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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 16, 1939
Page
8
The State Electricity Commission confers with the Director of Education on propaganda in State Schools to educate the public in the use of electrical appliances.
A witness account from the Supreme Court describes a Brisbane street collision involving a pedestrian and a turning vehicle. The testimony covers the movements of a woman and nearby bystanders, pedestrian safety concerns, and the road’s layout near the scene. The coroner’s inquisition and related testimonies continue as evidence is presented.
A garbled report describes a public service offering and ensuing comments from officials and a court, mentioning a four o'clock position, a driver, college work, and a debate over a golf stick or pick as the same swing, with scattered names and phrases.
Empire Air Day returns with demonstrations and talks at the island aerodrome. Airlines, universities, and aviation firms announce on-site exhibits and a one hour program from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Drawing crowds for workshops and previews across the field.
The article recalls a man named Mr Wilson recounting long service in the country. He sat on the Brinbane Bench yesterday as the court session paused. Mentioned are roles such as assistant clerk of Beng Shantone in Oxirns and a Police Magistrate, with postings in Herberton, Thursday Island, Longreach, Closeursy and Gympie over many years.
A troubled case recalls a desertion after a short marriage involving MeNen, a man identified as a survivor in a divorce context. The narrative describes interim separation after a wedding at Ascot, time spent at Wivele, and the subsequent journey to a Cement Railway Bla jon. The husband, Eero, vanishes, with witnesses noting disappearance and no further word.
The Industrial Court heard numerous reclassification claims from the State Public Service Union detailing salary upgrades from £700 to higher maxima for Bribie Comer and other roles. Officials argued for elevated grades across numerous departments, with Deputy Public Service Commissioner and union leaders presenting evidence.
A tangled chase unfolds as Dayman and companions drift toward a dinghy dock, police inspectorates close in with revolvers drawn. The crew battles to escape aboard a vessel, while officers confront tense confrontations, arrests loom, and the storyline folds toward a murder inquiry led by Inspector Ahern.
A charitable drive titled AIDS Fund for Life Savers gathers support from various groups and individuals including AMIEAia Hope and local associations. The campaign lists donors, mentions management notes, and records a to-date total of ENP 13 11 while noting contributions from numerous firms and patrons across multiple towns.
A whimsical column fragment questions why a fellow acts a certain way, pondering motives and consistency. It suggests a playful tone with stray references to a camel and a hook about a pin, ending with a trailing, puzzling line.
Birthday greetings go to 20k Freston of Gregory Terrace and Gwen James of Upper Brookfield as they celebrate their 24th and 10th birthdays today with best wishes for a happy celebration.
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