German Public Dreads War Amid Crisis Reports
German press laments Britain tensions over Czechoslovakia while Germans fear conscripts’ lockout until November. Czech outlook signals calm. Sudetens weary of the dispute. Stock exchanges dip, then London steadies. US insurers balk at war risk cover. Lloyd’s declines. Germany’s Foreign Office notes mixed signals about a broader conflict and warning against misleading claims.
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London
Britain
Czechoslovakia
London Exchange
Cabinet ministers hold tense Downing Street meeting
Reports describe a cabinet gathering at No 10 Downing Street chaired by the Prime Minister to discuss foreign policy and potential steps toward conflict. Attendees included most ministers with Lord Halifax present. outlines of a future course were reviewed amid cautious optimism and unclear outcomes.
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Britah
Arbion Ambascador
Berlin
Neville Flenisesson
Downing Street
Lord Halls
Lord Brapley
Merguin
Bat Stanhope
Foren
Balmarn
Wight
Australia Consulted on European Security Crisis
Canberra reports a cabinet meeting proposing a European alignment strategy amid acute tension. British influence and German policy are under review as Prague papers note the Greek press and German coverage distort events. A foreign observer warns against overreaction while seeking clarity on Western responses.
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Prague
Canberra
Tieyday
Brioun
Mustel
Lora Runciman
Claeest
Strike in Munition Factories Delayed
The threat of a strike by engineers in munition factories and at naval depots was postponed after last minute efforts for talks. A conference of the Amalgamated Union was planned to address grievances, but the strike proposal was declined. In France the Paris newspaper publishes a communist manifesto calling for civil action and the people’s resistance as Motherland dangers rise. Stock exchanges show anxiety with gold prices shifting and New York shares wavering amid European tension.
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Ayoney
Naval Denne x
Eck
Torrai
Attike
Lander Stock Exchange
New York
Pointe
Mayerett
Roma Street Set for Major Station Upgrade Amid War Losses
Roma Street in Brisbane faces major upgrade plans to become the northern rail hub, with new platforms and expanded traffic routes. The project aims to divert long distance services from Central and integrate western lines, while handling increased passenger flow and providing improved pedestrian access.
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Roma Street
Su Ratlway
South Brisbane
Te Ty
Roma
Whian
Northern
Central
Normanby
Mayne
Brunswick Biter
Bowen Lbs
Sennex
Orks Bre
Sunmlementen
Usther
Navy Finds New Channel Through Barrier Reef
Mackay reports a new navigable channel inside the Barrier Reef north northeast of Mackay. A flying boat search failed to locate the missing launch Dorin but confirmed the channel on marine charts drawn by padders. The expedition notes lagoons and deeper water that may aid safe passage.
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Mackay
HAMAS
Sydney
Fred Walern
Ancora
Reef
Tera
Getenee
Tee
Barrier Reef
Pindera Reef
Cere
Reese Sae
J.C. Bacon
Brettsen PLC
Nowa
Parker
Mckay
Taneemme
Nawier Caplain
Cour
Goat
Brisbane Fifty Years Ago Gala Recalls Humour and Change
An Historical Society talk by Thoman Welsby on Brisbane Fifty Years Ago contrasts past and present daily life. He recalls simple kife on counters and familiar faces, noting barbed wire, police, and shifting ownership as streets and routines transformed over decades.
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Brisbane
Thoman Welsby
the Historical Society
Opera Aria Contest Sees Queensland Offers Bid Accepted
Queensland News papers Pty bids 25 guinea pre money for Courier Mall Grand Opera Aria Contest accepted by Queensland Jubilee committee. Prize money to be awarded, aims to promote vocal art and provide teaching preparation, with judges noted and competition seen as incentive to advance singers.
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Queensland Newspapers Pty
Courier- Mall
Queensland
Simla
Melon Curing Details from Regional Briefs
Fragmentary Daily Features text mentions melons, Barwvang Meth, and names like Reet i Foremal with scattered digits and captions. The readable items include partial references to pictures, locations, and dates but lack coherent events or subjects.
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Revine & Ohber Boert
Kade
Government drafts broad relief work plan for unemployed
The September 16 report outlines the government preparing a work plan to absorb relief workers into full time roles. It calls for immediate start of approved works and engagement of over 1,000 men, with authorities instructed to mobilize mobilization of unemployed youths into mining, military gathering, and vocational training projects. Collaboration with city leaders and regional development groups is emphasized, while opposition debates the plan in parliament.
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Brizcane
Bundaberg
Darling Downa
Belabane
Labo
Congress
Plumber Confronts Carpet-Snake in Cistern Comedy
A Valley firm calls a plumber to fix an overflow. He climbs to inspect, finds an 11 inch carpet snake named Percy, who turns its head toward him. The plumber flees as owner and intern debate next steps and Percy remains in residence under the tank.
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Percy
Imergelen
Noor
Made & Hasty
Raksed
Kotake
Plunber
Syeavens
Kedl
Eiern
Bercy Walrad
Ayr Man Wins State Bowls Title in Queensland
Ayr bowler Walker, of Ayr, wins the State singles title at the Queensland bowls meet amid praise for his pairing display. The event marks a historic achievement as Walker secures the first State crown for Ayr in a week of competition, with rival North Queensland champions noted for past feats.
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Ayr
Queenaland
Walker
Alker's
Sanapeae Aa Ets
Paine
Anid
Bub Faa
Australians' Casualty List From Geo Bright Brighton
August 30 report from Geoffrey Terbot, Brighton, notes Australians reduced to eight with Turtmtolns matches remaining. References to Bradman and Chip Verfield, Walker, Salta Pineleton, and Louden suggest doubts and replacements. An X ray exam indicates one Walker injury or issue observed in papers.
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Geoffrey Terbott
Brighton
Tn Bradman
Chip Verfield
Walker
Salta
Miners Vote to Empower Strike Authority in NSW and Queensland
Aggregate meetings of miners in New South Wales and Queensland agreed to empower the Miners Federation directions committee to call a general strike if necessary. Unanimity was not reached in some districts yet large majorities backed action to curtail greed and support coordinated strike plans. notices of funds and credits were promised to sustain a protracted stoppage. The Ipswich and Central Queensland gatherings show the spread of animated debate with the Adamstown meeting reporting a close vote but affirming the strike authority.
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New South
Walen
Miners’ Federation
Ipswich
Australia
Queensland
Tuesdan
Federa
Pacha Helmaten
New, South Wales
Resolus
Bie Ta
Manly
Adamstown
Dames
W. Engiesh
Cole
Queensland miners push for action at mass meeting
Miners from Ipswich and surrounding suburbs gathered at the National Theatre Booval amid demands for intervention by authorities. The Central Executive and district presidents were authorized to conduct a reconsideration to avoid stoppages. Attendees voiced hopes that authorities will act to avert a national crisis and pressed for measures to protect production with planned stoppages and Wednesday Saturday work limits.
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Oae Diakrict
Rome
Hisousp Nur
Humber
Queensiana
Ipswich
Norn Ipswich
Auburbaq
National ‘Theatre
Booval
Ryne
A. E. Phillipa
M. Miler
Queensland
Uae
Wighriona
Ellie Smi
Amuranne
Bivens
Nelam
Ithaca Election Challenge Hearing Postponed
The hearing of the petition by Re Sytney bb. Presentant Dour Party candidate Zor thon at Ih Blane incon again he clk OL the Minister of health and Home Attairy. Mr. Hanlon from Sept 12 to Septemb er. The place of fearing will be the Rosalle School of Arte. Mr Hanlon has lsd 8 notice in the Supreme Court stating that he will defend. The case may require Justice Henchman to hear, with a new elections tribunal appointed.
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Sytney Bb
Dour Party
Zor Thon
Blane
Rosalle “School of Arte
MI Hanlon Haa
Lsd
Ue Sunrems
Uate
Henetiman
Jude
Ms Reali
Coun
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Lord Halifax
Dr Heres
Herr Henteih
Tion
Noss Henderson
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Hitler
Oben
Icws
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Stier
Bertal Alswest
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Calle
Kingahan
Hankow
Linki Hahkow
Burban Trains
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Queen Street
OPERA
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Uillew
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Neaki
Inks
North Cuerlang
Federation
Embrat
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Witelke
ME. Miller
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Ithaca
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