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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 24, 1933
Page
7
An advertised eczema treatment promises disappearance in seven days with a money back guarantee. It describes antiseptic properties and quick relief from itching, ulcers, boils, and discharge, asserting it dries up infection in days with a potent preparation sold for home use. The text markets past experience and private practice endorsements to support effectiveness.
The Handel festival featured organ and church music judged by present tendering, with praise for the conscientious performance. Mir. Dailey accompanied the pianist, Mrs Joyea Dulry-Seny Jett contributed the aria Mine, Offences from Phowlon of Christ, and a choir including Mise Andrews and Mise Brown delivered a strong performance. The audience heard a striking chorus and the choir’s blend remain high, while the author’s connection to the work was explained by Dellng Unat, noting prior performances in Australia 220 years ago.
Fragmentary OCR notes report a farm strike action spreading across several states. The text mentions produce, trucks, and near term disruption since the declaration of the general strike on Saturday, with references to stalls and related disruptions in nearby areas.
Oct 23 report from Queensland describes the annual congress of the Royal Australian Ornithological Union where officers were elected. Delegates from New South Wales and Victoria attended as discussions covered nominations and tenure, with Governor Sir Philip Goulburn saying much had been done in state years. The assembly noted instruction gaps and debated aims amid concerns over bird protection and ignorance driving some actions.
A South West heatwave drives Charleville into unseasonable highs with officials noting oppressive conditions. The report cites unusually hot weekend days and a new high temperature record, alongside storm activity building from the west as October progresses.
A long description notes land reclamation from prickly pear using cactoblastia and insects. By June 96 about 7,884,729 acres had been taken up with more inquires. The report records irrigation measures, capital values, and the commission's actions shaping land development, including details on acreage opened, forfeited lands, and employment tied to land relief and rural development.
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Report from Charleville notes ongoing water supply projects with a 5000 yard chart, a big plant planned to install storage tanks, and multiple improvement efforts. A list highlights squatter involvement and spending surges related to drought measures and station upgrades.
Archbishop te Pann and Coadjutor-Bishop Wil arrive in Brisbane early November with Father Kelly and Father Work among those traveling via Sydney and Woolfara. A list of passengers includes A Kennedy Cloncurry and S W Mitchell Tambo. The report notes transport by air and sea with local parish clergymen mentioned and a Sunday aerodrome service.
The Brisbane Courier recalls Mr Benjamin Woodcock a long time printer with Woodcock and Powell and later Government service. He arrived in 1843 aboard Indus and worked with H L Powell, later retiring to government roles. He was twice buried in service and left 17 children from two marriages. He was active in the Government Printing Office and the Friendly Society movement in Queensland, with a wide circle of friends and many letters of sympathy received after his passing.
Mr J H Wilson died unexpectedly in the afternoon at Vincent's Hospital after being admitted following illness. He lived for many years in Bondsberg and was a regviey vizier to bondsberg. He is survived by relatives at Aubtesla and other areas.
Friends of the late Mr E L Grimstone gathered from many parts of the electorate to honour his memory at Toowong Cemetery. Members of the Opposition, Canines, and Sovervent parties joined in the demonstration of respect. Burial service conducted at St Stephen’s Cathedral and cemetery. Attended by Rev Father Rourke and Rev Fargus Howes, with mourners including notable local figures and officials such as J Mullan, Wome Beery, and J O Marley.
The annual meeting of the Garage Proprietors Association was held with officer reports and committee assignments. Secretary D. B. Brice presided, with members Finn, Downing, Tunney, Buck, Lamreigh, Byrde and others listed. After business, discussion items were scheduled by Williamern, Dyke, BP and Mar.
Four youths were arrested in Brisbane by Constable TV G Britn Banduate after investigations into nine stolen Bleyle accessories and related items located at Board Street Sundgnic. The missing property has been recovered and the youths await appearance in the Children's Court Brisbane.
Dr W A Edwards of Sydney dies aged about eighty after a long career in radiology. He was attached to the honorary staff of Sydney Hospital. The report notes his passing at the hospital and references his contributions and family.
A distorted OCR segment discusses wheat markets and price fixing, noting government influence, supply and demand factors, and anticipated effects of acreage reductions for the 1934 crop alongside a short harvest. It hints at market volatility and regulatory impact on prices.
The report outlines an extended Beathweet of Up meats tour by Setremmon and Chrumans De and Marea Will Inde to survey eye conditions among sehost children in Lost Parte. Mr M'Kentia notes circumstantial challenges, while Ridneem declines further appointments.
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