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Newspaper

Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 11, 1937

Page

3

Three motorists charged with speeding in Traffic Court

In a Traffic Court session before Mr PG Knyvell Pat, three motorists faced speeding charges. One defendant, John Mutr Archibald of Cooper Street Stratfield New Bath Wales, allegedly traveled at 83.47 mph in a city suburb. The report includes garbled remnants of names and stray characters from the OCR.

PG. Knyvell John Mutr Archibald Cooper Street Stratfield New Bath Wales Amram Binet

Pensioner Faces Two Stealing Charges in Court

Reginald George Cree, 58, appeared in Police Court for two theft charges. Accused of stealing scales, boots, and leather items from the BMG department store and property of Mark Isaacs on George Street. He was convicted on one count and sentenced to seven days’ imprisonment on the second.

Reginald George Cree New Inner Clarke Mark Isaacs George Street

De Witt’s Kidney and Bladder Pills Promise Relief

Fevered claims tout a cure for rheumatism backache and chronic pains by cleansing kidneys and removing impurities. Advertised as a universal remedy for urinary disorders and kidney trouble, the pill is pitched as a rapid health booster for men and women, with bold assurances of quick results and wide availability.

Ana de Witt de Wit

Right to Sit in Council Case Before Rockhampton Court

A local council case concerns bean alleged to hold council seat while profiting from partnership work with the council. The defense admits his election in 1936 but alleges conflicts of interest and contract profits from 1947 to 1948, with a jury issue and appeals focusing on statutory disqualification and whether the verdict reflected the evidence.

Rook Tin Mieter Rockhampton Bean Council Eneredin Aiteast Argus Mtr Justice Brennan Pall Court Loral Authorities Ind Te Ie Council Larcombe

Two Months For Theft Of Wallet

The case concerns two men charged with stealing a wallet on May 8 near Peoples Palace. The complainant pursued the thieves to Ann Street but recovered little beyond the wallet and its papers. Detectives reported the incident as a recent crime in New South Wales.

Jon Bacbr Eran St ‘& Wallet BIS Seraries al Ee Tve T. W. Harold Wald Peoples Palace Walt Mennto Ann New E South Wales

False Pretences Charge In City Police Court

In a City Police Court session, the defendant faced a charge of false pretences and passing valueless cheques. The case involved alleged attempts to obtain money with intent to defraud, with detective testimony and a plea of not guilty entered.

Ian Mistinnon CPAE Bert “Godt Ny Meisel Hicold George Elaine Mihara Berges

Unconditional discharge from bankruptcy for William Stock

A disputed bankruptcy case in the Supreme Court with Justice Webb heard the discharge petition of William Edmund Stock of Kedran. The record shows an unconditional discharge granted, while related legal actions mention bakers and breaches linked to the Meadow area and various defendants.

Wiliam Edmund Stock Bradley Avenue Kedran Aslesman Wwag Supreme Court Justice Webb P W. Murphy Messrs Crouch and Paterson

Fragmentary Taw List Entry May Reveal Names and Dates

Incomplete OCR shows scattered names and figures including a monetary amount and a June reference. The text mentions a lan and son named Davidmin and an item about payment and a prior date, but significant details remain unreadable.

Crosswords Clues and Auctions in Courier Mail Page

Fragmented OCR item lists crossword clues and auction references with multiple broken terms and partial proper nouns. It hints at a word puzzle page and a wood auction note among scattered phrases and numbers without clear context or complete events.

Sanatorium Award Hearings Drama at Industrial Court

The Australian Workers Union seeks an award for sanatorium employees as part of a state wide rebuilding plan for the Westwood Sanatorium. The case, heard before Judges Perry and Riordan, debates base rates, overtime, holidays, board and lodging, and sick leave. The Diamantina Hospital award is cited as a reference, with proposals to extend its conditions to the sanatorium workers.

Westwood J.D. Brory Australian Workers Union Messrs Perry Riordan Go Palin Diamanting Corpitalem Hovees Pulson Adkine

Tote Tickets Stolen In Police Report

A damaged notice reports the theft of tote tickets at a public event. The text mentions Frederick John Ander and Olive Court, with references to a race finish and an inquiry into tickets returned or left with a friend. The fragmentary report names individuals and locations but lacks clear dates or full details.

Motor Painter's Death Inquest Into Yorston Case Adjoins

An inquiry into the death of Ronald Walter Yorston, a motor painter, was held by the coroner. Henry Gantley Yorston, the father, testified that the deceased had been in good health, went camping after a holiday, and was found dead in bed after suffering a headache. He was taken to Mater Macreortiae Hospital where he died. A policy insured his life with payments to kin if incapacitated, and witnesses described the death with the coroner adjourned the inquest for further details.

Ronald Walter Yorston Mator Painter Rio Mator Lelsercondine Leaby Henry Gantley Yorston Wellington Street Gatvice Macreortiae Hospital Devenced F and’. Insurance Co Heath Heath £ 240" Was 10 Bbe Pole To His Next-Of-Kin Withiess Sur J.T Lenune Abstralasian “Temperance Mutuai Praurancs Society Spia Mata Fenitis Trom Chon Tepheus Asaepull Ieadl Otwoning Fen Nephitts John Magee Euephous Ie

Queensland citrus crop notes amid uncertain early season

Fragmented OCR text mentions citrus fruit in Queensland with scattered phrases about values and supply. It lacks coherent events or clear entities besides generic references to citrus and a few unclear terms. The readable parts do not identify persons, organizations, places beyond Queensland.

Alleged Offence Attempt Reported in Local Circle

A fragmentary report notes an alleged attempted serious offence involving individuals named Ronald and Harold within a local circle. Police directives reference protecting witnesses while a department decision on providing hot showers at Westwood is postponed, with illness prevention cited.

Ronald Ties

Southport Carnival Holds Steady As Busy Week Unfolds

Reports from Southport describe a bustling carnival week with band performances and parade preparation. Organizers announce changes at Matro venues amid efforts to secure safety and attract crowds, while local committees coordinate schedules and volunteer staffing.

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