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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1937
Page
3
Fragments from Todays Law List show names linked to Montreal based legal notices. Details are partial but indicate listed individuals connected to a local remittance matter. Further readable entries reference a candidate or claimant names in relation to the case.
In a police court session yesterday the defendant faced charges of unlawful bodily harm to Marie. The evidence included medical notes and statements from investigators Det. Spatswaline and Det. Beha, detailing a confrontation at a Grove residence and attempts to enter a bedroom. The complainant displayed injuries, and the defense attorney Mr. Gilbert argued the defendant’s lack of clear intent.
Justice orders dissolution of marriage between Agnes Taobella Howell of Spring Hill Brisbane and Jon Cheries Howell, married January 18 1893 Calvin. The order directs publication and return in three months, with further steps to follow.
A series of fines were imposed yesterday on bakers in Toowong Paddington and Cannon Hill for violations relating to bread production and sale. Notable penalties included Charles McLeod of High Street Toowong fined for work infractions at his bakery and Ewald Bitte of Dutton Park fined £1 14 for selling bread baked elsewhere. Additional sanctions were levied against John Bintinwell Beyond, Fr Bedgond of Paddington, and Webster's Bakeries Limited for similar breaches.
A Brisbane case records Ruby Biren Talset or Ranga Point filing for divorce from a Brisbane truck driver on grounds of separation. The couple wed at South Roe Coe Maret 2h bz and have two children born earlier. The court ordered the defendant to pay the costs and alimony within three months.
Fragmentary report from a police court hearing mentions J Stewart Berge and May Day events. Names include Matilde Harcoury and Ketilern Darrin Gass with unclear locations and charges. The text is garbled, but indicates a complaint of breaking and entering and related offenses.
In the Police Court yesterday Romala Thowax Grimey Abbott Brest Parm and Brietun Glanville faced charges for owning unregistered heavy vehicles on May 1 and May 0. Guilty pleas resulted in £1.12 fine plus 12 costs and a one month imprisonment default. A grocer was fined £17 for keeping a shop open after permitted hours. The cases were heard by Mr Cm O'Brien PM and another magistrate.
A British Legion visitor Mr Taisen spoke at a reunion of the Nundan-Northente sub-branch, praising work for ex-service men. The piece notes government staff preferences for ex-soldiers in Britain vs Australia and covers Balmwoodda annual meeting with officers and delegates from multiple sub-branches.
William Tale Yule 1291, Inbmiret pleaded guilty before Mr Stewart Berge in the Police Court yesterday to a charge of handling an electric torch alleged stolen on June 18. He was ordered to enter into bond of 25 to appear for sentence within six months if called upon. The defendant claimed he took the property from a car parked in Bourne.
In Brwpiseee Monty last Thursday four large barns and contents valued at £500 were destroyed by fire. In Bundeberg Police Court Cecil Forecay faced charges of unlawfully setting a fire in a barn. He was remanded for six days.
A cow collided with a rail motor near Towood yesterday morning, causing minor damage but no injuries. The driver sounded the siren, and crew examined the vehicle before it was moved to Brisbane.
Melbourne reports Joy rides aboard Cutty Sark may visit Queensland with Australian National Airways implied. Pilot Alex Barlow notes the vessel has a bowl hull and two engines mounted high above the wing for leisure flights and weekend trips, as crews plan a departure to Byanev on Saturday.
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