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Newspaper

Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 08, 1940

Page

12

Margarine Seen as Permanent Competitor to Butter

Mr Wigan argued that after war economic conditions would shape demand for margarine. He urged new butter methods, warned Australian dairy quality lag, and favored reduced churn to develop butter substitutes. The dairy conference discussed import controls and manufacturing limits, with government stance unclear.

Mr. Wigan Wigan Saia Sim Elie Yrark Esai Sami Ming Orem & Indie Mme

Concert Sparks Nighttime Flutter at Local Recital

A garbled report notes a concert caused a notable flutter in the audience at a city recital. The text is incomplete but implies an event during an evening performance with attendees reacting to the music.

Milstein Tour Postponed Amid War Time Constraints

The Australian commission postpones Navan Milstein’s concerts for the current season due to wartime financial constraints. Thomas Brine will conduct in Queensland with additional managers while Eric Lauderer fills in for violin duties in Australia.

Milstein Hyondeatinis Commission Navan Milstein Australia Sir Thoras Brine Polat Planta Lene Frivvinta Apibenional Menacae Tor Milleln Queensland Eric Lauderer Aki Fries

Boot Repair Price Increases Considered in BrigLuc

A meeting of 60 boot repairers in Brig luc proposed a blanket price rise for repairs and related trades. An official price list was to be drawn, with increases set for boot repairers grinders and general labor. The group formed the Master Bootmakers and Repairers Association of Queensland with officers elected to guide pricing and planned tentative late prices for general fission.

Brigluc Bhi Ak Grees Quensland Association of Queenvland S Brandon Downes Brandon Messrs A. Gardiner W. Cox Jobmewon G. Kung AL Menimnott Oxfonts

Mackay Harbour Busy Time New Wharf Planned

Mackay Harbour plans a new wharf as the harbor board reports activity. Mr C F Bagley, chairman, says construction of a southern breakwater and a northern breakwater will require months of work. Bagley leaves today for Sydney and Brisbane to discuss the project.

Furling Chateman Huchour C.F Bagey Ina

Probate Granted In Supreme Court Listing Names And Amounts

Probate granted in the Supreme Court listing multiple heirs and estates. Names include Grace Emily Fingelbach of Abas boroughs widow Henry and Jane Fllem with estates valued at 4146 and 968 pounds respectively. Other individuals such as George Boodle Inte Of Aewbank Heath, Tobey a Albey, and John Morgan Inte At Den snare Hill are mentioned with various personal property and realty values. Total probate duty amounts not provided.

Emily Fingelbach Abas Boroughs Henry George Boodle Inte Aewbank Heath Woondiwindl Jane Fllem Inne Mellew Lajeaigine Winlow John Morgan Den Snare Hill Inswich

Pathetic pleas for warmth from a Tiny township family

A distressed mother in a small township appeals for warm clothing for her children, describing barefoot hardship and seeking aid. The plea references an element subsidy and donations directed to a local relief fund, with gratitude promised for assistance received.

AMI Serle Lanai

Wanted to Buy or Sell Used Goods and Machinery

A fragmented listing offers terms for buying or selling items including shotguns, pianos, instruments, and used machinery such as rotary hoes. The ad mentions various categories and a mix of unclear phrases, reflecting an OCR damaged classifieds page with no clear contact details or prices.

Nile Aea Aale

Vast Sydney firm lands massive aircraft contract amid wartime build up

A Sydney based company secures a £1,500,000 contract covering assembly, maintenance and servicing of fuselages and engines for aircraft destined to flying schools. The deal includes production at Clyde works and factory reversion plans, with safety and material standards highlighted by authorities. The arrangement involves cooperation with British and Australian entities as wartime aerospace production expands.

Passottiny Wutshe Cleve Engineering Eo Wile Naked Maniitvenute Air Maui Hi Bhgland Macumeturine Swayitts Anna iing-Sindeey Motor Lady i Sallag Fa Base Clyde Works

Races In Drive For Flying Doctor Fund

Local events in Springfield near Churley organize a May fundraising drive for the Flying Doctor Fund. A May 3 rally features a “FH ye Davie Werk” program and a gold prize at Hall ANG A FRYE Dy Anettr Feellermat. Donor activities continue at Union Bank Chambers.

Nanny al Bfk Mae Beilibes VQ Tirus Fee Ahly Properss Springfield Churley Ald Hantick Union Bank Queen Nirere Brisbane Queen Street Brisbane the Courier

Fitness Games Off for Week Schedule

An unreliable OCR draft reports on fitness games paused for the week with reference to a latent program. It mentions May dates and a speaker from the Bike Goinieil on Physical Pulses and a meeting at Ely orra Me with delegates from Raphine and other places.

Nue Cnet Raeon Lang Park Cyhihe Ant ‘Ineby Ceara Cvmnastias Mpl Giesesland Oyedne Anid Conel Deghunees Alent Harris Oirsin Wearin Pines Prins

Government House Fund Realises £6911 At Fete

A garbled report notes a government house fete raising funds, listing totals around £6911 and mentioning war funds and donors. The readable fragments reference Conroy and VAM, with unclear names and places. The item preserves the event's financial outcome and associated figures despite the damaged text.

Government House Ely Tae Conroy Fundy Gee

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