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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 27, 1939
Page
10
Seaside Holiday Traffic Surges as 25 000 Return to Brisbane
Crowds at Southport Coolangatta Tweed Heads Burleigh Heads Caloundra and Redcliffe abated little last night as about 25 000 holidaymakers returned to Brisbane. Rail and Gympie Road bore the main pressure while many visitors enjoyed the beaches and river life amid bustling street scenes and concerts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southport
Coolangatta
Tweed Heads
Burleigh Heads
Caloundra
Redcliffe
Brisbane
Gympie
Brisbane Man Finds Diet Matches England's Best
The report cites the Bureau of Industry stating Brisbane residents’ average diet equals that of the wealthiest 10 percent in England. It notes a Commonwealth advisory table on protective foods and vitamins A and C, examining intake among Australians. The piece mentions Boxing Day travel, Maryborough holiday patterns, and concerns about nutrition adequacy for children and refugees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
England
Bureau of Industry
Raiways
Maryborough
The
Allways
Mats Hough “Histriet
Hetween
Lpuber
Paacenagers Ce
Wyam
Tata
Pitjon
Merve Bay
Winter Garden Theatre Guide Reel of Stages and Titles
The page lists theatre venues and productions including Regent Theatres Five Came, Lyceum Good bye Mn Chips, Embassy, Majes Ty s The Man in the Iron Mask, Rialto Rex Valley, Vauderille Jo vy, and other period shows. It notes programme schedules and page references, with a dinner of mixed titles and partial captions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theatre Guide
Winter Garden
Wii” Sudden
Maney
Regent
Treaunie
ST James
Tivolt
the Skye
METRO
GABA
Stanley
Liv
Dex
Ayeatre Royal
Vauderille
Brisbane Boy for Naval College Cadet Faces Duty
Ronald Alexander Ross son of Mr and Mrs Rose Hari of Holy Park Melbourne has entered Torene College Naval Depot Vie Lot as Cadet. He will join training, aim to rotate through depots and advance to major cadet status with Mercia Navy Sea Cadet program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Naval College
Ronald Alexander Ross
Rose Hari
Holly Park
Vms
Torene College
Naval ‘Depot
Vie
Cade
Anneyator
Donita
Community Carnival At Coolangatta And Palba
A chaotic report describes a carnival at Coolangatta and nearby Palba with wireless entertainment, chocolate prizes, and bingo joints. Winners receive prizes and nearby cash exchanges. the Maryborough Labour Party event is noted alongside a Returned Soldiers Trigger group withdrawal.
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Abocuce
Halilay
Wireless Moinier
Coolangatta
Thairlock
Pialba
Tursusy
Jwnich
Maryborough Runes
Austraian
Labour Party
Returned Soldiers
Tragor
Tt “Democracy
Sir E Page's Eldest Brother Dead
In Sydney today brain focus on Mr James Edwin Ansley Page elder brother Sir E Page died at 88. He was once a school teacher at Grafton Wallend South Gate Maitland and Port Kembla, known for privately coaching wayward boys and guiding many to careers. He leaves a widow, two sons, and three daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Taday
James Edwin Ansley Page
Tare Page
Mar
Page
Waniam
Charles Page
Grafton
Wallwend
Bouthgate
Maitland
Port Kembla
IRM
Ciinrina Pee U
Limiting of Crop Area Amid Wheat Glut Debates
Government leaders edge toward restricting wheat acreage early next year to curb a looming surplus. Cabinet discussions, prime ministerial conferences, and national security powers shape plans to control harvests, storage, and distribution ahead of a 1940 policy agreement.
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Camera
Estas de Federel
Pris Posals
Alorage
Anies Lee
Joel Juan
Uke Whent
Ftarvest Clube
Anata Witti
Getion
Brawl at South Brisbane Hotel Ends With Injuries
Soldiers and civilians clashed in a hotel in South Brisbane yesterday afternoon. Police and detectives arrived to separate combatants. several men were injured and removed to hospital. One man was carried from the scene on a stretcher as the brawl spilled into the street.
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Baldiers
Sianny Storet
Brisbane
Pateol Caf
Pharge Nf
JM Cullen
Combatanta Med
Haydan
Michael Werhe
Alf
Wright
Nine Hurt and One Killed in Derby Cycle Racing Tragedy
A youth rider Meela Taylor, 18, died and nine others were injured after a fatal crash on the first lap of the South Australian sidecar event at the Derby motor race meet. Victims included Leonard Pratt, 38, injured in a separate collision. others suffered serious injuries and lacerations. Witnesses described high speeds and riders colliding with posts and barriers as the event continued amid chaos.
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Wien
Jas
Taylor
Berdin
Moephal
Leonard Wo Pratt
Geelone
Laine Wax Ct
Maehiberg
Pak Miweil
Feros
FAA
Amarelle St
Leven Eatuives
Davidon SA
We Rayal Adelaide Hospital
Novy
Davidson
A. Memhoue
Mickey
A. Yuillev
Aioe
TOF
Olin Hanes
Enmiprinlers
Lanstey
Fim
Thei Fr
Beecham Tour Plans Amid Injury Report
Thomas Beecham faces medical treatment after a car incident in Sydney and plans to tour Australia. The public broadcast commission and Melbourne medical staff arranged urgent transport and care, with Beecham remaining under doctor supervision as his schedule adapts to recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Beecham
Australia
Hea
Sydney
Maver Misericordie
Mose Broadcasting Commission
Southport
Tumdar
Faenous Enelian
Main
Beecham
Riccar
Opal
Eydaes
Melos
U S AIR EXPERTS ARRIVE IN SYDNEY FOR HUDSON BOMBERS
Lockheed specialists led by L D Parker and A R Chile reached Sydney to assemble and test Hudson bombers bought by Australia. More experts arrive to staff Richmond by early next month as engines and parts will be manufactured in Australia. The method of delivering planes via Canada is cited as a sign of U S support for Allies.
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Wea
Mibstt
Wes
Council
Gydne
Wemay—Twe
Lockheed Corporation
Sydney
Messrs
L. D. Parker
Texpint
Chile
Aind
Mr. Child
Aus
U.S
United States
Messin Reer
Child
Amer
Far Aircrae
Canada
TSA
Mee Parker
Ang Finn
Bee
States
Chi
Queensland Drivers Criticized by NSW Patrolman
A Tweed Heads patrolman criticizes Queensland motorists as careless while noting some NSW drivers behaved commendably. He comments that Queensland drivers caused him heart attacks every five minutes and laments the careless conduct witnessed on the roads.
Holidays Bring Australia Death Toll Rising Across States
A chaotic holiday period reports 30 or more deaths across Australia with drownings in Tasmania and Victoria, plus multiple road accidents. Queensland shows no holiday fatalities, while Western Australia and New South Wales log several serious injuries and fatalities. Names of victims and specific locations appear in scattered fragments amid a terse national tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Australia
Sydney
Nine Dead In Fire At Grand Motel Goomeri
A deadly fire swept the Grand Motel in Goomeri, yielding nine deaths. Victims include George Eddie, 25, and Robert Mickwon, 24, among others. Fire crews traced the blaze to an early Saturday incident. authorities believe arson or a related act may have caused the fatalities.
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Goomeri
Dee Atroynd
Fire Arty
Tren Anil Pecssna
Belona MaRs
Dalleeté
George Eddie
Kerosene Price Increase Takes Effect at Dawn
Fragmented notice outlines an immediate price rise for kerosene by 10 per ton from morning hours following federal authority approval. The directive affects suppliers and utilities, signaling higher costs for households dependent on kerosene.
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Alsa
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