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Newspaper

Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 27, 1937

Page

5

Sydney Named as Terminal in Inter Empire Mail Plan

Canberra reports details of an inter Empire air mail scheme tabled in parliament. Sydney is named as the Australian terminal with Darwin Singapore route control and Qantas named to cooperate with Imperial Airways. The plan envisages frequent weekly services, first class mail at ordinary rates, and a complex subsidy scheme with Australia bearing substantial costs and annual caps.

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British plans to curb foreign radio propaganda

A foreign affairs briefing discusses possible British steps to counter radio propaganda in multiple languages. Officials weigh the roles of Italian Arabic and other broadcasts, noting Dominion policies and empire wide programs as the issue moves toward the Imperial Conference.

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North Pole Flight Report Remains Shrouded in Garbled Text

A fragmented OCR note describes multiple flights toward the North Pole with damaged phrases and unclear details. It mentions aeroplanes, a crew, and an ongoing meeting, but specifics about dates, numbers, or places are unreadable. The passage lacks coherent facts to identify entities or outcomes.

Melbourne Slum Problem and Train Tragedy

Melbourne reports a fatal incident near Maryborough where a youth was dragged along a train line. Investigators describe a tragic incident with unclear details as rescuers arrived and a person was found near Bundaberg as the search for others continued.

Queen Marys 70th Birthday Celebrations Reported

London dispatch details world wide tributes for Queen Mary on her 70th birthday. Royal Party members and family will attend a birthday luncheon. The Prince ministers and dominions representatives are noted as part of the celebrations.

London Daria Mary Albonk Se ‘Shig Royal Parniiy Queen Mary Bartha Mfc

Canada sugar agreement sparks concern and debate

A troubled text reports Canada facing global sugar policy pressure as talks on a sugar agreement lag. It notes fears of Canada losing favorable supplier status while Australia and other nations weigh responses. The piece cites potential impacts on beet producers and government plans to boost production and trace agreements amid international tensions.

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British gangs in 63 engaged in unknown conflict

Fragmentary OCR notes report gangs in Britain in 1963 involved in unspecified clashes or activities linked to coastal or urban areas. Readable names or places are unclear, but the text hints at youth groups or organized crime dynamics without concrete events or outcomes.

Police Find Murder Link Near St George

Police locate a potential murder site near St George with a body found under a bridge and burned clothing and blanket fragments along a riverbank about three miles from the township. Detectives from Bydivany identify torn material, burned items, and blood traces as possible evidence in the case involving Ernest Harry Brown.

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Fragmentary Australian murder inquiry advances with Brisbane link

An investigation focuses on a shooting case in New South Wales with allegations pointing toward Sydney. Detectives Mahony and Wilke from Brisbane work with Abie Grin unit to build a case as a capital tie is pursued, while details of a missing man and a suspected chocolate colt wound emerge from the Moree area.

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Fire at Christian Brothers residence reported

Brief incident notes a fire at a Christian Brothers residence with limited readable details. No injuries or cause disclosed. Local fire department responded. investigation pending.

Christian Brothers

German Peace Offensive Aims To Mend British Ties In London

London reports a German peace offensive ahead of the coronation, with diplomacy noting Britain’s unity and the reluctance of Berlin to push colonial demands. Observers see Britain seeking cordial relations while France and other powers weigh the broader postwar order under the League of Nations reform.

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Duke of Windsor Wedding Guests List Revealed

Official list of attendees from the Duke of Windsor wedding shows attendees including Lady Meloy and Baroness Eugene de Rath Europe while debates over recognition of Abyssinia and other nations persist among prominent guests and diplomats.

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Air Force Plane Wreck Reported in Australia

A historical clipped report notes an airplane crash near Gunbower Ersenth while a crewman or observer describes the event. The text mentions a Spanish Broad and observers noting the plane circling before impact, with limited legible details about the accident.

Price of Gold and Market Terms Reported

The fragment notes fluctuating gold guidance with figures like 870 7 and 1 ounce fine, alongside a mention of sterling and francs. It references an engine and a prior machine scattered over paddock, with scattered prices such as 498 9-8 and 410 5-18. The text is garbled, but centers on market values and equipment mishap.

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Pogrom Against Jews In Brest Litovak Reported

London correspondent for the Manchester Guardian describes a terrible Polish pogrom at Brest Litovak. The attack lasted hours, homes and shops were wrecked, many Jews driven from streets, and hunger followed as food became scarce. Looters damaged property and residents faced fear and disruption amid evolving political tensions.

London Manchester Guardian Brest Litovak Poland Brest-Litovak

Farmers Field Day at Namour

A chaotic garbled field day notice mentions a Department and ministerial attendance, with references to veterinary research and entomology. The readable parts indicate an agricultural event at Namour, while many lines are indecipherable.

Nambour

City Power Split: City Light Favored Over Suburbs

City Council at New Farm Powerhouse chose to keep city tram traffic and lights on while outer suburban areas Camp Mill Morning Side Churchwood Wynnum faced darkness due to a minor mechanical fault. Generators could not meet city demand entirely, so suburbs endured blackout until repairs finished.

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Spring Time Trimont Desert Bathing by Gepp Crew

Gepp party enjoys lake bathing at Lake Mackay near The Granites. Lieutenant Hely drops in supplies of food and water while Herbert Gepp and companions swim and romp in the pool. The scene unfolds with talk of ventures, amid a sunlit afternoon on the desert shore.

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Northern Territory survey team seeks October report

A committee touring Northern Australia reports it will complete its inquiry and present a detailed report to the Commonwealth Government by October. Chairman Mr Payne, also Queensland Land Administration Board head, travels about 5000 miles gathering evidence from companies and territorial stakeholders.

Northern Territory Commonwealth Payne Queensland Land Administration Board Brisbane William Mclean Queensland Lands Department J. W. Pletcher Queensland Ravine Peorew Ornes Avallanie Australia Tennang Creek Mir Payne

Strike on Bridge Continues Amid Steel Workers Tension

Reported halt in repairs at Belair superstructure as eight maltyrs from the Federated Ironworkers resist executives. A meeting of the union discussed disciplined action while tensions rise over proposed wage terms and job safety with the Bureau of Industry chairman observing.

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Murder Mystery Clues Stumble in Amfrttine Case

A fragmentary report hints at clues in a murder mystery titled Amfrttine. The text mentions a body and suspects, with sparse details about the investigation and potential leads. Further readable material is needed for a fuller summary.

Sir H Gepp Invited To Study Tragedy Track

Sir Herbert J Gepp receives an invitation to study a noted literature package. The parcel, dropped from a plane, includes works such as Tragedy Track and The Ontrokart Jewels. Lieutenant Hely delivers it on behalf of Mackay, amid a 1932 Granites rule context.

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Lewerage scheme approval and project scope noted

The document references a lewerage plan in Rom e with completion of the LWo veur Programme. It lists multiple named entities and property areas, notes a 98 percent revenue return, and discusses financing and timing for the two year programme and external year constraints.

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Speechless debate stalls amid sign language confusion

A disrupted meeting navigates speech and sign language barriers creating confusion. Attendees struggle to follow oral prompts and exchange unclear messages amid fragmented notes and interrupted deliberations.

Fodder Prices Rise Amid Drought Strain on Markets

Market notes show fodder values climbing as drought tightens supply. Lucerne hay reaches record highs with prices for imported alfalfa and mixed chaff surging. Traders warn many dairy and livestock buyers face limited procurements from southern regions as dry conditions persist and stock feed remains scarce. There is attention to weather shifts and potential price stabilization later if conditions ease.

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Traffic Lights Not Dangerous in Bubane Says Official

Bubane traffic superintendent disputes claim of traffic light danger. He notes night operation issues and synchronized city lights versus Brisbane’s independent, vehicle-activated signals. A driver reportedly reached an intersection at about 15 mph before the light changed, endangering pedestrians, prompting discussion of adjusting timing and penalties for speeding.

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Minister Not Alarmed By Tick Fever Report

The minister of agriculture dismisses alarm over a tick fever report amid rising cattle losses in infested counties. Officials note outbreaks are frequent in the region and stress ongoing measures to contain Sommoinghe disease and related health risks in livestock.

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