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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 17, 1933
Page
3
A long reader column compiles questions on turf motoring poultry breeding and household recipes with brief official responses. Topics include pension rates unemployment tax, engine driver positions, show herbs, overseas debt funding, and public examinations, with references to Brisbane and South Coast communities.
In a Brisbane court, George Alexander Roberts, aged 35, was found not guilty of obtaining 195 from Ernest Steamhead by false pretences claiming to be E Harding of Cooktown. The jury discharged him after a long trial with mixed testimony about partnerships and alleged dealings.
Probate was granted in the Supreme Court yesterday for the estate of Thomas Couper late of Cunningham, a mate, with a value noted as £2668.
Alma Ethel Fairlie seeks judicial separation from James Kenneth Fairlie in Brisbane Supreme Court. Allegations include habitual brutality, neglect of four children, threats with fists and a pistol, and obstruction of proper rest. Custody of two youngest children requested. settlement discussions led to adjournment.
Arthur Hoey Davis of Elizabeth Bay Sydney petitions in Supreme Court for dissolution of marriage to Violet Christna Davis. They wed December 26 1884 at Greenmount and lived in Clayfield Darling Downs Sydney and Nobbyton. Violet has been in Goodna Mental Hospital since 1919 and Willowburn since nine years, with doctors deeming recovery unlikely. Hearing adjourned for further medical evidence.
The Chief Justice Sir James Blair made absolute yesterday two judgments nisi for divorce due to desertion. Edward Kerr of Elvin Grove sought dissolution from Elsie Lloyd Kerr of Narangba, and Edith Ulrika Fuller of Greenslopes sought dissolution from Claude William Puller of Toowoomba. Mr J S Gushenan appeared for the plaintiffs.
Francis Murray alias Frederick Milward, 45, a miner, pleaded guilty to stealing a hat valued at £2 from a boarding-house at Wickham Terrace on October 14. He told authorities he was tempted while walking his dog and pursuing a cat into the boarding-house. He was sentenced to three months in gaol.
Robert John Hodgins aged 52 pleaded not guilty before Mr H L Archdall to stealing a Dayton scale valued at £7 from Elizabeth Spence. He claimed the scale was his property and had been altered at her shop in connection with a partnership. Committed for trial with ball allowed conditionally on daily police reporting. Mr W E Green represented Hodgins.
William Johnson, a 28 year old labourer, was fined 10 pounds or 12 hours in prison for disorderly conduct after assaulting Constable T. C. W. Monighan during an arrest at a theatre on October 14 in Old Cleveland Road Coorparoo. He also faced a 2 pound default fine or 14 days gaol. Johnson claimed intoxication at the time of the offence.
Three men faced fines totaling £50 after police exposed betting offences in Brisbane. Dinneen, Andrews, and Udell pleaded guilty or were found with betting books and instruments of gaming. A fourth man, Whor, denied charges and was remanded for a week, with Stanfield also remanded.
An application by the Queensland Cricket Association for a change to the Racecourse and Showground employees award was heard by the Arbitration Court. The case argued that cricket matches at Exhibitions Ground or Brisbane Cricket Ground should fall under different awards, affecting pay. Opponents warned the move would reduce wages for a casual, limited employment group. the court reserved its decision.
Patrick John Golden a 40 year old mechanic was fined £20 with two months in jail in default by Mr H L Archdall for driving a motor car while under the influence at Nudgee Road Nudgee on October 4.
In Brisbane an inquest opened into the death of Ivy May Stanley a 23 year old waitress who died August 9 after falling from the rear of a moving car at Park Parade Sandgate One wheel passed over her and she died en route to a doctor The inquest was adjourned to October 23 with several witnesses including Mrs Margaret Wood recalled to testify at a later date.
Hearing opens in Industrial Magistrate's Court on October 16 over a £600 claim by Irene Grace Butler Vincent MCarthy and Leon Stengel executor for 1609 compensation following the death of John Patrick MCarthy at Dalby on August 8. The claim links meningitis to a cold caused by rain while employed by the Commissioner for Railways. Evidence shows repeated wet conditions and a collapse at work leading to hospital death. district reports note other illnesses and colds in the camp. The case is part heard.
Plain Clothes Constable J.T. Doherty observed a car in a city garage suspected of being stolen in Sydney on December 28. He detained the premises, and yesterday two young men claimed ownership, were questioned, and arrested on charges of stealing the car in Sydney and bringing it to Queensland. They will appear in the Police Court today.
The Master Printers and Allied Trades Association sought to restrict overtime across Brisbane jobbing and newspaper plants. The hearing, before Messrs Ferry and Riordan, heard arguments on coverage for employers and employees, night shifts for females, and a unified award across small and large printers. The court reserved its decision.
Truth and Sportsman tied sought a variation of the August 1 1890 Sunday newspapers printing award with no overtime restriction. Master Printers and Printing Industry Employees' Union opposed arguing excess work must be housed in a distinct department. The case was adjourned to allow a conference between parties.
Traffic police raided locations yesterday in Elmbeth Street and Brunswick Street. Officers seized gaming instruments and found one man in possession at a hotel premises, while another was arrested in a Brunswick Street saloon. Both detainees were released.
William Klaues from Zillmere sustained an injury near the left eye after a horse struck him against a fence at Ellimere yesterday afternoon. Ambulance attendants gave first aid and took him to the General Hospital.
Ipswich General Hospital president Mr J Bishop warned the institution could not continue financially on current donations and subscriptions, noting they were about 1423 lower than last year. Subscriptions averaged about £290 a fortnight while costs ran around £1600 a month, prompting calls for improved funding. A financial statement showed a credit balance to date of £?41/10. In other items, mining lease applications, racing training debts, and a school accident where six year old Margaret Bell fractured her right arm were reported.
A largely amended gathering of milk industry groups in Brisbane met at the Warm Milk Producers Association secretary’s office to discuss proposed legislation. The meeting adjourned without a definite decision, awaiting a ministerial reply on five points raised by the minister for agriculture and stock. A further meeting will be held.
Five nominations were received for three vacancies on the Pharmacy Board of Queensland with final selections due around November. Names listed include Messia, Jones, C A Edwards, A Forbes, Beott Hislop, and R Rutter. For registrar, two nominations were F C Bennett and A Forbes. Forbes withdrew, so Bennett is expected to be re elected.
Mir Ralph A. Taylor presided at a meeting where the Annerley Progress Association agreed to reorganize into a live body of people working for the district. Officers appointed include Chairman J. C. Porteous, Secretary BR A. Taylor, and Treasurer J. B. Penton.
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