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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1946
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR from The Courier Mail hints at a press dispute involving Liberte and Trendura with halted publication and unclear holdings. The text shows fragmented names and references to influence over the paper's direction and fate.
A fragmented wartime Christmas message mixes religious exhortation with calls for unity and resilience. The text references churches, spiritual authority, and national leadership, urging readers to persevere through hardship and to uphold faith as a guiding force for postwar freedom.
City Clerk C Slaughter says departmental red tape in Brisbane is causing Queensland shortages of home materials from the South. He cites South authorities as not at fault and notes two semi trailers were sent to Newcastle to pick up a large quantity of water piping.
Fragmented OCR notes describe delays in dispatch of supplies and materials after an Ordinator-General's actions. The text references Queens, Fedora quantities, and various approvals, with mentions of unit priorities and storage issues. Names and exact dates are garbled, but the report centers on supply distribution and administrative obstacles.
The Vice-President of the Master Builders Association, Mr B A Taylor, said the Coordinator-General's Department refused corrugated iron for roofing on a Queenland building. The department's stance threatens the project as costs rise and the plan to proceed with additional workers is questioned.
Fragmentary text references columns and names with garbled phrases about materials, labor, and quantities. No coherent events or identities emerge clearly to summarize.
An incoherent OCR snippet references Hulk and big job terms, shipping, trials, and interstate traffic. It mentions towns, Kane, and currency hints without clear facts or complete names. The fragment implies economic relief through shipping but lacks verifiable details or actions.
The text presents a festive call for universal goodwill and reverence, urging churches to convey a message of hope and mutual respect during the Christmas season. It emphasizes democratic values, peace, and uplifting humanity through shared celebration and spiritual renewal.
Fragmentary OCR describes Monty's Australian tour with mentions of imperial figures, potential dates, and a visit to Liniaary HME. The readable text hints at preparations, state visits, and possible timings, but essential names and clear events are obscured. The piece reads like a diary snippet or travel note with uncertain details.
Fragmentary report describes Japanese troops capturing Batevis in 1942 and massacring imprisoned women and children. The Courier-Mail states the trial details are unclear but notes wartime atrocities and a forthcoming update on the case.
A Mulley faced suspension during the pleasure of the AJC amid a dispute over betting and alleged altered records. The case involves Mulley and stewards' orders, with reports of an interview and appeals seeking clarity on license status and potential reinstatement. The timeline centers on events around a 16a date and related inquiries.
A massive contraband cigarette seizure unfolds as authorities report 12,000 packs intercepted at the border. Officials, including undercover officers, confirm the haul's value and potential trafficking links while marking the action as a significant enforcement win.
Surman Mao Walker, 17, a Grammar School student, topped seven Ab grades in the senior exams. The piece notes Walker's near 1044 score, futures in medicine, and mentions other scholars and scholarships while detailing results across various departments and colleges.
A summary contrasts British Christmas gloom amid wartime shortages with robust U S shopping spurred by mild weather. The piece notes cold Britain and strong American consumer activity, highlighting divergent wartime economies and festive behavior across the Atlantic.
Shoppers flood stores in New York as Christmas sales rise sharply with heavy imports and rising liquor prices. Retailers report record daily totals over the Christmas season while wholesalers scramble to stock shelves and meet demand.
Fragmentary OCR reads about a U K bride and a newborn linked to a rabies case. Mentions a physician and names unclear. Text is heavily garbled with no clear dates or places.
British evacuate the American Marguerite Bay base in Antarctica about 1000 miles south of Cape Horn to make way for an American scientific expedition. The move follows diplomatic talks in Washington and frees the site for the US mission led by Commander Ronne.
Protesters press for release of about 6209 to 7000 objectors serving prison terms up to three years. Roughly 500 remain imprisoned and 50 Jehovah's Witnesses are among them, with expectations that over 100 will be released before Christmas.
A Brisbane youth, aged about 20, died in New South Wales amid a confusing, fragmentary report. Named individuals include Keren and Spurway, with references to Caroline Behe Grange and local associates. The article offers scant coherent detail beyond the fatal event and involved names.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions names and terms across cuisine, chess, tea, and other subjects. The readable bits include Beira Shuenon, Bocuse, Tata tea, and references to people and places, but no coherent event or clear narrative emerges.
A scrambled report notes an alleged Irabs parade in New York around December 27 with chaotic language mentioning Mohammed Numer el Howari and the Nejada army. The piece reads like a garbled wire dispatch with unclear actions or outcomes and many misspelled names.
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