Spurious Coin Change Case Involving Tram Conductor
Police report a charge against a tram conductor for counterfeit coin handling and attempted fraud. The incident took place at a High Foueih location with several witnesses and ongoing court action.
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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1934
Page
11
Police report a charge against a tram conductor for counterfeit coin handling and attempted fraud. The incident took place at a High Foueih location with several witnesses and ongoing court action.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses Vitae Weal diet claims and digestion benefits. It references vitamins and a product produced in Australia. It mentions a nourishment claim and consumer guidance but lacks clear facts or individuals.
A fragmented report outlines a committee's recommendations on flood prevention in territorial areas. It cites a study with figures on unemployment relief, public works, and funding needs, naming officials and departments. The document references mine safety and employment provisions, plus projected costs and labor provisions.
Readable fragments describe a government loan scheme tied to marriages in Berlin. Mentions couples, financial terms, and societal promotion, with garbled OCR words but signals state support for marriage incentives and loan repayments at fixed rates.
Fragmentary wartime text describes the Nazi youth surrounding a Berlin leader, amid reports of the Ud army and rising control. The language is garbled but signals intensified state mobilization and propaganda during the war period.
An old medical advertisement touts Parmint for catarrh claiming it treats the blood and mucous membranes to relieve nasal and throat congestion. It asserts European treatment for catarrh exists and that Parmint can restore breathing, hearing, smelling, and tasting, urging a nine day start for relief. This item reflects period health claims and marketing rhetoric.
The text reports on school changes, teaching methods, and pupil conditions in a rural setting. It mentions Mr Frederick Wennell, a headmaster, and various references to schooling practices, migration issues, and local religious or cultural influences affecting education, with a focus on how students adapt to new syllabi and supervision at the time.
The article discusses continuing negotiations and assurances from government ministers and officials on the continuity of work for the Newnes shale oil project. It notes conversations between Australian and federal authorities, the potential flotation of the company, and the need for a secure supply of equity and government backing before progress can advance.
A fragmented OCR item notes political parties CP N and Progressive faction awaiting formal nomination in the county. It mentions a meeting, potential candidates, and the tension over the slate ahead of a local election. The text is garbled but centers on party debates and nomination timing.
In a tense courtroom exchange, Judge defended police amid a witness testimony by Campbel and clerk statements. The defense questioned the credibility of a key witness while alleging lies in the police case. the jury heard cross examinations, and Constable Gonke gave interviews as prosecutors and defense argued over statements and initialed notes.
A noisy OCR shows multiple prize entries and numbers for a Golden Casket Art Union. Names such as NICHOLLS and RYAN appear amid a long list of prize amounts, ranks, and locations in Queensland, with many figures and identifiers intermingled.
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