This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 26, 1933
Page
4
Beaches along the Queensland coast drew large crowds on Christmas Day while gusty winds and showers cooled the day later. Campers faced rain and shelter challenges as weather gradually shifted toward improvement by Boxing Day, with reports of wind, surf, and ongoing holiday recreation.
A Burleigh survey notes many tents and holiday venues crowded with 1000 tents erected to serve holiday crowds. The town reports large attendance at dances, concerts, and community events with provisional plans for a Christmas supper and extended festivities.
unclear readable content notes. no coherent names places dates or events can be extracted from the fragmented OCR text.
At Whe crowd gathered for a long festival day with wind and showers, stalls and shows drew families to the border town fair. Vendors, rides, and performances filled the grounds as crowds enjoyed the late afternoon and evening events despite cool winds. Weather and traffic added to the busy scene with many attendees lingering through the night.
In Toowoomba heavy rain and fog disrupted the Christmas period on December 43. Public shops closed early and many plans for golf and bowls were washed out while locals considered the two-day holiday. A belated Christmas atmosphere persisted as businesses delayed reopening.
A garbled note blends cheerful tone and market optimism with political and social chatter. It cites bridges, rail, and transit concerns, alongside references to Christmas and religious sentiment. The piece mixes economic phrases with a sermon-like reflection on peace, charity, and the birth of Christ, ending with seasonal well wishes.
Amid storm damage and heavy rain campers return as shelters steady. The article notes crowded boats and tents, perilous conditions for families, ongoing rain, and fading optimism. Despite hardships, shelter remained available and relief efforts continued through Christmas Eve.
A large crowd enjoyed a sunny day as bathers were swept by undertow. Lifesavers, led by club members Ke, Midaietom, Lambert, and others, pulled several from the water. An elderly man and a young swimmer required urgent aid but were revived. one swimmer was saved near the jetty while a fallen shoe was recovered from the surf.
Five boys were rescued after their boat capsized in a river between Win creak and Crane acento, near Wak onlookers reported. A strong wind and rough water left them exhausted but alive, with bystanders and rescuers aiding until help arrived.
Rain showers prevailed over Warwick weekend disrupting plans for the Intended canal project and community events. Brewers reported 40 point registrations while local porters and reporters noted varied expressions of public interest and comment from Warwick residents amid unsettled weather.
A brief note indicates current exchange rates for gold and the dollar, with emphasis on fluctuating values and market timing. The text mentions ongoing adjustments and market conditions affecting buy and sell prices.
The report covers Australia and England Davis Cup prospects with emphasis on Moon and Wilde in form, Adrian Quist leading Australian doubles, and Perry and Leach shaping a possible winning lineup. It notes Crawford absent for England and hints at improved English play, while praising Australia's training and readiness for the upcoming tie.
The case centers on Marie Louise known as Minnie Bchsis in a French spy investigation tied to Lieut N Baillie-Biewart. The French Naval Ministry hints at a wider espionage network, with connections claimed to Finland and a prominent officer, Norman Bethlehem-Stewart, among those implicated in the complex court martial narrative.
The fragment notes Mary Pickford's possible remarriage and references diary style remarks about her relationships. It mentions Genin ty and a manager, with unclear sources and dates, and indicates no definite statement on her marriage while noting her acting in My Best Girl.
The article describes a disturbing sequence of events near Mihara Mountain involving deaths tied to a planned cable railway project. It notes fears the resulting crop of youths dancing and socializing may signal troubling behavior surrounding the resort area. The piece references Japan's volcanic activity and a fatal act linked to the mountain locale.
Fragmentary OCR text references December events and budget figures, mentioning a budget balance and chamber or council actions. It is unclear and partially garbled but indicates discussions around a 300 unit adjustment and a 1k amount, with mentions of Denton and Anat. Further readable entities include dates, places, and numeric values linked to budget planning.
An aged account claims the world’s gold production over six centuries totals vast sums, noting 18000 envelope payments and 300 men involved in a long era of mining. The piece cites an eminent authority estimating a huge overall yield and a notable shift in output.
A London report notes Mernolds Newagneer and naval diversions planned to survey potential whale routes along the South Pacific and North Atlantic. The committee aims to protect routes during potential wartime, citing three Antarctic trips by The Discovery.
Fragmentary text describes a rally event with names and places garbled. It mentions a war context and a person named Sa Ra Tus with other unclear identifiers. The readable parts point to a meeting or protest and a referenced location in Me fan fees, but specifics are not recoverable.
Fragmentary OCR text appears as a garbled mix of words and names. The readable portions show scattered references to names like Davis and Amoravis, but no coherent event, dates, places, or outcomes to establish a factual news item. No clear story emerges for a proper card.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Hart Abbott, Canberra, and a garbled account of events and names, lacking clear context or coherent details to provide a definite summary. The readable bits reference a person named Joanne and a firmed over distance, but no verifiable actions or outcomes emerge.
An aged article describes a train incident with injuries and damage. It mentions a Walker involved in a crash near a capital area, with observers noting car derailment and broken rails. Emergency responses, onlookers, and a damaged trolley appear in the scattered account.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.