TIDES AND MARKET REPORT FROM BRISBANE SHIPPING
Brisbane July 31 report shows prices and demand for various grain and produce with top price 15/20 for wheat and mixed activity across lines. Notable entries include vaccine shaft discussions, several vessel movements, and upcoming sailings to Sydney, Melbourne, and London with ports and dates noted.
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Brisbane
Ani
Gerk
Cherales
Gowler
New Seat Wales
Wheaten Bay
Chad
Fragmentary OCR notes on unnamed subjects and events
The text presents garbled phrases and names without clear context or identifiable events. It lacks coherent facts, dates, or places, preventing a reliable summary beyond noting it contains scattered names and partial phrases.
Unclear text fragment about July rainfall and events
Fragmentary OCR text mentions July rainfall and various garbled phrases. Readable elements reference weather, figures, and names but specifics are unavailable.
Demand for Potatoes Reported Amid Ruptured Transport
A garbled early 20th century dispatch notes demand for potatoes amid transport disruptions. The fragment mentions a 31 Taty and references pricing, shipping lines, and a ceremony tied to a voyage. The readable text is fragmented and primarily hints at famine era trade anxieties.
Tobacco Sales Rise Amid Commerce Woes
Fragmentary note reports tobacco sales rising amid commerce woes with unclear details and missing events. No concrete names or dates readable in the text.
Ordeal in Bush Hookah Trial of a Terrified Man
A man trapped for 33 hours after a tire incident near Bush Hookah endured broken ribs pelvic injuries and extensive exposure while trying to escape. He was found by rescuers after teetering on a log and later driven to safety as a neighbor reported a sleepless night and a grim struggle to free himself from the wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atv
Cortegor Sin
Prinjstak
Boomati
Wa Timber Geeer
Mitford
Fritay Wat
Allen's
Crs
Noah Ph
Howe
Noessa Tate Ee
Erratet
Tierdon
Exhibition Opens With Senators Touring Interior Front
A Brisease USBANE exhibition features interior senators HS Fell and C Je Geare visiting, with Tab It Prone Miniter Mer 0 es. The event is set to feature a suggest TF and plans a two day run, arriving with the spotlight on March and a focus on transportation and trade themes.
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Je Geare
Railway Unions Deny Labour Council Affiliation
Rail unions declare they have no affiliation with any labour council. The Fradeco Paine Council of Queens and state council actions are noted with mentions of Tracey Hall and the Railway Mainten- ERieaieee Union. The piece references a 1408 levy and a vote stance on union association and recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NO Labour Council
Brishane Daly
Gece
Fradeo Paine Council of
Queens
Tedennes
State Council
Tracey Hall
Queminand
Asmciaten
Brisbane Weather Forecast Jumbled Report
Fragmented text describes variable rain and showers across regions near Brisbane. Mentions patchy activity, cooler spells, and misread local conditions with unclear timings and places.
Baker Family Notice Gordonvale Funeral Plans
The relatives and friends of MIL A. W. BAKER and FAMILY of England Gordonvale are advised of funeral arrangements. Gordonvale Cemetery will host the service this Tuesday afternoon en route. B. al. SVENDSEN PTY LIMITED Funeral Directors and Embalmers oversee arrangements.
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Mil A. W. Baker
Gordon
England
Gordonvale
Gilee
B. al. SVENDSEN PTY_LIMITED
Bereavement thanks notes from several families
A series of acknowledgments from Mrs Chris Millar and family of Hambledon Mr Stan Hunter Mr Molloy Mrs Stewart and Mrs Leverton families Mr Allan Fairweather Lathe Mulgrave and others thanking relatives friends and hospital staff for sympathy condolences and assistance after bereavements including mentions of Marecha District Hospital and local helpers. The text includes numerous transcription errors and inconsistent spellings.
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Chris Millar
Hambledon
Stan Hunter
Molloy
Stewart
Eleverton
N. J. O'Connor
Marecha District Hospital
Wang Way
Allan Fairweather
Lathe Mulgrave
Gordonsale
Wien
Guarding the People in Britain Confronts Conscription Question
The article discusses Britain's shift from voluntary service to potential compulsory enrolment amid Europe’s crisis. It notes Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain’s stance against universal conscription unless direly needed, and explains how the national register and voluntary service efforts were used to prepare for possible war while maintaining reliance on voluntary enlistment.
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Sritwin
Neville
Bamberlain
Britain
Europe
Great Britain
Ptm
Paina
Willy Willy
Ausstralia
Atl
Britain mobilizes war effort under government leadership
The text describes Britain's rush to mobilize national resources and civilian support for total war. It highlights government-led planning, industry adaptation, and public willingness to serve beyond the military, preparing for potential attack with a nationwide emergency registry to keep the country ready.
Babinda officials, Tully cases, and Cairns transport plans
A babinda official delegation traveled to Babinda on official business amid area notices about electricity supply cuts on August 2. In Tully, Josephine Creek bridge incident left a youth hospitalized but comfortable. a local man pleaded guilty to trespass and received a 14 day default sentence. Cairns City Council debated a motor cycle patrol to curb traffic, with state approval pending. The Bowen bound vessel Trinity Hay sailed for Gladstone for port work. an overhaul in Brisbane followed.
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Cairns
Joe Health
Hanlon
7 O'Kerfe
WEA
Cavestore
Bowen
Weel
Tranty Hay
Gladwione
Bandaloers
Gladstone
Sugar quota expansion announced amid international worries
Premise Sir W Forgan Smith announced a May proclamation expanding exports by seven percent with further temporary allotments through August due to countries underutilising quotas. An added five percent was provided for short deliveries and third year quotas by the International Council. The move aims to ease shortages while preserving production for 1940. Export totals for 1939 were likely to exceed 1958’s 442,000 tons, as government hoped to prevent dislocation from global difficulties.
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W. Forgan Smith
Adamona
Mulater
Abewus
Eine
States Prosperity Index Reaches New Highs
Brisbane reports the Queensland business and prosperity index at 1043 percent of pre low mood levels for the beer months ending May 11. The Bureau of Industry notes continued upward movement amid questions about dependence on British government loan expenditure.
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Brisbane
Queensland
Bureau of Industry
Sprttfgemmonwealth Bank
Gem Bos
Pt Joly
Sir William Marky medal honors brave miners in Australia
Melbourne July 8 report on the Sir William Marky silver medal ceremony awarded for heroic acts in mining. William Pope, miner, saved two workers during a mine incident. Medals also given to fourteen Queenslanders and fourteen Victorians for risking their lives, with names and hometowns noted.
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Melbourne
William Marky
Royal Mumune Osiety
Willam Pope
Ericson Wat Australias
Matey
Exylewion
Wiliatiun Gy Jaawiiry
Melposurne Labor Protests Halt State Works
July disturbances disrupted municipal and semi government programs across the state. Ten thousand workers affected as meetings and protests delayed sustenance stations, with the trades council accusing the government of delaying action on wage demands and conditions.
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Melposurne
Wo-tay
Ste
Widespread Havoc From Auckland Fairy Storm
A violent storm hit Mansia causing widespread damage. Walls scorched and windows shattered as power failed. A hairdresser found his shop in disarray with radios and furniture damaged. Several homes and shops suffered minor injuries and local streets were chaotic.
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Auckland
Fairy
Mansia
Iran
Taranaki
Peculiar Pipe Strike Hurts Truck Driver Near Mt Garret
Mt Garret July 31. Driver Barnsley, loading galvanised water piping, was struck on the head by a bent pipe swung from a trailing end of the vehicle. Jones acted quickly to stop the truck from rolling, Barnsley reported dizziness and memory loss, and was moved to Herberton for observation with suspected internal head injuries.
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MT. Garnet
da Gatee Barnas
Sustivale
M. Lucey
Owen Janes
Strathvale
Barnsley
Tome
Mt. Garret
Schmidt
Herberton
Anderson
New Basic Wage Takes Effect In Brisbane
The new basic wage comes into force on Monday in Brisbane, prompting the Labor and Industry Minister Mr T. A. Paley to say all awards must be altered to confirm increases. The state has been calculating wage adjustments and necessary alterations, with some awards to be reprinted and new schedules issued.
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Brisbane
TA. Paley
Ube
Sugar Season Figures by Rossine
Fragmented OCR text outlines figures for the sugar season, listing weekly totals and names like Rossine and Gallioda Missie. Data appears garbled with missing words and irregular formatting, but centers on weekly sugar production figures and seasonal totals.
Dr Wilsons Assets Under Bankruptcy Probe at Grisbane
Dr VR Wilton disclosed at a Griffiths examination that assets valued at about £2580 are not personal property. The Official Receiver holds assets for creditors, while equity in a Bowen Hills cure, bought in his wife's name, is part of the estate. He admitted receipts from asset sales and withdrawals, with records sought for missing funds.
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Grisbane
VR Wilton
Ofer
Tregensa
Alesander
Wilson
Bowen Hills
Iy Bs
Bane
Uf Anata
Grazing Selections and Land Valuation Court Rulings
The court consolidated grazing selections by Leslie W. Henry and Willem Henry in Gourgstawe tis triat and upheld restal for a quarter acre halfpenny value. It approved Thomas Martin Crowley under section 175B of The Lind Acta regarding land rental, finding no public need for improved value and a 400 estimated value, with a similar ruling for John George Bare on lease No. W844.
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Hentai
Arthur A. Mhanahan
TV Ikd
Pier
Amd
Sidney Ober
Augustua M. Power
Johnn B. Peter
Robert Wo Bun
Plorense Ly Bana
Enea
Ldn
T Brown
Leslie Fi
W. Henry
Willem Henty
Gourgstawe
Acre
Thomas Martin Crowley
Ander
John Geoege Bare
Swamp Reclamation and Hills Quarry Case Before Land Court
The Land Court in Cairns opened hearings on a public works land reclamation scheme in North Cairns involving taking portions 130 and 191 on Hill for quarrying. The Public Curator of Queensland and others were examined for compensation, with adjournment requested by some parties. witnesses and several named individuals appeared, and the session focused on determination of compensation payable under the act.
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North Cama Wan
A. P. W. ‘Tregear
Land Court
Mec Ucwoell
Public Works
St Bage Hill
Minwart
K. B
Produss Werdener
Fherwine
Tregeap
Queensland
EL Barnwell
Myoin
Marah A. Chamberlain
PTL AM
Maresh
Maresh), 0Wad Gils Baral, Chamberlain, Ptl. S881 (Mtreeh
George Perkes
Matchestty
Else
Pt.l
Giardnavates
KLM Am Himevune
Tinbon Gale
Little Digger Forgot to Lay Stone at Ceremony
Canberra dispatch reports a foundation stone ceremony interrupted when the model stone was not laid. Senator H prompted the moment, and Mr Hughes finally grasped the trowel amid a public life recap spanning Australia’s last four decades.
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Mr. Hughes
Australia
Prisoner Swallows Razor Blade in Brisbane
Thomas West, a city Marchhouse prisoner, was admitted to General Hospital after allegedly swallowing a safety razor blade broken into three pieces. No blade found on X rays and he shows no symptoms, kept under observation as police remain at his bedside. West and another man face multiple charges of blowing sales in country towns reports say.
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Brisbane
Thomas West
City Marchhouse
General Hospital
West
Waith-Houe
Witnesses describe Moss camp on reserve with bicycle and horse
Carpenter and labourer recall December 13 on a reserve where Moss sat under a tree near a camp. A man with a bicycle was seen. blood and a photo identical to Bartley’s appeared in court. Moss boasted of buying clothing for £2 and showed a rail of money.
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Margomine
Bartley
Wrenese
John Oucue
Capprea
Chrismas Moss
Moss
Witeness
Work of Policemen New Social Truet in Brisbane
July 11 report from Brisbane notes the Police Commissioner’s address as the Minister for Wealth and Home Affairs stresses protecting public trust. He warns against belief in corrupt officials, urges impartial policing, and cites traffic control as a growing focus beyond crime prevention.
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Brisbane
Aaire
E. Mc Hanlow
Australian aircraft screws production to start in Sydney
Canberra officials say De Havilland completed controllable airscrews and will erect a factory at Alexandria Sydney. Machinery on order some delivered others en route from England. Production expected early next year with capital over 450000 and about 100 workers. Commonwealth ordered 100 airscrews for Rasulant machines.
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Canberra
KG Casey
de Havilland Aircraft Company
Alexandria
Sydney
England
Commonwealth
Canberra Lottery Rejection Looms as Cabinet Reshuffle Near
Brisbane dispatch notes possible Labour reshuffle sparked by Minister Hynes death. Minister for Labour and Mines duties shift among T A Foles, D A Gledvon, and Larcombe with possible move to Agriculture or Mines. Rumors swirl about McDash and cabinet stability ahead of Labour meeting.
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Brisbane
Ile
Bulrock
Rte
Labour Alam
Misters
Ms. Forgan
Smith
Mpl Hynes
T. A. Foles
Transport America
Ofice
Mr Larcombe
Se. Larcombe
Ieee
Somme
Mc Dash
Heath
Giedaoerchaby
Tl Minin Rote
Cemaing
Cibine
Ch Ae
Hanson
Labour Party
Agriculture Portfolio Hints at Transport Portfolios Change
Canberra July 31 The minister for agriculture hinted the Premiers might restructure portfolios to place transport under a separate portfolio. The move aims to streamline government, with Premier and cabinet secretaries weighing the potential reallocation.
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Rant Zoom
Tully Powis
Tully Police
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G. Ferguson
Tully
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Humame Society
Catrns
Certificatea OF Merit
Queenalanders
Stephen Prederick Wright
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