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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 26, 1946
Page
1
A Sydney passenger ferry hit a rock in thick fog with about 1500 people aboard. The vessel listed and passengers and crew were evacuated carefully as rescue boats and lifeboats responded. Local authorities opened an investigation into the bridge and navigation procedures to determine the cause and ensure safety.
A chaotic report details Travis recaptured after escape attempts from a jeep at an army camp. Descriptions include guards, disguises, and a pursuit across rough terrain ending with arrest. The fragmented text also references bread delivery laws and wartime measures affecting costs and bakeries.
Incomplete OCR fragment references a plan or policy related to pricing, deliveries, and resumption of some activity. It mentions a person named Townley Whe and a prior lower price, with an implied increase. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
Fragmented account from a French press summary describes Vietnamese forces and allied units fighting near Hanoi with artillery and trench warfare. The report notes Vietnamese barracks, regional clash activity, and unclear casualty mentions amid rapid, chaotic exchanges.
The Weather Bureau reports unsettled conditions with showers in western Arran and light scattered rain in Qucecaq. Rain was weak but ongoing, with a frontal system expected to move eastward gradually through the night and into tomorrow.
Melbourne dispatch notes fans scrambling to unload top row seats in the 75-foot temporary stands ahead of tomorrow's matches. American players Bromwich and Brom appear on the roster as speculation grows on a U S victory. Officials anticipate strong crowds and a tense afternoon session with the event expected to draw large interest.
Fragmented dispatch from December 25 describes France’s action in the Saar as an administrative move tied to smuggling concerns. The report notes international reactions, mentions Britain and the United States, and references wartime controls and currency issues amid unclear details.
In Annerley on a Tuesday afternoon two people died and several were injured when a truck collision near Main Street caused a vehicle to overturn. The driver and passengers were taken to hospital with serious injuries, including fractures and head injuries. Police said the crash occurred after a vehicle failed to negotiate a sharp bend on the Pacific Highway area, as ambulances rushed to the Gener Hospital to treat the injured.
A string of deadly NSW incidents left six people dead and several injured as holiday travel intensified. Police and emergency crews responded to crashes and a landslide, with victims including Kenneth Beatt, Bruce Scott, and Raymond Nichotean among the deceased. investigations focus on road conditions and suspect Travis, who was captured after a pursuit.
The infant, daughter of Mr and Mrs Pewsey, drowned while holidaying near Cairns. The body was found in a creek about seventy five yards from the home after being missing during the afternoon. Authorities conducted a search and recovered the child from the water.
Australian Railways Union leader denies planned strike action amid reports of potential disruption. Victorian secretary confirms discussions continue but postpones any formal action until a later date.
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