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Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 16, 1939

Page

12

Ministers to Help Ministers in Griffith by election

Several Federal Ministers arrive this week to aid United Australia Party candidate Mr Peter McCowan in the Griffith by election. Minsters Halvian and Syender travel by air, with events planned at Canhon Hil School, Murrira, Avi Theatre, and various rallies through the week.

Peter McCowan United Australia Party Griffith TAP Omnauiate Mecowan Canhon Hil School Amemin Col Hee Hagtoon Telwarrow Ki Meelings Miengale Sind Coumaarog

Governor-General Gowrie and party arrive by Sydney mail train

Governor-general Gowrie accompanied by Cap. Van A. Palmer and others arrived at Brie ane by the Sydney mail train. The party was met at Brisbane station by naval officer Commander Rhodes and State Commandant Brigadier William, with railways commissioner Mr. A. Mutton. Government figures and representatives from Queensland Authors and Artists Association attended the arrival. The group planned to visit current congressional and university settlements and hold engagements related to colonial governance.

James Blair Willelmbrain Wiebe Maint House University la Ron Queenamnd England Anda Terasiver Queensland Asso ‘Riation Tiosmiia

Labour Party Cracking Over NSW Wage Policy Split

A divided Labour Party in New South Wales debates hygiene and wage policy. Leader Mer B. Malie cites rising living costs as a key factor, noting a wage increase mismatch since the last State election. The breakaway faction criticizes the moderate wing and government performance while the party fights internal divisions.

Wulmmame Ana Charvers Mer B. Malie Labour New South Wales Laban Palein Lapout Pauly Peri Taples Tees Industrs Commerce Tor Loin Ukewise Wiverever

Classified ads brief from local paper listing engines and household items

Advertisements show a carver design saution with an 8 1 cylinder engine self-starter and generator for sale. An advertiser seeks a 1 cylinder diesel engine and asks for price quotes. Also listed are a gas stove, a 1038 Willie sedan axle, spectacles, a York tear Ipswich reed chair, a refrigerator for sale in perfect order, and a quiet, young house sieifer calf.

Carver Design Saution Newmarket Willie York Clanitieg

Anzac Day Collections Totals in Brisbane

Brisbane Anzac Day collections totalled 436 pounds 39 pence with many stalls listed. Convener Mrs Edgar Robinson oversaw building stall funds. contributions from Imperial Service Legion, Church of Meip Society, Queensland Women’s Electoral League, United Protestant Women’s Association, State Government Departments, Brisbane City Council, and local branches of Returned Soldiers League were recorded alongside individual organizers and venues in South Brisbane and Bull’s Corner.

Fett Brisbane Courier Edgar Robinson Imperial” Service Legion Church of Meip Society Bristowe Jieensland Womens Electoral League Pearce United Protestant Women's Association Mrsorgan Smit Brisbane Cy “Council AT Jones Patterson Lleague Muir Gos Bull's Corner South Brisbane The Returned Soldiers League Mra A.M . Dunne

No Party Conflict On Defence Need

The report quotes Mr Curtin arriving from Sydney saying no party conflict exists on defence needs. He notes defence equipment is a nonpartisan priority and emphasizes unity as Australia prepares for heightened security demands amid uncertain times.

Griffith Federal Labour Party Me. J. Curtin Sydney

No Domination on Class Law

Fragmented OCR reads as a political discussion referencing Audivalia, AMALCA, and Labour Party figures. Mentions dates, places, and candidates in a disputed legal framework and calls for separation avilanion. Context unclear but signals party actions and city politics.

Audivalia Amalca Avilanion Pines Attila Hughie Btae Labour Party Connell A. Vanininot Ventoye Momemorealis Horsibrook Pe Revenion ME Party

Queensland Speeches Spark Public Debate Across Australia

Brisbanes political arena erupts as speakers from the Labor and Liberal parties clash over defense policy and national unity. Promises mingle with criticism as candidates pledge policies on mobility, squadron deployment, and safeguarding sovereignty.

New Guinea Area Opened Up by Government Gazette

Government gazette declares formerly uncontrolled regions in New Guinea opened for settlement from July 1. The area, traversed by Hitler and OMaley, is now accessible, with about 1.9 million population extinct, divided into ten tribes. Names like Ivan Cham, Dion, and Bill Adamsen appear in the fragments.

New Guinea Port Moresby Hitler Omaley Ivan Cham Dion Bll Adamsen Dementas Iear Rome

Griffiths Vote Compulsory System Discussed

The article reports on a compulsory voting proposal with Hite as secretary and organizing director of the CAE IM P. It notes agitators urging U.P. Wan Worgun AY direction, referencing voter preference and the need for a clear system. It mentions candidates McGoven and Anould and details about voter turnout and district squares.

Hite CAE Imp Cho U.P Tmder Hele Thule

Electors Debate Boundaries and Voting Protocols

The article discusses electorates boundaries and voter indication rules with references to William Hatrick Conelin Everett Hallas and Peter McCowan. It notes informal voting patterns, cross marks, and sample ballots, plus debates over boundary adjustments and party positions within the Commonwealth labor movements. It also cites unions and federal defense remarks affecting electoral proceedings.

William Hatrick Conelin Everett Hallas Graham Peter McCowan

All Must Help In Defence

A fragmented passage reports a political rally where Mr McCownmy, an AR candidate for Gofhih, urged broad public aid in defense. The event took place at Lie Micunit Hall Yortnga, with mentions of Came Hill Fram and framing inst nuh in a town meeting context.

McCownmy Gofhih Lie Micunit Hall Yortnga Came Hill

Australia considers new car manufacturing plans

In Canberra the government reviews the future of local vehicle production. Industry officials express concern about defense and economic impacts, weighing whether to pursue government funded manufacturing schemes to sustain Aussie car output amid uncertain demand and policy direction.

Canberra Reyamsenix Senat Winterview Tame Marae Mi Morris Austalia Bether Evry VOM Byivaan Australla

Darwin Strike Continues Amid Wage Dispute and Contractor Row

Workers at Darwin prepared to prolong action amid a wage dispute and fatigue over a contractor named Pandey. The union said the stoppage would extend into the next week as talks continued and allowances were discussed.

Amwty Ea Villa Tyemuht Nareina Tan Kaumplion Pandey Inci TereAna Ales Sci

Fragmented OCR Snippet Confuses Readers With Jumbled Text

A garbled OCR passage presents a jumble of letters and phrases reaching incoherent ideas. Names, places, and dates are obscured, offering no clear event or context to summarize into a coherent news item.

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