Funeral Notices and Obituaries from Brisbane Area
A collage of funeral notices and memorials lists services for Compton at St John’s Cathedral with Alex Gow as director, multiple families and relatives holding services at Brisbane venues, power and cannon Cripps, and numerous in memoriam entries for Bonnet Cox Gould MacWhinnie and others. The piece preserves local notices of deaths, funeral times, and bereavement condolences across Brisbane South and Bulimba.
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ee _ COMPTON
Charis Christopher Compton
St. John's Cathedral
City, of
Lutwyche
Alex. Gow
Funera
Powerlothe
O'Berg
J. Oberg
J. Power
Brisbane Street
Bulimba
Cannon & 5 Funersl
Bonnet
Alexander James
Charles Cox
Bradisy Cos
Cox
William Bradisy
Ben
Arthur
Tuppy
Mares
Eee
Tay
Gear
Paaisis
Fred W. ‘Orm
Gould
Ascot
Ruth
Jack
Agnes
Ormonday
Ie Gould
Olive
Lily
Will Matthew
Ventura
Clase
Macwhinnie
John Watt MacWhinnie
Grand Ballas
M. M
Watt MacWhinnie
Gregory Terrace
O'Neill
Victor van
Mambour
Ray Revere World Partes Noted Inheritance Claim
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Ray Revere and his son Gther with references to social activities and neighborhood ties. Names and details are unclear but suggest a local genealogical or property note recorded in a period newspaper, with minimal context available.
Fruit and vegetables vital to Western health and rail relief
Dr E Hirschfeld links poor diet to diseases in Queensland’s west and urges fruit and vegetable intake to prevent deficiency symptoms such as Barcon rot and ophthalmia. The Courier-Mail backs a联合 scheme by the Country Women’s Association and Railways to supply affordable fruit to inland districts, reducing transport costs and boosting public health while easing medical service burdens.
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E. Hirschfeld
Royal Society of Queensland
Hirschfeld
Harvey Sutton
New South Wales
A. Jefferis Turner
State Department of Infant and Child Welfare
West
Country Women's Association
Railway Department
Courier-Mail
Life of Parliament on Referendum for Term Extension
The Queensland Government plans a constitutional bill proposing that the Legislative Assembly's life be extended only with a referendum. The piece argues that fixed terms should require electors’ consent, and that Parliament prolongation risks undermining representative government and public opinion.
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Queensland
Legislative Assembly
Dominions
Unity urged to stave off Labour socialisation policy
Sir Henry Braddon warned at the Constitutional Club in Sydney that unity of anti Labour forces is vital to prevent a Labour Government. He argued public credit and confidence would deteriorate with Labour power, citing the Scullin and Lang eras and urging foes of Socialism to close ranks to safeguard Australia.
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Sir Henry Braddon
Labour Party
Constitutional Club
Bydney
Sir Henry
Ble Henry
Australia
Scullin
Lang
New South Wales
Socaliam
United Australia and
Country
Taxation Report Warns Tax Falls Amid High Rates
The Commissioner of Taxes tabled in Parliament reports 1942-43 income tax revenue at £1,744,420, £67,035 higher than the previous year due to higher rates rather than rising earnings. Taxable income for year ended June 30 1952 fell, and officials urge reducing taxation to spur industry and employment, increasing taxable incomes and revenue at lower rates.
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Commissioner of Taxes
Soviet balloon set for stratosphere ascent under Proxofiel
Four Soviet scientists led by Commander Proxofiel prepare a secret ascent using a balloon built in Moscow factories. The craft, 112 feet in diameter with a 250 cubic foot capacity and rubberized shell, can stay aloft for up to 40 hours for scientific observation rather than an altitude record.
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Moscow
Proxofiel
Red Army
Australian Presa Association
Boviet Hoes
Piccard
Stratsphere
Civic committee idea favoured for festival control
The Empire Marketing League president Mr A C Iphington supports a small representative civic committee to oversee festival fund raising and judge cash festival value to prevent exploitation. Mr O Taylour and Mr P A Brown back a controlled body with industry specialists guiding each function.
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Empire Marketing League
A. C. Iphington
Fariibane
Elphinstone
O. Taylour
Queensland Preference League
Taylour
Sir N. Lewis Chosen Hobart Lieutenant Governor
Sir Neil Elliott Lewis, born in Hobart in 1858, advances to Lieutenant-Governor of Tasmania succeeding Sir Herbert Michells. A longtime Tasmanian Parliament member since 1884, he served twice as Premier and held various portfolios, later becoming Chancellor of the University of Tasmania and a prominent Freemason.
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Hobart
Tasmania
Herbert Michells
Neil Elliott Lewis
University of Tasmania
Lewis, Hudspeth
Tasmanian Parlament
Milk Pool Plan Approved by London Vote
In London an overwhelming majority backed a milk pool covering supply contracts of 150000 farmers owning 3000000 cows. It is reported JH Maggs of United Dairies may assume control under the Agriculture Minister Major W E Elliot's direction.
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Australian Press Association
London
JH. Maggs
United Dairies
W. E. Elliot
Tom Mix Invited to Melbourne Cattlemen Carnival
Famous actor Tom Mix is invited to join Melbourne cattlemen’s car nival planned for October and November during centenary celebrations. Event organizers expect an international mix of riders and cattlemen from America Russia Canada Mexico and South Africa. Over 200 Australian riders including Aboriginal participants are anticipated.
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Melbourne
Tom Mix
America
Russia
Canada
Mexico
South Africa
Australia
Wing-Commander Wackett Named Technical Adviser to New England Airways
Wing-Commander L. J. Wackett, designer of a new monoplane, becomes technical adviser to New England Airways. He will oversee flying operations and supervise workshop and service arrangements while occasionally piloting. Alterations to current designs are planned, and the new monoplane should depart the workshops late this year as the first Australian aircraft meeting the government regulations.
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L. J. Wackett
New England Airways
Wackett
Brisbane
Wachett
Commonwealth
Queensland police confront betting scam via phone and telegraph
Home Secretary Mr E M Hanlon says phone and telegraph networks hinder police efforts to stop starting-price betting in Queensland. He notes the Postmaster-General Mr R A Parkhill suggested state action, while the police already detect such activity. federal support complicates state enforcement due to revenue from betting rings.
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E. M. Hanton
Queensland
R. A. Parkhill
Hanlon
Taxation gains from systematic tax audits in 1932-33
Annual report by Commissioner of Taxes Mr H Magee shows income tax yields rose to £75.50 in the year ending June 3 1933. The report tabled by Premier Mr Worgan Smith notes more convictions for failing to furnish returns and penalties totaling £9 900 plus costs.
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H. Magee
Worgan Smith
Magee
Peak Diphtheria Cases Dip in Brisbane August
Brisbane figures show 43 diphtheria cases in August, the lowest monthly total of the year. Chief inspector RB A Frasers released the data noting the year’s totals by month: January 68, February 15, March 6, April 90, May 78, June 4, July 67, August 48, with a yearly sum of 670.
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Brisbane
RB. A. Frasers
Tall Taxes in Queensland Tax Office Report
The Queensland Income Tax Commissioner reports 10 taxpayers with taxable incomes over £10 000 last year. Five independent means cases yielded £294 708 gross income. a top earner with £77 162 gross and £4 487 taxable income was taxed £678. Summary figures show 21 in £5001–£10 000, 25 in £4000–£5000, and 62 below £4000, with a table of income by personal exertion, property, and combined sources.
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Queensland
Queensland Income Tax Commissioner
H. Magee
Hebday
Sugar Pioneer Dies in England After Herbert River Work
The sugar industry pioneer of Herbert River Macknade, Mr Giinen Amor Neame, died in England in his 80s. He explored Herbert River country in 1871 to find cane land, named Macknade, served as Queensland justice of the peace, chaired the Herbert River divisional board of magistrates, and later returned to England in 1897. He leaves two sons, Colonel Cecil Neame and Mr. Godfrey Neame, with ties to Surrey and Kent.
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Herbert River
Giinen Amor Bobee
Anne L . Bey
England
Cardwell
Macknadé
Queensland
Kent
Woodlands
Belling
Bromiley
Cecil Neame
Royal Engineers
Godfrey Neame
Lyndale
Faversham
Chipstead
Surrey
Mr. Neame
Brighton
Cheltenham College
Australia
Frank
Roma
Macknade
Hit Run Cases Spur Brisbane Transport Debate
The Quernisland Police Journal argues for better transport facilities after recent hit and run fatalities. Police say arrests were made but the force is under equipped and relies on foot patrols, hindering effective response to such incidents.
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Brisbane
Quernisland Police Journal
Police Journal
Roper River Mission Sequel Details Inquiries And Staffing
A federal inquiry into the Roper River mission led to the termination of the two year missioner and the appointment of an acting missionary. The board gathered evidence in Roper River and Darwin, then sent the findings to the Governor General and Minister for the Interior, with contents kept confidential. Concurrently the Church Missionary Society sent a delegation to investigate but produced no report.
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Roper River Mission
Roper River
Roper Har
Mataranks
Darwin
J. A. Perkins
Nash
Federal Board
Church Missionary Society
Sunny Weather Returns After Showers And Sunspot Study
The article describes improving weather with cool nights and sunny days ahead as showery conditions fade. It notes a sunspot and brilliant faculae as the cause of early month showers, outlines expected solar cycle phases, and explains how sunspot activity may influence Earth until the solar minimum arrives.
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Inigo Jones
Dud Cartridges Draw Rifle Club Complaints
The Southern Queensland Rifle Association faced criticism over faulty ammunition after an Enoggera practice. President Duncan confirmed complaints from rifle clubs and noted inspectors found some cartridges faulty, while others from the same batch performed poorly, discouraging marksmen.
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Balurdey
Southern
Queensland Rifle Awarration
A. Puncen
Army
Melbourne
Duncan
Fragments from a Historic Chronicle of September Dates
In 1181 Richard I defeated a Baladin force at Arsouf during the Third Crusade. Pilgrim Fathers sailed from Plymouth aboard the Mayflower in 1620. The passage mentions notable figures such as Vincent Novella, a composer. Cardinal Subols. Henry Davies. and William Lane, plus a 843 earthquake and the death of James II in 1701.
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Richard I
Arsouf
Syria
Pilgrim Fathers
Plymouth
Arlene
Lst
Vincent Novella
London Philharmonic Society
Neat i Saneguis
Cardinal Subols
Henry Davies
St. George’s Chapel
Windsor
Willam Lane
New Australia Co-operative Coloulation Society
James
England
France
Aldermen Press for Restoring Two Way Tram Traffic
City aldermen urged rapid action to restore Stanley Street two way tram traffic after Home Secretary refused to intervene. They warned South Brisbane will suffer as valuations stay difficult and local business relies on tram service. The executive report was approved amid calls to aid the troubled district.
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Norway
Stanley Strest
South
Gene
A. Laurie
South Brisbane
A. E. Nixon-Smith
A. Faulkner
Stanley Stra
A. EB. Curtis
Home Secretary
Stanley Burvet
Opld
W. R. Warmington
Climbing French beans offer high yield in compact spaces
Climbing French beans like Une ful are ideal where space is limited. They train on fences or trellises and yield more beans than dwarf varieties. Epicure performs best, sow now in boxes, keep the surface rich and moist for best growth.
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Epicure
Aulrich
Debates over Superannuation Act repeal policies in Parliament
The Legislative Assembly debates repeal of the Superannuation Acts as Speaker and MPs clash over fiscal risk. Mr Morgan and rail workers figure amid tax, actuarial reports, and warnings of an insolvent fund while parties clash on debt and public benefits.
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Legislative Assembly
Medes
Persias
Smith
Morgan
Broadben
EF. L. Grimstone
Wienhol
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Adairside
City Hall
Wickham Street Valley
Stanley
Cleveland Road
Stone's Hone
Andes T. Pein
Brisane
J.anigien
Jean Gemmell
Stan
TAN Florals
Deans Co
George Bt
Supreme
Edward Biao
Baza
Ceroiinse
Flint
James Flint
Pickering
Lillian Beatrice
J. C. Pickering
Logan Road
Boonah
Amelia
T. Fubbin
Elizabeth
Prank
Louis
Clarice
Heengnad
Ant
WU Trid
Petar
Heith Tomer
Chil- Wilson
Hichard John Wilson
Dalby Moepital
Prema
EB Mason
Berea
C. J. Knaggs
Roberts
The
Life of Parliament
Taxation Report
Australian Cable Service
Civic Committee
N. Lewis
Macenade
Stanley Street
Mum
Natin
Pilal
Eolbourtas
Adsiaide
Perth
Ana
Mr. Cooper
Emilea
Maxwell
Patrie Lone
Petieal Aren
Mr. Chaucer
Slerte
Mr. Smith
Mr. Morgan
Moore
Lord Warwick
Temple Garden
Godfrey
Cran
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