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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 05, 1933
Page
4
Fragmentary death notices from a late issue mention several individuals and families, with scattered names and dates. Text references a widow and extended kin, plus memorial lines and obituaries in a noisy OCR fragment. Names and exact details are unclear due to damaged text.
Fragmented text mentions a captain and foreign participants, references to a disjointed plan or notice, and unclear names. It reads as an OCR garble with scattered terms like BING Hmplee and Site fed, lacking coherent events or dates. Further readable details are insufficient for a fuller summary.
A fragmented notice reflects on mourning and honors for public figures and community leaders. Names and dates are partially legible, with references to memorial wreaths, moral tributes, and official acknowledgments in a local historical context.
A 1937 notice discusses Bank of New South Wales inviting producers to present financial problems for lending under normal banking practices. The piece notes Labour attacks on banks for socialization, argues for fiduciary currency and government credit, and critiques nationalized banking as a cure for unemployment, citing deposit and security price trends and economist Lord Bradbury’s views.
The text argues that openings for profitable money lending are scarce as banks and the public sector compete for funds. It warns that government borrowing may finance deficits and temporary projects, risking long term debt and misallocation. It stresses unemployment as key, urging prudent taxation, productive investment, and confidence from political stability to spur industrial activity.
Dr. L Bt Vincent Welch chief medical officer urges universal immunisation for state school entrants to curb diphtheria. He notes lower national case numbers and cites Maryborough data showing higher immunisation correlates with fewer diphtheria cases, urging parental acceptance to protect children.
Report from Use county cricket training at Hamgsctir notes that Bodyline bowling is dead and calls for a complete restoration of an earlier cordial test series with England. Lord Tennye urges a friendly approach while England’s batting strength grows, hoping next Test matches show sportsmanship free of rancor. Western Australia opts to keep bowling discussions separate from the next series.
The Tourist Bureau realigned under the Railway Department to grow the Queensland tourist trade. Commissioner for Railways reports tourism revenue of £38,455 last year, noting room to improve accommodation and travel services in North Queensland. Emphasizes scenery, climate, and the Great Barrier Reef as natural assets requiring pricing and efficiency to convert into a profitable commodity.
Fragmentary OCR report notes diversity concerns raised by city health officers at a council meeting. The document references a meeting held yesterday, with unclear details about the agenda and outcomes.
Lady Gimpaen widow of Bir Brora announces a push against communism in Lonay. She leaves an estate and states a forthcoming hearing will decide terms for the Brown and other parties. The notice references the arch Mek Broey and related matters.
The council prepares to sell overdue property assets valued in the millions tied to debts from a major landowner. The sale will include parcels across Brisbane suburbs including Toowong, Belmont and South Brisbane, with notices and advertised auctions detailing exact plots, values, and deadlines for bidders.
A fragmented report outlines an upcoming archbishop election with elector involvement and contested selections. References to committees, calls for nominations, and the process indicate a metropolitan church leadership transition in the region. The text mentions candidates and governance details under competing factions.
Obscure OCR text references old shipmates and a notice from Queensland Government. Mentions Parliament end T trac UK and a vessel berthed at Dr Brown's Wharf. Vague details hint at a historical public notice or maritime matter with dates in August and references to Earthginks and Tro pa Senate.
Lord Mayor reports progress on festival events including galas parades and pageants. He notes committees aim to boost community engagement and advance plans for the February and March festivities with coordination among civic groups and residents.
Fragmented local notice describes payments and penalties affecting emus and townspeople. It mentions increased costs, extending damages, and a loss of Tas value in a regional district. The piece references the Mocks and a station, with unclear dates and specifics.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a city construction plan including a Belmont tramway, roadway, wharvester, and related infrastructure. Mentions wages and building restrictions, implying a public works or urban development program with specific site references. Entities and exact facts are unclear due to garbled text.
Disjointed text references government aid, budget figures, and secret plans. Mentions a 40 carry for a hypothetical emergency, concerns over a fasted incident, and a high percentage reaction. Names and places are unclear due to degraded OCR.
Fragmentary OCR captures drift of dated notes listing names and events from Dover to Parramatta. Mentions Victor Paley and references to composers, politics, and personages like Erle and Marge Grouchy amid scattered dates and places.
A reader’s garbled excerpt hints at garden plant care and edible roots. It mentions to-tats, asters, and blending with other garden plants, noting improvements when well grown.
In Townsville area reporting on a civic push by the Women's Association to reduce fruit prices for women and children. Officials advocate direct buying from growers to supply local districts, with emphasis on improving orchard-to-consumer distribution and cutting costs at the market. Local leaders frame the plan as practical and beneficial to households in need.
A chaotic escape at a city zoo leaves four monkeys missing. One remains at large as authorities and a crowd of witnesses observe the scene. Search efforts intensify with police units and onlookers reporting frantic activity near the enclosures late at night. The incident ends with unclear motive and ongoing pursuit.
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