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Newspaper

Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 01, 1939

Page

3

Ithaca Case Before High Court in Melbourne

George Bydney Webb led the Queenslander Protestant Labour Party in a High Court challenge to a Queensland Full Court election ruling. Edward Manton was declared winner, with Webb contesting the judgment as not within the Commonwealth Constitution appeal scope. The court prepares to rule on Webb's leave or pretrial appeal.

Melbourne Tureday George Bydney Webb A. D Morlls Edward 5 Michael Manton Queenaland Queensland McGill Webb Hallon John Latham George Rich Hayden Blarke Dixon Miustice Evatt Justice McTiernan Haverine Justen A. Douglas Pall Court Manton Ithaca Manion Wan Webb Goverty Ena Ine

Shell Bursary Awards Declared by Shell Company

The Shell Company announced bursaries for 199 boys and 5 girls valued at £10 each. Recipients include Rosemary Calder Abbotaleigh Rand Holland Park, Aurene J Jarvis, Annette P Molt Rasamore Avenue, and Margaret Pestorius Trout Street, among others. Tenders for education funds and housing were also opened with details listed for concerned parties.

Iy Purserf Shell Austa Ud Yemerday Rosemary Calder Abbotaleigh Rand Holland Park J. Jarvis Herston Road Elvin Annette P. Molt Rasamore Avenue Oorparvo Margaret Pestorius Trout Street Aungrove Jean Bennett Tarragind Road Tarried King Southpine Road Alderel Tenffieen Simtel Hances Corporation Green Rainworth Tte Matthews Curie Tooke W. Shipway Vali Bowen Marshman Bills Eine Ab Rothery G. C N. Perss Kee Touk Fon Lewist Piven Roberts Lindiin R. Kelley Marsh Delaney Penalrts Parca J. H Watson M.D. Simpson Asherovesti A. Matthews H. E. Blutfel Khartoum Street Gordon

Germany and wool buying letters to the editor

A reader letter questions British policy on South Africa and Empire trade. It argues German buyers influence the South African wool market and criticizes a payments clearance deal as contrary to Empire interests. The writer urges unity and cautions against German dominance in wool purchasing.

Germany SPR South Armen Great Britain Africa Phra Wattanglenord Todke Allen Cermany Alan ‘Aken Thetvere Wien South Empire Unity League Lanian

Tramway Union Votes On Retiring Gift Plan

Members of the Tramway Union approved a proposal to use a pool for retiring gifts to a member. The plan, tied to potential rule changes, was announced by secretary W Richardson. The vote was 750 Yes, 219 No, tallying 541 majority.

Tramway Union Beaney Tix Association Vnion Ook A. Jot Union Imr W. Richardson

Rural electricity scheme pushed by Brisbane council

The Brisbane City Council debated extending electrical supply to rural districts. Lord Mayor urged council to consider funding from profits and keeping rates fair. Officials expect rural electrification to cost about 3000 pounds and complete within two years, praising government creation of the commission.

Ile Hilisbane Counell Am Anilien W. Luckina Brisbane Commission

Apple Publicity Committee Pushes Expanded School Campaign

Members of the Apple Publicity Committee met yesterday in Queensland to review a drive that previously distributed apples to schoolchildren. Funds are available to extend the program, aiming to reach more schools this year and begin the campaign at a fixed start date.

Apple Queensland

Widespread Rain Reported From Western Stations

Western weather summaries list totals from many stations including Charleville Barrimorale iictorr Wheat Diliainn Yanara Liulstone Kynneraley Karola Moruya Molonga Toologn Colombo Race View Collaroy Rosewood Marvale Wardsdale Arco Portland Croxdale Old Gowrie Arabeis 370. Wyandra Totals to yesterday name Boatman Halverson Wiranna Belmore Wonyuiee Alpna Quilberty Cilffdate Spring Creek Yallt Ion Whitewater Coongoola Elmina Cainba Lulworth Toney Wallen Wadehill Ambathalla Bronte Gumbardo Ada ale Augathella Connemara Oakwood Perolu Park Lucknow Babijoorn Chatham Tathuunarra Rauncoure oily Downs DETAR Seer MSNA etc. Multiple localities with varied rainfall readings noted.

Ansainion Omamlevill Wiitewater Coongoola Elmina Cainba Lulworth Toney Wallen Adavale Tijo Wadehill Ambathalla Bronte Gumbardo Adaale Augathella Tolas Ford Coolubr Tay Cargara Oakwood Perolu Park Buifenda Lucknow Babijoorn Chatham Tathuunarra Nive Fis Rauucoure Oily Downs! T

Record Year for Blind Society Faces Donations Rise

The Blind Society reports increased donations and a strong membership drive, with executive council officers and vice-presidents named. The annual report highlights intensified fundraising, a 130 member-strong body, and plans for upcoming campaigns and events.

Connidersy Unis Tata Peeshiente Toebuter Siaties Shin Biaeh Bate Ae Meer Farad Browne W. “Theale Gladys Hlexs Ameasen Gilles W.'Luciene Mesars Sean “Toul” Mesdames Wallace Briiemian Pull

Leases ban lifted opens vast northern territory for leases

Darwin reports the Federal Government will lift the embargo on pastoral leases in the Northern Territory. Administrator Abbott announced the move under the Payne report, enabling 100 to 300 square mile blocks and boosting development and protection of improvements. The embargo since 1933 aimed to refine chartered company retirements. Meanwhile a Moscow trip for Australian union delegates was canceled due to international tensions, with six delegates named for May Day travel.

Darwin Territory Me. Abbott Payne Murwen Abbott Moscow Australia Russia

Northgate nursery show features gerberas and plant exhibits

A cluttered text fragment describes a monthly sale at the Northgate horticultural site with gerberas and other plants. It mentions entry fees, various entries, and competitions, noting a Dunny Won distinction and several unclear participant names.

Australians Drink Half Pint Milk Daily Says Statistician

Canberra reports that average Australian consumption is half a pint of milk per day. Commonwealth Statistician Dr. R Wilson says yearly milk production totals about 192 million gallons, with seven of twelve billion gallons used in butter and cheese processing, while 19 percent becomes condensed or powdered milk.

Canberra Australing Commonwealth Statistician R. Wilson

Wells and Labor-Saving Scheme Motivates Local Plot

A tale in the Sunday Mail sketches a plan to cut up and sell wells in Gunn’s Gully as a labour saver. Bill descended the well. Bowyang operated the windlass. The sketch “Bowyangs” inspires a prize contest offering £150 for best entries. Two titles may be submitted for sixpence. entries close tomorrow at The Sunday Mail office.

Dovier Bill Bowyang Bowyangs Binday'y Sunday Mail Pam

Queensland Catholic seminary planned to train priests

Archbishop Duhig and bishops announce a Queensland seminary to train men for the priesthood in Brisbane serving the whole state. Previously Queensland students studied in New South Wales at Manly or Springwood, with fifteen clerics returning this week to complete studies.

Queensland Duhig North Queensland Heavey Rockhampton Br Hayes Sydney Association For the Propagation of Brisbane New South Wales Manly Springwood

Master Builders Officers Elected at Queensland Meeting

Officers elected at the annual Queensland Master Builders Association meeting include President W. G. Grigg Vice-president J. Hutchinson Treasurer F Lee Auditor JY Committee H. C. Kerr G H Day R Ginn ii Mestanier B Bartlett Trustees T Hurons G and J Rees Standardisation officers W Gerr Quan ides committee Mears GO E Day W G Kerr R Clark Representatives to Employers Federation W G Grise BJ Bartlett and Mutchinson.

Queensland Master Builders' ‘Ansociation W. G. Grigg J. Hutchin Sons F' Lee H. C. Kerr G.H. Day R. Ginni Mestanier Bartlett Tex Gets T. Hurons J. Rees Standardisaton Fong Micas Mr. W.gerr Quanides Committee Mears GO. E. Day W. G. Kerr R. Clark Jon Employers' Federation Messrs W. ,G.grise BJ. Bartlett Mutchinson

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