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Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 03, 1938

Page

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Olden Day Transport Back in Queen Street Ambience

Fragmentary report describes a parade or display linked to a Roman pomp for Hitler with armored train cars and unbreakable windows. Black Guards are posted at danger spots in Germany and Austria while rail watchers communicate via radio phones.

Queen Street Germany Austria Stellane Hitler Rome Ena Stogk Pecsuse Amvedly Phallane Spe Germaris Serr

Mussolini and Axis Sway in Europe Nations Edge

A garbled correspondent report from The Times hints at Mussolini backing anti Italian coalitions and shaping European alignments. It references Chamberlain relations, German and Hungarian influences, and ongoing negotiations amid tension over possible alliances and antiotalian terms.

McCormick's Day of Woe In Aus Test Stint

Worcester May 2 Today McCormick endured a calamitous spell with 14 no balls in three overs. He also dropped a catch and struck two batsmen, one retired hurt, as the Australian attack faced heavy rain and jeers from the crowd. McCormick finished with 12 runs and faced further no balls, while teammates struggled to contain the innings.

Worcester McCormick Sfeler McCormi Halla Laine Ape

Vanished in pall of smoke score board Australia

In a cricket scorecard style passage the text lists players such as Brown Crisp McCabe Howarth Fleetwood Hassett and Gibbons across innings with numerous names, runs, and dismissals. It includes references to Worington Walings and a master, with fragile OCR garbled phrases.

Worcester Eral Tenewa Fleetwood Feadty Smith Feadah Xsan Cooper Hassett Eluorihde Anid wand-Smith Gibbons B. Fleetwood Elmsishy Canmara Ak Martin

Fragmentary German and French reaction to Berlin events

Confused dispatch notes mixed German and French reaction to Berlin upheavals. Wary readers report Berlin authorities amid press coverage, while London dated May 2 cites uncertain steps and diplomatic tensions surrounding Entente and Boluna stakes.

Berlin Ie Tribure Barmesiavsila Senteras Entente Boluna Gaechs

German Alliance News Sparks Debate Across Nations

London May 2 A Surday Referee article reports to the world that Germany seeks a military alliance while Britain and Italy weigh terms. The piece notes French and Italian hesitations, Mussolini policy, and Slovakia’s stance as Western powers fret over a potential German pact and its global implications.

Onic Lovarui Lever Italy London Madame Tubouls Slovakia Surdiy Wijen Eer Henfeln Eaer Unescalee Ihieh Sknor Muesalird Bann Cecal Belial

Repairs Made to Bingera After Rock Collision

The Kingera motor ship was rotated off Spitfire Rock last night after a rock strike at 1:30 am on Friday. Temporary repairs to the swell-damaged portion were completed by 12:30 am yesterday. Engines remained undamaged. The vessel was anchored to assess damage and move to beached status for permanent repairs with daylight. Passengers were taken to Lindeman.

Kingera Spitfire Rock Feidey Joe Ore Wey i Shay Elad Tiph Sydney Mackay Bowen Lindeman Asianid Oy

Surplus of 3 Million Pounds Reported in Treasury Returns

Canberra notes a rising federal revenue surplus of about £3 million, with total receipts for the 30 months ending in June exceeding the estimate by over £3.3 million. Customs and excise show stronger performance, while revenue remains slightly above forecast ahead of the June 30 deadline.

Canberra Moniay Treasury

Seaman Shot on Board H M S Dorsetshire

Leading Seaman Robert Edna Dickenson, 2, fatally shot aboard H M S Dorsetshire ten miles off Townyvdio while the ship returned from Sydney. A second crew member is under suspicion as investigations begin. The body was removed for inquest as police trace the shot to the vessel.

Robert Edna Dickenson H.M.S. Barsatshire Townyvdio Par Ikineon Pore Avdney Townrille Tron Menchorage

Union Voice On Man-Power Committee Formed In Canberra

A Sunday report notes a man-power committee formed in Canberra for Labour Day procession planning. Mrs. Trene Long, a Queensland figure, is highlighted as a pioneering woman in parliament and as vice-president of the Queensland Women’s Peace Movement. Officials expect broad representation from employers and defence bodies, with an executive officer to run the panel and possible future expansion if needed.

Queensland Bulimia Shanley Labour Queensland Women’s Represente Ion Julie Warkere Elven Vaciigile Lythe Oat Byons Pederton Defence Department

Bump in Road Causes Fatal Shooting

Sydney report states 40 year old William Fills of Palmer's Chancel near Mclean was killed in a road incident described as a fatal shooting. Earlier, witnesses noted a bump in the road preceded the event, with police pursuing a case of unusual circumstances and possible contributing factors amid unclear details.

Sydney Wiliam Palmer Mclean

Vice Regal Loyalty in the Rain at Ascot

An abrupt shower hit Ascot as the vice-regal party arrived for the Brine bane Cup meeting. Sir Leslie Wyigon, his son, and Mrs Daviel Wilson stood bare-headed with Lady Wilson while the Nox Io ta Anthem played, Captain J Richards at attention. The crowd surged for shelter at the stands.

Ascot Leslie Wyigon Daviel Wilson Lady Wilson ADC J. Richards

Fire Erupts Overbuilding Site in Sydney Center

A blaze broke out at a Martin Place construction site in Sydney, damaging a warren of offices and the footpath of a new folding being erected by Concrete Constructions. Workers evacuated as flames spread rapidly, flames and smoke visible across the frontage. Fire brigades battled the inferno for minutes, with early reports noting damage to foreman offices and surrounding property.

Sydiex Martin Place Concrste Constructions, Ltd Sir JO Marvin Fide Nue

Test Readers Prize Contests Highlight Live! Series

The Courier Mail advertises £500 in prizes for readers in a cricket skill and judgment series called Live! with £50 per test and £100 for ads. It promises a prize for entrants and notes the entry form and conditions appear on page 2.

Ynu Australia Bradman Couriee

Jockey Injured In Race At Trowoombe Track

Jockey badly injured after a collision in the Mioh Handicap at the Trowoombe hull race meeting. Aumbted and Indote were among the horses in the incident. Police and medical staff attended as the rider suffered a concussion and serious injuries.

Tog Monmry Ea Aropke Vider Marvalot Mioh Trowoombe Hull Proma Indote Aronks Ingary

Fragmented report on a child arm injury incident

A garbled account from a local paper describes a boy or girl with severe injuries after an incident involving a child. The vehicle driver, a Mr. O, along with his wife and three children, are named in insufficient legible detail. Ambulance staff rendered first aid before transferring the injured to Tooycombs General Hospital.

Olfton Monaay O. 4 Scummneram LOT Dinas Stine Poowoomba Nt Tun Fey Roy Chitan Ambulance Pave Hirst Aid Sjqnd Aho Tooycombs General Hospital

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