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Newspaper

Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 24, 1939

Page

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SAME MAN TWO VOICES Premier attacks opposition leader 1939

Premier Forgan Smith returned from Melbourne and attacked opposition leader Mr Smith amid calls for toll reform. The debate covered public utilities, road tolls, and a proposed transition from old to new systems, with critics urging fiscal caution and fairness.

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State Of War Declared In Repub lram Territory

The Government announced a state of war across Repub lram territory after illness delayed Barcelona talks. Civilians claim defence works are intended for security, with plans for fortifications and emergency measures.

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Surfers Neck Incident Report With Conflicting Claims

An unclear account from a Sydney region describes a neck injury claim involving individuals named Jane and Winoek among others. The fragment references a damper and an alleged incident near a dam, with conflicting opinions on whether a neck was broken and mentions serine or serene conditions at the time.

Sydney Swunees Jane

Suez Bride-to-be Weather Cane Mystery

A garbled OCR item mentions a Suez bride-to-be and weather cane with scattered names and phrases. The fragmentary text references a wedding context, trains, and officials, but lacks coherent facts or a clear event to describe.

Suez

Unclear OCR Feature Listing

Fragmentary OCR text shows mixed words and labels across sections such as sports notices weather and court items. Readable items are sparse with no coherent event or person details to anchor a summary.

Corrugated Road Surface and Fencing Described on Coronation Drive

The text notes a corrugated road surface and broken fencing along Coronation Drive. It mentions a well kept section of fencing and footpath donated by Coronation Drive, though the section is under two chains long. It describes a difficult route to enjoy the river view requiring a forced passage through a long, damp, and precured area on the left.

Coronation Drive

Leaking Mains Cause Road Woes in Coronation Drive Area

The city council reports leaking mains joints under Coronation Drive as a major cause of the deteriorating road surface. Heavy trucks jolted a bumper bar yesterday morning while crews, engineers, and the general manager of water and energy works plan immediate improvements and a possible town redevelopment order.

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Welcome King and Guarded Wife In Ocean Tragedy

Survivors of a sunken British vessel told officers of attackers in Baytown that engines failed due to frozen carburetors. The incident followed a collision and a dramatic rescue at sea as crews battled to save lifeboats and survivors amid smoke and confusion.

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Bomb Fear Spreads as Irish Terror Threats Rise

London reports heightened security for the king queen and British ministers after claims terrorists linked to the Irish Republican Army aimed to renew bombing outrages. Police guard measures increase at Sandringham and government offices amid ongoing fear.

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Bush fires still burn in Vie Victoria region

Reporters note ongoing fires across Vie Victoria with five hundred acres burned and winds threatening further damage. Officials warn that if conditions worsen, additional areas may be at risk while emergency measures and responses are being coordinated in the region.

Mielboutisis

Seeks Loan and Local Water Project Details

An incoherent OCR fragment describes a loan request of £450,000 and mentions plans for a water supply project. It references a balance, repayments, and possible financing steps, with scattered names and locations that appear garbled. The text hints at an approval process and a park or tram line related to a new reservoir, but specifics are unclear.

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