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Newspaper

Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 25, 1937

Page

5

Fresh Clues in Garah Murder Mystery Near Millie's Creek

Detectives press a far reaching manhunt 16 miles from Garah as a murder case unfolds. A white double garment was found near the body under a cattle bridge over Millie's Creek, with fingerprints secured and a tailors’ label suggesting a suspect identity. Police trace soil, wool residues, and clothing to pinpoint the victim and attacker, with the hunt spreading toward the Queensland border.

Millie’s Creek Garah Ion Sydney Queensland Imon Moree St. George Dirranbandi Tonmdiwindi Gara Mungindi Jon Ely Weguesday Brantford Gindl S Tanford Lotedale Mishman'y Sezand Tof Dhe Uemmm Hin Sensony Wythia Beara Enahedd Inguirien Bremndy Nery Dirvenbandl

Barrier Shell Beds Depleted in Northern Waters

Lugger Dahing boats once active around Barrier Reef waters report depletion of trochus shells, a major resource for Australian luggers. Reports describe plunder over years, with ships returning empty handed while Japanese owned fleets are noted in the region. Mackay sampans and local crews adapt as shell beds show signs of exhaustion.

Trochus Townsville Monda Northern Barrier Reef Trochus Shell Tmgteyben Sampans Mackay

Dukes Simple Wedding Plans Amidst Veilmont Tone

Royal wedding details reveal the Duke of Windsor and Wallis Warfield will wed in a ceremony at Cande on June 3. Major Edward Metcalfe will serve as best man, and the equerry will assist with the arrangements. The event aims for a restrained, formal atmosphere aligned with King George VI’s birth anniversary.

Uondon Windsor Mig Wallis Warfield Chatea de Cande George VI Edward Metcalfe Herman Rogers Wallin Warfield

Three Hurt In Launch Fire In Bribie Passage

A launch fire near Bell Creek Bribie Island injured three men including James Clarke of Caloundra. Firefighters tipped water from the vessel, and Clarke and others were taken to Caloundra for treatment. A separate report notes proposed harbour works at Wynnum or Manly were debated with costs estimated around 80,000 to 180,000 pounds.

Moreton Bay Manly Wynnum Dun Sell Mtea Cooper Trenourer Royal Queenslapd Aub Brisbane Wynnum Chamber of Commerce Donnelly Suggesia Jwaiet Arra Manstioneenen E. J. Clarke Caloundra Bell's Croek Bribie Pamago Wddison Mynsien Itu Ang James Blarke Alan Calpandia Jack Clarke

New Zealanders Begin Poorly in Batting Inning

A cryptic sports note reports New Zealanders' bad start with weak batting at the innings opening. Names such as Camason and Bwakelin appear in faded text among scattered scores and partial remarks.

New Zealand Ferns Eet Camason Bwakelin

Five Days Journey for Gepp Party to Lake Mackay

A ton meter truck with wagon wheel gear will carry petrol and water to support Me D Gepp’s party at Lake Mackay. The party aims to reach the lake in about five days, with Herbert Gepp expected to remain there for a week. The transport plan includes a heavy duty setup and anticipated fuel for the journey.

Mondey Mandy Country D. Gepps Lake Mackay Herbert Gepp Flight-Treut Hely

Unknown Country Crisis and Political Turmoil Reported

Fragmented OCR text hints at a political struggle within a party led by an AAP faction. Mentions of a grand party under a senior Commonwealth, negotiations, and potential legal actions. Specific names, dates, or places are unclear due to garbled characters.

Ake Mackay Amd

Casket Drawing At Charleville Delayed and Promised

An event at Charleville will host the Golden Casket Art Union drawing tonight with Casket No ARG expected. The complete list of tickets will be displayed at The Courter Mall tomorrow for public view and verification.

Teva Thas Golden Casket Art Union Wight Peters Courter Mall

Five British Dead in Frontier Camp Attack

May 24 report from BINA says five British soldiers were killed and five wounded when tribe men attacked near Shagion Camp in the Northwest Frontier. An acting gun company repelled the attackers, with casualties among officers and privates.

Tribeamen Bina Mn Hon-Comimiseing Fiver Une Arg Tribeamen Nerearguare Shagion Northwest Frontier Wiadanta Elling Worthem

Traffic Light Trial Improves Pedestrian Safety On Queen Street

Authorities celebrate the rollout of a new traffic light system at Queen Street Intersections with left-turn restrictions. Pedestrian safety improved as the timing and signals guided walkers across crossings while drivers adapted to the new right of way.

Ueallie Central Ierseas Edesirinny

Dame Enid Lyons Resting Amid Official Engagements

Dame Enid Lyons rests amid a busy schedule of imperial conferences and civic functions. The Australian leader planned to cancel eight weeks of engagements to recover, delaying ceremonies and public duties while officials rearranged travel and duties.

Eno Aden Price Urwily Oragrent Tore Etfalen

British Dominion Proposal in Palestine Study

A London dispatch reports on a Royal Commission study proposing a British Dominion approach to Palestine. The plan envisions a central government, with controls on public money, immigration, and aid, while preserving local administration and financial relations under a unified framework.

British Dominion Courier-Mall London Phiordune Bunty Royal Commission Furpetpent Amutaton Sealy Reapnaiie Fae Nealigake

Choosing New Rail Chief Amid Cabinet Deliberations

Fragmentary report notes government deliberations on appointing a new rail chief as Mr W. Davidson is set to retire at year’s end. Cabinet decision expected to be delayed. most applicants are named, but courtly details and dates are unclear amid broader government reshuffling.

Rauways Oh W. Devidson Tia Forgan Amit Australia Eminion Xeid Daepeauerk Tom

Military Funeral At Terrica Alario Near Stanthorpe

Late Mr Seat McLeod burial held at family cemetery Terrica Alario 36 miles from Stanthorpe in August. Funeral procession included mace bearers 300 attendees Twrrtes and followers from Stanthorpe Light Horse troop with armature, several tributes. Minister J A Porgen conducted service, McLeod interred beside wife with roses from Mrs McLeod.

Seat McLeod Etanthorpe Sonitay Seo Terrica Alario Lanihorpe Auy Pam Lena Suenrhorim Tawa Inglewood McLere Ranket Wilet Union Bank Stanthorpe Armaree Seaad Spore Jelaters Iel Porgen Sunthorpe

Thicknesse Retires From Football

Thicknesse announces retirement from football amid a great loss to rugby. The article notes his long service and impact, with tributes from colleagues and fans as he steps away from the Thicknesse club and Union.

Price of a Gea TM on Lael 2

The text provides unclear and fragmented details about prices and names such as ae Gea TM Lael and eric ad aoe tae a. No coherent event or person is identifiable to form a complete summary.

Asmoe Royal Price Ae Gea Lael Eee Gman Eric Ad Aoe Tae A

Coronation Films By Air Time and Pageant Unclear

Fragmentary OCR reads like a report on coronation films by air time and pageant preparations. Mentions Adelaide and Sydney areas and a morning arrival with unclear names and details.

Air Rime Phenoatapte Sora Adelaide Ila Evelins

Pleas for Support Amid Empire Broadcast Era

Fragmentary report shows figures delivering calls for loyalty to the British Empire during a May broadcast attended by civic leaders. Officials reference Imperial policy, trade ties with Queensland and Australia, and the aim to strengthen employment in the United Kingdom amid wartime pressures.

Abh Mtr Fox Theatrerie Beith Queensland Kronies Greene Todbeamtons Linn-levernor Els Blairs Anid VireeMayor A. Dautley Tate Australia Taierl United Kingdom Guinot Britain

Tax policy shifts eyed as budget figures leak

Melbourne reports preliminary federal budget estimates hint at possible tax reductions. The opposite tendency is noted by officials, with discussions of increased spending and credits offset by forecasted expenditures. Cabinet deliberations threaten delays into a prorogued session as plans for tax relief face political headwinds.

Melbourne

Flood Submerges 50 Polish Villages and Toll Rises

In central Poland heavy floods have submerged 50 villages with a rising death toll and hundreds injured. Roads vanished as residents faced marooned routes and swift floods. Evacuations ordered as waters surged, with reports of families clinging to trees and boats racing to reach survivors.

Warsaw Flonda Poland Tértor-nirleken Crwoon Ison Har

Empire Development Through Greatness Of People

Fragmented OCR text reflects a tribute to the growth of the British Empire, describing it as unprecedented and unplanned, emerging through the deeds of the British people. It notes Victoria’s birthday and the spread of imperial ideas, with references to Canadian influence and national celebrations marking Empire Day.

ABC Donald Aem Victoria Lincer Canada Ainrafini

Yacht Wreck Off New Guinea Leaves Crew Safe

A yacht ran aground off New Guinea but all aboard are reported safe. Limited readable text mentions the vessel’s name perhaps tied to the passengers Ray Spurman and Gerry, with unclear crew details and no stated injuries.

Sydney Mondurwh Agaesene Aa Revues Uaa Samar New New Guinn Inex Aor Ray Spurman Gerry Ve Sain Ie Witek Figs Peaurtman Ana Airisoid

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