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Newspaper

Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 19, 1937

Page

9

Coronation Naval Review Draws Vast Multinational Fleet

London reports about 200 vessels from battleships to trawlers and yachts will attend the Coronation Naval Review on Thursday. Port towns bustle as observers from 14 nationalities gather while British officials prepare the event and a royal procession with King and Queen is planned for the day.

London Rome Siva Parramouth Bethe Mayer Fort Innaih Spiritend Portsmouth

Regional Pacts Bold Line Expected From Australia

London May 16 The Dominions leaders at the Imperial Conference consider adopting aid to maintain peace and deter aggression amid wartime tensions. Britain may convene a Pacific Powers meeting today to discuss Dominion foreign policy autonomy and potential international security arrangements.

Australia Courker-Mall London Willie Tasmorray Sinaustralia Britain Pacific Powers Siestante

Pacific Pact Proposal Sparks Pacific Conference Debate

London reports a Pacific pact proposal following Mr Lyons speech at the Imperial Conference. Officials say no decision yet on convening a Pacific Conference in Tokio. Washington notes U S indecision and warns that Caribbean and Philippine issues complicate any Pacific security accord.

London Austalia Lyona Tokio Washington Corre Mackenzie King Lyons Zranne

Gallantry noted as Gibraltar reports destroyer explosion

A Gibraltar report from London May 11 describes Captain B Serfield of the British destroyer Auyter reporting an explosion at sea near Lin dart. The vessel burned and sank, with crew struggling in heavy surf as rescuers recovered bodies and survivors.

London Gibraltar Gettenant B. Serfield Essel

City Officials and Dignitaries Attending Australasian Education Event

The report lists numerous figures including Lieutenant-Governor James Biel, Lord Mayor Alderman Jones, and Aldermen Tur ning and Jones. It notes visits by officials to Bolihport for a city council meeting, a conference of the Australian Council of Education, and the New Education Fellowship Conference in Atrale.

iAlderman Jones Jone Brinbane Nny Bolihport City ‘Council Jones Apeefice iAlderma Ale Veinte Teeanry Hove Isbane Yaney Norman Carter Jftom Atrale Uatr Kandel Alay Hetle Riche Tate Bointie

Albanian Rising Pails Bankrupt Law Lecturer

In Tirana in May a government move stirred debate on foreign influence. The University announces the appointment of a part time lecturer amid claims of reform. The Law School prepares for new graduates and exams benefiting students and articled clerks across distant centers, with external courses to be offered next year.

Tirana A. J. Mayfield Mennhout Ie Bar Byrnes Ghglang Graymar Bydwvoc Bae New Bouck Wales Queensland Yorke Hedges Aclaw Bullfinters and Boliclors Cincree Law School

Clairvoyance Proposed To Diagnose Disease At Fremantle

Theosophical lecturer Geoffrey Hodson claimed clairvoyance can diagnose diseases by seeing inside the body and assessing mental conditions. He described abilities to hear physical sounds supernaturally and to communicate with the dead in a conscious state, asserting insights beyond physical waves into the superphysical realm.

Fremantle Geoffrey Hodson Theosophical Society Hodgen Nipp France Mr. Hodson

Standstill at Archerfield delays aero drome upgrades

Severn pilots were announced in January for £17 expenditures on Archerfield aerodrome improvements. Proposals included building an administrative block, asphalt near the runway, lighting facilities, and clearing nearby areas. Officials said progress is slow but no reason for delay is found as lighting and beacon tests await approval. Captain Jenna from Civil Aviation said there is no delay caused by the plans.

Severn Archerfield Addle Hout Ak Daneur Civ Aviation Department Melbourne Jenna Conteicept Civil Aviation Iis Civil” Aviation Board Sane McGamby Wan

Southport Film Club hosts BouLh amateur writing contest

The Southport Filming Club announces a May 2 event titled The BouLh Amateur Writing, with a 6:30 p.m. start near the Faratie Flotel jetty and Public Hull, inviting participants to submit works and enjoy the night as local organizers steer the program.

Tishling Mnipetiiars Aterie Banke Eam Rae Panauieries

Certificates For Engine Drivers Successful Candidates

A list of successful candidates for engine driver certificates is presented with names and affiliations. The document notes completion of required examinations and issuance of certificates to the qualified individuals.

News In Brief From Near And Far

A collage of brief items reports Bunrbert Burro tripped injuring his right thigh and ambulance transport. City officials discuss tenders for electrically illuminated signs in two reservoirs. A petrol theft at Blasi Road garage involved breaking a lock and cigars stolen from a Montpelier Road premises. Australian Labour Party debates scheduled, and a grain organ recital set at Chey Hall. Police note a break in at a New Farm area and debtors in Newstend. Navy dental service offers commissions to Australian graduates. recruitment details announced in Can verree.

Bunrbert Feh Ity Council Barsley's Hill Edidon Tulieyy Blasi Road Douin Brant Talious Petrete Burziary Newsteld Union Box Cos Montpelier Road Newstend Surin Beekend Atoln Gebstee Tabane Party Taylor SLAS Alngie-Hatiaed Renaine Wye Ratigarod Cooper Keangaro Bayy Schaal Boata Bute Chey Hall Pal Orghnist Geore Sampson Mendelssoni Genid Offertoire RSSUA Hiva Actunistall Me Allen Gordon Hove Aussira Manenenl Haidine Royal Navy Dental Service Canverre

Fire destroys golf clubhouse amid widespread flames

A blaze broke out today at a golf clubhouse in Aint toe, burning the building to the ground despite strenuous effort by a band of men. Members report many lost sets of clubs and the total loss is being tallied.

Appalling Illiteracy in India Report Reveals Widespread Loss

Hondon May 11 report on Kala Teper education outlines shocking conditions and high wastage in 1931-32. It notes low literacy, large numbers of children not enrolled, and inadequate government measures. The document cites incomplete data and mentions severe educational deficits across classes and regions.

Hondon MT Acy Kala Teper Cate

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