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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 23, 1939
Page
2
The page lists a dense slate of musical programs and radio broadcasts including organ recitals, choral works, instrumental pieces, and vocal performances. Notable items feature soprano Lehmann, George Muelarium, and a range of stations, timetables, and venues with many concerts, weather, and news briefs interwoven.
A lecture by Mr Mullinson at Trinity College featured remarks on experience in art and design. The program included performances by Reen Morgan, Mim Pir Ed monds, Geo Macariarr Wooali, Ban Hawley, and a string quartet, with audience members noted for their attention to aesthetic elements and atmosphere.
The new federal award raises margins for butcher shop workers across skill levels. The ruling, delivered by Chief Justice in the Federal Arbitration Court, confirms wage increases and weekly margins for all employees, with specific boosts for shop hands and laborers. The decision outlines a base wage rise and additional allowances, while noting reductions or adjustments for certain categories. The changes are set to take effect on the upcoming pay period.
The report details a road incident where a butcher's car struck a roadman, resulting in 375 pounds damages. Alexander Murnett Stewart, a labourer, is named in connection with the case and the unfolded court proceedings reference a related legal outcome.
Graceville bowls hope to claim the metropolitan pairs title as top contenders from Graceville clash in the upper draw with Brutchford and Cook facing tough quarter finalists. The lower half features Gutamiaya and Varley with Howley and others advancing, as arrangements for the final rounds and schedule are discussed.
In Brisbane today, two bowlers are reported dead including Mount Avexanger Stewart and Garet Padiington. The articles note the aging careers, family survivors, and community condolences from local clubs Auchenflower and Withaew bowls, and mention the long-time firm BE Brown and Sons and widow Mae Mowatt as related tributes.
Fragmentary OCR text about a club gathering or event with names and places garbled. Key entities are not decipherable. readable parts mention a meeting and various signers, but no coherent facts, dates, or outcomes emerge.
Disjointed OCR text shows scattered notes about tennis draws and match schedules. Mentions players and venues in a jumble with unclear dates and results. The fragment hints at a specific game and a late score but lacks readable context or confirmation.
Daub y Hughes league enthusiasts boast numerous representative players from the Dalby district while acknowledging Toowoomba as a hub for higher honours. Notable figures include Herb Breinhoyt and Percy Brecher. The text lists players like Lang and Allen, mentions connections to bowling and cricket, and cites associations in Toowoomba and Brisbane.
A garbled report outlines a final featuring Mrs Nelson amid a sports festival. It mentions Queens land council, Wembley, and a sequence of matches, with references to finalists and onstage penalties. The text blends several names and locations, creating a fragmented snapshot of a regional event.
A fragmented OCR page lists club notes, names, events, and stray phrases. Amid garbled lines, it references individuals such as Beir, BASHAM, ANS, MUNN, AARON, and others with scattered hints of competitions, dates, and notes, all captured in a chaotic, snapshot style.
Sydney University's star Dunn will not compete at the Inter‑University championships to be held at the Brisbane Cricket Ground tomorrow. G Hepworth is named to represent Sydney five with other players and changes announced as preparations shift toward the Brisbane meet.
A garbled report notes withdrawals after the betting start as a conference discusses representatives. Names and places are unclear, but references to Melrope, Mews, and Barker hint at a chaotic scene. Officials consider next steps amid uncertain details and stalled proceedings.
A scrambled report notes multiple fatalities among horses at a Wellington race event featuring horses such as FlayAl Dione and Maori Sore. The text mentions rider injuries and a chaotic scene with references to long-standing steeplechase races and historical names, though the OCR is heavily garbled and unclear.
Maurice Tate, former Gustey and ENKI collector, has been appointed a professional with Walsall Cricket Club. He will compete in the Bier District League fixtures and play for the club this season.
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