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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 26, 1935
Page
3
Incomplete text from a newspaper page mentions bodies, vaults, and a river. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR. Further readable fragments are needed to determine persons, places, dates, or organizations involved.
The King addressed overseas listeners in a world wide Christmas broadcast. Citizens across the British Empire joined in, sharing in the holiday spirit despite varied climates and locales. A noted performance featured choirs and a national sense of togetherness spanning Aberdeens, Capetown, and Wales as families sent greetings and songs to distant relatives.
A Vienna report states that socialist prisoners connected to the prior unrest may be released under an amnesty. The measure would apply to many who faced charges related to political activity, reflecting a shift after prolonged hardship and the government’s pledge to ease repression.
London reports a constitutional dispute over Blarhemberg as Regent with Koarler Mall Special Review noting a potential vacancy. Amid informal inquiries, discussions center on regency legitimacy, future governance, and moves toward or against abolition of a rival state structure.
Reported large beach crowds at Sydney seaside areas with Coogee and Manly mentioned. Weather described as windy and rough in the morning, easing later, with lifeguards and first aid on duty after a collapse at Coogee. Witnesses describe many sunbathers and swimmers enjoying a busy day.
A garbled survey note references an Auckland to Pacific route with aircraft service details. The fragment mentions aims to gauge passenger sights and a schedule end date around 1038, with notes on facilities and potential pricing. The text is incomplete and lacks clear outcomes or entities.
Fragmented OCR records reference prices of gold at an ounce level and a fire incident on Normandie with unclear details. Mentions include names like Colbet, Yosa, and an actress, plus a December date and department notes, but many words are garbled.
A fragmented report describes a man, Frederick Seiver Mae, aged about 23, dying suddenly during a disturbance in Dellayue after a potter’s incident and a counterfeit notice in Sydney. Police investigated a cottage raid, believed to involve counterfeit and cyanide objects used for silvering, with detectives deployed but details unclear.
A motor car collision near Melbourne left a woman with extensive injuries requiring amputation of her leg. Police report Constable Leo Ferguson, 38, was injured in the incident and remains under investigation as authorities manage the aftermath and hospital treatments for those involved.
Four youth entered the State Savings Bank on Curie Street yesterday. One grabbed a portion of silver from a teller while a pepper spray incident occurred. The bandit fled through the front door, pursued briefly by a crowd.
In Goondiwindi Wednesday, Michiel Sweeney, 77, a retired worker, was rescued from a blazing hut after neighbors Bar e Maruman and Wes Cescuen aided in the effort. A clothing bag was found and Sweeney reported losing clothes and money during the incident. He was reportedly drugged and injured as the hut burned, with the structure nearly destroyed and firefighters en route.
An incident on Catherine Street ends with a man’s clothes ablaze, causing injuries to his arms and body. Emergency services respond as bystanders assist and secure the area amid a cordoned street. Further details on identity and motive are unavailable.
A military communiqué reports heavy fighting at Abbi Adi in the Tambien region near Bundy. Casualties include killed Abyssinians and wounded Askar troops. Italian forces claim the enemy was repulsed after a stubborn defense, with terrain hindering their assault.
Fragmentary report on Abyssinia appealing to the world amid conflict. Mentions British empire, Ethiopia, and alleged use of duty bullets. Describes allegations of violations of international law and interaction with warfary entities.
The piece discusses Christmas amid tension as Germany and Catholic authorities weigh the festive season's impact. Pope issues an encyclical urging priests to uphold holiness while warning against coercive influences. Clergy stress Christian unity and duty amid the crisis, condemning attempts to undermine true Christmas spirit.
An injured nurse survived after a violent assault at a Rockhampton hospital as ambulances and police responded. Witnesses described a chaotic scene with paramedics aiding the nurse and securing the area while officers investigated the attack and sought the assailant.
The Atherton accident on the Tolga to Atherton road killed five men and injured several others when a motor truck overturned near Surv at 7 15. The fatalities included two white men and three Indians. Details describe contusions and severe injuries among survivors, with theory pointing to loss of control or wheel failure as the cause. Authorities and witnesses noted a vehicle driven by Shell Sight and the incident occurred about a mile from Volsa. Emergency crews and onlookers reported the wreck and immediate efforts to rescue survivors.
An express train crashed near Orphee resulting in numerous fatalities and injuries. Rescue teams struggled to reach victims as carriages shattered. Officials attribute the crash to possible signal misreadings and operator error while authorities work to extricate trapped travelers.
A brawl in Medvale Street left two men and a woman injured. Police say an altercation escalated yesterday morning as one man struck a head wound, paramedics treated all three at the scene and two men were taken to General Hospital for further care.
Albert Smit, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Smith of Mount Chase, bit a piece of homemade bread containing a scorpion. He felt a severe pain on the tongue and secreted venom. His father rushed him to Oberon for medical care. No serious consequences followed.
In a Port Enilip area incident two fishermen aboard a boat near Wiianstown were forced to abandon ship after an explosion ignited petrol and flames. Rescue crews battled the blaze as bystanders aided, with one man later reported in stable condition.
A Christmas party at St Luke's Hall in the city sparked a violent melee as eight suspects clashed with attendees on Tuesday the 16th. Police and detectives contained the disturbance, with clashes resuming and about 25 men reportedly attacking. An officer attempted to calm the scene as a suspect escaped, followed by further turmoil near Charlotte Street and Roma Street police barracks. Hotel and gymnasium guests were named in reports but no official complaints were filed.
Australia batsmen dominated South Africa in the second Test as McCormick impressed with three wickets in an hour. Inclement weather and a strong Australian attack left the South Africans struggling, while Grimmett and company faced a stiff challenge on a turning pitch.
In Southport on a Wednesday a violent clash across the boundary left players injured as a batsman named Wickham suffered severe burns and a head injury after a chaotic sequence. Rescue efforts were delayed and an umpire reported dangerous conditions amid the melee.
A chaotic eyewitness report from Bundaberg describes a drowning incident during a children’s swim event. The Australian batsmen faced confusion while African lifeguards assisted, with the rescue attempt ending in the death of a youth and contention over who was responsible.
A fragmented cricket match sees Daring star for Australia with steady bowling against Africa. Langton and Robertson contribute but the Australian batting falters as they chase a modest total. The day ends with cautious play and unsettled rhythm as both sides seek dominance.
A car overturned during a road incident near an embankment injuring multiple youths and a boy named Clifford Woken. Witnesses describe the vehicle rolling and striking a rail, with one rider sustaining a severe leg injury and others receiving minor injuries before aid arrived. Police and hospital staff treated casualties.
Disjointed notes describe an Italian suspect detained amid claims of a dismembered body and police statements. The fragmentary text references a scene near Lilyone and Taos, with mentions of Beare, Marshall, and a Southport ambulance, alongside a promise to take blame for the El Roberts incident and a £200 offer to remain silent.
A motor truck left the air embankment near Capper Street at about 1.30 pm injuring two others and killing the driver. The vehicle plunged into a watercourse with the driver fatally injured and others severely hurt. Emergency crews attended as investigators began noting internal injuries and the wreck's impact.
A garbled report details several individuals, including Willam, Gina, and a five year old boy, suffering severe scalds after boiling water spilled from a container. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors, but the event centers on accidental scald injuries and injured parties.
Tragedy unfolds as a sailor, a native of Middlesex and former soldier, collapses after leaping in a Stradbroke dance hall. He fractured his skull and died in hospital. mourned as a Freemason leader and Norfolk Royal Garrison Artillery former chairman amid a long Victorian-era life. People recall his recent critical condition and intent to commit self harm on the floor.
In Auckland a man killed a woman then died by his own hand after a domestic dispute at a show. The couple Walter George Edward Wherier and Ethel Violet Chippsndett, married, were found dead following a shooting incident linked to quarrels at the venue. The tragedy appears tied to ongoing domestic differences.
The Drive Mail will publish short illustrated tales under the heading The Story Behind by J Jefferson Farjenn. The first tale appears on page 17 of this Lamune, alongside The Hangman's Knot serial.
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