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Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 12, 1939

Page

4

Park improvements urged for Sandgate in Shorncliffe

Shorncliffe residents demand improvements after 50 years of use. Alderman K P Decker reported a petition. plans include footpath reconditioning, street work, shelter facilities, and better seawall access at Camp Hill Park. Concerns on sanitary facilities and lighting were raised as part of the request.

Shorncliffe Sandgate K. P. Decker Sienal Row Sethian Gr Camp Hill Park Ater Aldehman Kelly Relin Aldermian Kelly Gomp Wooticonwabun Belmont Hitbleco Pennie Sam Mill

More Men From State Urged More Men From State Urged

A political appeal urges additional state staff to support city council work under a new coordinator. References to subsidies, government funds, and a planned commission outline efforts across districts to boost public service and war endowment themes.

cAkh Powell

Metropolitan Fire Brigade Board sees new chairman and appointees

The Metropolitan Fire Brigade Board elected Alderman Laurie Chosen as chairman after Mr W. B. Deumond retired. Alderman Janurie became a board member, with Mr Mackay as deputy chairman and others assigned to finance and committees.

Ald Laurie A! Layris Metropolitan Fire Brigade” Board W. B. Deumond Moving Fils Mink & Mackay Sale Vme Janurie Peed Sane Wit Cosolne Lorie Lennead X A Lavine Iehiatman Pita Thiwetweilers’ Association Denmead Tlw Bonrat Mackay Eagemort Mosiin Currey Taylor Vinaner Aid Gly Cownell Laurie Wak Alder Finn Jonest Tuckins Tw Coucell

Lovers Language In Pure Poetry Lecture On Romeo Juliet

Rev Scott Macdonald previews Shakespearean phrasing in Romeo and Juliet. The balcony scene reveals tender speech without mawkishness, showing how Juliet and Romeo transform language and character into living persons, while the nurse stands as a strong original figure.

Scott] Macdoneld Shakespeare Barbara Sis Jey Romeo Macdonald Julet Tovern Tull Macdonald Bhakesiente Hind Tor Sianre

New books on golf by Ivo Whitton and Sam Snead

Review of two biographical golf books from Isaard Books Melbourne. Whitton and Snead are celebrated players whose careers are outlined with emphasis on their swings, techniques, and competitive records. The Whitton work highlights character and method while Snead is praised for consistency and mastery across major events.

Jack Kenny Rrewady Isaard Ivo Whitton Wno Jim Ferrier Hax Amnon Mary Arenas America Slingwater Whitton Roberta Ana Mutlens Melbourne Queensland Bend

London Test Cricket Touring Plans Spark Public Debate

A Daily Herald cricket writer predicts the 1942-43 Australian MCC tour will differ greatly with London hosting at least two tests per season. He cites provincial gate potential and calls for broader county involvement to balance attendance and revenues.

London Daily Herald Aluaing Marylebone Holditier Australia M.C.C Austradigis Chamson Mir Bray Austraian Board of Control

Queensland Lacrosse Carnival Programme Debates Nominator Exoneration

The article outlines the Queensland Lacrosse Association's carnival programme and a nominator, Mr. J. Maker, facing no further action after a disciplinary finding. Details list race dates at Exhibition oval Tod Rocklea and various state bye arrangements among New South Wales Queensland Victoria South Australia and Western Australia officials.

Queensiana A Coursing “Association Rson Queensland Lacrosse Associa J. Maker Levon Gramme Exhibition Oval Tod Rocklea Soul Austratie A. Parr New South Wales Queensland Vic Victoria Western Chws Australia South Australia Western Als SC MeMee-tralia Queenaland Aginst South Wales Western Australia

Tax Prosecutions In Magistrate Court Fines Listed

The court fined several individuals for failure to furnish income tax returns or information. Names include Campbell Joseph George Harber mill contractor Millmerran. waiter James Kelly Inrusfal. Arthur Leslie Heart lank sinker Muttaburra. Patrick Thomas Bultin butcher Peranga. George Burton fencer Tabermorey station. Hy Victor Alexander driver Cairns Grafton Street. Patrick William Hynes Cairns. Peter Franck factor Chinchilla Mastym Street Cairns. David Hoole mechanic Union Hotel Miles. Ida May Bowers cook Luke Street Cairns. rarn (likely error) 2 pounds.

A E Alkig Magiatrater Campbell Joseph George Harber Tabermorey ' Station Hy Victor Alexander Grafton Cairns Patric Willian Hynes Peter Franck David Hoole Union Hotel Miles Ida May” Bowers Cook Luke

Toowoomba Conspiracy Charge At Circuit Court

The Circuit Court adjourned as John Bernard Larses Mary Edna Ruby Ryan Patrick Brosnan and Kevin Ryan faced charges of conspiring between 1929 and 1930 to obtain money by fraudulent means from Amalcamated donna Lid with unknown accomplices. Detective Constable M Paretil testified as the case continued.

Toowoomba Circuit Court Justice Macross John Bernard Larses Mary Edna Ruby Ryan Patrick Matthew Brosnan Kevin Ryan Donna Lid M. Paretil Bishane

Australian art tutor to prince of wales gains fame in england

A fragmented notice recalls fifty years ago in 1888 when Charles Hern the Australian art tutor to the Prince of Wales sparked notable reputation in England. It mentions a wedding gift to Princess Louise and competitive notes from sports events and prizes around Richburg New York.

Charent Hern Prince of Wales England Ls Waler

Racing Pigeons Finish in Dark in Queensland Race

In a 78 mile race from Gharneville the Queensland Racing Pigeon Association logged three notable birds led by Mier miginiall with 301 QRPA. Ho Lewitt and H Knoblauen followed with blue cock and blue hen entries, clocking fast times though entry limits constrained the field. The next race heads 568 miles from Emmet on Thursday July 20.

Mier Miginiall Queensland Racing Pigeon ‘Association Gharneville Harsley Eparkere Blue Imin H. Knoblauen Emmet

Kendall Enters For British Championship

London reports W Kendall of New South Wales expresses confidence before the British championships. He will swim in Minehead Somerset in an open air pool with heats in the quarter final stage as part of a strong British entry.

Kendall London W. Kendall New South Wales Minehead Somersetshire Ninie

Fragmented OCR note with unclear names and places

A garbled OCR fragment mentions names and numbers with no coherent event. Key entities are unreadable, and places or dates cannot be confirmed.

New Sunday Mail Contest Offers £50 First Prize

A vintage advertisement outlines a competition run by The Sunday Mail with prizes including £50 for first place, £10 for second, £5 for third and multiple consolation prizes. Entries cost sixpence and must be delivered to The Sunday Mail Office in Queen Street.

New Sunday Mail Sunday Mail Ben Bill Nerepi Sundin Wie Mere Huenthy

Television not yet at commercial stage in Perth report

Perth dispatch reports television not yet in a commercial proposition. Commander Bo Freeman of Metro Goldwyn Mayer cites England world tour and Derby Day luncheon as context. A launch event in Fremantle drew attention to new TV, though officials say sale remains in planning stage.

Perth Bo Freeman Directir Metro-Goldwon Mayer Ltd Strathallan Fremantle Reuain Waren Poplin Shirie Rathwells W. M_ Kyle Gudenie Council of Study Rothwetty Edward Tdelaide Steeers

University Scooter Derby Sets Bold Campus Race

Readable fragments describe a student scooter derby titled The Grand University Scooter. Four events include maidenhandil, Jap, mixed doubles and grand championship. Students wear academic tees. shorts permitted. The faculty relay, starting post, and celebratory post-race events are planned.

Grand University Tree Ateater

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