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Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 16, 1940

Page

2

Glorious Day Comin and Civic Debates Spark Mayhem

Fragmentary OCR reveals a chaotic scene at a city hall meeting with mentions of patriotic displays, civic leaders, and a tense crowd. References include Lady Biats, Sir Jones, and various society figures amid disjointed notes about schedules, dates, and public notices.

Elwiiele Aerie Tip Pen Sir Jones Sir Jones, Wh Whe ReouInjaed BY Lady ‘Biats" Compiimented Wie Metrospatitan

War Work Events and Charity Dances Noted

Donated funds and social events described include war work drives by Abemomar and the Catholic Women's Counter fund. Officers and volunteers organized dances and bridge evenings to raise money and support troops, with details of attendees, hosts, and locations noted.

Abemomar Catholic Women's Counters Anerathe Douglas Misa Gimeirs Cannon Iit Mista J Somata Puri

Cold Mornings Reported Across Regions

Weather notes describe subfreezing conditions with readings from multiple towns. Temperatures ranged around 17 below zero in some spots, with localities like Ware and Peat Mitchell showing single digit negatives. Reports mention frosty mornings impacting daily activity and suggesting continued cold spells ahead.

Althauer Mylene Jemierature Entavst Tive Sears Ware Ana Peat Mitchell Rinethnen Feadine Rock Jayupton Dave

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