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Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 06, 1937

Page

4

Full Court Decides Piano Ownership After Local Suit

The Full Court ruled on a dispute over piano ownership between Olive Holloway of Gympie and Elsie Green of Stewart Terrace Olympie. The case began in the Magistates Court with Holloway claiming possession and Green seeking damages. the upper court upheld the magistrate’s decision, though reducing damages, and found no clear evidence of delivery or ownership transfer.

Aston Pla Xisvere Mra Brake Olive Holloway Gympie Elsie Green Stewart ‘Terrace Olympie Magistates Court Holloway Mint Green

Woman Fined For Fortune Telling Scam in Brunswick Street

A woman was fined 10 shillings after a court heard she pretended to tell fortunes on April 14. Police reports said she, with a partner, acted as a fortune teller to lure clients, while a police agent noted the ruse. The defendant claimed she believed the act was harmless deception, but the court ruled it an offense.

Aiden P.M. Hishor Brunswick Bireet Motlan Feros W. McCormack Ellen acCormack

Warrant Hearing Nears in Sicilian Bankruptcy Case

The Full Court reserved judgment after a hearing on a September 5 warrant linked to Isabel Nebbin and Le Lenhard Suez for alleged liquor offences without license. The case involved sections of the Liquor Acts and related bankruptcy questions, with discussion of potential appeal.

Judement Briabane Macrossh Guslee Webb Julie A. Boulite A.B. Wil ‘Tregear Milley Ti Arch Reservation Pulethorpe Treefone James Blaip Athan Neateenay Warren Giovanni Vecebio G. Beaman Ite

Company to reduce capital and extinguish uncalled capital

A Supreme Court petition seeks an order confirming a January 2, 1631 special resolution by Ipswich based Shiites Pty. to reduce share capital from £18000 to £9000 and to extinguish liability on uncalled capital. The court heard the matter after probate actions in Queensland and New South Wales involving multiple estates and trustees.

Suscee James Blair Supreme Court Shiites’ Pty Ipswich Mesh Rosine David Rowe Hackett ‘Terrace Charters Towers Grazer Union Hackett Gay Ealon Wa Hugh Frank Carte Darli Ik Darling Point Syapay Dubbo Mary Dolores Carter Bidowsang Queensland Altor New ‘South Wales Ghieensland Estate

Blinding Headaches Tie Woman Down for Hours

A patient suffers severe migraines forcing extended bed rest and immobility. The account notes lasting pain, inability to function, and a desire to use a remedy regularly to prevent future episodes.

Wife Deserts Husband Seeks Divorce in Supreme Court

The plaintiff petitioned for a dissolution of marriage with death to Marie Hegerty of Coral Bay. Married December 1980 at Coraki they had one child. He testified she deserted him in December 1950 and did not live with him despite visits and attempting to support her. The court granted nisi for the divorce after the three month reply period.

Supreme Court Urea Quek Coral Goraki

Promland Crossword Clue Pack From Courier-Mail

Crossword fragment list shows entries like Shug spot and Balutis with partial words and numbers, labeled Promland 62 and ACRORS, reflecting a 677 8 issue puzzle page from the Courier-Mail dated 01. The readable items hint at a themed crossword with incomplete clues and scattered letters.

Chosres Promland Shug Spot Income

Resumptions at Sandgate land compensation dispute

A chaotic record details a compensation claim for land resumed along the Bandwale Hornbrook Highway. It describes ownership, disturbance payments, and valuation concerns as parties discuss subdivision and sale of the larger block. Local figures from Brisbane and surrounding areas are noted in relation to the compensation, with disagreement over the amount and use of the land.

Hornbrook Nidan Ghy Brien Che Simsrove Boughton Stides Farm Seimaans Weners Ras Putn Nostian Stein Suech South Brisbane

Glass Breakers Face Fines and Imprisonment Told

Betty Purrell of Merioney Street South Brisbane appeared guilty at Police Court yesterday on charges of destroying a pane of glass and a bottle of gin valued at funds. The court imposed a fine of 63 pounds with restitutions or ten days imprisonment. Evidence cited included a damaged pane and suspect names Hichona M and Simmons linked to the incident.

Nce Iabi Ak South Brisbane Alma Francis Fe Sree Ree BM Hithon CPA Betty Purrell Merioney Hichona M O Q Simmons Hiily Knlaytuly Roperty Daraes Boyde

Payment in Kind Declined for Ashgrove Rates

Ashgrove owner renews tale about arrears and rate payment. City works department and mayor discuss procurement and use of material. officials seek to address the delay and financing of a wake from the event.

Ashgrove Vail Works ‘Department

First Dip in Sea Delights Western Children at Redcliffe

Ten youngsters from Trekelano experienced their first sea swim at Redcliffe. They woke to find the water close and explored the beach in darkness, spending long hours near the shore as the chilly weather didn’t dampen their enthusiasm.

Trekelano Redcliffe Hiey Sir Leslie Wilson Bush Chilken

Nora Mata Recital Tonight Promises Dramatic Dance

Norda Maya, a celebrated German dancer, performs at AI Bains Hall tonight. Her program includes Schubert's Ave Maria and pieces like Tragiens and Jubilate. Walshe will give a short lecture on fundamentals of interpretative and creative dancing.

Norda Maya AI Bains Tach Re- Walshe

Ambiguous Transcript Sparks Confusion Across Pages

Fragmented OCR text from a newspaper page mixes names, places, and phrases. It references Seanad and Brisbane like entities but lacks coherent facts or events to confirm a single story or outcome. The readable segments hint at contracts, medians, and notices without clear actions or dates.

One-Man Stay-In Strike Closes Wholesale Store

William Weed began a one-man stay-in strike at a large wholesale store, remaining barricaded inside. He told interviewers through a door that he has food and water sufficient for days, while authorities assess next steps.

Weibases William Weed Sonu Camante Toe Napier

Aquitania Sets Record Eastbound Atlantic Crossing

London May 4 Cunard-White Star's Aquitania arrived from New York completing her best sustained crossing in 22 seasons. She traversed the Atlantic between the Broome Channel light vessel and Cherbourg Breakwater in five days eight hours with seven minutes at an average speed of 18.7 knots, beating her previous best of 24.02 knots.

Cunard-Write BUF Aquitania Bourhamton New York Bir Cherbourg Malles

Fragmented OCR News Snippet Contains Unclear Referents

A garbled OCR fragment from a local newspaper mentions names and places in a jumbled stream. The text is too incomplete to confirm events, dates, or people, leaving only stray phrases and misread terms.

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