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Newspaper

Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 25, 1938

Page

3

Hotel Barber's Mistake Seeks Shelter After Flight

A troubled report describes Delldres Melon Reeves, 20, accused in a motel room incident at Hoople Palace. She allegedly locked the door, claimed assault, and planned to flee to Sydney with two children as authorities pursue charges. A magistrate ordered imprisonment pending further action amid the Southeast crime tale.

Déldres Melon Reeves Hauselte Palico Ny Hoople Palace Montis Harold Mollenhauer Graben Lm. Kro Holt Boush Bnscene Hors Canada Cme Eidiney Nist

Alleged Offer To Detective Evidence in Court

The court heard an alleged offer to a detective as Hetective Sergeant Hueey spoke yesterday. The defendant was suspected of fraud while others faced various charges. Names and places appear garbled in the transcript but indicate a formal proceeding with multiple individuals connected to the case.

Hueey Pollen Court

Free Bus Rides To Strathpine Children

A Strathpine initiative offers free bus rides to school for local children. The program aims to ease travel for families in the area and ensure students attend classes with safe transport options.

Strathpine

Paris Charmosan Face Powder Mix Up

A garbled OCR fragment mentions Paris Charmosan face powder and assorted stray words. Readable parts suggest a cosmetic product note or ad style reference with unclear additional names and phrases. The readable elements are insufficient for a concrete event or value.

Stolen Watches Case Involving William Walker

Fragmentary OCR relates to a 30 year old William Joseph Walker accused in a case involving stolen watches. Names such as Leslie William Raper and others appear in a disjointed narrative. The text references shops, jewelers, and a court payment due, with unclear dates or locations.

William Joseph Walker Alice Court Havior Sioten Toute Vulund Iid He Orth Prater Leslie Wiliam’ Raper Nisten W. Misseh Solonton Barnett Holseh Biabelly Shakey and Otters Linvihigus Plavette Roberts Sutey

Fifty Years Ago From the Courier May 22 1884

A garbled item from the Courier notes events and people of 1884. Mentions norman and georgian figures, a railway context, transportation figures for Ole, and university question context. References Sydney University, NSW politics, and a bicycle meeting with Mr Johnson Bow, a business man, as speakers.

Ines Normavian Chihwen LN Brotes Jsariat Vowue Dills Scuils Wales Paeligenens Pinnio W. Dung Mr. Johnson Hele

Immunised Children Escape Diphtheria Case Numbers Highlight Value

The report notes immunisation as a preventive measure reduced diphtheria incidence among children. It documents several cases among unvaccinated youngsters and stresses parents should immunise their offspring. Officials cite data showing high protection when vaccines are given on schedule.

Ghul Haiti Annalee Hull Br. Weayer

Postponed Sale of Pictures Proceedings Reported

A delayed sale of pictures was postponed after a stay in the Supreme Court proceedings. The hearing involved Acting Justice Hare and Justices of the General Court, with defendants Shera and Adelaiie Meoulin cited and measures requested to secure the sale’s postponement. The case, dating from 1849, centers on interim orders and the possibility of future sale depending on further legal actions and the court’s discretion.

Witch Vie Shera Susiorae Court OG. G. Wansisll Uennant Hare Iy Ehiombers Genals Edward Macolm Adelaiie Meoulin Suara jCourt Neon

Obituary: Goores McPherson Dies in Balran

Goores McPherson, longtime resident of the Bundaberg area, died in Belébane after a long life as the first mail carrier between Bundaberg and Ninovecronh. He was born in 1900 and recalled Bodnia days, later living in Bilkdabors. Survived by several daughters, a son, and many relatives, he was well known in the Chaxle Hshe district of Queens lang and was a son of the late Colonel John Felon. His funeral and burial details follow as reported.

Goores Mernesson Bundaberg Sinter Tottye Sero Lyne Giletm Agit Wy Chaxle Hshe Alugedhels Queenslang John Felon Thora- Boon Garde Liae Balan

Columia Pictures Ltd and Kyogle Show Anecdotes

Fragmented OCR text outlines events around Columbia Pictures Ltd and the Kyogle Show. It references precluded shows, side shows, and a society formed to compete, with mentions of Brisbane, Wales agriculture, and local figures. The readable pieces show a chaotic summary of show planning and cooperation limits.

Singhalien Mara Leonnra Elemiais Ariel Mlontycbee Museouwen Victfield Columbia Pictures Ltd Wales Agricultural Colly J. C Jones Ian Brisbane Fe Algerie Coe Brie Gop Tin Alec Rahi

Artist Seeks Aborigines as Ideal Models in Mosaic

Australian artist C. Gould arrived in Brisbane by the Magi after six months on Tooke Island studying natives. He praised the Aboriginal sitters for their honesty and straightforwardness while islanders insisted on guiding their own poses, making it hard to keep still for hours as he painted them.

C. & Gould Brisbae Magis Tooke Island Aid Still Inn

Barometer to Indicate Choreh Debt Reduction Effort

Barometer to be placed near St Marys Church to show Sunday progress in debt reduction. Congregation members estimate campaign will reduce a debt of about 1000 dollars as a panel outlines terms and monthly contributions.

le Coor St. Mary's Chugoheurgurve Huis Tie

Exhibition Of Bronzes At Victoria and Alber Museion

A noted collection titled Talla bronzes will visit the National Art Gallery in London for a month. The Queensland National Gallery features this exhibit titled The Onion in Mathoeine and Wilmeen along with works by Wilmeen and FeMAih. The public can view the pieces from June 12 to August 22, with special displays and gallery talks for visitors.

Talla Ahina Victoria Lancon Ceallery

Theft at Cooroy shop reports goods worth pounds

A local shop in Cooroy was broken into on Tuesday. A thief entered by forcing the front door and stole goods valued at about £50, plus about £59 worth of goats. The incident is under police attention as investigators seek the culprit.

Wesou Guy Slie Ting Mhosl Wilton Iid Muruga Hk Sagan Dheae Naie They Wiss Woret Cooroy Coords Tusssay Gedue

Unreadable OCR Notes Reported Planting Confusion

Fragmented text shows garbled instructions about planting care and soil, mentioning an entity LAC and NSE SIODE. The readable parts hint at garden tasks like replanting generations and ground preparation, but specifics are unclear.

Lac

Bris bane Mayor Defends Sewerage Work Costs

The Lord Mayor said sewerage and other works in Brisbane compare favorably with other cities and worse than under the previous council, noting higher wages now. He defended the government’s employment policy amid claims of inflated costs and questioned labour demand and management responses in recent weeks.

Brisbane Eouell Rolier Jone Alger Ivan Fond Snodeh Jans Miei Empteyer

Subdivision Controversy Delays City Planning Panel

Alderman Lane protests an 82 perch block subdivision as Losin Planning Committee weighs proposed allotments. Discussion centers on ordinance adherence, potential decency concerns, and whether the owner could, without proper process, reap benefits from subdividing a tract in the city. The committee recommends delaying action pending clarity on legal compliance.

Lime City Sienna Lake Nye Council Stuart

Disfranchised by Committee Says Alderman

An Alderman denounces actions of a committee claiming disenfranchisement of people. The meeting discusses council procedures, with remarks from Vice Mayor and several Aldermen about the committee's conduct and the caucus.

Alderman le Tininee Cominkee Ity Alderman Jones Poling Lderman C. Gissald Downey Holmed Ing Council Aldermam Laurie Felsorer Walter Lboue Sepiri

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