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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1940
Page
12
Fragmentary text references German Belgian tensions and allied reporting, mixed with stray lines about a canal, a canal photograph, and a motorcyclist death. The article appears to be a garbled OCR page with multiple topics and no coherent narrative or chronology.
Fragmented OCR text notes criticism of a camp and management with unclear names and scattered phrases. Mentions government stance and possible disciplinary or governance issues affecting participants. No clear dates, places, or concrete events readable.
An instruction to apply Rexona Ointment at first signs of skin blisters or cracking. Use Rexona Soap containing safe healing medications to prevent further irritation and promote healing. The text emphasizes immediate relief and protection during the healing process.
Patchy OCR recounts a South Africa unity appeal amid a day of heat and storms across regions including Western and Southern areas. It notes high temperatures near 92 degrees, forecast storms in western districts, and calls for national solidarity while touching on broader political tensions and wartime propaganda.
An exhausted, fragmented report outlines Australian and British airmen poised for a major operation. Mentions officers like Low ng and pilots preparing for a long flight, with references to Australia’s air force, Allied cooperation, and anticipated combat deployment amid a broader human effort.
A heat wave in New South Wales drove temperatures to extreme levels as a severe northerly storm swept Sydney. Lightning struck across the eastern suburbs and North Shore before noon, fusing a gents station, cutting power to parts of Mosman, and striking a tram in Avenue Road. The driver, conductor, and two passengers were enveloped in blue flames but escaped injury.
The report notes Leon Burguez Tan neau Iron gareier of the aliens board and stock broker was brought to Wynnum private hospital yesterday aged about. A court hearing is planned with Brisbane Synod representative H J Henchman and others. The proceedings may be heard in camera with a statement expected from the master. Potential appeals within seven days are mentioned.
Finance editor reports initial Canada war loan push targets 200 million dollars with aim to replicate the success seen in Australia. Mentions government borrowing, British wartime support, and public subscription as key elements of the drive despite garbled text.
Washington aroused by a looming budget clash as Congress considers administration plans. The article notes debate over deficits, funding priorities, and potential impacts on federal programs with statements from officials and analysts.
Brief listing of items for sale and services including caravan and motor equipment. Mentions "Power-berth caravan" and "Foun Can Hyver WaT" with references to furniture and machines. Pages 19, 20, 2 referenced for details.
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