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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1939
Page
3
Fragmented report discusses juvenile crime linked to unemployment and class pressures. References young women and boys facing low wages, shoplifting, and avoidance of work as social issues. Mentions Mr Mackay and broader societal factors without clear events or dates.
In the party contest, Mr Harvey Harmer and Mr Hatwon press the stakes as the AWU council faces a split over leadership. Milton retires, Manion narrowly won last year, with both factions eyeing the treasurer role amid two council meetings.
Camp drafts at Townsville show drew Keen interest as competitors in open and women's divisions posted strong scores. May Cor with 21 points secured a prize, Maynard and McCamm shared prizes with 77 points, Robin Kennedy won the bare back event, and Morrice Wilen led with 34 points to enter the final.
Deserter on Brisbane voyage from the German steamer Halle faced charges in Brisbane for theft totaling 610 in property of Hart Swizel and a wristlet watch belonging to Otte Borman. He pleaded not guilty claiming the items were lent. The case proceeded with a German interpreter present.
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