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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1936
Page
7
Early returns show Country Party candidate Mr. Fadden with a 1472 vote lead over Labour and other contestants. Results from distant polling places continue to trickle in as counts outlook remains tight for both sides.
An annual dinner event featured speeches in the constructed language Reperanto. Attendees included members of the Nali op the Brie Gorban Nia Society and other local groups. The program highlighted language advocacy and cultural exchange during the evening.
A severe storm with hurricane force winds damaged Tambo yesterday afternoon and Surat Tuesday night, wrecking the grandstand at the racecourse. Homes, stables, and outbuildings suffered, with heavy rainfall and flooding reported across many regions. Severe weather disrupted telephones, roads, and power, extending from Toowoomba to Brisbane and Charleville, with dozens of points recording substantial rainfall and damage.
The centenary commemoration in Adelaide marked by the Governor and a replica of the new Parliament House. A message from the UK government praised SA’s progress and future prosperity, while celebrations highlighted national pride and the hope for continued development.
A fragmented report describes a meeting of railway workers led by Willis. Wives and drivers gather at a local station to press for terms and remote compensation. The scene hints at ongoing grievances and a stalled appeal to the chairman at the works.
Dr Page reviews Federal Parliament achievements including trade treaties with South Africa Belgium Czechoslovakia and France and Japan. He highlights primary product protection and tariff reductions and notes improvements in employment and payroll. He mentions agreement with Britain on tariff free passage of certain meats and the broader tax reductions totaling 286.
Reports from council, church, and school circles highlight community activities in Maryborough and Brisbane. Notable items include elected officials, a Christmas parcel drive for forty families, a church concert at Annerley, and a 1200-pound steelwork contract for a new project. Factory disruption and theft incidents are noted, with ongoing labor actions and security concerns near Brisbane.
An incoherent report notes a Supreme Court session in Brisbane with references to officials, ministers, and appointments. It mentions War Service Homes, renewal of government posts, and several named individuals including Mr. Prigan Smith, Mrs. Pease, and Mr. V. Gremining.
A chaotic report from Canberra notes Australian goods promoted in Britain for the coronation period. Officials discuss import limits, advertising, and regulations tying trade to royal celebrations. Dispatches mention shops, hoardings, and the broader Commonwealth trade impact.
The Premier Mr Forgan Smith discussed 31 Acts placed on Queensland's statute book this year. He praised provisions on Local Government, income tax regulation, hospitals and health, and health act oversight to safeguard public health and prevent undue local control. He noted reforms would bring orderly governance and protect the community from radical change.
The article outlines changes to taxation and land law in Queensland, noting the Statutes Reprint Act consolidating all statutes, and introducing compulsory veterinary cooperation among practitioners. It mentions entry of certain measures, stock treatment regulations, and pharmacy act prohibitions, reflecting broader legislative reform.
The government seeks to prevent chain store pharmacy takeovers and uphold current regulations. Mr Dunstan warns firms against circumventing the law, stating Victoria will not permit large pharmacy chains to operate under foreign models or alter the existing legal framework governing pharmaceutical practice.
A Queensland couple traveling from Brisbane to Adelaide for a Bouin Australian SOMOAET were injured after their car crashed near Orbost while on the Princes Highway. They had departed Brisbane and camped at Orbost earlier, aiming to travel about 210 miles from their last stop. The accident occurred around 6 to 10, with the couple sustaining injuries as their vehicle veered off the road and sank near the coast.
Preliminary tests of the new beam installed by engineer HB Roderwald went well at the Canberrs base. The beam reportedly traveled 169 miles with favorable results, and despite earlier doubts, the aviation team noted the tests showed promise for all weather commercial use, though further testing remains.
A fragmented report notes the death of Mr. J. C. Fitzgerald with scattered details. The text references Adelaide and Melbourne timelines and mentions individuals and places in unclear context, suggesting a brief obituary or notice amid garbled OCR text.
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