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Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 28, 1940

Page

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Londoners Sing During City's Longest War Raid

London endured its longest air raid of the war last night, with hostile planes over the city for six hours and fifteen minutes from 9 30 p m to 3 45 a m Survivors gathered at entertainment venues and sang during the onslaught while stage stars led improvised concerts Berlin issued an air raid alarm this morning and anti aircraft guns and searchlights were active over the city a Swiss report notes planes over Berlin but turned away before Potsdam

London Berlin Berne Switzerland Potsdam

Air Forces Strive to Break German Bases

London dispatch reports the Allied air forces aiming to smash German bases as part of a broader war effort. The piece notes production pressures and strategic adjustments, with British analysts citing air superiority and sustained attacks to degrade enemy infrastructure and power.

London Shuren Aelm Vastanie Tony Itigane Ceusis Frayer Stalin Julien Sayela Hilts

Berlin Air Raids Raise Fear of New Bombing Wave

London reports Aug 37 that Berlin raid warnings stirred fear as German sources say the first Mosquitoes and bombers struck non military targets. Witnesses describe ships and cemeteries damaged while Berlin defenses claimed some bombs were dropped but caused limited harm. German high command issues a communique denouncing Allied actions as a breach of the war air treaty.

Houriem Mall Hustratian Breas London Apitich Airaids Anya Tyre BuReau WML Berlin Offields Tye Bern United Blales Cor Reap Dentsi Ved Francenbure High Command

Shipping Losses Report From Australian Prose Note

Shipping losses for the week ended August 27 show modest casualties with 2 ships reported torpedoed. Total tonnage remains just above weekly average after wartime outflow. The report mentions a destroyer incident near the Wisconsin eduan and notes twelve Baier sailors reprimanded for torpedo incidents.

Associated Prose London

State's Chance of Munitions Jobs

Queensland shows potential for munitions work as orders arrive for equipment and supplies. Government and industry sources say scale and timing depend on defense needs and export demand, with job creation possible across multiple sites and trades.

Toc H Club planned in Brisbane amid unclear notes

Disjointed OCR text hints at a Brisbane Toc H club formation with references to faculty, estate, and people like Mr Henderson and others. The fragmentary item sketches events, places, and actions without a coherent narrative or clear outcomes.

Belgian Food Riot Leaves Dozens Hurt in Hay Market

A shortage of supplies sparked a riot in Hay Belgium amid mass food protests. Five people were killed and 49 injured as clashes erupted between shoppers and authorities. Local officials attempted to restore order while contingency plans were discussed to prevent further unrest.

London Hay Belgium Zuneh

Townsville Council Seeks 15000 Overdraft

A special meeting discussed obtaining an overdraft of fifteen thousand pounds. The mayor and deputy mayor explained the need and the council’s financial position amid unclear figures and recent disputes over authority and timing.

Aly Baliwell Alder Man iNa Inne Alden

Mass at Archerfield for Crash Victims

A mass was held at Archerfield for crash victims. The service united the TEMAS and local community as officials and residents gathered on the crash site. The commanding officer and others attended, marking a somber tribute on the very ground where the injured were treated.

Archerfield

Machine Gunners March Aids Plane Purchase Plan

A chaotic clipping reports a plan by the Machine Gunners to march from Mechanic Ua Enoggera to Indoorpopuly to raise a substantial sum. The group aims to fund the purchase of two Sp Comuans for aircraft support, with Paddersic and Mr Paddock noted among organizers.

Melbourne Tursday Mrz Omelbourne Tueday RAAP Ainownette Tive Musbte March Mechanic Ua Alr Paddersic Mte Enoggera Tenni

Map shows Allied air targets in Britain and Germany

An annotated map marks industrial areas in Britain and Germany as targets for Allied air attacks. It notes that most objectives lie in the newly occupied zones and highlights counter bombing of German centers as a key effort.

Brita Germany Sarape Britain

Coal Engine Crews Demand Weekend and Sunday Pay

A labor dispute over hours for enginemen and firemen led to plans for weekend and Sunday work, with union officials arguing employees should receive higher pay for extended shifts. Drivers and stokers protested, claiming right hours were violated and citing shifts reaching up to sixty hours in a week.

Beweret Omasanet Alrike Shelpen Rivers and Firemens Association My H. Sutherlands Hay Venta Etreutar Secretarien Lrem Hal Ste Hows Samariays Wenkeend Sue Johns Tle McNaiy Fenian Nat Meath

Evacuation of London Children Shaped by Circumstances

Fragmented text describes London child evacuation during wartime, referencing metropolitan plans and a 1930s or 1940s context. It notes authorities, risks, and registration processes, with scattered mentions of numbers and dates. The source hints at staged moves, protective measures, and evacuation rates amid crisis.

Radio Licence Fee Change Prompts Public Reaction

From Sept 1 a radio licence fee reform is announced by the Postmaster General, with estimates of substantial listener impact and potential revenue nearing £10,000 yearly. The report notes voter listener response and expected costs for households and institutions.

Telekiy Wrine Burlay Forelan Minchar Coakyy Leslian Rus Manian Munsters Bullapeat Vesters Graiova Associated Prey AL Bucharest Ruma Gniten Brilak Fae Produce Romtmuninue Yugay Cubine Venternay Wraed Voinacai

New Regulations for Press and Radio in Wartime

The text describes amended wartime regulations for press and radio. Prime Minister Mongines states regulations have been received in new form. They will be discussed and submitted to the Security Council for approval, with immediate operation after approval.

Mielbourne Mongines Bolictlan-Cetlenlise Secutiy Council

State board appointments on petrol ration scheme

The State Board for Petrol Ration Plan has appointed representative boards in each State and the Australian Capital Territory to administer the petrol rationing scheme. Members include Wills, Connates, Lament, Story, Anderson, Clifton, and Hamel Stories reported the dissolution of parliament and new appointments announced by the Queen.

Roe Wo Smiths Sydney Anspnel Meyne Guy Ammunit Cok Rowe Aligmat Hy Milnitione Bond TR Bnbaa Redia Fms Workuyy Cy Cnntacts Ky Rabane Mnibe Sith Inter Nha Thie Queensland Seisng Ieut-Cos Rowe Slinavel Munilimis Board Thinapomaba Ipswich Renuit Merton Pre Liqula Nel Content Board Australian Capital Territory Lo Wanist Quewnalane BR. Wills Teansport Connatse Mon Wait Railways Department J.C. Lament State Tana JB. Story Bate Teansport Commission AE. Anderson Auerun Rowan Ind Clifton Canberra Commonwealth A Mowre Hamel Svory Qurenai Ee Eeene Gantiel

British Forces Bombard Bardia And Boma Bases

British naval communique says last Friday night attacks hit the Libyan Bardia base near the Egyptian frontier and the seaplane base at Boma, with bombardment and engagements at close range. No ships were damaged, but Turkish and Italian diplomacy surround the Mediterranean tension as Athens Berlin and Rome reels on shifting alliances.

London Mediterranean Saya Cairo Bardia Libya Boma Burst Tae Bourat Sangeln Antiblank Range OUP Auattern Athens Wong Tinge Ute Eisuxtion Greece Grave Advines Timer Germany Pisa Berlin Rone Faa Imac Italy Impria

Resignation of Egyptian Cabinet Sparks Royal Request

Cairo August 27 The Premier Haksan Bibry Papha announced the resignation of his cabinet as King Barouk sought a new ministry. Maan Sabry would head a single-office term in succession to Aly Muhoy Pasha, with plans for a new ministry.

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