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Newspaper

Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 23, 1939

Page

12

Motorists Lose Licences After Police Crackdown

In Brisbane court yesterday Bergrant McCarthy applied to cancel certificates of competency for two men who pled guilty to liquor influence. Stanley Joseph Bool hairdresser and Leslie Gulliser had prior convictions. A magistrate granted the cancellations and prison terms were set in default. The case referenced Transport Act provisions and police directive on public safety.

Bergrant McCarthy F.C. M. Byrne Potice Sereeant Mccarthy Lid iNet Stanley Joseph Bool Leslie Gulliser Anie—Hind Beets Police Auld Rancely Eritemes

Need Money Amp Plan Lets Couples Face Life

A persuasive pitch urges married couples to adopt an AMP policy to ensure financial security. It promises protection for wife and children after death, for the keeper in retirement, and liquidity during life for opportunities or troubles. Readers are urged to contact the nearest AMP office or request a booklet.

Morse Indian Root Pills Praise From NSW Reader

Mrs Josephing withnaton Annie Bt Wickham, NSW, writes she suffered years from constipation biliousness and indigestion with no relief from other remedies but improved after using Morse Indian Root Pills and now enjoys good health with no recurrence. She recommends the medicine to others with similar complaints.

Josephing Withnaton Annie Wickham Nsw Moree Morse

Endowment urged as birth rate fears hit federation

At the Australian Public Service Federation biennial conference over 20 000 public servants pressed for an immediate child endowment scheme guiding the government to act amid a falling birth rate. Delegates debated mechanics and funding, with support for a nationwide program but disagreement on phased rollout and scope for different workers.

Australian Public Service Federation McAdam Wallon Srnimenis Meadam

Will Be Nation Of Old Men

A chaotic transcript reports Mr W. T Jokmaon proposing a motion at a conference with Australia’s 80000 public nervanin voices. The debate centers on a birthrate endowment plan to avert a feared shift to a nation of old men, with economists and politicians urging or opposing government action and investigations.

W. T Jokmaon Australia Germany Tuute Tor Dapan Ava Thompson Sayt Opie Tad Ola Eieac

Hospitals Board Names South Coast Representatives Amid Contested Elections

The Hospitals Board approved representative appointments from Southport and the North Canal area while inclusion from Coolangatta and North Coast districts stirred debate. Alderman Andrews and Alderman Lange led Southport and North Coast delegations with Winders and Murphy among other council figures present. final selections reflected cross coast interests and regional balance.

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Keystone of State Edifice Debate Hailed in NZ Federation

An area administrator calls for strengthening the cornerstone of civil service reform during a conference. New Zealand officials welcomed broader NZ federation ties while deliberating moves to grant more power to the federation and align with Australian public service representatives including ex-soldiers.

Zealane G. West NBW TNC RTE Pirneum South Wales Nureed Siewe CR Mui Weir Oh- McAdam Meath A Drummond McDonald G Crea McAdam Brog Duchanne Bholli New Zealand Weir Wieas Ean New South Wales

Classified ads seek used cars and odd jobs

Today’s notices list requests for conveyance work and sundries, plus affordable vehicles and furnished transport items. It mentions a chemist and employment hints, with fragments pointing to pages 11 for more details.

Tait Pinu Chevrolet Ures

Missing Woman Drowned In Ipswich River

The body of Mrs Mary Ann Clark was found downstream of the town bridge on Sunday evening after she was reported missing from her home on Bout Street. A post mortem by Dr. M Patterson indicated drowning as the cause. The deceased, born in Cigenple, had lived in Ipswich for many years and was last seen near the river bank.

Brea Mary Ann Clark M. Patterson Clark Howe Ne Wan Horn Ler Cigenple Ane Ipswich

Unification of Governments in Federation Debate

The discussion centers on unifying governments into a federation with provincial and state elements to avoid centralisation. Acting Premier praises service, while officials acknowledge practicalities, names such as Mr Menzies and Federation leaders appear among brief remarks on the constitutional approach.

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Worthy Show For Opening By Duke Of Kent

A historic exhibition in Bristowe is set to open with an invitation extended to the Duke of Kent. The new association pavilion will be completed by month end and officially opened by the Duke and Duchess upon their arrival in Austral.

Malin Nalineny Henene Duke of Kent Duke of Rest Wirendy Bottomins Pavion Aea W. Watson Aia Fen Dean Wit Ater Duchens Austral

Mr W C Harding Dies At 70 Noted Solicitor

Mr W C Harding longtime solicitor and senior partner of Harding Mentenet in Toowong Brisbane dies at 70 at his home on Toowong Street. He was born in Brisbane and educated at Brisbane Grammar School and was deeply involved in horticulture and local civic affairs including Toowong Town Council. Survived by his wife and family, with brothers and other relatives mourning the loss.

W. C. Harding WC. Harding Woot' Steet Toowong Persuer Uie Harding Mentenet Aie Alihow Wier Brlabisie Agus Ashgrove Brisbane Grammer Graham Lioya Hart Harding George V oRiking Uve Attaira Toowene Gouri the Horne ‘Extablianment Nee Park Feowore Laura Gees Ruaraung Foma Therese Ase Mesneaf Reawong Haran Tgooyar Ster Meadainen Riley Sydney Witton Feawonn Mt McDonald H. Leslie Sydines

Ministers inspect by election campaign in North Queensland

The Minister for Public Instruction and Works Mr Bruce and his secretary Mr Rigby left for North Queensland to oversee state by elections. The Minister for Industrial Development Mr Alala lawke spoke with Deputy Premier Mr Peuel westernsy, met Director of the Bureau of Industry Mr Colin Clark, and conferred with leading manufacturers. He will depart by mail train today returning to Perth.

Wis Public Instruction and Works Mr. Bruce Mr. KE B. Rigby Han North Queensland Gkeer Alala Lawke Premig Peuel Westernsy Burray of Industry Colin Clark Tad Perth ETO SA Stemon Siemons My Esate

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Costly Luggers Patrol Prompt Inquiry Urged

Northern Australian waters face scrutiny as Captain Waterson, former commander of the Lartakia, arrives with calls for a full inquiry into Commonwealth patrol service. He cites failures, unclear authority, and strained operations amid calls for reforms and accountability. The article notes tensions with the administration and ongoing reorganization of patrol duties under Commonwealth control.

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Fragmented OCR Summary From A Local Page

Incomplete text from a historical newspaper page mentions names and places but lacks clear events or dates. The readable parts hint at individuals such as Mend and Pauln Ceing, with scattered references to locations and possible prepay or payments. No cohesive story emerges from the damaged material.

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