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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 06, 1938
Page
10
An unreadable OCR snippet lists numerous names and places in a jumbled sequence. It references individuals and locations such as Sam, Nat, Matta, IRDABERG, TAMPTUN, and AMUN HINA DALGOH, interspersed with scattered tokens, dates, and uncertain terms, forming a chaotic, hard to parse record.
A chaotic OCR fragment reports a cargo freighter arriving at Nexan- Smith's Wharf with 3500 tons discharged and 1230 tons loaded for southern ports. It notes crews starting midnight shifts, fuel and goods movements, and various shipboard personnel changes. Also mentions captains, pursers, and exemptions, with scattered vessel names and port references.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Portage and various names, dates, and items. It references clocks, phases, and events with scattered proper nouns. The readable material is chaotic with no clear cohesive event or narrative to summarize.
Obituary fragment recalls Titan slips and a Brisbane memorial tone. The text includes names and scattered phrases about kin and a community event, with surrounding details obscured by ink and garble. The readable bits suggest a memorial notice with personal references and a local context.
In a city accident yesterday five people were injured and taken to hospital. One suffered serious injuries. Names and local addresses are given for several involved, including a 45 year old from The Welw Bardon and a Brighton youth. Ambulance crews transported the injured to the General Hospital for treatment.
Mild weather across Cannon Hill supports steady fruit prices as Inter State Fruit reports normal demand. Prices hover with slight gains on select apple and pear varieties while wholesale markets note consistent packing runs and steady shipping to regional retailers.
Fragmentary notice mentions shipping lines Blue Funnel and Shaw Savill in a joint service to South Africa and Roland. details unclear due to garbled OCR. Names appear among a damaged mix of terms and may reference routes, freight, or passenger passages without full context.
Report from Darwin details urgent plans for new hospital and public works facilities. Committee officials describe evidence on administration coverage and housing needs as authorities seek rapid contract construction to address heat, accommodation, and erosion of services in troubled times.
A tender process for a Bribie Island hotel was announced with a single bid received. The proposal includes plans to remove roadblocks and extend the main touristic area, aiming to support future lodging capacity. A public objection period will be set after a date is published for submissions.
Strong demand was reported for lambs at Homebush as raisers and markets noted brisk activity in the Faula area. Buyers showed keen interest in ready-for-market animals, with prices firm and buyers competing for consignments.
Market notes from Lucerne show prices per ton for various grains and feeds with mixed quality reports. Prices range from 8 to 18 shillings per unit, with Flemish and local lines cited and several consignments described as sold at best prices amid uneven demand.
Readable lines describe tomato and bean clearances with firmness improving slightly. Prices for other produce such as peppers and cabbage show little change while some items hold steady. Scattered notes mention fruit ripeness and market conditions with minor adjustments.
Prices for pineapples and other fruits are described with uneven rates and quality notes. The report mentions medium to prime lines for pineapples and bananas with ongoing wholesale activity, referencing vendors and markets and listing several fruit categories and price ranges.
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