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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 10, 1938
Page
1
Queensland Premier Forgan Smith laments high state taxes blamed for weak manufacturing growth as the Commonwealth is urged to boost defence allocations. The minister replies by telephone stressing policy and tax burdens in Queensland, with emphasis on federal state tensions and industrial activity.
A reform plan outlined by the Premier urges increased defence spending and stronger state action on security. He argues for closer coordination with the federal government, tighter controls on strategic assets, and boosting local production of essential materials amid rising external threats. The proposal also touches on public works and contracts to support industry while ensuring national interests are protected.
Australia signals possible recognition doubt over Italy's conquest of Abyssinia as Canberra weighs League of Nations implications. Prime Minister Lyona remarks on the issue amid cabinet discussions and impending sanctions, with diplomats noting the wider Anglo-Liberal stance.
An Anglo-Australian airliner carrying five passengers and crew vanished in the Atlantic after losing an engine. The crippled craft was searched as hope waned for survivors while the aircraft, a 3456 ton type, had departed toward Vancouver.
An early 20th century dispatch describes a Pacific defense plan forming a long 1000 mile line from north to mid Pacific. Posts anchored by five islands would extend from Aleutians toward Canton and Pago Pago with forward harbors and landing facilities. Authorities assess naval work and foreign power alignments shaping this strategic perimeter.
Neighbours reported screams from a veranda as a house burned fiercely near Narrandera on Saturday killing a woman identified as Mrs Gash and her two year old son. Police and medical officers prepared for a post mortem while a funeral is planned for the deceased. Det Sgt Ramus of Wenge to assist in inquiries as authorities search for further clues. A public event at Mammoth Casket and a prize drawing are noted for the City Hall tonight.
King inspected the Hawker fighters and a new twin- engined bomber at Northolt airfield and Harwell aerodrome during a royal tour. He rode in his own plane, viewed pilots, examined a Bun Hemienie drill and one hundred new aircraft as part of the air arm’s expansion.
Bryce Ltd has agreed to purchase the Davey Halliday and Co premises at Ann Street for £19,000 to convert into a modern storage depot. The site features a frontage of about 148 feet and will be remodelled to include large bays and floors capable of carrying heavy loads. The new facility will include furniture treatment chambers and a storage store, with works planned to attract further buyers and enhance warehousing capacity.
A statue of King George V in Albert Square faces sharp critique as bronze lions at its base are deemed unworthy. Artist W Bustard and architect Ty Powall defend the piece, while aldermen and residents discuss the memorial’s aesthetic merits and future reception amid unveiling plans.
London May report recounts Professor J B Haldane alleging the Spanish government killed 19 000 children and wounded many in air raids during months of conflict. He cites dire living conditions and severe milk shortages observed in hospitals and towns.
A garbled report from Melbourne notes Ald Dr AG Brown of London arriving in Melbourne Park Samobel. The article suggests he faces difficulties in obtaining a position with Australian doctors and hopes to settle, but the details are unclear.
A Brisbane wool sale opened with prices rising five to ten percent over March rates. Average fleeces and skirtings showed the sharpest gains as heavy demand pushed prices higher, with total realisation around 1,380,000 pounds. Vendors included French buyers expanding in Brisbane, while American and Bradford buyers provided solid support. competition remained animated despite some dust and sorting issues.
An entrant in The Courier Mail questions if batting order matters and suggests the team should not lock in a fixed lineup. The piece speculates on who might top score and how conditions and form influence early season decisions, noting no fixed changes before play.
Readable fragments mention Northridge Flat Rec and a crowd in a school or community setting. References to individuals with unclear roles appear amid garbled text. No clear event, date, or outcome is established.
Authorities announced that new appointments at Mater Hospital are pending. A senior doctor noted about 15 doctors had been approached and declined formal offers, while the advisory board prepares final statements on remaining posts.
A Monday night blaze gutted the weatherboard Willow Grove building at Booyong, a 40 year occupancy by owner Miss AU Kirkland. The fire was first spotted shortly after 9 pm by a passerby, prompting a volunteer effort to contain the flames.
In a Australia versus Leicestershire match Badcock was close to a 200 before lunch when Flamson dismissed him with two runs needed. Dempster, a former New Zealander, held a sharp catch and Housett reached a stylish century.
Unclear OCR text hints at a cricket match with partnerships and batsmen. Mentions Hastert, Bal rday, Badleock, Mathieit, Badcock Manin, and Hansett. Details are fragmentary and require context to identify teams, scores, and outcomes.
A fragmentary scoreboard shows multiple players and clubs such as McCormick, Dempster, Watson, Ward, Jackson, and Geary amid disjointed notes. The text references innings, times, and scores with partial mentions of teams like Chesterfield and Melbourne connections, indicating a chaotic sports brief with many unreadable details.
Leicester's cricket squad delivered strong fielding and steady batting as their bowlers held the attack in a closely contested match near Seererenite. The Graisteranive bowlers restricted scoring and kept pressure on the opposition, with standout performances from the two batsmen and timely bowling.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe King Victor Emmanuel of Italy and Benito Mussolini in Florence with plans for an extensive sightseeing tour. The text mentions a bulletproof train and a formal farewell ceremony as German allies travel separately.
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