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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 31, 1938
Page
2
A long OCR fragment lists multiple prize allocations in pounds and names, including numbers 61049 and 4364, with numerous winners and addresses across Queensland Australia. The text presents a lottery-like draw with ten prize tiers and varying amounts, interspersed with numerous names and codes.
Flooding on the Moonie River near Tallon and Thallon blocks St George road traffic and delays rail service. Traffic stalls, passengers transfer by motor vehicles, and trains run several hours late as water rises further toward Brisbane. Local lines report crossings closed and motion limited until water recedes.
Delegates and executives debated a lengthy agenda at the New South Wales Rugby Union conference. Questions about representation and travel to Sydney clouded the talks as Maguire and others faced possible replacements and strategy shifts.
The Courier-Mait London Correspondent notes British policy in Spain and Czechoslovakia will be judged by results. Mr Chamberlain admits limited certainty, while The Times views the future as a misty field. The article stresses national strength from rearmament and Britain’s need to command respect.
In Central Police Court, Kain Stanhope Sautelle, secretary of the South Head General Cemetery Trust, faced 97 charges alleging forged names and pay sheets and 47 charges of stealing funds totaling £318. The record details misappropriations over a nine year period ending October last, with claims of funds diverted to associates and irregular book entries. The prosecution contends the shortages arose from acts to mislead the trust and government authorities, while the defense emphasizes unclear accounting and intent.
The Licensing Commission yesterday announced cancellations of licences amid a lengthy list of transfer applications. Names include Esme Phyllis Azar Hole, Alfred Broran, Grace Dallow, and many more as boundaries and conditions were noted. the report cites hotel and venue owners across Brisbane Townsville and Sandgate with various transfers and alterations pending.
A report issued by the Commissioner of Police Mr. Carrigghower notes a record number of accidents in Brisbane last night. The document cites at least one fatal incident and twenty five injuries across several stations, attributing the rise to hazardous conditions and weather. Authorities urge caution as the area endures similar accident totals this season.
Fragmentary clippings refer to 50 years ago events in Tyestag and surrounding areas. Names such as Hodgkinson, Hamilton, Murray, Palmer appear amid mentions of elections, jury service, a land court, and infrastructure. The text is heavily garbled, with many words unreadable or erased, obscuring full context and outcomes.
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