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Newspaper

Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 08, 1939

Page

12

Recruiting to Continue Despite Recruiting Curb in Queensland

The Queensland Defence Council plans to keep the militia and branch committee active, with no new enlistment centres opening soon and recruits not to be lured away. A parade and meeting, led by the Lord Mayor, discussed rearming pace and policing implications, noting continued control by metropolitan policy and a focus on units including the 92nd Battalion and the Fela Company.

Queensland Australiaa Defence Council Uae Ipo Roca Chometing

S A Plan To Train Radio Operators

A South Australian plan under the Defence League aims to train 500 youths in wireless telegraphy with approval from the Prime Minister and Defence officials. The program, organized by the division of the Institution of Radio Engineers, seeks to develop skilled radio operators as part of national emergency preparedness.

Abenaiie Suescay South Australia Institution of Radio Engineers Defence League Street

Townsville Home Plan Aims to Heal Children

In Townsville a home for sick children is proposed under the Bush Children's Health Scheme. The plan, led by Mrs Townville, seeks to establish a local facility to treat northern patients without the expense of long travel south. The initiative reflects ongoing efforts by the Northern Division of the County Women's Association to create care infrastructure in the region.

Townsville TJ Townville Couny Women's

TROLly BUSES TO ST LUCIA BRISBANE MODERATOR ELECTED

In Brisbane Nor an Park Rev FW Gresham elected Moderator of the Presbyterian Church. Discussion on tramways in West End and Grey Street area, with figures for overhead trolley wire and track costs. Proposals consider diesel or electric options and potential expansion to new areas.

Brisbane FW. Gresham Noran Park Preebytcry Jaal Diehl Stcoardon Renere Gresham The Presbyterian Church Bt. Andrew's College Sree Goreme Renin West Bane Elma Norman Park Seerdny Geeral Mansger Eamwaya Baer GFE Iefe Layin Sutabie Dent Snaoreet Wewers

Rail inquiry faces perilous test risk if no fire inquiry

In a Brisbane legal session a Board of Inquiry faced threats of legal action from Moroney and a disagreement with Mr. Rouch over adjournment delaying the inquiry. The discussion touched on signal misreads and a passenger accident linked to a line being cleared. The hearing adjourned to a later date as tension rose among officials about proceedings and potential public impact.

Er. Moroney Rouch Maryborough Fitzgibbon Hetger Menagh Pityittun Brisbane Wan Tess Hart

Classified ad jumble hints at jobs and sales in 1900s style

A noisy classifieds snippet seeks a delivery car post, cashier or assistant roles, a used goods purchase, and a reward for returning a small gold item. Mentions Mandy, chemis, and a home removal, with page references Bee Pages 25 to 26.

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State Board Asks Aid To Ease People’s Burden

The State Board seeks assistance to ease the burden facing residents. Officials urge coordinated efforts from agencies and communities to provide relief, improve services, and speed up aid distribution amid growing needs.

Beach Shooting Sequel Manslaughter Charge Reported

Edney dispatch reports a manslaughter charge linked to a February 20 shooting on South Wollon Wong Beach. Witnesses recall a confrontation near seagulls and a rear vehicle delivery to police, with a suspect identified by officers.

Edney Jorn Matenst Fran Trang Wollon Wong Beach Coamdans beon_ isos roma Besch Hhose Ceedan

Key Position For Austrian Refugees Sparks Council Vote

A Sydney County Council vote rejects a method that favored Austrian refugees for key posts. Councillor Cramer criticized Commonwealth policy on admitting refugees, while general manager Forbes Mackay defended appointing the best qualified person, emphasizing merit over favoritism.

Sydnex Rumssay Sydney County Counc Torday Engineering Salt Fe Council Exis Deen Mackay

Order To Demolish Hotel Mackay City Buildings Demanded

Authority orders the demolition of several hotel buildings in Mackay City after a court upheld claims that the structures were inadequate and dangerous. Love, owner of the imperial hotel Mackay, contests the ruling but Kennedy enforces a three month extension to complete the demolition.

R. Kennedy Mackay Couliete Wines Imperia Folel Kennedy

Explorers Attacked by Natives in New Guinea Patrol

A minister reported an official New Guinea patrol was attacked west of Mount Magen near May River. Patrol officers Taylor and Black were in the field exploring unknown country when confronted by armed natives. Several parties faced hostile resistance as the party pressed on, with clashes reported and a few injuries. The incidents occurred in the Thumvalis Range and nearby regions as pacification efforts continued.

Canberra Turday New Guinea Territories Harrison Messize Taylor Aviist ADL Mount Magen Atrol Black Clavellea May River Pagua Dutea New Lunes Mianmin Thumvalis Weere Hescely Taylosy Aterran Vane Macrine Mitack Ubon Fatever Vane Ava Patol le Tindyee Killarney

Y A L Tour To Sydney Amid Folding Plans

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Young Australia League event or tour to Sydney in April for two parties from Queensland. Mentions names and places such as Taronga and Adelaide, with scattered references to energies, rivulets of text about chants, drinks, and sailing. The garbled text preserves few clear facts beyond a planned Australian youth league gathering in Sydney and Queensland participants.

Y.A.L Sydney Young Australia Queensland Bogine Royal Ener Byds Bey Shaw Chidar Taronga He Uly Aurecter Soring Australia League Damord Chanters Adelaide Briwene

Governor to Open Glen Innes Show After Reception

NSW Governor Lord Wakehurst visited Glen Innes yesterday and will officially open the Glen Innes show today. He received a civic welcome from Mayor Alderman W J Watson. The party includes the Deputy Premier and others. entertainment arrangements are set for their stay.

New South Wales Wakeburat Glen Innes W. J. Watson Brixner A. Sincwic Waterloo Station

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