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Newspaper

Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 12, 1937

Page

6

Queen Elizabeth Prepares For Coronation Day Rain or Shine

London May 11 Buckingham Palace officials state weather will not alter plans for Queen Elizabeth on coronation day. The Queen will spend four hours being dressed at Windsor Abbey before riding the golden coach at 10 20. Her maid Catherine MacLean will manage wardrobe and hair. A large royal procession is expected to proceed along the route with crowds awaiting at stations and bridges.

London Buckingham Police Wartminutar Abbey Queen Elizabeth Nette Tay Nourf Ana Ernie Ted Tata Ekura Perin Durizyr Corona Sivay Camelees Bpariamen's Club Fea Abbey Abbey of Common Sparta Reden George Vi Seratyos Buuernesa Garonaion Man Prine’ Rasan Prince Michel Ruwenu Fant Brisbane

Old Royal Retainers Guests At Final Rehearsal

London May 11 The King and Queen attended a Westminster Abbey rehearsal in dull weather crowds surged around the Royal party amid tighter security during the event Old nurses and royal attendants occupied the Royal Box as peers and nobles observed the rehearsal Royal processional music and ceremonial details filled the hourlong session with the monarchy’s splendor and pageantry continuing through rain and crowd activity

London Westminster Abbey Barrtre Gg Qhaering The Royal Han Glmucea Kent Cin Ted Achal Canterbury York Tebeg Coronen Montly Careta Rachel

36 hour wait for procession in Indon city pageantry

The piece describes a near 36 hour wait before a royal procession as crowds, regalia, and officials gather. Attendees include Mr Baldwin, Mr Lyons, and other Dominion representatives with Archbishop of Canterbury present amid ceremonial preparations.

Baldwin Her. Lyons Bruce le Feime Miniter New Zaland Avage Genititman-at-Arms Canterbury Lyons Jana Crone Abe Desire Mar Jon Craton Ydney

Divers Die of Paralysis in Far East Disaster

Reports from Darwin detail the deaths of divers Masaji Mina and others near Rirho Toland as Japanese and Allied vessels operate in the area. Investigators note multiple fatalities among divers amid dangerous sea conditions and ongoing naval activity.

Darwin Masaji Mina Mle Kede Rirho Pearing Luggestave Lonsen Ralyais Lrne Aly Briow Nexperen

Mussolini Recall of Journalists Reported

Fragmented OCR notes reference Mussolini recalling journalists amid tensions. Mentions Italy Britain Abyinia Mediterranean rapprochement and possible government actions, with unclear dates and garbled proper names.

Mussolini

Talians and the Coronation

Fragmentary report describes a coronation event with invitations sent to many nations. The piece notes uneven participation and references a business shower and British flags among decor and attire. The readable parts mention a German association and a gala in a home setting.

Relgiers Hega Tecting Toston

Bus strike continues amid transport chaos report

A chaotic report details ongoing busmen strikes pressing for a 7 hour day while supporting unions claims. The Executive Council warns a night strike may breach the agreement, with trains and suburban rail services also disrupted as Transport Hour considers actions and a council meeting is set to decide outcomes.

ONDON Bing Eotey Suport Ubeir Nerv Counci Ries Vrony Cuba Sieetria TyenAport Grortere’union Bevin” Naa Cowell Ue Caunell TU Mian

Children in Display at Cor geadon tomorrow

The children's section of the Cor geadon programme will be celebrated tomorrow with 53 metropolitan schools, 1600 forming a table of more than 3000 children. The event features performances by Ube Blale schools and coordinated acts led by Messrs Cooper and Riddell, with General Bod directing.

Ube Blale Hide Romunition Messrs Cooper “Miser Baca Fin Riddell Rohi

Rockets Seen Off Coast Patrol Report Details Missing Vessel

An incoherent report describes a vessel sighting near Maryborough and Sandy Cape, with unclear navigational notes. It mentions a search by Barains and later states a Japanese line ship Ritano Mati reached Brisbane with no contact or lights observed.

Anohane Maryborong Manur Satay Cape Heagkeeney Aclne Luree Matheson Benadent Ritano Mati Mijee Sandy Cape

Noted Librarian James Hutt dies after fifty years service

The life of James Hutt a noted librarian is recalled after his death yesterday morning He served the University of Queensland Teaching Brisbane Portsea and other institutions over fifty years He was a respected curator and fellow of the Librarians Association His survivors include his widow and Vernon Mulh of Como Paroo Brisbane

James Hutt James Hnl Bristape Grea Zand Bedieiay Universi Libene Ports Englaid Librars” Association HMC Tered Crom Argilm Brisbane University of Queene Thirery Brett Vernon Muli Comeparoo

Thought For Soldiers Coronation Programmes Sent To Hospitals

A fragmentary wartime notice notes that coronation programmes were sent to hospitals for today to distribute to patients. It mentions King George VI and asks for proper care and acknowledgement of service. The document references pension and injury support and the distribution through government departments.

Rain and hail hit southeast Queensland yesterday

Scattered thunderstorms swept the southeast corner of Queensland with rain and hail. One report notes a 1 inch rainfall in a coastal area while other towns recorded minor impacts and no major damage.

Fred Souttessiarn Queensland Catton Resgiorepe Ieeeommanien

Dr Page Esteemed by Party Amid Deposition Threat

Mr Hunter asserts no fear of deposition and claims Dr Page remains essential to party leadership. He cites a 17 year tenure and party unity under Page while noting concerns over alleged internal splits and potential party leadership changes.

DR. Page Hunter Muster Page Wille Tie Fedrradunia Page Sen Lenger Wahiger Han Shielt Nedire

New Zealand Triumphs in Surrey Match

London May 11 The New Zealanders posted 42 runs in reply to Surrey's 148 as Surrey tops in a Kor game.

Surrey London New Zealand Pricketers Bt Foy Omar Simin Aga Wi Kety Surrey Piet Toler Save BSE Teneo Ograndewen Gotey Aman Ming Teetings Corer Feria Ernst Ipa Auriey

Magistrate orders reinstatement in industrial case

A magistrate in Townaville, after hearing evidence in a dispute between AW and Cov Concrete Construction Limited, ordered the linen reinstated. The ruling follows arguments over tenancy and project work, with final directions to restore positions and settle related obligations.

Townavilee Cov Crete Construction Limited Lamiagat Ca. Bier

Wage dispute heard in Arbitration Court

The Arbitration Court heard arguments from unions seeking a 600,000 worker basic wage increase. Judge Delbridge noted that any rise must reflect what industry can bear, while Mr Crofts argued unions seek a reasonable standard of comfort. Mundy and Sunday stressed industry affordability amid unemployment and price pressures. the court prepared a tentative figure on what industry can support.

Irne Chink Duidge Dethridge Crofts Crofin Lins Raft Dedridge UNION Mundy Aiso Dethridge USA Munday Devbridges Hea Os Coury Jims Co

Honoured by the King Privy Council and Bath titles listed

The King recognises service with a wide honours list. General Sir Robert Gough receives Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath after commanding the Fifth Army in 1918. The Queen’s Royal and Colonial regiments gain appointments and colonelcies in chief across multiple units.

Ae Muud Corstating Privy Council Robert Gough Germana Order of the Bath Royal Becalian Himeelf Ule Dragoons Queen Landers He ‘Hoth Bleck Watch Royal Highland Relt Mary Tian Queens Royal Regiment West Burrey Dricnesers Gurecvay Kent Best Tor Anhui Connaught Mterewood Mary Victoriatim ALY NAVY Aid Air Force Horace Wilron Aly Majesty Kenigtit Rand Cross Mtr i Peredyke Muscurs Profesor Munhby Scree Cloucerters Ric Gerald Wollsman Kine At Arms Haran Badenowell Percy Loreine Buy Ambansaor

Knights and promotions list raise royal honours across nation

The article catalogs a wave of promotions and appointments to royal orders including the Order of the Bath and the Victoria Cross, naming the Duke of Strathmore, Sir Cahert Wanner, and various officials. It notes the death of painter Chabas and outlines other honors granted to military and civic figures, with emphasis on chivalry and royal acknowledgments.

Sir Cahert Wanner Galina Ay Pean Bir David Millie Watson Navona Gay Cinelli Barone Arnota Tewmupition Afrough Walpole Multiyead Sonetart Cowen Law Seciewys Liam Bt Micheel Geo Snely Paul Chabas Man Baris George Ne Bother Lumiirez Chabas Bepienor Benthy Valencia M. Chabas Foreign Office Suealee Baron Uyer Vittoria Duchess of Devonsotrs Atrethy Bing William Cadbury Cares

Franco Protests Naval Escort for Refugees

London reports that General Franco again protests Britain’s plan to escort three ships carrying refugees from Bilbao to protect them from risk. The article cites Franco’s view that such action violates international usage and condemns the move as a danger to neutral shipping.

London Veral Franco Han Britain Bilbao Tartarius Tun Saanot Ahewertag Spain

Cattle Fattening at Tully

The report describes cattle fattening efforts at Tully by Ore S Kean Co and Lin guinsine. It notes shipments of chilled beer, mentions a company inquiry, and references debates over quality and production, with some discussion of Peninsular Australian olive farming and related delays.

Tully Alwlae Srs Imn Farourapty Irs Chesmene Ned Hines Abd Perth Wlan Ural

Davis Cup Team at Forest Hills

Fragmented report covers the Davis Cup team at Forest Hills with hazy references to players, training, and interviews. Mentions McGrath, Bromwich, and others in a cryptic account of practice, venue setup, and speculation on outcomes and favors.

Forest Hills Coutard Bhrailie McGrath Pamieciariy Ann Bromwich St. Neeter

Mrs Simpson Reverts To Maiden Name

An old notice reports Mrs Simpson changing back to her maiden name. It cites a May date and lists her former spouse and a local civic venue involved in the filing.

Simpson

Plan For New Political Party

A plan for forming a new political party is discussed with the aim to unite men with similar views. The meeting at Mr UE Rixonsaimith’s residence approved a committee of 80 members to draft a program and constitution. A further meeting on Monday was unanimously agreed to advance the project for the benefit of the general public.

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