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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 28, 1940
Page
9
A highly garbled OCR excerpt mentions wool appraisals and scattered proper nouns, with numerous unreadable phrases. The readable content does not present a clear event, person, or place to summarize into a coherent news item.
A report details a £122,000 allocation for seven state jobs within the Public Works Department. It notes expenditures on new operations, dental college plans, and improvements tied to the department’s broader program.
Members of the Real Estate tril ute of Queensland invited Mr. F TT Grose and others to discuss the National Security Act at a luncheon to be held near the Garrison Motel on Thursday. The event spotlights property interests and regulatory matters with attendees from real estate groups and related bodies.
The text lists names and fragments relating to bridge prize winners and a contract in a second round. It includes multiple personal names, places, and garbled phrases, with no cohesive narrative or clear event.
A newspaper advert shows Solder being fined for stealing gold from Queensland Pty Ltd around March 1965. Sergeant J E Datovan reported the case to police, and Solder was ordered to repay £28 within four months, with default consequences.
The Roma region embarks on its largest county hospital project funded over £250,000 with 51 000 pound hospital plans. Departments of Health and Home Affairs support modern architecture features including brick fronts, dual-wing layouts, and expanded maternity and surgical facilities.
The Matt Ronda Commission submitted road and bridge proposals in April totaling £189,613 for consideration. Documents show 88 planned schemes including maintenance and specialized projects with overall expenditure and vehicle counts noted, alongside revenue estimates and staff assessments.
A steady rise in new structures along Wickham Terrace and Upper Edward Street displaces wooden workers' dwellings. Details describe Warper Eiluned Street plans with brick fronts over three floors, glass brick emphasis, and a garden area for tenants. The feature notes a design aimed at light, ventilation, and modern living spaces as builders Mr. Leahy and designer Mr. A. Jameson contribute to the project.
Fragmentary text mentions corporate names and locations including Wynnum and Atoming canton. It references Tracey and a dwelling, with unclear actions or outcomes. Reads as damaged OCR with limited legible entities.
Probate granted for Bridget Stewart Jandowne and other heirs after death duties and debts were accounted for. Testament details reference Chralina Bickle Mopkins and Tweed Heats MS.W. formerly of Gregory Termace Brisbane.
Garden note describes perennial flowers with blue blossoms and tall hybrids. Mentions apices of blue flowers, variety of colors, and height ranges from one to three feet. Also references Belladonna and butterfly varieties in garden settings.
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