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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 09, 1935
Page
4
London reports from January 7 indicate mixed prospects for the Franco Italian disarmament pact. Paris and Berlin observers weigh balance of power, warn of potential Italian concessions, and discuss implications for Britain and the League of Nations amid shifting European tensions.
Paris dispatch reports Franco-Italian agreement concessions amid tensions over Red Sea routes and Djibouti shares. Germany eyes plebiscite timing as Vatican notes Pope receives Laval. Britain and Japan urged to aid on minor allies.
A fragmented report from Adelaide outlines disputes over hard labour in tailoring and the drainage of land. Officials mention a public works committee and costs of thousands of pounds, with references to Governor and government recommendations and multiple prisoners.
A chaotic scene near Sandgate ends in the arrest of a woman linked to a murder. Police report a rescue attempt turned tragic with a fatal gun or blade incident as bystanders witnessed a suspect confront authorities and plead innocence while claiming self defense. The case involves multiple witnesses and is under formal inquiry by the Railway Police.
A garbled fragment references a conference among ministers and officials about a uniform banana policy. It mentions a Prime Minister for Agriculture and a ministerial conference, but the text is incoherent and names are unclear.
An account of a funeral demonstration in New Zealand for a prominent figure, featuring Maori and Anglican representation, with ministers and authorities present. The event referenced a solemn requiem mass and involved Dominion leaders and church officials in a formal service.
The article records a lengthy, muddled discussion on wool prices and market tendencies. It mentions figures and names like Vere, Germany, Regia, Gedney, and Ficher, touching on price expectations, trade conditions, and market confidence. The fragmented text suggests a cautious optimism about price movements and the influence of international demand on wool markets.
Moscow January 5 sixteen persons were killed and 67 injured in a collision between two express trains near Porvo Station one hundred thirty six miles from Leningrad. The first train had a defect, the second train toppled into its rear carriages causing wreck and fire. An engine driver and two assistants were killed and several other railway workers were injured. Signals out of repair were blamed for the disaster.
Fragmentary notes project a ten percent price rise in Brisbane wool markets tied to recent sales. Analysts reference an 80 million event date window and conservative forecasts amid mixed demand, with figures suggesting steady, selective values across scoured and best staples.
The Queensland High Court hears an appeal on council by laws regulating vehicle registrations and permit fees within shire boundaries. The dispute centers on by law fees under Main Roads Acts and the cost to motorists and the council, with the Local Authorities Association backing Perrett and others. The case, linked to Kilkivan Council, questions whether permits for vehicles plying within boundaries are valid and whether related fees stand under state legislation. The appeal follows a prior Supreme Court ruling and involves Main Roads Commission oversight and potential amendments. The High Court hearing is scheduled for next term in Brisbane.
In a Creek near Grafton Mr Jame Gorm and another boy were fishing when a large snake writhing across a boat caused alarm. The snake slid over the boat, prompting fear among the boys who watched as the reptile disappeared into the water near the creek bank.
A garbled 19th century sports note outlines Ron Richards heading to London for a boxing series in Australia, with mentions of Pat O’Sullivan, Tarleton, and Brower Maw Finland. It references travel, weigh-in, and heavyweights, though many words are unreadable.
Fragmentary prose describes a heavyweight title scenario with names and locations garbled. It hints at Walker and Petersen, potential London venue and a purse of £3000, but the text is unclear and inconsistent about the event, participants, and outcomes.
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