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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 27, 1939
Page
11
Fragmented OCR text mentions Arathi Madoon and Rie ine with unclear program notes. Mentions Wa eae, UKing ta iopet nin Wirdhem Trieve and Berton Aas PE. Lacks coherent names, dates, or events to confirm specifics.
The King urges courage and faith in defending Christian civilization against Nazi aggression. He frames the conflict as a struggle for liberty against tyranny, praising sacrifice and urging resolve to win peace and uphold human rights across nations.
The piece argues for a wartime coalition between the United Australia Party and the Country Party to form a united government. It notes Casny leaving the cabinet for Washington and suggests reshuffling ministries or promoting assistants, while urging loyalty, shared purpose, and a unified drive to sustain the war effort.
A breezy travel note from Coolum recalls the Eight Miles of surf and a nostalgic scene with families and youths enjoying the beach. The writer paints memories of toboggans, driftwood, and porch evenings as permanent campers and locals reminisce about days of sandy fun and shared meals.
A fragmented travelogue describes eight miles of Coolum beach offering rest and peace along with a narrated journey to the area. The piece blends scenic impressions with disjointed, dreamlike passages about the coast, solitary walks, and a reflective return to a local notice reading Coolum.
An expert correspondent discusses whether electric welding was used to lighten Graf Spee and whether rivets or welded plates affected its strength. The piece weighs how welding might change hull integrity and compares to other ships, noting potential risks and wartime repairs.
The Salvation Army fund drive to maintain Red Shield huts for Australian soldiers grows toward a 5000 pound goal as daily letters of appreciation reach headquarters. Reports from Queensland talk of volunteers, military camps, and local support including requests for cigarettes and tobacco. The Courier-Mail runs a further appeal with a donation box in its vestibule.
A flood of letters criticizes the Storm Government for lax liquor and bingo laws. Writers defend parliamentary duty and call for enforcement, condemning political hypocrisy and urging error correction to protect public morals and liberty.
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