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Newspaper

Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 17, 1934

Page

5

San Francisco in State of Siege as General Strike Spreads

San Francisco faces a near total halt as a general strike paralyzes the city. Long range guns are readied and guard units patrol streets while municipal services loom to end tomorrow. Transportation and other city functions face disruption as officials warn of potential closures and command orders.

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Fragmented Ode On Labour And Politics In A Turbulent Era

A garbled OCR style page fragment discusses labor, wages, and political figures. It names Roosevelt and Taft in a heated debate on recovery acts. The text references universities, labor unions, and inquiries into fascism’s rise, with scattered quotations and partial phrases.

Strike epidemic spreads amid labor unrest and transit talks

A wide strike wave hits workers in Yorke and Yonkers involving transport crews and unionists. Reports describe mass walkouts and a planned extension of the stoppage as officials discuss demands and possible council actions.

Volunteer Labour and the Monterey Seamen Question

A fragmentary report notes volunteers and workers around Mr A B Marshall and the Monterey steamer incident amid Sydney Labour Council discussions. It references federal replacement planning and Transport Workers Act jurisdiction, with notes on volunteer enlisting and maritime labor concerns.

API Rman Artis Satake Maire A.B Marshall Monterey Sydney Trades and Labor Coun Wotton Ate Wuld Transport Workers’ Act Volustiter Eliner Istourers

British boat incident at Samos sparks diplomatic tension

A British vessel fired on Turkish sentries near Samos. The Devonshire was involved amid urgent diplomatic investigation and rising tensions over the incident.

Samos Devonshire Wes Mamas

Fragmented Evening Column Snippet Reveals Obscure Phrases

A scrambled OCR fragment mentions a Lasti coetumnome's Ma biainer's Theatre and David Berwin plus a phrase about Cements at Law. The text is garbled with stray quotes and incomplete names, offering jagged hints of a cultural or legal notice without clear context or full details.

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First Food Riot Sparks General Strike Movements

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a food riot triggering a general strike. The text mentions transport disruption and widespread unrest, with references to a broad worker response and potential policy or wage pressures. Readers are urged to monitor evolving labor actions.

Constable's Night in Cell Reduced to Sergeant

The Commissioner of Police announces a senior-constable has been reduced to the rank of sergeant and transferred to Brisbane. The move follows disciplinary action and reflects an internal adjustment within the force.

East Toowoomba by election details and dates

By election information outlines polling on August 18 in East Toowoomba. Writ issued on August 2 with election mechanics and upcoming dates through August 28. Mentions candidates and party figures, with scheduling changes after a return from Lanai.

East Toowoomba Pollack Lanai Pary Minident Ee Weil

Prize Closing Date Details For Gold Daly Loncon Event

Fragmented OCR with missing letters outlines a prize closing date in pounds and references Daly Loncon and a Thursday deadline. The readable items mention a location Grane and a time near 7, plus an unclear number 207077131. Further context is unreadable.

Daly Loncon Detar Irene

Threats to Judge Prompt Police Guard Doubling

A chaotic report details increased police protection after threats to a judge and his household. Night raids and alleged intimidations spurred authorities to heighten security as investigators seek motive and identify the assailant.

Inauguration of Brisbane London air mail service officiated by Duke

The Duke of Gloucester will inaugurate the Australian to London air mail service in Brisbane on Monday December 10. The ceremony precedes a formal departure of a warship and marks the first official air mail run between Brisbane and Great Britain with the mail leaving Brisbane on that date.

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Fragmented report on aviation accident and refueling delays

A garbled account describes an aviation incident involving engineers and staff at Cherieville Airport. It mentions refueling, a mechanical issue, and ground crew plans for movement to Brisbane, with timelines around 648 pm and concerns about passenger comfort and safety.

Baird Luna Fen Pye Cherieville Air Mall Charteville Bunlee Ate Seird Brisbane

O'Sullivan to contest Brisbane seat in election

Mr N O'Sullivan, a noted city figure, will contest the Brisbane seat representing the Country and Progressive National Party in the upcoming election. The Brisbane Chamber of Commerce notes the slate includes several former senators and notable figures, with the verdict due Friday night.

Nell O'Sullivan Achieiton Brisbana Vabl CEM Recital Leng J.D. BixeDonall Darly O'Sullivan Hay Pope I Enme Ukeisbane O'faivan Brisbane Chamber of Corsimer Newate

Labour Campaign Set to Open on July 30 in Queensland

The Labour campaign in Queensland for the Federal elections will open on July 30. The event marks the start of party campaigning ahead of the vote, with gates to the campaign opening noted and a plan to mobilize supporters for the upcoming election.

Queensland

Second Trunk Murder at Brighton

A trunk in a Brighton room contained the body of a woman identified as Violet Kaye. Police pursued leads across the area, describing violence and unsettling details as they investigated a likely linked crime. Nearby residents reported a man matching a thief’s description, with calls for tighter Home Office measures echoing through the case.

Loudon Benc Yura Jung Viletis Kaye Tata Moti Howe Brighton Kemp Biree Hiouse Barnard Devectad Sui Asia Kaye Womett Kmowloe Maye Bernard Spilsoury Home Office

Bradman Great Innings Dominates Touring Test

Australia clash sees England bowlers struggle as Bradman crafts 148 in wet conditions. Geller and Wood shine with sharp aces as Wall and Bowes bowled economically. Crowd roars at 319 in a brisk batting display, highlighting a pivotal innings by the great batsman.

Migsamen Felili Griumett Smailes Smaiies Gellers Couraneous Gellara Wall Bowes

Heroic Woman Rescues Family From Burning House

A woman hero awoke her husband and family as flames engulfed their Brick Lane home early morning. She carried her husband and two others to safety through smoke and debris while flames trapped residents. Despite injuries, she pressed on toward the verandah as the building burned around them.

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Resistance Was Surprise In Yorkathry Attack

A chaotic report describes a surprise attack at Yorkathry with confusion over payout and scores. Grimmer and Grimmett are cited in disrupted passages, with references to a "wrong un" and a tense crowd at shack. The article notes fog, radiative praise, and a disputed offside decision amid broader chaotic play.

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Cricket match scorecard from Australia on rain-affected day

A fragmentary score report lists batsmen McCabe Miruiuiyy Sellars Wall Grimmett Wood Grimmety Bowes Wan and others with partial figures. It notes bowling by Hawes Stanilen Macaulay and Bromley and mentions innings totals and individual scores in a rain disrupted Melbourne or Sydney fixture.

McCabe Miruiuiyy Sellars Grimmett Wood Brown Grimmety BowEs Mundries Wsoottrly WROWN C. Mtacmainy Bowen Graqman B. Leslund McCabe Bante Bromley Macauley Darling Inet Tela Walt Gree Hla Hawes Stanilen Wre Tor Macaulay Noe Pia Ter Ota Oer Ainetan

Australians Opened In Guay With Bradman Flourish

An Australian cricket report describes Bradman’s vigorous batting display against Bowes and Leyland. It highlights his 100 in 60 minutes, multiple boundaries, and Macaulay’s dismissal as part of a dominant innings on tour.

Woda Koteka Sealant Acalthy Mifievt Lp Acore Owen Warner Bradman Bowes Seconia Ewan Acturat Ewig Macaulay Ailien Bowns Fk Bowes Yradman Macculey Turner Bradimar Cheeky Nate Angie Henyerker Firsdman Leyland

England's team for fourth Test surprise picks debated

The Daily Mail and others debate England selectors and changes for the fourth Test against Australia at Leeds. Critics argue over dropping left arm fast bowler Clark, while others urge Allen or Bowes to play. Amid confusion, selections hinge on fielding strength and team balance with possible multiple changes and a reserves rethink.

Arthur Malley Mda Clark Australia Leeda Daily Mull Nimes Allen Bowes P. ¥. Warner

Selectors Chief Anxiety in a Turbulent Team Discussion

A long quarrel over duty and selection rages as key figures debate who should play in upcoming matches. Critics fault fielding and strategy while praise lands on some veterans and others are deemed unreliable under pressure.

Final selection for London event announced

The final selection will be made on Friday morning. Selected fitness of several is in doubt for the Fogiansis team bound for St Landa. The Journ Tear sich appears on the agenda with several players possibly missing due to fitness concerns.

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Fragmentary cricket notes hint at a low value innings

The readable remnants mention Allen Croucied and players like Sin Atamanhy and Reset in a Manchester context with scattered team references. The passage obsesses over wicket retention and looks dubious about a standout performance, ending with a cryptic remark and a score of 18.

Taen Enaland Eldazen Mark Theomlean Wollingham

Chesterfield Test Chipperfield Weather Preview and Players

In a fragmentary report the Chesterfield match is discussed with references to Chipperfield, Verity, Langridge, and Langridge’s selection. It notes weather impact on play and mentions bowling by Mitchell and the Leeds side. The piece implies Australian and English players and tactics for the forthcoming game.

Chesterfield Verity Langridge Mitchell Leeds

Verity selectors discuss spin bowling adjustments in county match

Reports from Chesterfield note selectors weighing changes after a tense innings by Surrey players. Observers say calls to drop certain bowlers reflect concerns about form and fitness, while others urge sticking with identified talents despite recent struggles.

Mitchell Chesterfield Reston Winketa Tam Rarvain Surrey Allen Kane

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