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Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 14, 1939

Page

2

Inland Line urged to ease drought sheep loss and boost revenue

Brisbane Public Works Committee heard that a southern central rail link, Charleville to Blackall, could save more than 1 million pounds yearly by moving drought affected sheep and cattle. Proponents said the line would open northern markets, remove flocks at four to five years, and enhance Queensland wool and meat industries.

Aouthern Central Uraziera J. O'Keefe Public Works Commission Brisbane Norman Bourke Aunteciian Meat Board United Craziers Akso Ewmllon Charleville Blackall Wintu Webern Liem Chimrievilles Blorkall-Charieville Fink Qherik Catlwaye J Mepnink United Growers Assocation Weil Vilally Queensland Uwennland Stata Sauit Fosses

Woman in Police Court on Alleged Attempted Murder

A 46 year old woman faced Police Court today charged with an alleged May 26 attempt to kill Alfred James Naled. Evidence described a severed throat wound to her husband and a razor with blood traces, with testimony from Detective Constable Med McBanat and others. The case involved details of injuries at a home, questions of motive, and discussions of evidence admissibility as the matter proceeds to further hearings tomorrow afternoon.

Ipswi Wen Kanny Naira Alfred James Naled Johnfoi Binlth Wetiny Waa Reniot Serueant Reniot Serueant RM Jove John Casey Constabie McBanat Toewielt Anid Naif Moe Crllets Tia Abe Motianald Salt Verauidls Stitt Giuse Nukin Mt IK Myra Nellie Hynng-roon Naish AP Agnew

Governor visits Gatton College

Governor accompanied by Brigadier A J Portay visited Gatton Agricultural High School and College yesterday for a tour inspecting Shelton House, a biological lab, science classroom, recreation hall, and museum. He spoke on national development and defence, noting over 80 percent of students were in the mission units.

TI Corres Tao Amene A.J Portaoy College Catton Shelton House Lunded Iting Hall Hada J. Ke Munay Jor

Accidents Rise Amid Careless Driving Claims

A week in review shows 124 reported incidents with 1 death and 28 injuries. Police note 10 taxi collisions, 14 bicycle crashes, 10 pedestrians involved, and 73 events blamed on irreventable causes. A child on a tricycle contributed to one incident as drivers failed to keep clear.

Gremiert Didi Us Ntaly Com Inbstoner of Police Cali Np Denda Kesh

Sales Tax Appeal Goes To High Court

M R Hornibrook Proprietary Limited appealed to the High Court against sales tax on concrete piles by Nile Construction under the Sales Tax Assessment Act. The Board of Review upheld the Deputy Commissioner of Taxation’s decision. Justice Bled oversaw directions in Chambers as parties agreed on certain facts for the court to infer from.

M. R. Hornibrook \Proprietary), Ltd High Court Com Command Wed Nile Board of Review Justice Bled Chambers

Inspectors Determine Septic Tank Permits

City aldermen weighed health inspector qualifications to judge land suitability for septic tanks. Ald W R Moon noted applications were being examined on advice of the health Maer who lacked requisite qualifications. The committee reported approving some septic tanks and disapproving others. Also, the Mor oce Board will hold an inquiry into the wreck of the Atlantic on Minner’s Reef at 2 am Sunday, with Captain TF AL Roberts leading the inquiry.

Dacwsen Lie Sith W.R. Moon Applien Jona Atlantic Moroe Board Invone Minners Reef TF AL Roberta North Queensland Roberts Itera Mackay Rockhampton AU Ube

Still Time To Enter For £200 Title Contest

Entry closes soon for The Sunday Mail £200 title contest with 112 prizes from £20 to £10. First prize £100, 30 consolation prizes £8, and other prizes. Submit entries to The Sunday Mail office. postmark dates vary.

Sunday Mail Hide Bowyangs T Theenetens Stamnes

Picture contest rules for The Sunday Mail envelope offer

A fragment describes a competition entry process for The Sunday Mail with an envelope marked ROWVANOS No and delivery to The Sunday Mail Office Queer Street. It notes entrants accept the editor's final decision and mentions employees and readers’ families are eligible to compete.

Bane Hinleests Sunday Mail Nevents Ie Pablientinis Wis Ebiibie

Fine Drama At Cathedral Portrays Becket Murder

A vivid amateur staging of the Becket murder at Canterbury unfolds in St John’s Cathedral. The Women of Canterbury lead a Greek chorus as knights strike the archbishop, while an atmospheric organ backdrop and a modern jeremiad critique hollow excuses for spiritual values.

Auiruer Thomax Santerbury Uriesta Hugh Thoms Teckel Eliat Eliot Felaina Fang

Register Plan Essential and Emergency National Debate

Fragmented OCR text references a Canberra register plan and emergency measures. It notes a national register linked to an emergency, with mentions of a deputy leader and a senator securing debate time. The readable parts are unclear and provide few concrete details.

Canberra Twessay Demberney Keaney

Premier's Advice To Trades Council Sparks Debates

Townsville reports show a Trades and Labour council meeting adopting resolutions opposing the national register and conscription plan. The Premier Porgunimi replied to presses while urging unity to prevent compulsory service and to uphold the government program.

Trades Council Ny Ce Curves Ana Latut Council Offaly Avajiadic Latie Commonwealth Porgunimi Paylinnye Thie Feaister Townsville Townsville ‘Trades and Our’ Council

Brown and Thomason vote totals reported in local tally

Local returns show Dr Brown leading with 230 votes and Thomason with 18 votes among counted ballots. Absent votes and omitted faces affected totals, while a collision on Wickham and Byanswick streets left two injured.

Watson Brown W-G. Thompon Winton Group Sorex F. Sehiates Brown Phomapean Elven Bowe Thomason Justice de Ohagany Aay Thompson

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