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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 03, 1940
Page
13
Three day window to enter Cobbers contest entries. Readers are invited to submit titles about Cobbers with up to twenty words each. First prize award is substantial, with prize money dependent on entries. Submit to The Courier Mail Brisbane ahead of deadline, entry forms on page 35.
The report sketches how the Department broadcasts a full list of candidates with party labels to four voting centers, while electors struggle with party access. It notes tours by State Minister and campaign itineraries covering wide regions, with mentions of Senator Brown, Senator Courtice, and campaign stops in Rockhampton and Griffith as election activity intensifies.
Benawor Cooper, supporting Country Party candidate for Marsnoa, urged electors to grant the Menzies Government a mandate to continue the war effort with vigor. He warned against Labour promises and urged maintaining unity to keep the war machinery and national industries going.
Leaders pursue city campaign actions with calls for urgent leadership and participation. McGann and Keronga appear among speakers while Ipswich and Metropolis venues host meetings. APrime Minister and leadership themes loom as campaigns emphasize turnout and decisive action tonight.
Fragmentary text suggests a medical notice about catarrhal deafness and a prescription trial. The readable parts imply discussion of treatment or remedy, possibly a medical headline from a historical newspaper page.
Crumpled OCR style text mentions powders and teeth with unclear context. The fragment references “FALSE TEETH” and statements about a powder product, with stray quotes and letters. Content is unreadable in places but suggests old advertising or medical claims without coherent detail.
A 21 year old soldier Willan White faced Crown evidence on a rape charge at Taunwich. The trial heard he invited the woman from Trades Hall to a cafe then drove to Limestone Hill where she was assaulted. Witnesses included detectives sergeant and a doctor. White claimed consent and was defended by Wiiktainay. The case adjourned to ret day.
Sydney reporters note a New South Wales Bar Association gathering to honor Mr Justice Evatt as he resigns from the bench to contest Barton for the Australian Labor Party. Speakers applaud his service, and discussions hint at a possible delay in appointing a new High Court chief.
A new body named The Queensland Producer Gas Manufacturers and Distributors Association was formed to unify traders in producer gas. The election of officers saw Mr Bunche as president with Blan as treasurer and Mr Flower as vice president. Mr Stevens became secretary, amid reports the association aims to advance production and retailing of producer gas nationwide.
Inquests heard struggles and strained family ties over a tragedy at Ellin Street, Concord. A deputy coroner listened as witnesses described a tension filled environment and a death at the family residence, with next steps adjourned to a later date.
A meeting of niners was held today at the Golden Pisvenu mine Cracow where a dispute over a shift boss arose. The secretary of the Australian Workers' Union Mr J Bukowski and the Industries Manager Mr Murray travel to Cracow to resolve the issue. A new crushing mill is expected to be commissioned soon as operations continue.
Large numbers of male blood donors are wanted by the Queen division of the Australian Red Cross Society. Volunteers should contact Mrs Weinerell at Ned Cross headquarters in Adelaide Street. The appeal also mentions two battery wires for Atlowecs Camp, Yospitul, Bowen.
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