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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 20, 1938
Page
4
Evidence to the Betting Commission from Lip Method ist Church reverend cites country race meetings as preferable to shopfront betting. Woolscott notes church favor toward hotels and pubs as outlets while dissenters urge belting shops amid public backlash and upcoming polls.
The South Australian Eructvik Club proposes a large trotting track with 80 000 capacity, aiming to attract betting shops and boost activity at Adelaide meetings. Officials discussed funding, turnover targets, and future plans as the federation weighs support and potential politicians’ involvement.
Coroner and police investigate the sudden death of Mrs Latskey near Osivvoille. Witnesses describe her collapse on Western Creek bank after a walk with Vincent Creery who raised alarms with hotel staff. An inquest is expected as investigators search for the cause of death.
A chaotic, OCR heavy report describes an emergency call at Cairns involving the vessel Ready. It details attempts to reach the ship, water and food shortages, and coordination by Captain Forrest, with Chinese workers and several companies involved. the narrative mentions a plan to move along with a crane and plane, and a long, troubled extraction effort near a town.
A Sydney report details Australian manufacturers opposing key clauses of the Ottawa agreement. They fear compression of terms with Austrian and German suppliers, resisting concessions seen as harmful to domestic industry. The piece notes strained relations with the Russian trade delegation and tentative European market gains despite logistical delays and shipments to Australia.
A London conference on industrial policy opposes restrictive measures. officials claim changes are needed to spur development, address tensions with the Board of Trade, and remove barriers that impede Australia’s manufacturing growth. The debate centers on permitting expansion of important facilities and easing provincial controls to boost production.
Victorian Bennett brothers and their wives travel caravan and plan to stay in Queensland while another considers returning home. Mr Joe Bennett and family near Brisbane are linked with Mount Gravel area. Local news notes a couple’s plans to change homes, a court case, and regional travel reflections.
A fragmented notice describes an inter club debate stand in August at Empire Chambers Exchange Hall. The program centers on questions of civilization and education with panels and byline names obscured by garbled text. The item references sponsors and organizers but details are unreadable.
An advertisement discusses aspirin as a general pain and fever remedy, noting doctors often prescribe Bayer products. It references common headaches and colds, mentioning Bayer as a leading brand and noting aspirin’s long history in medical use. The piece blends claims of relief with patriotic tone and regional references.
Fire damaged Charleville Cash Slaves area early in the morning as firefighters prevented spread to adjoining sites. Queensland rally coverage notes a big sport feature with officials outlining progress and membership changes, while committee members are listed and commended for service.
The Australian Broadcasting Commission's manager, Mc Pininy, says ticketing for Tauber concerts in Brisbane faced scarce seating and high prices. Concessions were arranged for 29 seats at several price tiers, with about 400 seats potentially reserved. Sale dates and venues are listed, including Brisbane and Belshane, amid doubts about demand and revenue.
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