court for the estate of Bennonith a retired grazier of Cobba-da mans near Inglewood. He left a gross personal estate of 2974 pounds with nil disposals.

Supreme Court Bennonith Cobba-damans Inglewood

Marketing of Tung Nuts Signals New Supply Route

Queensland growers report tung oil supply disrupted by unrest in China. Imperial Institute offers to buy tung nuts in one ton lots CIF UK port at set prices for 12 months from June 15 1956, with nuts shipped in shells and under six months old. If tonnage falls short, growers may join with others to meet 1 ton total, avoiding Montana Fordil mixes.

China Queensland United States Imperial Institute London Imperial Institute Subcommittee Tung Oil Tunal Oil Estates Ltd Tavistock House North Tavistock Square W.C.1 United Kingdom Elf Montana New South Wales

Memorial plans for airman Bernard Rubin in Australia

Mr H Rubin arrives in Brisbane from London to discuss a memorial endowing medical research in Australia for his late brother Bernard Rubin the racing motorist and airman who died in June. Bernard and H Rubin ran pastoral interests in Queensland and other properties. H Rubin will survey holdings including Alice Downs Northampton Downs and Ravensbourne with manager J Stewart before returning to London.

H. Rubin Ate Bernard Rubin Brisbane London Melbourne Australia Bernard Ken Waller Qantas Imperial Airways Mele Mr. H. Rubin Queensland Alice Downs Northampton Downs Ravensbourne J. JL .Stewart Rubin

Joyful News Mission distributes Christmas cheer to 120 families

Joyful News Mission Valley under Rev I Brandon distributed Christmas dinner parcels to 120 needy families. About 237 adults and 180 children will benefit. the mission, now in its 40th year, coordinates with city missions to avoid duplicate recipients. Earlier, 100 children received sweets at the hall and a hospital visit led to about 220 parcels distributed at Diamantina Hospital.

Valley I Brandon Christas Diamantina Hospital

Lord Mayor Accepts Advertising Seats at Tram and Bus Stops

The Lord Mayor approved a plan by Mr. G. T. Goodwin to erect advertising bearing seats at tram and bus stops under strict supervision. The city will receive no rent of 7/6 per set per year for 10 years, after which the seats become council property. No seating will be placed in busy pedestrian areas.

G. T. Goodwin Tramways Department

Fragmented Queensland public notices mix and match

A jumble of reader submissions and notes from Toowong Yarraman Brisbane and other districts includes cautions on hearing devices and public service information. It lists Aboriginal place names, a King George Memorial design note, a cold food recipe, weather figures, wartime dates, and scholarship allowances.

Toowong Yarraman Commonwealth Public Service Inspector Commonwealth Adelaide Berech Brisbane S.L Canondaje Clayfield George Iwatia Elizabethm James I Mary Queen of Scots Margaret Tudor Henry VII John of Gaunt Duke of Lancaster Highgate Kabakaulesd Herberhohe Koxepo New Britain Lusitania France Ashgrove Courier-Mail Lochinvar South Brisbane Victoria New South Walesa Melbourne Woodfull Ratcliffe B. Andrews Foneford B. Morgan Hendry Morgan Molley Ryder C. Klppax Morton Run Tal Love Ste. Ratcliffe By Malley Hartkopf O McGuirk B Malley Uiddicut

National dancing competition prizes awarded

The Caledonian Society and Burns Club presented cups to 15 children who took part in the national dancing competition conducted by T. Anderson and J. Kennedy. A gold medal was given by Mrs. D. G. O'Conner to the winner of the Irish flag under 12. Prizes were presented on Saturday night.

The Caledonian Society Burns Club Messrs. T. Anderson J. Kennedy D. G. O'Conner

Carob bean touted as drought fodder in Queensland report

The Queensland Agricultural Journal highlights carob beans as valuable stock fodder adaptable to drought. Trees grow on red volcanic soil near Toowoomba, black soil near the northern downs, and marly soil north of Miles. Seedlings need early protection from rodents, with careful transplanting to permanent sites.

Britain Toowoomba Northern Downs Moola Miles Queensland Queensland Agricultural Journal

Clifton District Wheat Harvest Totals Released

Clifton district wheat deliveries at Clifton depot total 37 161 bags, up 85 from 47 713 in 1935. Elphinstone depot received 6 876 bags this season, none last year. Overall Clifton district including Clifton Nobby and Elphinstone produced 71 837 bags versus 75 411 previously.

Clifton Elphinstone Nobby

Carob Gains Notice Among Pastoralists in Toowoomba

Planting methods include wire-netting guards and light hessian to protect crops. The Carob’s virtues are attracting interest from pastoralists and local nurserymen who have requested seed to sustain their stocks at the Toowoomba department office.

Toowoomba

Crosswords Clues and Clue List From Courier Mail Page

A list of crossword clues arranged across and down with numbers and partial text. Entries include definitions for various clues such as Elephant Drink Proverbial brown Hill Notes and a set of down clues including Exchange Best of a collection No enemy Hearers and African protectorate.

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