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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1935
Page
5
Unclear text reports a government move to reduce unemployment relief and a near term action awaited by the premier and labor parties. Parliament and party leaders are not in agreement on the measure.
Four men were charged after a court appearance yesterday with acting as accessories in a case linked to alleged reductions in games and unlawful activities. The proceeding, before Mr A P W Trygpar, touched on tax relief proposals and government plans, with testimonies from detectives and officials.
The elder Buckwell family reports Charles Edward Buckwell killed his brother amid unemployment distress. In a garden confrontation the assailant shot with a .22 caliber weapon, wounding a sister and fatally injuring Charles. Neighbors describe a tense scene and police found the weapon with the suspect.
Fragmentary and unclear OCR text appears to describe a Canberra event with references to timing divisions and recovery, but lacks coherent facts, names, dates, or locations to form a proper news item.
Unclear OCR fragment hints at a historical land dispute involving prounucers and farmers in Australia. Mentions investor, land, farms, and a struggle, with unclear dates or names due to garbled text.
A local court heard a case about a dog trespass and alleged harm to a cat. The judge noted the dog's behavior was mischievous but found insufficient evidence the dog was vicious. The defendant argued owners should not be liable for all dog actions.
Fragmentary report notes ongoing debate over Greece's monarchy and republic, with cabinet figures and deputies from Paris to Athens referenced. Report mentions tensions between republican and monarchist factions, anticipated votes, and public reaction as authorities weigh the future constitutional form.
The Australian report notes a dramatic sea search near Crottiiie Bay and Port Hack for a man found with a tattooed arm. Air observers sighted planes and divers worked as crews combed the water, tracing a possible link to a death on Bulmen's Road. The City Coroner will begin investigations with 44 witnesses subpoenaed.
A boy wounded by a gunshot is carried a mile by his brother amid conflicting reports of the event near a Pine Hat farm. Local observers describe the improvised sheltering and a halted investigation as authorities pursue accounts of who fired the shot and where the weapon was placed.
Sister takes managerial role for ex-champion Hoxer arranging a televised bout. The chaotic dialogue details stagecraft and conflicts as agents, promoters, and family ties shape the match listing. Names and places blur in a tense, early telecommunication aria over a boxing program.
In CORPS HARBOUR today a miner was buried by an earth fall while working with a partner Jasper Neal. Rescue efforts by the mate saved Neal but the other man was smothered before help could reach him. The injured man was later taken to hospital for treatment.
A chaotic scene unfolds as a prisoner escapes custody aboard a moving train after attempting to flee, with police返 and hospital reports noting injuries. The incident includes a chase, a window broken, and the fugitive’s continued evasion while authorities pursue. Additional notes reference maritime search efforts near Somerset and Cape York involving Roberts and associates, detailing treacherous seas and marine hazards as part of ongoing operations.
Sydney reports detail a pistol cleverly concealed in a match box, used in a crime linked to a Paris-originated bullet batch. Detectives recovered miniature shells, tied to a hotel bar near a central railway station, with evidence pointing to a weapon operated downward by an owner connected to a 2009 claim.
A postal director known as Smithy was found killed with an axe in a lonely hut. The incident disrupted mail delivery plans between Brisbane and Toowoomba as authorities investigate the motive and suspect contacts. The scene suggested a broader disruption to the regional mail service and delay complaints from inhabitants and workers.
In a troubled Ingham neighborhood a reported murder appears to stem from a protracted quarrel involving Italian residents. Police probe questions motive while reticence among Italian witnesses complicates the investigation.
Report from Tokyo states Japan will assent to the Paris agreement terms despite ambiguous wording about naval conduct and potential German involvement. The dispatch hints at pressure to accept terms, with critics warning of limited concessions and uncertain enforcement.
A garbled report notes a planned program at the Air Morse facility with a 13 month deadline and two pending Radin layers amid talks on expansion. Officials claim the Imperial Yard imposes conditions and the project aims to complete by next cycle with an expected public rollout.
A judge granted Deen Berridue a divorce from Jest Serridee on grounds of desertion and miscondue with Mrs Margaret Lelie Poole. The court noted the remarkable evidence and the public interest in the case while stressing discretion and the wellbeing of two children as a central factor in the decision, which took weeks to reach.
An obscure Charleville market note mentions Mr JW Pletcher and a deal tied to local sheep trading. The fragment references Dean, 30d, and Sherman, with partial notes on cooperation and associated parties.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a performer named Henwood and the tragedy of The Broken Melody. The piece threads memories of a bygone era, a cape, a queen, and a Waters Meet, with references to racing clubs and legacy in old American theater.
An aeroplane hailed as Cherie arrives at Mackay shortly before a mail train. The plane overshoots the train and, despite a long start, manages to reach the scene as the train struggles to proceed. Passengers crowd the platform while the event is described as a pursuit across the line.
Fragmented text reports a deadlock at a labour conference over a proposal linking the eight-hour week. Australian government representative St Presence Biewart and Mrs Patterson New Irmlane allegedly supported a stalled plan. The Restiu-Tons Committee reportedly adopted the proposal amid unclear details.
Petition signed by thousands across England seeks reprieve for George Percy Bor a chauffeur to be executed June 7 in an order linked to Francis Mawson Rattenbury the Bournemouth clergy spearhead the drive with hopes of 100000 signatures as petition forms appear in shop windows and city streets at the price of gold and exchange rates noted in London trading figures
A London dispatch reports rising fear of disorder in North China as Soviet and Japanese actions press China. The Tokyo bureau notes Japanese forces pressing for peace terms while China contends with internal and external pressures, including military withdrawals and allied security concerns.
The article reports that the new railway headquarters in Adelaide Street and Rott Quay are insufficient for staff, with plans to extend Adelaide Street frontage and relocate the Supreme Court area. Officials discuss space constraints, proposed extensions, and the impact on adjacent properties in a historic city development context.
A damaged OCR summary reports a case where the widow Angus Hull is awarded damages of £1064 after a court hearing. The proceedings were before Mr Justice and involve a claim of loss and liability. The fragmentary text indicates a legal dispute resolved with financial compensation for the widow.
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