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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 27, 1939
Page
5
Weather and farming notes from Queensland field reports. Dry spells and storms marked the period with emphasis on rainfall effects in dairy regions. Temperature highs reached near 83 while lows hovered around the 39 to 57 range as observers noted moisture and production impacts.
A community event at Forest Hill honours pioneers with multiple speakers and attendees from local groups. Figures named include HARRISVD JON Baan Donald Francik and CLERMONT, with emphasis on public memory and local history activities. The page lists numerous participants and mentions related civic gatherings through to April.
Fragmentary notice records a shipping or cargo filing involving James Patrick and Co Pty Ltd with references to Newcastle Sydney and Melbourne. It mentions cargo items and statuses like CARADALE and CARDOSS with unclear remarks about cargo received and requests for further information regarding some consignments.
The article urges a broad town planning campaign to water the public conscience with a focus on health care, well being, and community welfare. It highlights medical practitioners, peaceful civic work, and the role of governance in improving happiness and public health.
Government proposals in Canberra aim to tighten gold buying controls and ban certain sales to curb illicit activity. Amendments seek stricter oversight, with treasurer duties outlined to enforce penalties and regulate dealers across districts.
Fragmentary report from Melbourne notes discussions between officials and politicians on youth employment. No legislation advanced as federal government consider proposals and a July conference plans follow up. A school leaver reportedly joined a session while a committee probes further action.
The article analyzes empire wide economic strength during conflict, noting primacy of primary production and exports in wool, meat, dairy, and minerals. It discusses inter empire trade links, preferential and reciprocal treaties, and the central role of economic power in sustaining wartime strategy and colonial resources. It emphasizes Britain's global trade network and the colonies as suppliers underpinning the empire's war economy.
The Kalimas Oil Co NL announces a 5000 acre petroleum prospecting permit for Kalimna Co area near Roma North. Directors credit work by Mr Waterfary of Bendigo Gold Yield and Bendigo banks for expected prospects and potential returns, noting historic Bendigo field yields and dividends from 1914 to 1999.
Adelaide market report cites Home Steel prospects and company options amid accumulated work on hand and pending orders. Melbourne references and figures hint at conditions affecting supply and pricing in the current period, with director remarks noting strategic choices under market pressure.
A notice announces Lyvre and Rubber Co Ltd proposing to loan 162000 shares at £1 to existing shareholders in a 2 for 5 ratio as capital increases from £500000 to £1000000. It details allotment rules, paid up capital, and an interim 7 percent dividend declared with payment set for Sunday 1.
In the reported accounts Commonwealth Industrial Gases shows profit with a 10 percent dividend proposed. A reserve of 173 pounds is set aside against past losses, while 60 27 pounds are carried forward. The company contemplates distributing holdings and a new factory at Alexandria with a vision toward future development.
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