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Newspaper

Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 21, 1936

Page

3

Country Party to unify as statewide group in Parliament

Delegates from Queensland Country Party and related cadres agreed to join the newly formed Country Party. A statewide conference is planned in Toowoomba to finalize the merger and set election strategy for the year.

Cooster Pantom Parliament House Queensland Country Party Country Party Tursiay Iiwan Ecresle Hoth Coury Parts Meare Leahy Grurkes Arabunald Loraaniete Nepjeouionlves Messer BB. Mither J. Medeatom Plunket Malas Mourad Ad. Bryce D. Nuh Be Bird Mombare Toowoomba Minewaion Guéetmatd Parl Towae Hairte Maderalig

Charge of Theft From Church Plate Leads to Parish Division

A laborer, Oliver, was discharged after being accused of stealing a collection plate from the vestry. The case spurred parish tensions as police noted trouble and a leak of funds within the church.

Comatan Mutterdy Bolion Ware Oliver Mike Tumoura

Milked petrol thefts reported across city and suburbs

Police investigate repeated petrol thefts described as a deliberate effort to steal fuel. Incidents include a bowser near Chermside and a yard on Adelaide Street where nine gallons were taken. Reports note several smaller fuel losses from other garages as well.

Eve Cen Les RevAmy Allight Welch Bowser Mrvice Chermside Susacot Adelaide Grenges i

Smithy September Financial Report and Transfers

Fragmentary text references a Smithy September sum of 17 611 pounds involving Charlen Helngat and Bill Wit a Wwe relabe of TYTALL. It mentions ASB and pro att Wil Sir Charlee Kingsford with verging ot details.

Charien Helngat Bill Wit Wwe Tytall Charlee Kingsford

Armed Hold-Up in Daylight Strikes Victoria Street

A daylight robbery at Victoria Street involves a thief threatening Mrs Mary Manderwon and her seven year old son in a jewelry store room. The crime halted after the intruder fled with watches and jewellery valued at 60, but a wedding present worth 160 remained. No injuries reported.

Mary Manderwon Victoria” Street Mamstown Sohn Snvencernke Iim Uarlork Ty Lune

Japan Ready to Conclude Naval Pact in Readjustment Talks

Japanese envoy in London signals willingness to negotiate a general readjustment of Anglo- Japanese naval terms. The Foreign Minister and sources indicate Japan aims for a bilateral naval pact and broader access to world markets for Japanese goods, with talks expected to convene soon.

Japanese Armisstador London MMP Osha Ain Ip Japan Tion Raepment

English cricket notes and local Somerset players teased

Fragmentary cricket gossip mentions a Somerset farmer in a Manchester setting and references to Jonny, Hammond, and Australians. Mixed notes claim WS Hooks' natural source found by Nick White, another Somerset farmer, with unclear context and timing.

Manchester Guardia Jordan Olmulekt Somerset Farmer Ube Hammonds Nck White Also & Farmer Leomerset

France's Foreign Minister and Southport glider incident

The report describes a complex incident involving France's foreign minister, a Southport glider, and shifting market reactions. It notes damage to property, financial implications, and a sequence of political and industrial references tied to May events and maritime weather conditions.

Darwin Seafloor Study Aims to Outsmart Japanese Divers

The Darwin exploration effort led by J. B. Carpenter and S608 introduces a new diving apparatus to extend underwater work depths beyond 28 fathoms. The project, backed by Carpenter and Sons and the Austral Diving and Peacing Company, targets Japanese and Malay divers while expanding gear with improved pumps and flotation for deep water trials near Darwin and Friday Island.

Darwin J. B. Carpenter Maator Pearern Fteate ‘Earpenter and Sons Fayermugnt Cerwin Carpenter Austral Diving and Peacing Company Tyne Ewan Eonaino Tugiem

Reign of Terror on Island in Wrangelsland

A reported German station director on Wrangelsland faces murder charges amid alleged reign of terror. The suspect, claiming to be from Mura, is accused of two killings and causing mass starvation while violating native communities. Trial details involve Metropolitan Vickers and Moscow officials as authorities pursue justice.

Mostuyw Bimenchuk Wrangelsland AreUr Eem Torond Weastart 1 Jaltaal Isan Munl Mura Waria Tnmantty Putishmert Vyahinaki Metropolitan Vickers Eft- Bineers Moscow Simenchuk Ana Pepain

Manitoba Group Settlement Scheme For Overseas Migration

A proposed plan to resume immigration linked to Manitoba settlement is sent to the Overseas Settlement Board. The Temporary Migration Reintegration Committee chaired by Lord Middleton will travel to Australia this week to coordinate matching families with Manitoba sites and cooperative beet sugar production through a British Canadian venture.

Overseas — Bettlementt Reineraene

King Wears a Boater at Flower Show Revival

London reports King in a straw boaters style while visiting a flower show. The event signals a pre war fashion revival as royal attire hints at broader industry trends and renewed public interest in traditional summer dress.

London Ape King Wing Bettre the Wat

Rajah Oil Supplies and Pacific War Strategy

The article notes Rajah oilfields as a major British supply source for warships in the Far East. It mentions reliance on Dutch possessions for re supplies and the strategic need to store oil, with large stocks in Singapore. Fresh fields referred to as Arawak are being developed, according to Malay sources.

Thos Ure Bingapore

Trams to Yield to Diesels in New South Wales Transport Plan

NSW transport plans foresee £60,000 profit shift as diesel buses supplant trams. The department notes only four tram services remain with two new buses on order and more to follow. 199 petrol diesel buses operate with further orders anticipated to fund replacements.

FeErmant Enab Bydtien Vray Cevetopment Diesewey Aliowng al Hemeting Paar Inuness Wah Exonings Ture Shay Uae Ogo Pitt —Castievesal Petro Opere Ion

Minister nearly misses trip fuels heated debate in assembly

In Sydney the government faced a close vote as Me Weaver former Health Minister challenged funding for a ministerial trip to England. Opposition backers argued public money was ill spent while government supporters backed the trip. the motion was defeated by a narrow margin.

Sydney Weaver England Bruramond Ition

Inquiry into Kenny infantile paralysis outcomes in Sydney

Government tabling a report on infantile paralysis at Royal North Shore Hospital shows limited improvement with Sister Kenny method in several cases. The committee notes uncertain long term outcomes for many patients and cites incomplete adaptive therapy evidence.

Sydney Bunter Kenny Royal North Shore ‘Hospital Hefiille Clio Yai

Flight Commander Madsen Key in NSW League Search

An Australian league star Mick Madsen, a Tasmanian front row player, was the subject of a frantic search in New South Wales on Saturday. After hours of investigation using wires and messengers, Madsen was located late in the afternoon at Belloit View and rushed to watch the Toowoomba fixture amid tense exchanges with officials.

Mick Madsen Gueensland Sviaran Torwand New South Wales Marty Sunderland Tom Roberta Toowoomba Stughy Seecar Yee Machens Belloit View Star Car Chailiboya Muntard Maden Roberty Mr. Roberts Mick

Australian voters ignore calls as Toowoomba team heads to Sydney

Report from London notes Australian attention faded as crews prepare for the next election. The article mentions Toowoomba and Sydney cricket links, with Madsen set to join the Queensland side in the return match against New South Wales.

Coon Ke Taemgebe Sydney Wallingarra Madsen Queendlan New South Wales Matey Uti Baburs

Lang Garden Fight and Political Turmoil Rumored

Fragmentary OCR reports clash among Lang and Garden factions. Trade union and Raber machine supporters aim to press revolt while Mrs Carder’s capital may influence public opinion. Loyalists of Gorsten claim imminent victory as Lane and allies face uncertainty.

Wil Ronleat Garden Lang Tina Uney Carder

Painful testimony in budget leak court hearing

In London on May 20 the trial continued with J H Thomas denying ever disclosing budget details. Mr Vermplis recalled and challenged statements as unfounded while Mr Morris questioned the tone of the enquiry and the balance of testimony amid tense courtroom exchanges.

London Venerday Toley Buom Anformadion Mtr. JR. Thome Thomas Thomaal Vermplis de. Wearn Hearn de. Hearn Crome Vargottin

Wool Sales Tax for Research in Australia Debated

Legislation to levy a wool sales tax for research and publicity aims to fund scientific study and machinery in Australia. A government board would oversee funds, with members appointed and expenses covered, to promote wool production and public awareness.

Eanborma Weanewa Imine Iumuny and Scientitie Research Renteath Mina Vatoe Wool Board Australian Wool Brewers Council Australia

Final Equalisation Butter Price Scandal Report

A Sydney based Produce Equalisation Committee report notes counterfeit ten pound notes circulating. Officials tally total sales at 791828 and warn retailers to spot bogus notes, with $49,786 in suspect items linked to Australian cases.

Commonwealth Dairy Sydney Eqasiisation Committee Ltd Rosetery Be & Good Reproduction London Realias

Ill Win Don't Fret Over Labour Party Expulsions

Reports from Canberra indicate a Labour Party split with B Garden facing expulsion for disloyalty as the party prepares a conference to decide the measure. Arriving in Canberra Mr Garden declares confidence while allies press for reversal of the executive's expulsion.

Waiee Labour B. Garden Mei Labour Party Annilan Atepe New Outer Wales Mir Garden Arden Canberra Willow Mir Garden

United States Davis Cup Team Names Tentative Singles Pairings

Philadelphia May 18 The United States Davis Cup squad announced tentative singles pairings with Allison and Grant likely to play. No final positions were set as matches begin in ten days with further maintenance and selections pending.

Allison Grant Philadelphia United State Atiee Repesant Accerton Tania

Von Nida's Cup Bid Hampered by Borrowed Putter

The report notes Vic Von Nida faltered in the cup due to issues with a borrowed aluminium putter. He sought a more suitable club after a series of misreads, with officials permitting temporary use of a different putter while negotiations continued. The champion's form showed moments of promise despite the setback.

von Nida Bremind Warman von Nida Nide

Man killed with axe at Kinglake surged to hospital

King Francis George Kelly, 57, of Kinglake Ishourer, died after a man allegedly struck him with an axe on the main road. The attacker, at Royal Melbourne Hospital under guard, was remanded in a special court yesterday as authorities consider a more serious charge.

Kinglake Viniornt Mals King Francis George Elly Winglake Ishourer Ander Royal Melbourne Hospital W& m Special Court

Tree falls on bush worker in rugged Grafton district

Police report a bush worker named Cavanagh injured when a tree fell on him near Dalmorton 16 miles from that town. Constable Hedman rushed to the scene as the victim, believed dead, is later reported alive. Family names listed include JL and wife and Samy from Lilypool near South Grafton.

Grafton Dalmorton A. Buber Bam Cavanagh Chyunagh Hedman Wewcene JL & Wife Samy Lilypool Bouth

Local Ball Run Reports Rain Insurance and Attendance

Organisers collected £25 rain insurance for the annual event in Byron Bay. Despite wet conditions, eleven points were scored and 22 insurance will be added to proceeds from ticket sales. Attendance was affected by the drizzle, with some patrons unable to attend.

Byron Bay Wedndidas Catholic Patt

Conservatorium scheme under Mine Council review

A report from the council meeting discusses the proposed Core Conservatorium scheme. Finance and accommodation matters are debated as part of the plan for establishing the conservatorium and related services.

Conservatorium Mine Council

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