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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1940
Page
2
A fragmented notice outlines a Patriotic Fund effort dubbed Allies City. It mentions a central committee meeting, fundraising weeks, and a carnival plan. The text references plan details, meetings, and open nightly gatherings, but specifics are unclear due to OCR errors.
Distressed Finns and Turks receive support as Riviera collectors raise funds for the Polish and Salvation Army drives. The Red Cross headquarter appeals note contributions to aid soldiers and children, with donors described by titles and pledges.
A meeting at Manly discussed price fixing with mixed shopkeepers protesting. The Gurensland Grocers Association and retailers’ groups advocated representation on the Price Fixing Advisory Committee, signaling broader concerns over control and fairness in retail pricing.
A disjointed racing recap notes Brown scoring an entry remnant at the Vande Handicap with mentions of Reimann and Brody. The muddled text references maiden races, a nine furlong field, and various horses, but yields few clear results or outcomes beyond a single improvement claim.
The Australian Council of Agriculture discussed quarantine and veterinary costs with the Minister for Agriculture Mr But tarki. The meeting in Hobart New South Wales and Victoria, including Brisbane, addressed measures to prevent introducing buffalo fly and Bethe pent into Beates. The conference planned testing and further considerations by the council before final decisions.
The Wondai Hospital Board resolved to send a deputation to the Minister for Health as 350 divisional wardens have prepared for the campaign. The plan aims to create capacity for about 20 more beds and upgrade maternity facilities. funding of £1000 is sought to add space at Wondai hospital.
A garbled police blotter item reports Warwick being found guilty of ten charges related to shoplifting at a city store. The text includes names such as Catt Reser Seth and references fines, possible inmate status, and unclear dates. The fragment mentions attendees, goods value, and terms like probation and penalties, but the exact details remain obscured by OCR errors.
Entries close next Monday for the Bowls Four title play with rounds set for January 27 and 29 and a final by mutual arrangement. The Pennant Committee will assign greens and canics allow play on any day before the drawn dates. Byes are allocated for the second round, and the draw will be made Wednesday night with cooperation from club secretaries.
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