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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1937
Page
3
Fragmented advert claims reveal a claim that De Witt's Kidney and Bladder Pills cure "bladder treuble" and related pains. It touts overnight relief and total bodily cleansing, urging nightly dosing to flush toxins and urinary issues with a bold, sensational tone.
Garbled OCR text shows fragments of a promotional line “Gain 5 lbs or pay nothing” followed by unreadable sequences. The readable portion resembles an old ad or disclaimer with repeated phrases and stray words, lacking coherent details or entities. No clear event, person, or organization can be identified.
In the courts column, numerous defendants including Robert Graham, Henry Harvey, Carlos Davey, Jamek, and George Henderson faced charges with pleas not guilty entered. Many defendants listed as labourers or clerks appeared or were remanded. bail was forfeited for some. Dates and locations referenced include a common game and the streets in Rooyns Elisabeth Street area, with attendees awaiting further proceedings.
Helena Caroline Eriksen files for divorce from Henry Eriksen a taxi driver after a disputed marriage. court records show separate petitions and statements from their spouses. The case highlights a dispute over the validity of the marriage amid accusations of infidelity and repeated relationships, with proceedings continuing after a guilty plea remark.
A court case centers on a hotel sale dispute over a claimed £825 bar and alleged misrepresentations by Flemming regarding hotel takings and furniture value. The plaintiff Ajax alleges faulty representations and seeks remedies while Flemming claims the terms guaranteed revenue and assets. The hearing adjourned with evidence not concluded.
In Brisbane on or about coronation day May a group including William Howson Fai and Douglas Rohald Errell faced joint charges of grievous bodily harm. Police court remanded the defendants for further hearing after alleged vicious assault and theft of a purse. Bail set with sureties. one man pleaded not guilty and reserved defence. A second case charged John Taylor with theft of a purse containing private papers and cash amid mutual violence.
A fragmented report states that an order of discharge was granted to William Thomas Carr, a fencing contractor and farmer from Thargomine, by a federal court yesterday. The ruling, lasting two months, cites failure to keep proper books and invokes the Official Receiver's concerns. The judge opposed the application on technical grounds amid the ongoing case.
A pugilist was brought before the court and admitted to the charge. He defended himself but gave inconsistent statements. The judge sentenced him to imprisonment to begin promptly, with further terms to follow upon appeal.
A defamation action began with journalist Bernherd Friz Wilhelm Frederich of Chelmer Brisbane suing W Arpeld, Harry Kahne, Gutcher, Mark Gurtay, and Joseph Balers for about £4000 over statements alleged to defame him. Evidence showed Frederich wrote a long letter, claimed to be translated from German, and accused the defendants of dishonesty. The trial featured cross examination about the letter and its publication at a German Club meeting in Brisbane amid disputed meaning and injury potential.
A coroner's report details the death of Richard Turner after being struck by a motor car driven by Rupert Irrach near the Stanley Vunure area. The incident occurred around 1 am after Turner attempted to reach his home while reportedly under the influence. Witnesses described a dull headlight glow and Turner stumbling before the impact. An ambulance removed Turner, and Brisbane officials noted the driver may have used alcohol prior to the crash.
Puzzle page notes clues and solutions with mixed letter errors and fragmented entries across across and down hints. Readers are guided through a dense list of cryptic style cues and partial words, including names and numbers, as the page reconstructs a challenging crossword solution sequence.
A labourer named William Royston Bere aged 37 was fined £10 for using a double card at Ascot on peat. The court noted no previous convictions and imposed 20 days imprisonment in lieu of the fine.
A court list shows multiple individuals including Arthur Mose of Adelaide Street and Edward Walker of Ruthven Street fined for speed offences. Others named include Henry Muxworthy, Joseph Anthony Sonnnbly, Rupert Den Cowen, and more. The article notes penalties and local street references in Toowoomba and Brisbane districts.
A Warwick case heard at Jammes in 1996 involved Lydia Madeline Trivett as plaintiff seeking 4200 damages for alleged pre‑alteration issues at the Victorie Hotel. The defendant blames back rent and takings, with counter claims. the magistrate’s award was varied by the Supreme Court reducing damages to 436 and costs from 1181 to 58, while confirming the appeal outcome and ordering payment.
The report notes Mary ener aged 33 of Dornoch Terrace died after a fall from a verandah on April 25 at Bebo hospital. Witnesses describe a hysterical state and a sequence of events including a nurse’s observations and a scream heard in the wards. Police and hospital staff investigated the circumstances surrounding the death.
A probate grant was issued for Brome in Ve and Bure Noha Bara as per local records. The document notes Welsh involvement and references related names and terms in unclear OCR text. Further verification needed to confirm exact names and jurisdiction.
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