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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1938
Page
18
Fragmented text describes the Takachiho Maru incident with Captain Nanlinin and the release of 11 lugger crewmen. Mentions gunfire, capture details, and authorities of the government, referencing naval actions and onboard accounts amid chaotic battle language.
In Queensland the 1937 38 wool season yielded lower income and fewer sales despite improved quality. Wool cheque fell to £3,122,577, behind last season by 12,262 bales. Averages varied with markets in Brisbane, May and September showing declines, while some months reported higher values.
Fragmentary OCR text reports averages and sales figures with garbled phrasing. The readable data mentions a last week average and a total sales count of 4408 with an average price of 10,600. The exact entities, dates, and locations are not decipherable.
Share prices reacted lightly yesterday with some profit taking. Falls were sharp in meter stools while Enid shares eased. Pigs remained firm at Canon Hill with solid demand for calves. Phare heavier supplies of potatoes at Roma Street. See Finance and Commerce.
A chaotic market report notes the last wool sale of a season closed with unusual activity. Prices rose 16 percent above the earlier Falcon sale, with buyers including Bradford and Jinjin sections and Japanese participants largely quiet amid a mixed assortment of staples and long-lasting merchandise.
Canberra debate centers on extending or carving exemptions in a proposed relief measure. The bill would lessen tax charges on several categories including retail items, imported goods, and certain medical supplies. Proponents urge faster relief, while opponents warn of revenue gaps and uneven application.
Mackay district reports sugar cane awards for high yielding entries at the show. Weather interruptions delay judging. delays postpone announcing prize winners and access to competition results.
A church appeal notes an offering of £800 to support Cathedral needs on Cathedral Gift Sunday. The text, though distorted, references Thomas Levey as cathedral warden and states 500 gifts are reserved for Cathedral Gift Sunday, urging church members to contribute to fund ongoing services.
A report from Canberra discusses a proposal for a larger federal parliament. Notes on representation days, census basing, and potential seat reallocations for states including Queensland New South Wales Victoria and Victoria. Mentions counts of electors per mainland constituency and possible future seat increases based on census data.
Melbourne report details Howard Mackey, a wheat dealer, admitting to losses amid bankruptcy hearings. He and his family faced disclosure of debts totaling 16,077 pounds as creditors and assets are reviewed in court proceedings.
Tuesday session at Nambour covered Moreton Mill cane pricing with arguments on tonnage value and payments. Mr Justice Wenn outlined the case for adjustments to unite clauses and future tonnage contributions, while advocate Wadley spoke on pack weights and delivery terms aiming for standard settlements across Bundaberg canegrown mills. The court noted 100,000 tons as a benchmark and discussed returns to owners and the mill’s capacity to fulfill payment commitments.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an explosion at a city workshop with damage to premises and reports of an employer injury. Unclear details include the exact location, time, and parties involved while implying occupational risk.
A chaotic report notes freezing conditions across Warwick and surrounding areas with headlines of cold weather and disrupted transport. It cites gasping temperatures, incidents at railway stations, injuries from accidents, and warnings from officials as communities brace for continuing low temperatures.
A Victorian era notice reports £32,000 bequests to charities in Perth. It states a founder named Charles Metess gave during his lifetime more than £1,100,000 to various charities, with distributions arranged or provided before June 4. The document notes ongoing charitable support credited to his lifetime generosity.
Fragmented OCR describes firearm production and control measures amid wartime, mentioning machine guns, rifle units, and government actions. It cites suppliers, acts, and schedules, with sparse references to locations like Australia and Britain and dates in a general wartime context.
The 1996 37 period shows strong Brisbane business optimism with cautious notes on rising costs. Leaders across Queensland foresee a favorable year ahead but warn about production costs and uneven recovery, while investors eye industrial gains and commodity price declines.
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