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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 20, 1936
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR text notes a legal list item on jurisdiction at 30 a.m with names and motions related to a captive or threatened matter. The readable portions mention a judge and potentially a motion for permanent injunction or related remedy in a court, but specifics are illegible.
A central figure in a watchhouse brawl faces a murder charge after a prison altercation led to fatal injuries. The case details a sequence of blows, restraining orders, and contested deliveries tied to a mill owner and farm workers, with testimonies from witnesses and police.
An unclear report references a money order link and a courtroom scene. It notes groans upon questioning by police and a floor disturbance about 16 minutes earlier. The defendant is described with partial details amid a watchhouse context and a possible witness named Bartel.
Readable fragments show a crossword style with numbered clues and scattered names such as Louis and Ed. The text mixes clues like Said and Bait with odd spellings and partial words, lacking coherent definitions or a clear puzzle grid.
In the city Police Court a defendant was convicted and sentenced. Sergeant Brunnelly Beomented and Mr Gilsert acted as defense counsel during the case amid the chaotic courtroom scene.
Two men faced charges under the Vagrants and Gaming Act in the City Police Court yesterday. Spence and Bilott were accused of possessing offensive weapons with intent to commit an indictable offense, a bayonet and a razor cited in the case. Both were remanded to Tuesday next. Spence was granted bail and Bilott bail with sureties.
A probate filing lists Brisas as widow and Ye aeat arsine Y Wiltam hmlva in a sail of estate assets. The document references a sale drive and mentions Mylanae TM taviragaanat with a sum £96, noting permanent arrangements and a Peaches location.
A Victorian court hearing features Wool sorters and wool dressers represented by the Australian Workers Union seeking higher wages and a labour variation. Key witness Mr Pallon argues the current rate fails to cover time lost visiting homes, while employers insist conditions are fair. The case outlines wage levels for 20,000 sheep driven over three months and the broader dispute over fair compensation in the wool industry.
The Toowoomba council discussed electric service expansion with the electricity company. Officials noted past difficulties and argued that future distribution could cut pumping costs, while the council eyed potential long term savings and improved coverage for town districts.
A damaged report details a man sentenced to one month in jail after a wartime incident near Anchorage. The article notes his military medal, a prior injury, and a court appearance where officials described his actions as part of a broader disorder during the war search period.
In City Police Court Acting P.M. J W Corkins heard Praier plead guilty to obtaining an invalid pension on January 6. Detective Bennert Bergan testified. The defendant, claiming to be unable to work, said his brother from New South Wales helped him obtain relief and then passed it to the brother who actually performed the work.
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