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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 27, 1936
Page
5
A dense notice page outlines bankruptcy hearings and public actions including eviction and receiver appointments. Names such as Geena Albert Thomp eor and Mary Louth appear among the involved parties, with dates, locations, and court references for proceedings and asset distributions.
Fragments describe footprints and broken wheat found at a city entrance. The note mentions a mysterious event tied to City Hall and a tram ticket tale with a sketch of a Tower. A message signed The Thoge gua Men hints at investigators decoding clues as a teenage incident unfolds.
Fragmented OCR text mentions kidneys and health with unclear phrases and scattered names. It references medical caution about drug use and kidney safety amid garbled words and partial quotes. No clear events, dates, or identifiable organizations emerge.
The Land Court yesterday decided several rent matters for properties including the estate of Reis and others. Judge Shaw presided with Mr. G. Manin acting as court advocate, outlining the annual rent and capital values for various parcels and noting terms of tenure and mortgage arrangements.
An Australian court record details a bird trapping scheme in North Queensland failing to repay money owed. The defendant faced fines, an immediate forfeit, and eventual bankruptcy, with creditors pursuing repayment as authorities noted multiple trips and alleged deceit by involved individuals.
A man named Gol Meret of Cun bellatten Bower Hills was fined 90 including costs after being found with liquor in his possession at the Subise Hotel Wales Whit. A police witness said the defendant left the hotel with a bottle of beer in his possession. The case was heard in the City Criminal Court by Mr J Jewnet Barre FM.
A magistrate court case involving defendants E Pevet and Carey of Wickdian Street Newmaar Ka, and Salat Carey of Zhomrers Rand Newmarket, concludes with damages awarded to the plaintiff for electrical equipment and related costs. The judge orders Carey to pay a substantial sum and outlines additional costs against other defendants.
Edward appears before City Belin Court amid austerity as bond is broken in two days. Ned pleads not guilty to charges of stealing 4945 and overcoats from Tem by which he was employed. Defendant’s sentence was 12 months, suspended on good behavior for 12 months, plus restatement of stolen money. Two relatives had paid part of the money. he was released on signing. Later, the defendant stole a bicycle and received a month’s imprisonment.
The article reports a union battle over 40 hour weeks with unchanged pay, new conditions for meat preservers, and demands for meal and rest periods. It covers employer and union positions, proposed changes, and arguments on wage and working time.
A council committee debated a stalled plan by St George Thorn to install and operate a Mine and Junior bench drill in a home workshop. Alderman Lanny esterday noted no personal motive, as the committee refused noiseless home industries while approving a cautious report on the unlikely venture.
A labourer at Spring Hill was convicted after selling a landlady’s false teeth to buy beer. He agreed to repay the reading ear theft amount. Detective Benlor-aenieant and local police reported the case, noting the suspect’s admission during questioning.
A court session recaps an alleged threatening incident involving Rita and John. Witnesses describe fear and the potential for bodily harm during a May 2 event as the case proceeds in Police Court. The defendant’s plea and prior hearings are noted, with the complainant absent at one point and the proceeding continuing.
A fatal crash near Perma described in a coroner report details a lorry collision while a cricket team member traveled to a match. The case notes assess penalties and probate actions, with references to court proceedings and witness statements surrounding the incident.
Hotel keepers submit numerous applications under section S Meant for transfers and licenses. Names such as Peter Denar and Anant appear among many listed applicants. The document records dates and places across multiple entries, including hotel names and districts, with government officials approving or noting each case.
Four men including Charles Byrne and Fenton Dwyer faced conspiracy charges in a case spanning December 1938 to May 2 1958. They allegedly defrauded the public by selling pretend investments and misdirecting funds. Trial proceedings extended with remand until Tuesday as state prosecutors pursue further evidence.
A fragmented OCR text appears to discuss tax return filing failures and related names, places, and entities. The readable fragments reference individuals and terms like tax returns, failure, and formal notices, but many words are garbled or out of context, yielding an unclear local notice or notice-like item.
Fragmentary OCR notes recount a fatal fall from a wagon with unclear names and places. The garbled text references injuries and possible victims, suggesting a rural accident report lacking complete details.
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