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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 08, 1941
Page
6
Broad market activity showed steadier conditions in the Australian shares with gains in brewery stocks and a general recovery in some sectors. Trading across Sydney and Melbourne exchanges reflected varied results as investors weighed evolving market conditions and liquidity.
Australian Consolidated Industries Ltd raises ordinary dividend from 7 to 8 percent for year ended March 31 with a final payment of 44 percent and a 3 percent preference. interim reports show higher payouts and a later ordinary share price movement noted.
The New York market opened Tuesday with a strong rise as buyers pushed prices higher. Turnover surged with more than 40,000 shares trading, and several key issues gained on the day.
A chaotic excerpt shows a discussion at a meeting about interest rates and banking policy. The text references Sir Howard and British authorities, noting calls for minimum or favorable rates, with tangential mentions of Australia, England, and finance details.
The Longreach ram sales showed confidence in the grain industry with many rams offered at high prices. Seventeen stud rams were presented and eighteen donated by sponsors boosted the event, with average prices noted and a sense the sale was among the best in Longreach.
Fragmented OCR text lists exchange rates and currency mentions with garbled place names and terms, including Hon_do Rauh Ang Matron and Naga Serpe ripin. The readable phrases reference currency, price, and market notes but lack clear events or figures.
A Wyanuah Gen Mra Blate School meeting last night planned formation of local grants. Attendees included Harris, Symonion, and other club members with goals set for May 22 at Haier Garden. Captain EP niviey and several named participants were listed among attendees.
Puzzle text fragment shows scattered clues and names with partial words. Readable items include a few entries like Brent and Raines but most data is garbled forming an incomplete crossword puzzle card.
Journal notes an amateur grower Mrs Mary Terrare near Winelwse cultivating a custard apple tree claimed to yield the largest fruit, weighing about 4rd pounds. Meg Malont said the grower has no advertisement and fears a loan would compel restraint while an overheard street scene is described.
Export butter classes at the Royal National Show will not be shipped to London for judging this year. The RNA secretary and officials note these export classes are held in Brisbane with samples stored for eight weeks before judging. Exhibits will be prepared for July 28 and judged by August 11 to 16.
Market columns record heavy supplies of luce and assorted produce. Notes mention prices and consignments from Barrieville and Southern Jemignx, with pumpkin and other vegetables delivering faster despite some declines. Poultry, money and beeswax figures appear amid a dense, fragmentary trade tally.
Divorces awarded yesterday in Biggreie Court include Amelia Tron Longwill of Warilda near Charlevile for desertion. Ellen Beatrice Mone of Padiling Joni. Tomy Charles Heinrick Inbanrer. Cannon FA of The ground OF insertion. Grote Jamen Hobbs farmer of Nambour. William John Thomas Cordwell Wick driver. Blaxton Tiina Cant of Redcliffe. Burke Cant saddien of Caron for misconduct.
Stratford lad Dominic Beaman, 16, vanished after a five mile run from Cairns. Police and a Black tracker followed footprints and found a resting area near the route, with a bicycle and coat recovered later by officers.
Queensland meat export firms face scrutiny over block freezing and boning methods as a costly war time procedure. Officials say the system could affect cargo readiness and wartime provisioning. A senior exporter cautioned that live meat shipping was impractical and questioned the efficiency of the new process.
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