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Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 13, 1936

Page

2

Redcliffe Council Seeks North Coast Conference On Cattle Strays

Redcliffe Council discussed cattle strays on nighttime roads and agreed uniform action with Caboolture and Main Roads Commission. Council delegates were named for an August conference. A council transfer dispute from Bank to Commercial Bank of Australia sparked debate over motives and interest rates.

Redcliffe Caboolture Council North Coast Main Roads Commission Commercial Bank of Auatra- Midway Gampaon Commercial Bank Meyer A. H. Langdon H. W. McPherson Annus

Mass for Fallen in Abyssinia Observed at St Stephen's

Archbishop Duhig presided at St Stephen's Cathedral in a Mass for the repose of souls of those who fell in Abyssinia. The largely Italian congregation heard English and Italian prayers. Dr J English assisted as administrator as speakers stressed unity before God beyond conflicts.

Abys- Binla St. Stephen's Cathedral Duhig Holy Musa J. English

Shorter Working Week Aims to Tackle Unemployment

Minister for Labour and Industry Mr Hynes argues that Australia must reduce working hours to curb unemployment. He notes depression, mechanisation, and machinery improvements push workers into industrial trouble. He cites NSW and Queensland moves to create a joint tribunal with Commonwealth arbitration to decide hours.

Hynes Labour and Industry Australia Courier-Mail New South Wales

State tough banana planting rules for 1936 37 season

Government announces strict policies for new banana planting. Permits will be rare and limited by Banana Industry Protection Board especially for areas under the eight acre cap per owner. Quarantine areas ban new plantings where bunchy top exists and require clean suckers from disease free districts.

Banana Industry Protection Board Bulcock

Abandonment Of Plantations And Banana Disease

Agriculture minister urges eight clause lease deposits or higher rent to cover eradication costs at lease end to protect landowners from abandoned or neglected banana plantations. He cites growers failing to tidy plots as prices fall. Banana Board reports Southport area improving due to ongoing eradication, with about 100 acres under cleanup and lessening bunchy top infections.

Minister For Agriculture Banana Board Bulcock Banana Industry Protection Board Southport Tallebudgera Waa Conlangatio Nerang Water Authority L. Peak J. C. Slaughter Tweed Heads Tweed Hinde Reakdenta Tugun Twllebud- Bera Department of Irrigation and Water Supply Coolangatta Currumbin Creek Alderman Peak Duringan Woodges Clark

Salvation Army Congress Sees 400 Delegates Arrive in Brisbane

Four hundred Salvation Army delegates from Queensland and New South Wales gather in Brisbane for the annual congress marking the Army’s work in Queensland. International officers Barnard Turner and McKenzie arrive Friday with other leadership as women’s meetings open under the Home League. A divisional efficiency banner will be awarded to top league branch, and a public welcome procession leads to a Temple meeting.

Salvation Army Queensland New South Wales Brisbane Kyogle Mail W. J. Barnard Turner Evangeline Booth Army Cumbrae Stewart National Council of Women Barnard Turner Home League New Farm League Pam North Quay Queen Street Albert Street Albert Square Ann Street Temple

City Votes Down Rural Dog Tax Exemption

The City Council rejected a proposal to exempt rural area dogs from the 3 per head dog tax. Alderman Dart and Decker backed the motion while Warmington praised his city fox terrier, and McAuliffe urged considering working dogs at Cannon Hill. O'Brien noted the issue was reviewed thrice and defeated on voices. The rural dogs were described as a menace by some members.

Yeaterday Dart Decker Warmington McAuliffe Cannon Hill Alderman O'Brien

Disease vigilance in Queensland plantations noted

Authorities report careful monitoring of plantation disease in Currumbin and surrounding areas. Though no large outbreaks, many plantations show infections and neglectful growers face cautions, with one case recommended for prosecution. Destruction of unprofitable areas continues as Coomera district keeps the disease in hand.

Coomera

Apple Rootstock Experiments at East Malling Station

English trials over five years at East Malling Research Station Kent study layered apple rootstocks and scion effects on growth and nutrient uptake. Director Mr R G Hatton notes complex interactions among stock and scion, union, and root systems, with implications for rootstock selection and standardized field experiments.

East Malling Kent Granite England R. G. Hatton Hatton

Hoppers Swarm Across NSW Inland Areas

Grasshoppers recur in inland New South Wales with no Queensland invasion. Chief entomologist R Weltch says warm weather ended the invasion. no fresh reports from prior affected districts. NSW reports indicate plague proportions in Baradine and toward Coonamble where early sown wheat crops were eaten bare and will need replanting.

New South Wales Queensland R. Weltch Department of Agriculture and Stock Baradine Coonamble

Fostering Spirit of Peace Readings for School Children

A message from the Minister for Public Instruction will be read to upper grade pupils on May 18 along with lessons on World Friendship and The Work of the League of Nations. The Australia Queensland reply praises Wales and England, notes Cook’s naming of New South Wales, and urges peaceful cohabitation and resolve to avoid war.

Mr. Cooper League of Nations Education Department Ensland Querensland Wales Captain Cook Australia New South Wales South Wales Milton

Ipswich Horticultural Show Highlights Varied Exhibits

Ipswich horticultural show proceedings include lecture on pot plants by Mr. T W Wall. Awards feature flowers, gerberas, roses, chrysanthemums, and decorative baskets. Notable exhibitors include Mrs A A Beverley Mr Oldham Mrs Beverley and G Grant with multiple wins across categories.

Ipswich Ipswich Morticultural Society T. W. Wall B. Wood Wood Joson Mims M. Macartney H Wood Mra W. Boughen F. Robinson Mabel Turner James Mastings Hastings R. Sabine A. A. Beverley B. Oldham Beverley Oldham Mrs. Beverley Pasket Oldhem A. Wood He, CO Fitz- Mmaurice Buttenhole Fitsmaurice Pitemaurice Vane Mrs. Boughen Wrade G Grant Simpson Grant Rosie P. Armatrong Miss Simpson Armatrong RR Larter Singerberaa J. Whittaker E Savage G. G. Grant

Vital Soil Need Humus For Fertile Land

Humus is essential for soil fertility and moisture retention. Dry conditions rapidly degrade humus, increasing irrigation and crop-wilt risks, while it improves soil texture and prevents surface crusting. Authorities cite three humus sources: farmyard manure compost and green manuring with a leguminous crop.

Coolangatta Mayors Gift to Mr. Silverton at Final Meeting

At the final Coolangatta Betta Municipal Party gathering Alderman W. Winders presented a silver ink stand and fountain pen to Mr. E. M. Silverton, praising his campaign service as secretary and alderman. Other officials lauded Silverton as grateful ties to the party’s success as most nominees were elected.

Coolan- Betta Municipal Party W. Winders E. M. Silverton Silverton L. Peak J. L. Gordon C. G. Simpson H. E. Twigg Mr. Silverton Muning Party

Passengers by Air From Regional to Sydney and Brisbane

The Airlines of Australia Ltd operates multiple flights with passengers traveling between Bris bane Lismore and Sydney. The mono epar Captain Philip Captain HB Purvis flew Brine bane to Sydney. Other flights on the Stinson airliner Lismore Captain K A Virtue carried travelers to Brisbane and back. The Lismore flight with Captains ER Virtue and A Cameron left for Sydney in the afternoon with a list of passengers including Nugent Mears Stewart Upetiis Orminton Webster Morrison and others. The Aluminus of Australia Ltd operated a mondeper Captain Philip with passengers including BT W Blacklock and Dr Walker arriving in Brisbane.

Airlines of Australia, Ltd Philip HB. Purvis Sydney Brinebane Miay M. Carlill Brisbane Lismore Mrs. Nicol Stinson K. A. Virtue H. Mackney H. Tyler Miller J Campbell W. V. Ferguson H. Trollope Mr. McLennan Virtue A. Cameron T. Nugent Mears A. J. Stewart G. G. Upetiis FA. Orminton Webster

Australian Sheep for Korea to Buy 1500 More

A Korean government order seeks 1500 additional Australian corrieiale sheep to expand a wool industry in Korea. Messrs T Nakanishi Amaush and G Hitotsuonaga travel to Sydney aboard the Kamo Maru. past results show some sheep died and climate is considered too cold, but further experience may improve outcomes.

Nakanishi Amaush G. Hitotsuonaga Sydney Korea

Bundey Mail Reports Efficient News Service

Bundey Mail claims to offer comprehensive, rapid news coverage across Australia and beyond. The service emphasizes efficiency and broad reach to keep readers informed on all major happenings.

Yu Moat Bundey Auestralia Bundey Mail

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