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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 22, 1935
Page
9
Sydney January 21 eight firemen left a vessel after a labor dispute over overtime pay. The crew demanded timely payment and threatened stoppage of work, while the Line masters office sought a settlement. No agreement reached. the men were to be sent ashore tomorrow.
London January 21 police report plans for a coordinated coverage program by Police Net Britain. The effort aims to prepare stations and headquarters for action and ensure consistent reporting across regions.
Melbourne audience filled the Westminer Theatre for a performance featuring Australian playwright George Campbell. The trial scene drew strong reaction and satire impressed the crowd, with an audience quickly appreciating pointed irony.
London controversy over hastiness highlights a Times critique of a noted figure linked to Minnon pie. The prose hints at melodrama and media influence, mentioning Tasmanian figures and a literary turn for a London Daily Telegraph writer.
A discussion on memory loss after a motor accident references Willie Collins novel The Moat and a Briarean doctor suggesting concussion as a cause. The report notes that memory loss may occur immediately before or after the incident, with some patients unable to recall events surrounding the crash.
Delegates at the Science Congress in Melbourne focused on culture contact between primitive and civilized races with Australian issues. Discussions covered tribal law breakdown, Pacific island depredations, and prospects for industrial and educational reforms amid a possible recession, with emphasis on unemployment, female labor, and subsidy policies.
The article outlines the Progressive National Party selections for Warwick constituency. It notes preparations, candidate pledges, and party organization steps ahead of a Brisbane held count and voter processes. It mentions names, dates, and the gathering at Kurupa School of Arts for the Rustin meeting.
Unions and members at the Queenslane Australian Labour Party meeting discussed plebiscite timing for parliamentary seats. Delegates urged against federal and state electoral selections by party central executives and called for elections by plebiscite. Locals Maryborough Somerton Heese and Central Executive groups participated in the debate.
Dr Kerwin said he would contest Merthyr plebiscite after returning yesterday from a visit. He spoke of standing for the council and noted his prior representation of the electorate in the recent lic proceedings. The report references political and medical context around the Merthyr area.
An OCR damaged page summarizes assorted local notes including a memorial event near Resale, traffic regulations, and a house fire at South Johnstone. It mentions authorities, several named officials, and a police action at Manly with raids on the Explanade, plus a later car incident investigation and a suspicious find near Reger Street.
Nundah voters will choose party candidates at a meeting next Thursday in Adelaide Street rooms at 8 pm. G Pasne and AJ Thommen are among the candidates seeking delegate seats for the Nundah branch in the Brisbane City Council race.
A 34 year old patient escaped yesterday afternoon from Goodna Hospital. Police in the nearby districts were alerted and dispatched to recapture the patient believed to be heading toward a mining region. The incident was reported as the man fled from care.
London January 31 report on a major blaze in the West End Bow Reed Infirmary where firemen and nurses calmly managed a panicked ward, guiding about 300 elderly patients to safety before the fire was brought under control. A nurse later fell and injured several firemen.
A radiogram to the Prime Minister’s Department reports Brother Eugene, a Catholic missionary, was attacked while conducting relief work near Ree Culnéa in the Mount Isa region. He suffered head and shoulder wounds, with prior injuries. two natives were reportedly restrained following the incident and Brother Eugene was moved to a hospital in Gaiamiali for treatment.
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