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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 14, 1935
Page
8
Canberra reports a proposed nation wide drive for funds to back cancer prevention and treatment across states. The plan includes expanded clinics and equipment, specialist training, and more hospital facilities, aiming to correct diagnostic and post treatment gaps and support rural patients.
The sale saw competitive bidding with Japan and other buyers pushing prices higher for wool. Bradford and French buyers featured, with high bids and strong demand noted for Merino fleeces. Details of lots and prices are listed, with quantities and buyer participation summarized.
Melbourne reports skirting and wool auctions showing a five percent advance amid keen demand. Prices at Adelaide and Melbourne fairs mark higher averages with Continental demand and renewed activity in merino and crossbred lines.
Sydney May report shows six seats in doubt with federal Latour and Centre Movement leading in various districts. Granville Bathurst and Goulburn remain contested as Labor and Liberal candidates run strong. Morphey and Wray figures suggest a tight race across key electorates.
Reports indicate two air mail services may run next week linking New Zealand, Australia, and the imperial network. Royal interest centers on Sir Charles Kingsford Smith’s forthcoming flights, with officials eyeing May 10 for a potential relay and May 22 in Brisbane as a major hub.
Government ministries and the Hospital Board agree on the need for better facilities. The aim is to finance two new wings at the General Hospital and to upgrade the Cancer Trust and related wards. Co operating bodies seek tenders for erection work to improve accommodation and repair.
London reports a dramatic change in cricket tactics as Hawt Yaw adopts a new style amid criticism of coverage and governing rules. The Daily Mell notes increased batsman aggression and wicket coverage while debates rise over the old English legislation and the Marylebone Club rule restoration. The piece highlights widespread reaction, a flood of pre photographic material, and comments about the future of record making.
Incomplete OCR text references New South Wales items and a potential mail dispatch. Peculiar letter fragments mention numbers like 7000 and names such as Renan and Gale. Hard to extract a clear event, date, or outcome from the readable lines.
Fragmented OCR text describes a Jubilee flight over Tasman with references to officials, generals, and a ceremony. It mentions Ringafard Stach, Benunid, New perial Teter, and a tense scene around a public event. Details are garbled but imply a formal or commemorative flight and associated proceedings.
A fragmentary report describes early air mail passengers arriving in London from Australia and sharing relief at reaching Croydon after engine trouble delayed their journey. The account mentions honors and a Jubilee celebration observed in Beane etek, with lingering appreciation for the stopover at Smith.
In a distant province a group of airmen perished during a flight over hostile territory. Their bodies were recovered near a railway line after their craft was shot down. The soldiers, including women among the dead, were honored with formal rites and military respect.
A clef note reports a Swedish concession on apples involving Mr Butler and South Australia rulers. The text mentions duties on apples and a delivery timeline around June with references to arrival before June 7 and names tied to the dispute.
A fragmented report cites M0. C. chitleyt of the Labour Party criticizing rival factions and claiming the campaign has mobilized thousands of workers. It notes Pas ris labor candidates receiving support as the party pursues further democratic control and reform.
May 18 Alice Springs reports claim a 10,000 pound parcel of gold was freighted from Tennant Creek and landed at Schmidt's water works area. The manager of Ukelyope and Tennant’s Crack Line hints at a possible transport issue while officials warn of police scrutiny.
The report notes a small warming th es and gold shoe findings at Tennant's Creek. Geologist Dr Wournough says twenty potential areas may be worked, but exploitation should avoid individual claims and emphasize state control. The piece reads as a fragmented OCR with unclear names and dates.
Fragmented OCR text discusses Mussolini era aims and worker sentiment. Mentions demonstrations, youth, and debates over wage policy and national service. References to Italy, Britain, France, and the United States in a tense economic and political context.
A fragmented report describes Pilsudski's brain for science and public mourning in Cracow. It notes the governor’s actions, state radio, and theater closures, with references to Polish patriots and officials planning memorials and national observances.
European observers report rising unity among nations while Poland faces pressure as Potsdam era tensions mount. Berlin reports speculate on the potential impact of Poland's position on the balance of power, with calls for continued firmness against opposing blocs. The press notes anxiety over Poland's future alignment and the broader European security scene.
A fragmented account describes Pudakd sfurstut facing scrutiny over loyalties to the Lithumsien nobility while at Aherkoft University. It notes later conduct abroad, alleged political ties, and a memoir describing Poland’s wartime era, with involvement in public life and a controversial stance on governance.
A fragmentary Brisbane broadcast describes a special sports program featuring Polish National themes. It mentions performers, a Bolin Army command setting, and a musicale work by Pile Moder, with references to Manatheie items and a memory motif tied to Polish origins.
Reports say two American destroyers collided near Pearl Harbor as a patrol plane reportedly dived into the sea. The Five Combined Commanders announced a preliminary inquiry into the crash and crew details remain undeclared as search and rescue efforts continue.
Chaotic scene in Charleville as youths clash during a target practice accident. Reports indicate a man was shot in the arm and taken to a local hospital. Police cordoned the area while investigations focus on an apparent dispute among young shooters and the involvement of a noted international event name referenced in the confusion.
Fragmented text outlines an Italo Abyssinian dispute with references to a meeting of ministers and European officials. The piece hints at tensions between Italy and Ethiopia, with possible involvement of foreign ministers and European governments in seeking a resolution. Names and specifics are obscured in OCR errors.
Crowds packed the East End as King and Queen toured, with Elizabeth Prince waved from a motor car and others cheering from sidewalks. Mayhem and joy followed as families, police, and residents watched the royal procession pass and the couple waved from scuffed pavement to the curbside crowd.
A youth attempted to reach a remote station near Rockhampton and set fire to a hut as he fled loneliness. The extraordinary sequence began with a risky plan to escape and ended when a photography crew reported the crash of a plane during the failed flight.
A garbled text fragment references a Franco-Polish alliance and a wartime communiqué. It mentions foreign affairs, a boat, and unnamed officials, with unclear names or dates. The passage lacks coherent events or verifiable details to establish a clear reportable item.
A fragmentary exchange from Daily Mail hints at high level talks on an air pact involving Francomitalian authorities. Mentions a prime minister, air general, and unnamed experts in a terse, unclear briefing.
Fragmented cricket notes describe Surrey's start with bat and bowl amid uncertain conditions. Names such as Tomlinson and Cameron appear among scattered references to players and performances, with partial scores and events from a match context.
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