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Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 14, 1939

Page

26

Viennese Boys Singers With A Kick In Brisbane

Twentyone member Viennese chorus from the Fiennwve Bass' Chole arrives in Brisbane ahead of a coast-to-coast tour. Through agent C H Mates they challenge any college or other team in Brisbane. Musical director Georg G Fiber guides the group with a program featuring operetta, motets, and folk songs, including "The Deciled Gadi."

Brisbane Bostrom Georg G Fiber Paddy Wax Ireland Oto Sternberg Gluck

Today’s Garden Hint for Planting Roses

Instructions advise placing roses in a well-ventilated room with good soil cover and a six-inch mulch. Water each plant with a generous gallon, ensure the root area is below the surface, and spread mulch evenly to protect and nourish new roses.

Teese

Short staffing in railways prompts union demand

The Australian Railway Union alleges shortages of clerks and laborers across the state rail network. It cites overwork of lower-paid staff and a pattern of using cheap labor, calling on the Department and Commissioner to hire more clerks and laborers, with ongoing protests from branches about wage curtailment and depot staffing.

Australian Railway Union M. O'Brien Rey Uiniied Equnctl O'Brien Queensland State Service Union Chiel Pro Vision Welfire Wariong Deartet Laelien Pinmistel Mort Sind State Service Union Phin Union Equal Pay

Eight tram schemes debated at council meeting

Aldermen discussed eight tram extensions for the coming year from Lutwyche to Chermside and Bowen Bridge to Herston, Kalinga to Rode Road, Holland Park to Mt Gravatt, and other routes. Proposals included a Chermside link via Alderney and Toowong to Mount Coot-tha, with debate on funding and feasibility.

Coune Yesserday Coue Lutwychee Renowney Nwa Cotilds Sted Herston Koung Childrens Hospital Sach Kalinga Rode Fond Nurdal Wite Mt Gravatt Wal Rnritest Aldremait Gilles Seid Newsmarket Widerney Arderman Tait Moo Thas Coor-tha Archerfield Aldermas Alderai Kelly Dent Ihairman

Train derailment disrupts hundreds' commutes near Mayne Junction

A derailed carriage near Mayne Junction halted trains for an hour as the axle tore free, derailing a train and delaying hundreds on the line to Sandgate Puikenon Broggera Pirie. Diversions caused slow progress as crews cleared the wreck and restored order.

Mayne Imin Sandgate Puikenon Broggera Pirie Taldstay

Man Crushed In Buffers On Martindale Street Tram

A man was crushed between the buffers at the rear of a parlour car and another carriage during hunting operations near Mayne railway. The victim, from Corinda, Martindale Street, sustained hip injuries and probable pelvic fracture.

Af Mayne Catziner Peterday Martindale Street Corinda

Saxophone Lost at Sea Replaced by Passengers

A schooner voyage ended with the loss of a saxophone and band instruments overboard. Passengers contributed £35 to replace the gear in Marseilles after the sea mishap, while the crew reported no further interference with the band aboard.

Stitru Inettis Gibretar

Moves To Exempt Farm Vermin Destruction Duties

Alderman Moon argues rural districts in Brisbane should exempt vermin destruction efforts from dog tax. The council considers moving a rural holding tax to support vermin control work. Debate centers on catchers and labor needs for pest control in greater Brisbane area farms.

Aldeenan Moon Life Connell Wien BB Decker Aderman Moon Brisbane

Bank Manager Richard Blake Shears Estate Probate Granted

Probate has been granted of the will of Richard Blake Shears of Scott's Point near Briabene, a retired bank manager. Fealty £1661, duties due and payable.

Richard Blake Shears Scott's Point Briabene

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