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Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 22, 1939

Page

12

Salary rises sought in public service pay scales

An application to the Industrial Court seeks salary and classification boosts for senior officials, proposing chief inspector and district inspector raises from 700 to 1900 pounds and 600 to 780 pounds respectively. Eighteen inspectors are affected as the case names the Public Service Award variations and presents new scales for women’s work and superior ranks.

Awart Apeetar Aaitatt Napeeiar Trom Eton Angusral Wallacey Ham Avroileatts Industriat” Regicrge ABET

Classified Ads Report Mixed in Medical Operations Tale

A scanned classifieds item describes Dr. Leighton Jones returning to Australia after a year at the Institute of Physiological Research in Paris and recounts numerous operations. It notes animal research with baboons and Abyssinia routes, plus various ad line items including a motorboat, horse, and land offerings, all in a cluttered ad page style.

Leighton Jones Aysiney Australia Fter Institute of Physiological Research Paris Serge Voronoi Jones Tralle Umdargn Wim Operaon Sydney Oily Dr. Fosse Abyssinix

Axis Powers Attack Britain Broadside Across Europe

London dispatch reports Italian and German papers attack Britain and France with headlines up to six inches deep. Berlin says Germany’s withdrawal of its ambassador shows Reich displeasure with Britain. Propaganda accuses democracies of lies and war aims, while praising or denying various regional alignments and oil interests as tensions rise across Europe.

London Britain France Berlin Daily Telegraph Reich Allgemeine Zeitung Rumania Eneiteling Germany Democrat Midlaneelsu Tuynkers Comminiaia Bakers Anya

Ballot Delayed On G P O Issues In Queensland

Royal Automobile Club of Queensland plans to hold a ballot next month on outdated G P O issues from fifty years ago. Contested nominations include Alley N Macroman as vice president and Mear, Stodart, Pearce and Day as officers. Some members are in dispute over re election terms and meeting arrangements.

Tynes Royal Automobile Club of Queensland Eative Arranaeazecis Tor Pottad Alley N. Macroman Vici-presidente AR Radomer M_ Stodart Pearce Chandler Renter WA Craig Fenwie Gulley G. Ward White Brisbane Busi Antirig Frum Jusitione Mears Alin Ray Ree Crue Mactonnan Stodart Count Mear Woodman

New Post Office Plan Sparks Council Debate

The City Council debated a resolution urging the Federal Government to fund a new Betshawe post office. Aldermen argued the project would aid citizens and boost the city, with figures cited for costs in multiple regions and potential central square placement. The motion drew praise and opposition, ending in adjournment with no definite promise.

Betshawe Posalbls Yexterday Taune Wew

British Broadcasting seeks signals for 1940 Olympic telecasts

London March 21 The British Broadcasting Corporation has appointed Jim Comumeia as production manager and is pressing the Olympic Committee for approval to televise the 1940 Olympic Games. The Germans discuss cinema broadcasts for television.

Courier-Mail London Broadcasting Corporation Io Jim Comumeia America Firet Television Braads Pepmion Loeng

German oil finance accord eyed after Bucharest talks

London dispatch reports a deal between Germany and Romania to invest heavily in oil exploration. Germany would gain access via normal commercial channels, while other buyers would develop fields and supply machinery. Negotiations, deemed largely closed, point to a protocol in days.

Couriers Mautopecial London Rumania Dora Germany Bucharest Telegraph Secre Alineneses

Air Raid Precautions and Allied Demos Amid War Talk

London reports Sir John Anderson asserts air raid precautions are well planned and will be completed sooner than hoped. Volunteers for national service have exceeded earlier figures. A Turkish communique following Bulgaria’s prime minister visit stresses Balkan solidarity and evolving ties among regional peoples.

Courier-Mail London Lord Privy Seal John Andevann Tyesent Europe Balkan Solidarity Ustration Pras Ankara Bulgaria

Change of Policy Welcomed in International Campaign

Press reports indicate a shift in democratic nations toward peace loving states and a move away from aggression. The British Prime Minister and colleagues are urged to honor undertakings, with signals that the Enemaona Campaign influences public opinion and may unite peaceful nations for collective security.

Aggs Cmbaigs

Die for murder verdict shocks rural community

Harold Percy Scaltht aged 88 and Matilda Ann Edwards aged 31 were found guilty of murder in a Criminal Court trial. The jury sentenced them to death after testimony detailing a fatal confrontation at a residence on December 21. Witnesses described repeated blows and a struggle as the man assaulted the woman and her mother, while medical and mental assessments questioned the defendants’ responsibility.

Harold Percy Scaltht Matilda Ann Edwards Taree Wee Awe Smith Bobon Matilda

Wires Near Ground Cause Fatal Accident at Factory

A Cantonese report describes an electrocution near a factory on Trevoroopilly Road. Edward Ellis Pickworth, a worker at the plant, died after reaching a live wire while trimming a damaged line. Police and electrical inspectors attended. Pickworth’s body was removed as detectives and officials investigated the incident.

Edward Ellis Pickworth Annerley State Electricity Commission City Council Electricity Department Perry Street Trawich Road Lerent “Lowe “Ayncough Grassvenor Street Trevoroopilly Pickworths J.C. M Acei J. P Frederikaen Biephens Police Pickworth Hnd

City Council Meeting Attended by Ill Alderman Downey

Alderman Downey fell ill before the City Hall meeting yesterday. He was aided by City Medical Officer Dr. R. Weaver and later driven home by motor car. Royal National Association representatives, and Royal Agricultural Society of Queensland figures connected to Toowoomba events, were noted in attendance.

Arseni Osterday E. Downey City Medicaa R. Weaver Royal National Association Royal, ‘Agricultural Society Queenaland Toowoomba J.P. Bottomley MH. Finlayson H.W. Watson Tt Ua Chis FA Bilmpson Qaritas Empire Aways Berendealaner Jebigi Boa Tor

Council Rejects German Tender for Armoured Tables

Sydney Council rejects a German tender as uncertain and low. The British bid from Double Works Australia at 20501 was accepted, with state officials backing British delivery over German supply. The decision follows concerns over reliability and delivery certainty.

Sydney Venix Europe Bydney Germany Eeu Mackie

Hotel Lavatory Murder Sparks Sydney Detectives

Detectives search for the assailant in a hotel lavatory murder at the Cosmopolitan Rose. Robert James Abderson was found near the lavatory with no motive read yet. Police review notes and a possible handwriting clue linked to Anderson as they pursue leads in the Weston Road area.

Sydney Robert James Abderson Hnart Noa Cosmopaiitan Rose Clarmnce Birnet Hal Anderson Weston Road Balmain Dewitt Mer Warkmates Angi Movenetiie Uy Rome Mlaguiand Idengityina Andersons

George Street Extension Contemplates North Quay Land Swap

City Council debated extending George Street to North Quay in exchange for Wickham Park land for a dental hospital. Alderman W Liteking received no reply when asked when the government would approve the extension or finalize the land transfer.

George Street W. Liteking City Councilment Inc George Btreet North Quay Wickham Park Dental Hospital

Fragmentary OCR note hints at names and roles

A garbled OCR passage lists multiple personal names and titles, including Wilson and Kemp, with scattered phrases suggesting an inspection or visit. Context is unclear. many words are distorted, hindering a coherent event or action. Entities appear as individuals and possible organizations, but connections and dates are not recoverable.

Vrebin Gallioe Nekad River on Vievor Inu

Fragmentary OCR reads like a place and event note possibly about a river crossing or voyage with names Vrebin Gallioe Nekad and Vievor Inu. Details are unreadable but implied action centers on a location and participants rather than a clear outcome.

Ins en te hun Yu veya Aw aut Vina

Insufficient legible content to determine a proper summary. The readable fragments do not reveal a clear person, event, organization, or location to anchor a factual card.

Fragmentary Nation News Card From Wisconsin Area

Readable facts are scarce in this fragment from a Wisconsin regional page. The text hints at regional event coverage but provides no clear person, place, date, or outcome to summarize reliably.

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