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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 30, 1939
Page
11
Fragmented OCR notes describe a machine for solidifying molasses at the Tully mill and the Pittsworth Golf Club planning a clubhouse purchase at a favorable price. The text references local groups including The Tully Co-operative and Pittsworth Golf Club, with scattered names and places.
An unclear OCR fragment outlines R S L branches joining a reserve and a union themed discussion. It mentions presidents, meetings, and attempts to communicate across sub-branches with references to locations and people, but the readable content is fragmentary and inconsistent.
A garbled reminiscence outlines Courier-Mail AP correspondents in the country, noting Mr. H Jones of Caloundra and Mr. Graham of Dirranbandi, with memories of railway plans, local postings, and moves through Nambour, Mooloolaba, and Geebung over decades, mentioning press activity and couriers.
A YMCA fund drive summary notes the total rising to 9028 and references a meeting held on the King’s Birthday. The report mentions plans to finalize allocations and renew efforts to support YMCA programs and activities.
A garbled transcription recalls General Morris Abraham Cohen, once Sun Yat-Sen’s bodyguard and adviser to the Chinese government. The fragmentary text suggests Cohen’s service in Canton and later contact with the nationalist leadership, with mentions of a pension request and ties to the Kuomintang regime.
The Rev E G Walker writes May 24 defending Victorian ALP stance against an International Peace Campaign linked to Communists. He cites church, trade union, and League of Nations societies withdrawn support, and quotes Lord Cecil to argue pacifist and anti-Nazi positions.
Ipswich report notes Brice Rontrar ts hangings cited with unclear references. Residents discuss a melee in the week, mentioning 880 as a figure or code. The fragmentary text mixes names and phrases with likely OCR errors.
An incomprehensible OCR fragment mentions a flight for life to Tron Lung, Kiwi aerodrome, and Jolene. The snippet lacks coherent names, dates, or places to establish a clear event or outcome.
Horace H Hoskin, prominent temperance worker in Betabane, died aged 62 after a sudden illness. A longtime Frame Tent follower and Methodist Christian Action supporter, he held numerous offices including secretary and led local temperance and Christian aid efforts. Funeral arrangements indicate the service at Cannon and Cribs with Rev Hume Waller officiating.
Fragmentary OCR text lists names, places, and phrases with no clear event, date, or outcome. The readable items include personal names like Jocelyn, Anita, and Mae, plus scattered terms suggesting a community notice or gossip column. No coherent facts emerge.
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