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Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 23, 1939

Page

19

Tying a String to a Knot in Brisbane Traffic

A Brisbane council debate centers on Petrie Bight bottleneck and tramway routes between the Valley and the city. Proposals include adding a double line in Ann Street and alternative routes via Adelaide Street and Queen Street, with opposition from cathedral hospital and fire brigade interests.

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Australian White Aliens Admittion Figures Stir Debate

Senator Fall as Interior Minister seeks to quell fears of foreign dilution in Australia. He cites 1938 figures showing white aliens admitted for permanent residence reaching S086, presenting data to counter alarmist views.

Fall Australia

Japanese Efforts to Boost Wool Trade Clash in Korea

Rivalry over wool production intensifies as Japan pushes to expand Korea’s wool industry despite lack of local output and high sheep mortality. Australia ships fresh stock while competition from Russia Germany and South Africa reshapes global wool markets amid export bans and crossbreeding efforts.

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Immigration and Alien Settlement in Australia

The article argues that despite a large Australian population, immigrants are not a threat to racial composition. It discusses dispersal, assimilation, and patterns in Queensland and Victoria, favors a national alien registration to monitor numbers and origins, and notes obstacles Australians may place against rapid naturalization and settlement.

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Madame Lehmann Praises Australia Amid Train Troubles

Renowned soprano Madame Lotte Lehmann reached Brisbane after touring Australia and praised the country while noting long Sunday train service and leisure constraints. She spoke of Australians’ friendly, outdoorsy culture, shrines in cities, and bush scenery, and discussed how Sunday closures affect theatre and entertainment. Lehmann shared fond memories of Melbourne and Sydney, contrasting the lively pace with the quiet, and commented on the beauty of Queensland woods and the Ring.

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Empire Day Loyalties Highlight Brisbane Diary

A Brisbane diary notes Empire Day celebrations with speeches and concerts, reflecting strong allegiance to the Crown. It highlights a regional Empire-wide event culminating in a Queensland champion from Mr W Williams and details social, political, and community activities around the holiday.

Reef Film Praise for Great Barrier Tour Spots

A Courier Mail reader praises Tom Marshall for a film showcasing the Great Barrier Reef and North Queensland. The letter lauds the beauty and educational value, noting the potential tourism impact and national pride for Queensland.

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Unclear Transcript Proposes Land Work Scheme

Fragmentary and garbled text discusses land use and unemployment relief. It mentions making land available, freehold areas, payments, and a government role in funding or guarantees. No clear individuals, dates, or locations are identifiable. The item reads like a draft note or OCR corruption rather than a complete report.

Empire Day Tribute and Wreath Details

A fragment notes Empire Day observance with a wreath ceremony and a tribute. Mentions Satine and Verdicri, with garbled OCR phrases suggesting a ceremonial context and page reference 171. Indicates a memorial or commemorative mood, but specifics are unclear.

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