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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 19, 1936
Page
7
A partially readable newspaper fragment provides sparse clues about a local event. The text includes scattered letters and incomplete names, offering little context on location date participants or outcomes.
The eastern wing of the Church of England Girls' School at Eas Brisbany is completed and will be named Goodwin House in honor of John Choodwin. The additions include two storey dormitories, a basement shelter, a large senior dormitory, and a playing shed. A second building phase plans a new wing and junior facilities, with work continuing since 1804.
A chaotic night at the Hamilton Growna features embraces of danger as cars perform high jumps and flips under the caution of med rm. Clyde K. Dodge and Plymouth Prédater lead the stunts while crowds witness near catastrophic crashes and almost uncanny vehicle control.
An American wire report notes Queensland inviting Indian army officers for permanent residence and mentions a favored program. Major comments on officer leave, pensions, and the aim to attract retired officers while contrasting with American and British forces.
The T and G Building in Brisbane is adding a ninth story with a mansard roof to the corner premises at Queen and Albert Streets. The height remains near the by laws limit but the new roof overcomes this with a mansard fourth roof featuring dormer windows and copper sheets. Architects are Av and Henderson of Melbourne with Lange L. Powell Brisbane. An extra tiled story is rising over AF and Bhireys Pevuliers on Roms Street, designed by Hall and Philippe, contractor George Turner.
June 5 royal audience will feature a loyal address from the Grand Lodge headed by the Duke of Connaught. Princed Edward to attend Eton. his name already entered. Aus bishop Le Pain and party visit Brisbane for ten days. early plans include church centenary celebrations in Adelaide.
A proposal names Leslie Bowler and Mel Boiler to design a memorial for the 9th Battalion. The monument will feature a bronze panel with soldiers in bronze flanking an inscription and carved figures. Work is set to begin within months and will be placed at a prominent city location.
Sydney police deny framing allegations related to betting arrests. Algernon Parker of Chataweed faces claims of inducement and ties to a bookmaker in a Royal Commission context. Parker was bound over at 120 pounds and later detained amid implied connections to a gaming house and a tobacco shop.
A chaotic report details alleged criminal acts involving Willan, George Mowlda, and others in Marrickville and Dulwich Hill on November 18, 1938. Officers seized evidence from a shop as part of a broader inquiry into betting, with Mowlde fined 120 and alergs of wagers traced through old texts. Other items reference sleepers exported, a Bowen Park planning note, a woodcutters dispute in Western Australia, and Victoria gold yields for April showing a rise year over year.
The Australia Agricultural Council meeting in Victoria was attended by ministers and officials including J Mylund MILA and the secretary. They arrived by Hyppienit train yesterday afternoon during their Triet visit to inquire into matters concerning forestry and foreshore. Accompanying officials included Gsa Pollock, secretary to Mr Ling.
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