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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 20, 1933
Page
5
Readers submit questions on Turf Motoring Poultry and household recipes. The page lists Brisbane Sydney and Queensland queries with names like Gayndah Toowong Kedron and East Brisbane. It includes postal routes ferry rates and legal notes on divorce and insanity act references.
Herbert Gamble, 30, indent agent, was found guilty by the Supreme Court jury of unlawfully killing Mary Dowley at Brisbane on July 23. The jury, with a strong mercy recommendation, remanded him for sentence amid debate on negligence and the code’s onus on proof. The judge warned of the heavy penalty and noted inadequate street lighting as a contributing factor.
In Police Court, Benitt comments on fashion as inmates face charges for theft from merchants. Early testimony shows defendants admitting fare defaults of 37 each, with imprisonment possible for three months. Names include William Rol Them, Roy Williams, Henry James, Edward Wilson, Thomas Raing, Raymond Cusack, Walter Hodder, John Reginald Renee Sarena, and Mr. J Stewart Berge.
The Industrial Court adjourned for one month a hearing on the Federated Storemen and Packers Union preference application under the State Oil Biores award. The bench included T A Ferry and W J Riordan as arguments from unions and oil companies were heard. The adjournment followed discussions to allow inquiries and views from respondents.
Several persons were fined by Mr L Arendal for failing to furnish income tax returns and information. Names include Albert Oliver Thompson, Charles Arthur Ley Renouf, Omás Hunter Mullan, Gordon Bell, James Cameron Goody, Catherine Hillier, Prani Howell, William Quinn, John James P. Schrock, Conrad Hermann Stephan, Guiseppe Vitanzec, and John Walsh, with penalties ranging from £2 to £10.
In Criminal Court on Monday juror Henry Dudley Apman did not answer when his name was called. Justice Macrossan indicated later there might be circumstances justifying the absence and that the matter would be reviewed if such factors existed. The court convened again yesterday to continue proceedings.
James Charles Goodwin sued John William Sharpe over a Chatsworth dairy farm sale claiming fraudulent misrepresentation and breach of warranty. The jury found for the plaintiff on all issues, awarding £425 damages. judgment adjourned to a later date.
In Industrial Court yesterday the United Grainers Association of Queensland Union of Employers sought a variation of the Station Hands Award. Messrs Cannan and Peterson appeared for the Association. The Industrial Registrar ordered answers from the Australian Workers Union fixed by October 1.
The Meat Industry Union asked the Industrial Court to revert retail meat shops to the pre 1931 hours of 6 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday and 9 am to noon Saturday, seeking a 44 hour week reset. Employers countered for exemption conditional on aligning with the Federal award. The court reserved its decision.
Law list reports civil sittings with multiple cases at 10 am including Gillett v Australasian Provincial Assurance, Davis v Davis, Schy v Ement absolute, and Hooper Elders and Executors Ca. Lu. motions under Financial Emergency Act. Also noted are custody for child, bankruptcy jurisdiction, discharge petitions, and related proceedings.
The police magistrate deferred restoring stolen farm implements to their owners after David, 23, was fined £4 with 28 days in default. The defendant pleaded guilty to two charges of involvement in the suspected theft and a second claimant could appear within 24 hours, prompting postponement of any restoration order.
Probate granted in the Supreme Court confirms estates including William Morton Gower of Sandgate a teacher with personalty £1402. Johan Hoffmann of Hillside Farm Quilumba farmer and grainer with personalty £1977. John Moulds of Tinana Maro ugh upholsterer with £1013. Edith Susanna late of Clayfield spinster with £1046 personal. August Paul also known as August Krause of Cannon Creek farmer with realty £1041 and personal £585.
A Brisbane case reports Evers Motors Pty Ltd suing D Rees of Queen Street for £83 11s 65d alleging damages from a motor collision on Logan Road South Brisbane. Plaintiff claims negligent driving caused the incident.
His Honour noted Chapman had been excused from attendance and exempt due to his status as a public servant. The fine would be remitted.
Public examination revealed J. H. Ainsworth of Wandoan declared bankrupt on April 12, 1933 after petition by Kenilworth Farmers Co operative Society. Liabilities total £1568 13s 6d with assets £479 10s. He ran Main Roads contracts since 1938, posting a net loss for year ending 30 June 1931 of £610 5s 4d, earning profits in Eulo Quilpie and Laidley but losing at Eumundi Charleville Kin Kin due to contract cancellations and bad weather. Examination closed.
A coroner's inquiry investigated a fire at an unoccupied shop and dwelling owned by Hans Ludwig Mikkelsen. A man was brought by a detective to the scene and asked to cross the road to be identified by another observer as seen near the house on the night of the fire.
The defendant was found not guilty and not indebted, with contributory negligence claimed. The case was heard in the Magistrates Court by Mr A P W PM, delivering a verdict for the defendant with 10 pounds 8 shillings 8 pence costs. Plaintiff represented by H H Stone. defendant by E J D Stanley.
Work by Mackennal titled Memorial Marble to his mother is set up at St John’s of fice, Holy Innocents at Lancet. The piece was carefully chosen and the lighting is near perfect most hours of the day. A short service or dedication is planned announced by the Cathedral authorities.
Fire at Balmoral Fire Brigade Station center of house burned with kerosene soaked dressing. Witnesses, including a wood machinist and a labourer, described a suspicious elderly man with a defect in his gait seen near the entrance. The fire was extinguished. inquiry adjourned to Bundberg.
Russell Street Toowoomba resident objected to a State Insurance ruling denying compensation for pot loss. The Industrial Magistrate noted jurisdiction issues but heard that Crown law had no remaining objections. Hearing adjourned to tomorrow pending clarification and continuation.
The Water Board will spend £2,400,000 over two years on water supply sewerage and drainage works in Sydney. The State Government permits borrowing £3,500,000 on easy terms and will guarantee interest. Trax expects about 12,000 men employed.
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