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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 22, 1947
Page
1
Walker testified the accident traced to excessive speed on a 25 mile limit line. He described the train’s advanced speed, discussed sleeper car damage, and noted inspector observations about curves and water on the track. The inquiry examined engine tender integrity and wheel/brace components for structural failure.
An early review notes evidence to show the engine was not hedicated as derailed. Mr. Seymour remained resident and the engine tilt suggested a different cause. Investigators conducted a thorough search for evidence at the scene to identify any tampering or contributing factors.
May 5 inquiry before a three member board chaired by Justice Mant Wala examines the cause of a railway crash. Over 40 witnesses are to testify on Elimination of Ve Ret esy. Harald Walker, senior engine er of Queensland Railways, is cited. Various officials, including Crown and railway representatives, are named among participants and observers.
Officers and crew from destroyers Walke and Mola i expect to arrive after noon as crowds flood the American Consulate with invitations for the men. The plan includes hospitality by the government and private groups, with open days and dance events credited to various organizations.
In Canberra a House debate demanded a royal commission probe into land sales and procurement. Mr Long urged inquiry aided by Country Party figures while government ministers rebutted, arguing for internal investigation and possible Commonwealth measures amid graft allegations.
At the Albert Hall the President of the Board of Trade Stafford Cripps faced a crowd of about 6000 women. The women challenged him on food, arguing housewives are overworked and unable to meet rising costs. Cripps answered amid laughter as protesters pressed for clearer action.
Reported Tuesday night a two vehicle collision on a seven mile bridge near Ipswich caused one fatality and two injuries. Names and specifics are unclear due to fragmented text but authorities investigated the rural road incident and road conditions at the time.
In a garbled report a figure named Hanlon outlines a holiday plan for the Premier known as Mr Merlyn 141. He intends to use his own words to say he will fish and read until the holiday night. Even when at Radelitte near Ch m nar away from public business he hopes to return to town to fulfill a public duty and must be back.
Fragmentary account describes a vessel refloating at high tide near a coastal site. Report mentions a crew member sighting, a minister, and a wife tending a child aboard during the tense recovery. The narrative voice is scrambled but notes a significant maritime incident and local reaction.
A report describes a case involving a dog bite linked to hydrophobia concerns. The incident prompted medical and police response, with a resident doctor noting no confirmed hydrophobia case. Officials discussed public safety and veterinary measures as the investigation proceeded.
A May 21 report from Reuters Colombo confirms five killed and about 40 injured in disturbances in Bengal. Police fired at crowds near huts and a police officer was attacked by a mob. Bombs were used during clashes as rioters spread through eastern areas.
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