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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 26, 1933
Page
3
A long readers page from Ipswich and several towns offers responses on turf and motoring topics plus poultry, cattle and household recipes. It cites public bar wages, euchre scores, and requests to contact firms in Sydney and London while advising on taxation and export permits and noting local cultural and agricultural developments.
Plaintiffs Sehmidt Alexander Sehmidt and Cecil Staughan Bopmiat by next friend Albert allege a purchase agreement granted agistment rights over property owned by defendant Winn of Mount Samson. Defence disputes purchase and agistment claims. Settlement terms were recorded and judgment entered in accordance with them. memorandum to be filed, not published.
Probate was granted in the 81 Court yesterday for Alec Stuart Hull Moody formerly of Waredell New South Wales now of Oakey bank clerk. Letters of administration were granted for Bertha Dorn late of Burton widow with realty valued at 1136 and personal estate 51 pounds.
Open court before Mr Justice Shaw determines compensation payable for land resumed for road purposes in the parish of T A Elliot in the Shire of Goolman continuation. Listed in today’s law list at 11 p.m. before His Honour Mr Justice Henchman.
William Moore pleaded not guilty before Mr P M Hishon on a charge of stealing a gold watch and two medals valued at £15 from Herbert Cantwell at Bris bane on October 2. Senior Sergeant F M O Driscoll prosecuted. Moore was represented by C A Maguire. A complainant identified a watch in court as his and said it was found in a Kennigo street house. Moore was remanded until ay. Frank Haverfeld, 39, labourer, appeared on a Moorooka charge of possessing three shirts suspected to be stolen. He pleaded not guilty and was remanded until Friday next.
Terence Gordon Boyle admitted stealing a suit of clothes belonging to Colin Laycock from a Wharf Street boarding house on October 33 and sold it in the Valley for £1 10s. He was released on bond of £5 to appear for sentencing within 12 months if called upon. Prosecutor Senior Sergeant P M O Driscoll noted unemployment and lack of meals as factors. Boyle promised restitution to the dealer.
Albert Wilson and Robert Turnbull pleaded not guilty before Police Magistrate P. M. Hishon to placing themselves in a public right of way to gather arms on October 13 between Albert Street and Roma Street. They claimed authority to collect for an unemployed relief group but faced questions over authorization and registration. The pair were remanded on bail until Monday.
In the Meiziatratels Court yesterday under Mr W H Ferguson P M the defendant faced charges under the Sales Tax Assessment Acts for failure to provide information. The defendant was convicted and fined £2 with default levy and distress, and ordered to pay court costs.
An inquest into a double drowning in Tewantin was readjourned after witnesses testified the bodies were recovered later with dragging procedures. The incident involved a man and a boy, and further details were deferred.
Evidence was heard at the Woolloongabba inquest into Percival H. Catton who died after injures at the Woolloongabba railway yards on October. The inquiry concluded with the inquest being closed.
In chambers yesterday the Australian Workers' Union applied via Mr C G Pallen for a variation of the Mount Morgan agreement. The Industrial Registrar ordered the applicants and Mount Morgan Limited to file further papers by November 8.
In a local land resumption case, landowner heads argue compensation should reflect potential future use rather than sale prices. Witnesses including dairy farmer John Castle and auctioneer Edward Hayes testified that the road project would sever paddocks and reduce water access, with further evidence heard as hearing adjourned.
A former NSW teacher argues Queensland scholarship methods pressure students with long hours. He explains NSW and Victorian practices, noting the one day four subject exam plus school reports influence bursaries and certificates. He cites broader vocational options for 14 year olds and criticizes exam framing for harming health.
The Rockhampton organiser reported complaints about firms employing staff on Saturday afternoons and early weekend starts. Some firms used junior workers excessively, with potential action if grievances persist. Trade was improving and expected to boost Christmas season activity.
On October 8 EF Shaw general secretary of the Federated Engine Drivers and Firemen's Association began a tour of sugar mills sawmills and butter factories along the North Coast. He reported rising union membership at mills. Sawmills ran intermittently due to rain while butter factories operated at full pressure. He concluded the trip by October 16 returning to Brisbane.
W Sparkes Queensland union secretary spoke at Ipswich lunch hour meetings noting optimistic local mood. A Williamson chaired a session at Ipawichade Hall where many membership forms were received and workers shown 100 percent organisation is expected. Union will inspect Ipswich shops to flag breaches of the award.
A quarterly report to the Minister for Agriculture notes a clear southern interest in migrating and settling in northern districts. Acting Director of Fruit Culture H Barnes cites satisfactory progress and many inquiries about growing fruit peppers and peanuts, indicating growing appreciation of northern land settlement potential.
Lorraine Thomson aged one, eldest daughter of Colin and Mrs Thomson farmers, fatally injured when she fell between the wheels of a passing motor lorry after alighting from a car with two younger sisters returning from school. She crossed behind the vehicle and failed to notice the slow moving lorry.
A reader argues against a highly selective early curriculum in schools and high schools. He urges parents and teachers to demand broader general education for children, noting the pressure of early exam goals and noting how the system limits two to three years of secondary study before age 14 or 15.
Commonwealth Meteorological Bureau reports a split anticyclone system with a trough across the continent. Cool southerly winds likely spread to the Northern Rivers, South Coast, and East Darling Downs as forecasts call for fair to cooler conditions and scattered thunderstorms in parts of Queensland and New South Wales.
Ambulance bearers attended to Harry Kipping of Dalmarnock Street Enogpera after a bicycle rider collided with a motorcycle at the Queen and George Priests corner. He was taken to the General Hospital.
Mr George Smith and the Queensland Braille Writing Association dispute plans to transpose his poem A Prayer for the Blind into Brallie. The honorary secretary of the Queensland Musical Literary and Beilfeld Society for the Blind to South Brisbane notes the proposed change.
Popular weekly The Queenslander presents a mosaic of topics including bon Scouts handicraft exhibits and a group cup win, scenes from Queensland life such as the White's Hill kiosk and Mt Mona scrub farm, maritime views, tropic coastlines, and a feature list of notable racehorses.
Thirty thousand tickets have been sold in the No. Mammoth Casket. The Home Secretary Mr E M T Mans on expressed pleasure at the rate of ticket sales yesterday. Share tickets in the Casket outside the State were in operation.
Yesterday, today, and tomorrow blend into one constant claim for King Tea. The copy argues that King Tea keeps its vigor and taste from the first scoop to the last, due to careful selection and expert blending in Queensland, promising fresh value with every packet.
A weekly feature invites homemakers to submit the best recipe or home tip for a prize. The Sunday Mail promotes the exchange as a chance for women to share practical ideas and savings through the mail in a recurring, audience-engaging segment.
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