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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1940
Page
16
Brook and Gregory rivers required 41 swims by the search party led by Phil Schaffer of Gregory Downs for Dr. Alberry and Pilot Brit. A midnight crossing on Saturday faced darkness and a swollen current with only twenty yards of visibility and exhausted horses changed repeatedly.
Readable fragments describe political activity, protests, and organizational work by a party. Names vaguely referenced include figures like Wille and Donaldson amid mentions of Germany, masses, and public actions. The text implies a period of tension, leadership, and social mobilization without clear dates or outcomes.
The page lists a slate of theatre offerings including titles like The Sage The Maslin a Em STE and Heaven Les Reine, with venues such as ROYAL, LYCEUM, and MAJESTY'S. Dates and showtimes appear in fragmentary form, indicating a varied program across multiple houses.
The report notes extended service for members of the Australian Force abroad and at sea. Postmaster and official references indicate ongoing correspondence and postal restrictions for personnel in training and deployment, with mentions of commissions and international mail handling uncertainties.
A garbled report notes a predicted threat to the motor body industry amid a Commonwealth government examination of an Anglo dispute. Premier Playford is quoted on the perceived risk to Australian motor body building, with mentions of import controls and plant modifications under wartime conditions.
A Saturday accident on Lie romero singly Avenue near York Street Nundah led to the death of two victims, Allen Smith aged 19 and Maurice Kirwin 18, with another seriously injured. The crash involved a overturned vehicle and occurred January 6. Hospitalised survivor details and follow up questions remain as authorities investigate.
A 19th century council debate centers on removing unused power wires after reports show service lines and meters had not been properly deactivated. Officials discuss safety, potential accidents, and insulation measures as city officers push for compliance and homeowner awareness.
In Brisbane January wool appraisals under the Australian government plan show 50,008 bales valued to about £3,100,000. Assessments cover the series of dalengraul in Brisbane and are to be completed within 14 days of the appraisal.
Fragmentary text describes procedures and cautions around assisting a patient with electricity. It mentions rubber gloves, wet clothing, and skin contact while noting improvised actions and reluctance to perform certain maneuvers. The passage lacks coherent structure and clear outcomes.
Broken Hill Pty shares were prominent in renewed demand on the Stock Exchange yesterday. Government loans also traded freely as investors moved to industrial equities.
Washington considers new imperial trade shifts as Admiral Yonar is named premier of Japan with Arita as foreign minister. The Reuters dispatch notes appeasement signals, potential long term party alignments, and U.S. hopes for material supplies while weighing cabinet changes and congressional reaction.
Canberra reports an early move to curb car shipbuilding and imports. The government is examining import diversions from the United States and Canada to conserve foreign exchange, with measures to reduce shipbuilding and related output. Authorities plan an inquiry into shipbuilding capacity and skilled labor needs, aiming to limit imports and bolster domestic production.
Morning collision near Morningside injures riding Reed and delays commuter rail to Brisbane. Manly Wynnum line is disrupted as trains are shunted at the crossing. The Woolfoongaban depot line breakdown caused dawn delays and a safety inquiry is demanded by the Wynnum and Manly Chamber of Commerce. Mrs Anabella Reed among the injured is admitted with severe head injuries. The Railway Department promised a night shift inspection and safety measures. The incident remains under investigation with no master timetable changes announced.
Officials awaited replies as Queensland tenders were substituted and construction plans discussed. The premier arranged for necessary arrangements to enable tenders from Queensland builders and engineers to be submitted.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a London market snapshot dated January 18 with mentions of zinc shares and mining equities, but many words are garbled. The readable items indicate a dull session with flat quotations and a few ticker style fragments, lacking coherent details.
The British Ministry of Food informs the Australian Dairy Produce Control Committee it can pay set prices for all Australian butter imports into the United Kingdom from September 22, 1938, until the government fair produces ban ends on November 20. The contract outlines freight, insurance, demurrage, and reimbursement terms, with details on consignments and unit prices.
A yacht wreck on a gale near AUCKIANT left four men dead and others injured. Names and firm affiliations are unclear due to damaged text but include a local crew and municipal officials.
A garbled report from Sydney notes production delays at Bren due to a nationwide disruption. The article mentions factory curtailments, regulatory scrutiny, and tentative resumption plans, with references to government ministers and industrial stakeholders.
A centenarian believed to be 110 years old carried heavy baskets on a pole across his shoulders during a local Cairns event. The man, reputed to be aged 110, participated in the traditional fashion until recently noted in reports.
Perth Monday reports the Federal Labour Party leader Austin and Curtin defend the by election against focus on Hitler remarks. The prime minister and government aim to show unity and resolve amid questions about Australian stance and potential implications for foreign policy. The article notes critics warn against misreading public support and the need to safeguard democracy during wartime.
In Queensland eastern district unions petition for a basic wage declaration at the Industrial Court. The hearing, led by Senior Industrial Registrar My Poy Balip, aims to set wage levels for males and females across the sugar and textile sectors, with the Employers Association and Trades and Labor Council involved in the proceedings.
Telegraph reports repair of the Darwin to Tennant Creek line after floods across the northern Territory. Power restored and telegraph service resumed. air and radio links reconnected to Wyndham and Darwin as crews work to secure routes and restart trains. Local authorities describe the withdrawal of flood waters and safety measures for residents.
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