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Newspaper

Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 27, 1938

Page

11

Queensland peanut crop worth £277000 this year

A vivid report praises Queensland peanuts as a growing Australian industry. It traces the crop’s value to £277,000, noting the labor, marketing, and regional effort behind this success and highlighting Queensland’s role in a broader tropical harvest economy.

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Warmest Night in Two Weeks Recorded Amid Heat Peak

A garbled report notes a record warm night within a two week span. It cites unusually high temperatures and mentions places and times though many words are unreadable. The fragment hints at a heat wave with extreme values and a late night reading.

Non-Stop to Egypt Non-Stop to Egypt

A 1920s aviation account describes a record non-stop flight from England to the Mediterranean region, detailing the Mercury seaplane’s long voyage. The narrative covers navigation by instruments in darkness and heavy weather, the crew, and the heavy fuel load used for the long transcontinental leg toward Africa, highlighting the era’s daring air mail milestones.

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Toowoomba Records Heat Wave With New Temperature High

Reading shows Toowoomba hitting a record high with temperatures near 106 degrees. The article notes prior readings of 100 degrees or more and highlights the extreme heat across consecutive days. Local observers report the weather pattern surpassing previous December and January highs, with Fever-like conditions continuing.

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Thrilling rescue as Schodack saves crew of Smaragd

In a dramatic Atlantic episode 15 men two women and two dogs were plucked from the Norwegian freighter Smaragd after it sank 300 miles from Bermuda. The Schodack spotted flares and Morse signals, rescuing the survivors before the Smaragd disappeared beneath the waves. The women sang Norse carols as the lifeboat reached safety.

Peone New York Schodack Smaragd Bermuda Island Atlantic Sehodavk

Little Water For Campers At Two Resorts

Residents and campers at Coolangatta Caloundra and surrounding shires report plenty of bore water and reservoir supplies. The Kerr shire provides relief with water from Wells on the Scarborough reserve where 300 tents are set up.

Wellington Point Esterday Scarborough Reserve Coolangasta Caloundra Coolangatta Burieies

Sydney Beach Attendance Estimated at 245,000

Sydney reports a beach attendance of about 245,000 on Monday with life and travel services noting significant crowding at the city shores. Officials cited looming weather patterns and safety concerns as factors shaping holiday plans and reported traffic disruptions near popular coastal sites.

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Three Rescues At Brunswick Heads

Three bathers were swept from depth at Brunswick Heads with one rescued from heavy seas. Lifesavers and emergency crews worked in rough conditions as crowds observed. Local authorities urged caution near tidal areas and warned of ongoing rip current risk.

Brunswick Heads

Warm Praise for College Expert at Gatton Visit

An expert at Gatton praises college achievements and discusses agricultural advances. The visit included a tour of the cottage and mentions of Sir John Famarli and the Bodiam experimental station. The piece emphasizes water conservation and college progress with references to various local figures.

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Australian Chess Championship reaches tense Sydney round

Australian Chess Championship action in Sydney sees top contenders including Wie favourites face off. Watson and Reahpleky clash as Misa, Mull, and others press for victory. Early games feature tactical battles and shifting advantages amid a crowded field.

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Land Sale at Mooloolaba

Fragmented report notes a land sale at Mooloolaba with unclear dates and figures. The text mentions hail, wind and weather conditions, a bay location, and references to prices or bids in a garbled OCR style. Entities and specifics are not clearly readable.

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Backache and Leg Pains May Signal Danger

A health bulletin warns that persistent backache and leg pains can indicate serious conditions. Seek medical evaluation if symptoms persist, worsen, or are accompanied by other warning signs such as numbness, fever, weight loss, or weakness. Early diagnosis improves treatment options and outcomes.

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