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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1938
Page
16
The Goondiwindi Chamber of Commerce backs extending the Maree-Boggabilla railway to Goondiwindi as the Marburg government dam nears completion. The report notes ongoing construction and planning across multiple regional projects and towns, including Clifton and Kingston, with emphasis on infrastructure growth and regional development.
The Kingaroy Hospitals Board faced a second adverse report on the hospital pony said to have broken a sulky and chewed a rope while led to Main Street. Chairman R J I Huet urged disposing of the rogue and buying another pony, but former members Faughman Crawford and Moore offered to train it within a month to prove their skill.
A garbled market column reports heavy supplies and uneven pricing across commodities. It notes late arrivals, freight delays, and tentative demand by buyers, with references to Melbourne and Sydney markets, price comparisons, and possible price shifts as week progress.
The schedule lists numerous 1940s era broadcasts and live performances across stations and venues. Featured items include weather notes, music features, and theatrical segments with names such as The Watchman, Satie melodies, and a piano recital. Local stations Toutoomba Ipswich and Grafton announce daily lineups.
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