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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 22, 1940
Page
3
The fragment discusses dietary guidance on digestion and cleansing through root plants and herbs. It references period ideas about bowels liver and overall health and suggests practices claimed to improve wellbeing by tomorrow.
The union challenged a member Knight's claims arguing his membership ended by resignation on March 14. The secretary and general secretary Davis disputed Knight's notices and minutes, stating no withdrawal letter was received and the Brisbane branch records show no such resolution. The case centers on alleged arbitrary expulsion, contested withdrawal notices, and conduct at union meetings.
A spate of weekend thefts reported across multiple Brisbane areas includes a utility vehicle and radio plus jewellery valued at about £270 taken from a residence in Alderley. A James Alfred Osborne property truck stolen from Ann Street City. Phillip Keogh’s motorcycle worth £83 seized on Lutwyche Road. A mantel wireless set and wristwatches plus other items stolen from Hazel Simpson’s room in Leichhardt Street Spring Hill. A fountain pen valued at 3s 1d taken from an Edward Street newsagency run by Ida Pearce.
The Australian Red Cross Society has sent £98000 worth of goods comforts and equipment for RAF men overseas up to October 15. In the Middle East a unit is maintained at about £00 per week. Three additional overseas shipments worth £60000 are being accumulated. Cash £10500 has been provided for overseas services and ambulance orders total £29000. A medium-sized pine table is urgently needed for the Red Cross Rooms at Inns of Court Adelaide Street.
Anemie Government Vegioge Mr C Ball forwards a report by geologist Mr T H Reid on Alpha district shale in Drummond Range. He notes the showing is disappointing but urges further prospecting as shale appears beneath marine sediments. Shafts yield limited samples and tests by adits or shallow shafts are advised.
A butcher at Cavendish Road pleaded guilty in the Police Court to taking bets. He was fined £20 and warned that imprisonment could follow if he repeated the offense. The case arose after a Seaman testified about gambling activity connected to the shop.
Benlor Bergeant C. McCarthy reported in Police Court yesterday that 36 year old truck driver Jobs Philly Hubner was found in a lorry under the influence of liquor after an incident in Annerley. He pleaded guilty and was fined £20 and six months imprisonment.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a sale event in October with reduced fines and prices. Mentions buyers or vendors like Vinney Arglna and Mugsbera and a trio of items, but specifics are unclear. Page 1 contains detailed data not readable here.
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