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Newspaper

Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 09, 1940

Page

4

New Order In Kitchens Brings Practical Queensland Style

A Brisbane architectural feature article outlines a practical kitchen layout focused on accessibility and light. It highlights built in cupboards near work areas, minimized movement, wide windows over the sink, and a breakfast alcove. The model home of Mr and Mrs R Burton in Clayfield showcases a cream and scarlet color scheme, tiled walls, and integrated storage.

Walla R. Burton Bonney Avenue Clayfield M. Rylance Queensland

Bridge's Effect on Land Values in Brisbane

Valuations of property at Woolloongabba and East Brisbane are expected to rise with the Story Bridge opening. A slower increase may be seen in Ivan Valley and northern areas such as New Farm and Clayfield as access to the city shopping area improves. The bridge makes Woolloongabba a major business hub with direct city access.

Woolloonwabba Brisbane Ive Valley Au Burns New Farm Clayfield Woollnangabba Valer

School Children Return From Mt Buffalo Trip

About 400 pupils, boys and girls, returned from Mt Buffalo yesterday. Two divisions of junior-Slate mall train were needed to accommodate the increased number of passengers.

Mt. Buffalo jiewier-Slate Mall Fain Alurey Donald Douglas Brisbane Perales Py. Ltd Dinmore Carl Barnet Adelaide

More S P Bets If Race Dates Cut

Sydney racing officials oppose government plan to shift Wednesday fixtures to provincial clubs arguing it boosts SP betting. Canterbury Park Turf Club member R J Bartley says city crowds will dwindle as attendees must leave early for provincial meetings. He warns bettors will still ring bookmakers and bet legally during the week and at weekends.

Sydney Provincia R. J. Bartley Canterbury Park Turf Club Wermenday

Horse sports at Rocklea showgrounds in Queensland

At Rocklea Showgrounds, in conjunction with the Owners Trainers and Breeders Trotting Association of Queensland, horse sports were held featuring trotting and harness events. Notable results include Belmont bebe and Verue Derby winners, multiple heats and final placements across classes 249, 215, and 240, with various riders and horses earning top positions. Events included saddle and harness tests, speed tests for ponies, and a team of four queensland horse show qualifiers.

Autophesa of the Rockies Trotting Association of Queensland Rocklea J. Yeo Belmont Ping J. Yeo Tophem Marietta Raddie Harmeepaoe Mie Piret Tophat Sielle Byover Eagle P Bullivanse Shemrace Pinal Topham S&s Bullivans Sieib Brell Benner Seell Bell Perens Wilms Deere A. Oriers Wilson Bowden G. Gould Warner Nevada Mra Lo Doherty Jasper Broherey Twinkle Aredbairy Mick Meno Or Skinners Doherty Skinner Bradbury Mark Laceye Twinkie Guieensland Horse Show Boer Mre NS Witham Mra L. Doherty A Laceye Mumford George Atone Fen Conmenie Otta, Coote Miss Eile

Rugby Union figure James Baxter dies in London

The death of Mr. James Baxter is announced in London. He was a member of the International Board of the English Rugby Union and served as manager of the British rugby team to Australia and New Zealand in 1930.

Rugby Union London James Baxter English Rugby Union Australia New Zealand

Fine And Cold By INIGO JONES Weather Note

The rains tied to a southern sunspot coincide with the July rain point and offset mid-June losses. Next week looks fine with cold mornings and continued cool weather until mid month, when more cloud and light showers return, then colder again until the late July rain around the 27th.

Inigo Jones F.R.G.S Crohamhurst

Crossword Puzzle Clue List From Courier Mail 712

Readable fragments show Across and Down clues with prompts like Time, Pushes, Distinguish, Introduction, Excapre, Growler, Animals, Pressure, and many numbered entries. The text appears as a scrambled crossword grid with partial clue words and obfuscated spellings.

Two Motor Cyclists Hurt In Atherton Smash

Ferdinand Charles Windhaus a married tractor driver and James Apnewyo a laborer were critically injured when their motorcycles collided on Tolsa Road about one mile from Atherton post office. Windhaus suffered a skull base fracture and a facial fracture while Agnew sustained concussion and shock. Both were admitted to Alberton Memorial Hospital with Windhaus not regaining consciousness.

Bolice Court Percy Wiliam Kunst Serge Ravidelin Bernard Peter Hacke Redcliffe Reachinfe Beners Coulson Skijion Canterita D A Jattsey Cannon Boonah Tesurance Childers Hospital Bfe Ald J Dy Annand Toowoomba City Coynet Melbourne Davie Philippine Mindie Tao Ifm Atherton Ferdinand Charles Windhaus James Apnewyo Tolsa Road 1 Windhaus Agnew Alberton Memorial Hospital Main Roads Commission

The Problem Of Colour In Home Decoration

A discussion on colour schemes for homes, weighing monotone backdrops versus varied palettes. Some decorators prefer matching tones for furniture and art, while others advocate bold splashes and diverse schemes to avoid monotony. The piece notes the modern push for full matching yet argues for thoughtful use of colour in each room.

Coroner to See 400 Tram Round Corner

The Deputy Coroner will examine the 400 tram corner at Bru wick after the inquest into the death of Ada Vaughan aged 49 of Brat Sires Bowen Allie. Vaughan died April after a tram struck as she alighted, with the driver Edward Loades testifying he could not prevent the fall. the inquest adjourned to another day.

FI Pearce Bruwick Billsbane Edward Loades Hamenush Kedron Vaushan Sean Orshe Vaughan

Lord Lurgan Sing For Red Cross Charity Event

Governor announces Lord Lurgan will recite one group of French and two English songs at Government House on August 4 to support the Red Cross Appeal Fund in memory of Dame Nellie Melba. He will visit Brisbane for the ABC. donations invited from those unable to attend. tickets priced 1 shilling with seating reserved by Red Cross Appeal Room.

Leslie Wilson Lord Lurgan Wil Government House Auminet 4 Red Cros Brisbane Australian Broadcasting Commission Nettie Melba Melba Red Cross

Massine's Presages Dances Masterfully By Ballet Company

Les Presages a Massine symphonic ballet is brilliantly performed by Colonel de Basil's Ballet in a central program piece. The Good-humoured Ladies Graduation Ball and Presages showcase strong ensemble skill and dramatic reach, with standout turns by Verchinina, Toumanova, and Trhermicheva. The review notes pure classic technique yet highlights expressive depth and occasional conceptual shortfalls. The tenor of the season continues as audiences are invited to vote on the final program with a matinee forthcoming.

Maseine Colonel de Basil Verchinina Toumanova Massine Trhermicheva Thie Rele Bennititi Vci Toumatiova Hier Aft Praston Anna Volkova Beleky Fate Petroff the Hero Gente Brepanova Bort Ruanine Masaine Grigorieva Tive Constanza Rostott Count Rinaldo Panael Layovsky Marjan Sadre Algeranoff Morten Leskava leNihrss Repre

Nurse Charged With Poison Plot Against Matron

SYDNEY Monday Aurore Rosbere, 42, nurse at Colredale Cottage Hospital, stood charged with attempting to poison Matron Anne Ateflyeen. Witness Malvern McTiven testified Rosbere warned she feared complaints about patient care and would report her to the hospital board. On the night of the 22nd Rosbere allegedly prepared tea and sandwiches with milk laced with poison. the milk tasted bitter and the matron fell ill despite Rosbere’s claim of apology. Government analysts confirmed the milk contained pellets.

Sydney Aurore Rosbere Colredale Cottage Hospital Wellongong Police Cour Polson Anne Ateflyeen Cnn Mellvern Rosberg Asher Roxbere Cone Rosberg Hama I Sper Malvern McTivten Rosbere Fog Palmer

City staff seek appeal board under Brisbane Act

A deputation from the Federated Clerks urged the Health and Home Affairs minister to amend the City of Brisbane Act to create an Appeal Board for council employees. The minister said Cabinet would consider legislation next session. The group pressed for early action and transparency, requesting open court hearings similar to the Railways Appeal Board.

Redcliffe Tourist Bungalows Approved With Conditions

A Redcliffe council approval for eight tourist bungalows in Koala Park was given on the condition the Lands Department backs the plans and that the bungalows are restricted to tourists. Alderman A Sampson dissented, warning the huts could be used by non tourists, and noting past concerns about misuse of holiday facilities by those not in need. The Country Women's Association had built seaside holiday facilities for poor families, a point Sampson tied to potential misuse.

Redcliffe C. A. M. Reid Koala Park Lands Department A. Sampson Country Women's Association Euquliry

Mr I J Edington Dies in Brisbane After Long Career

David John Edington born 1889 Gympie died in Brisbane yesterday after a career with JM Hunter and Co Wal limbilla branch, then manager, later joined Dalgetys Queensland traveller and city representative. A founder Hamilton Bowling Club member, Commercial Travellers Assoc, and Tattersall’s Club. Survived by widow, two sons, two daughters.

I. J. Edington David John Edington Brisbane Gympie Wallimbilla JM. Hunter and Co Yeaar Daleryane Co. Ltd Dalgetys Queensland Edington Hamilton Commercial Travellers’ Association Tatternalls David G Douglas Misses Joy Fao Edington

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