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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 25, 1938
Page
12
Health ministers meeting at Parliament discussed the link between attire and disease. A speaker argued fashion influences illness trends, urging caution on hats and headwear while emphasizing prevention and hygiene.
A scrambled OCR report describes a head on collision of trains and a chaotic scene. fragments mention engines, smoke, injuries, and responders, with unclear names and place details.
At Lord's May 23, O'Reilly finished with eight wickets as Bradman chose to bat with 257 in the lead and 42 hours to force a win. The decision drew jeers from spectators and Surrey lost interest, while Badcock and Barnett pressed to extend the innings.
Special to The Courier Mull London May 31 reports on a Test gully where O Reilly dominates with a tine bowing performance. The piece notes heavy responsibility and praise for O Reilly while critiquing other bowlers for lack of control and variety.
London May 3 A report on England’s 12 no balls by O Allen and the bowling tactics of Rollly against Newlinghamshire, highlighting variations like egrette, Dre nol bam, and the impact on wicket keeping and fielding, with Tebhart noting the growing burden on spin bowlers and the influence on the match.
Edwin Helton faced charges over the death of Margaret Vane Roche at Augathella. Crown Prosecutor J A Ishealty and Dr Joseph Serry were set to testify as details emerged from the Augathella hospital scene. Evidence referenced an analysis of stomach contents and prior financial and property transactions tied to the case.
The Director of the Queensland Government Tourist Bureau, My Cole, returned to Brisbane from Melbourne after a inspection trip. Officials stated he reviewed facilities and arrangements at several sites during the journey.
In arbitration court in the Commons wealth, the Australian Workers Union seeks a new award for the shearing industry. The judge rejects reducing hours without wage cuts, noting a 40 hour week and a 14 hour week debate. Witnesses discuss youth terms and potential capacity limits, with the court weighing bindingness of an award and possible wage adjustments.
Federal authorities may assist widening Islas Lane between Queen and Adelaide Streets. Aumenian A 1% and Aldermen proposed using a Commonwealth Bank loan to fund improved facilities and street work. Mr A. Kent, recently hired as Deputy Agent General, was named a potential director amid delayed post office plans.
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