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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 14, 1940
Page
1
Fragmentary oblique text notes a race or contest near a ribbean short segment. Names and places are unclear but imply a competition outcome or heat leading to a champion. The readable words suggest tension and pursuit but lack concrete details.
London reports fierce day and night raids as hundreds of enemy planes contend with British defenses. Observers note waves of attackers every few minutes and at least 65 enemy aircraft shot down on Sunday with 61 more yesterday. British losses reach 13 fighters in the southeast theater.
International report from London notes Italy confronts a rebellion in Albania after taking protection there last year while tensions with Greece rise. The dispatch cites military moves, diplomatic strain, and shifting alliances as both nations push to protect regional interests amid the chaos in the Balkans.
London reports August 13 that British anti‑raider and air actions yielded mixed results with several enemy planes downed. A Royal Navy communique described air attacks along the coast and damage to ships, jetties, and port facilities, while casualties were described as light overall.
August 16 report in the Daily Telegraph notes a mysterious arsenal and steel frame threat. A claimed vendor claims to have repurposed a weapon for aerial targets, with no clear verification of events or individuals named.
The Courier-Mail correspondent reports Premier Forgan Smith, in a telephone interview after the Loan Council session in Brisbane, confirming Queensland was allocated £2,519,000 of the total £7,000,000 loan programme. He notes Western Australia and Tasmania allocations and discusses defence expenditure, central works, and a coordinated offices plan.
A dispatch describes an Australian diplomat serving overseas, detailing postings in London and other capitals, noting budget debates and the role of Australian representatives. It mentions the British Army, civil inquiries, and the challenge of funding, with references to political figures and government timeframes.
Ten people died when a Lockheed Hudson bomber carrying senior officials including Federal Cabinet ministers and the Chief of the General Staff crashed near Boaheree airfield while returning from Melbourne. The dead include Minister for the Army Street, Minister for Air Fairbairn, Vice-president of the Executive Council Sir Henry Gullett, and Sir Brudenell White.
A state service will be held in Melbourne at St Pauls Cathedral at 2 pm on Thursday after consultations. A burial procession from St Kilda Road to Victoria Barracks will follow, with officials arranging funeral details and mourners transported to Melbourne. Prime Minister Menzies announced arrangements and sent representatives to ensure broad national and regional participation.
Notes from a conference among Australian health and agriculture ministers discuss an energetic dairy policy aimed at boosting butter cream and lean condensed milk production. The plan envisions increased wartime food output across the Commonwealth, amid debate over long term wheat industry impacts and wartime food requirements.
The Canberra crash fatalities include MNGi. A. Street 40 Minister for the, J. V. Fairbairn 43 Minister for Air, Sir Henry Gullett 62 Vice President of the Executive Council, Sir Brudenell White 64 Chief of the General Staff, Thornthwaite staff officer, Belford private secretary to Fairbairn, Hitchcock flight officer in charge, Wiesner assistant pilot, Palmer radio relay, Crosdale aircraftman.
A large crowd gathered for People’s Day at the Royal National Exhibition, reaching 80,551 attendees, the second largest Tuesday total and near the prior year’s record. Gate receipts totaled £2,030 as officials noted Monday crowds typically push totals higher due to weekly ticket sales. Further full show reports appear on pages 13 and 14.
Officials said yesterday that rain was unlikely before Show Week ends. The daily forecast called for fair conditions with northwesterly winds tending southwest throughout today.
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