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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 15, 1946
Page
9
A large sum of prize money has been allocated for the Royal National Show in August. The event marks the first full-year exhibition since 1911 and includes extensive plans for entertainment, competitions, and seating, with details on arrangements and notable figures involved.
Fragmentary OCR item shows prizes and numbers with references to walls, horses, and individuals such as Ivan Young and Jaxter. Many garbled codes follow, including monetary amounts like £100 and £300, unclear event, and unrelated alphanumeric clusters.
The assembly welcomed seventeen clergymen many who served in the army during the war. The Rev. Crowe Thhaea announced the chaplain to Moderator, and Rev. W. Phent received honors. The session included discussions on wages, duties, and loyalty to the church, with gratitude expressed for wartime service and a call for continued support of ministers and lay members alike.
Fiancees press officials in America through Brisbane to send transport facilities to the USA for marriage plans with American men. They write to the State Department and the War Veterans Association, seeking authorization under a proposed act. The effort follows a suggestion from Senator Ruste to enter the USA if they return home after marriage. Officials consider conditions, and a second meeting is planned to decide on transportation and entry.
Constable McDonald told Police Court he did not draw or load a pistol during a brawl outside Regatta Hotel Coronation Drive on April 22. Leonard Arnold and John Nestor faced charges. Arnold fined £5 with costs for assaulting the officer, while Davey and Nestor faced further remarks as the crowd surged and punches were thrown around the footpath.
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