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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 28, 1939
Page
12
An old advertisement claims Emerald Oil antiseptic oil heals eczema by cleansing pores and restoring skin health. It touts deep penetration, no oily residue, and quick initial relief, with decades of reported satisfaction from users.
Mrs Ethel Smlius of Hamilton NSW writes she suffered eight years from constipation biliousness and indigestion. She says Morse’s Indian Root Bills gave relief and urges others to use the remedy, offering permission for use in any way.
Professor H C Rickards voiced concern at the annual meeting of the Royal Society of Queensland asking if nonrecurring mineral resources are explained fully. He urged more research into the amount, quality, and potential value of coal and its by products, noting high costs and the need for careful development without hampering Queensland.
An Austrian engineer, Mrs Rott, and her Sudeten German family recount being unable to leave Vienna. they describe Austrian authorities denying permission to depart, while Mr Rott has been in England since last August with limited stay.
The Rev Felix Arnott, newly named warden of Bishop s College at John's University, was ordained in 1934 and trained at Keele Oxford. He and Mrs Arnott arrived in Wakefield Diocese last year, with Arnott noted for scholarship and Rugby links.
Mrs Kellett Cameron quoted a deputation member alleging many hundreds of so called respectable citizens took daughters home in the early hours. The Premier and speakers disputed the assertion while discussing a new sewage pump contract and city events tied to charities.
Advertiser seeks to dispose of engravings and a Fordson tractor with related items. Vacant at South Brisbane and a reward offered for a bag. Clean household furniture listed. A peculiar cat and clubs referenced in fragmented notes from pages 2, 23, 24.
The Minister for Transport ME Dash landed in Melbourne with his wife and daughter Miss Dorothy Dash after a brief Tasmanian holiday. He will depart on a visit to Ceylon aboard the Orion, planning a three month absence before returning to Brisbane via Singapore, accompanied by Dr Earnshaw and Mrs Earnshaw on a Brisbane cruise. Dr Earnshaw, long at BAEREANS, returns with his wife. Hawker, the Oram line chief officer, has been appointed staff comm.
At a Roma meeting Alderman McGregor criticized the idea of routing the Condamine Highway through Charleville Rom a and nearby towns, arguing it would insult towns if ignored. Charleville and Roma officials urged careful route selection with northern link options and consideration of existing rail and road constraints.
In Murwillumbah a 19 year old named William Gallagher died from head injuries sustained in an accident when he was pushed onto a path near Palm Beach. The incident occurred Thursday morning and Gallagher was believed to be asleep at the time. Authorities are investigating the Frick cause and the event is linked to the local area and residents.
Melbourne news reports the Walwa inquest resumes with Deputy Coroner McHarg declaring he is sole executor of the late Mr White’s estate and refuses to act that day. The proceedings, amid crowd chatter, touch on Mrs Eliza White’s death and potential court actions involving the will and executors.
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