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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 26, 1935
Page
7
A troubled council debates insufficient loan funds for tramway extensions. Officials, including Aldermen, acknowledge completed works and future delays may push the January deadline. Staff report wage and pension issues amid talk of continued work and potential redundancies.
A damaged OCR item notes a plane bound for Australia from Sydney with a mission tied to demonstrations and a pilot named Broadbent. It mentions speeds around 130 miles per hour and 440 journey hours, referencing Leopard and Ironhome as related terms. The readable fragment implies a transport or exhibition flight with charter use.
Fragmented text references sunburn issues and large jars with numbers, plus random phrases like Creme Charmosan and Handback with scattered names. No coherent event or identifiable entities to confirm a news item.
Queenslanders observe a film production session with locals and visitors present at a site in North Queensland. The event features notable attendees including Charles Chauvet and Mr. Tred Darrick, with remarks about visas and a tour of the facilities.
A Victorian era report notes overwhelming Christmas mail volume with millions of articles handled at one post office. It details thousands of parcels and the strain on workers, plus an improvised method to manage the surge and the resulting logistical challenges faced by mail clerks during the holiday rush.
The National Parks Association conducts a Christmas camp at Cunningham's Gap. The initial party leaves today, to be joined by a second group from Brisbane later. The camp is situated about 14 miles from the Gap on the Braune side, near Mudpass, with Mt. Cordenlix and Mt. Bithell referenced, and Tusinbottom in charge of the camp amid expected breakages.
The obituary notes Dr Bradfield aged 68, commemorating his life and achievements. Born in Queensland, he educated at the Apawich-Grem Nike School and later designed major works including the Sydney Harbour Bridge. He held leadership roles with the Australian Institution of Engineers and others, and was recognized with royal distinctions. he is survived by a daughter.
Mr P J Sivenier of Pomearth Rutland arrived in Birtabane Stuart Blar 9 reports the Australian front shows of flowers in Melbourne. The visitor notes Melbourne reminded him of an English city with gas lighting and concentrated front gardens. He observes fences and hedges, street wardens, and distinctive garden displays in Brittainwood travel.
A pickup truck and bank truck collided near Linton Street on Tuesday. The driver, Salmi Bids, lost control after swerving to avoid an obstacle, sending the vehicle onto the bank embankment and badly damaging the bodywork. He was conveyed to the General Hospital with serious injuries, while a passenger or fellow occupant sustained non fatal injuries.
In the Central Pilea Court McArthur was remanded to custody of Detective Tusbiney and ordered conveyed to New Zealand on bail. The judge and justices granted McArthur admission to bail with surety and a condition to appear Mondays for ongoing investigation. An order allowed release until the specified period or further order.
A dense broadcast page lists cricket notes from Australia, racing results, weather forecasts, and program times. It mentions Brisbane and Sydney stations with schedules and names like Raymond, Fay Chase, and Millers orchestra, and references Australian sports and broadcasts across multiple cities.
The Royal Theatre hosts a new lineup tonight featuring The Your Lare wey Diaholos and freshvag TM with Jo Ue Barter in a pee. A separate program aims to announce email changes and Shrine presremie adder. Ace of arts appears set for Feuilarle with the Serenadere.
Two university scholarships are awarded to senior students after the Queensland public examination. Recipients include Laurence Healy and Terry Joan from Brabourne, with free tuition and an annual allowance for students attending Queensland University and affiliated colleges. The grants reflect outstanding merit among holders across listed schools and colleges.
A near fatal tram collision occurred when a motor car became wedged between two trams on Creole Street yesterday. Grace Smith, seated beside the driver, was briefly trapped as passengers panicked and a tram passenger scene drew witnesses. Rescue crews freed the occupants and transported them with minor injuries.
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