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Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 09, 1940

Page

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Rome Talks Signal Balkan Pivot in Hungary Italy Pact

In Rome this morning Italy and Hungary signaled a shift away from Balkan tensions with Hungary accepting Italy's warning not to press Transylvania claims. The move is seen as boosting a neutral Balkan bloc and easing fears of a Russian German push into the region that could disrupt the Allied blockade of Germany. The Times Rome correspondent notes rapid progress in talks between Count Diana and Count Csaky and hints at broader implications for postwar alignments.

Rome Italy Hungary Count Diana Count Csaky Balkans Britain France Germany Balkan Rumania Transylvania

Amazing cricket collapse u202f sparks record bowling

A chaotic cricket collapse in the first innings at Brighane Cay yesterday saw a dramatic performance by Australia’s bowlers. Notable early wicket threats and unfamiliar names contributed to a sensational display, with one bowler taking multiple key scalps as South Australia faltered. Full story on page 12.

IROL Queensland Australia Brighane Cay Toyim Regan Epuwreg Nana Leniine Roth Aulatsalia South Australia Tomer DE Eis Yeaterday Gui Kim Mae

Red Division Wiped Out by Finnish Army

A special communique reports Finnish forces defeated the Red Army’s 44th Division near Kormiatat. The action left many dead, over 1000 taken prisoner, and captured equipment including horses, rifles, and tanks.

Red Army Kormiatat Thoaande Pune

Removal of Hore-Belisha Dominates War Office Debate

Reports from London cite government sources noting the impending resignation of Hore-Belisha as War Secretary. The press voices disarray over the decision, while the Prime Minister and Daily Mail depict the event as a decisive shift, with plans for a formal statement from Hore-Belisha and a farewell from the War Ministry.

Wall Malin Hore-Belisha Manchester Chan Manson House Hore-Betislin Hanmenis Hak

Price Control Policy Raises War Time Tensions

A fragmented report from Parliament discusses price controls and wartime policies. The newly appointed minister Erdeka Retuy arrives at the ministry and presents an official statement. Commonwealth Prices Commissioner Lawson criticizes price fixing as dampening the war effort while urging balanced government action to avoid harming business.

Bydney Merson Et Sie Erdeka Genedo Andrew Board of Trade

Island Troops Fear Sharks More Than Hitler

Ten Thuraday Istana men in the AIF in Melbourne face sharks while stationed at Redhawk camp. Private Charlie Ment, a World War I-era survivor, describes outwitting a shark during a dive for trachus shell. The unit plans to meet a local “bows” crowd and remains wary of the danger in the water.

Thuraday Istana A.I.F Charlie House Hoy Ising Tegimential Melbourne Charlie Hopes Isle “Bows Ayules Victorlang Blanco Yenterday Ager Ava Miier Nuraday Tsiareti Hiller Redhawk

Rain Area Moves Down Coast Across Queensland

Rain moved along a broad tropical zone from Cooktown to Ingham and into Mackay and Moran stations with heavy totals reported at several towns. The system brought strong winds and gusty squalls, with several locations recording high rainfall and heavy showers across the coast and inland regions. Temperatures remained cool under cloudy skies as the front progressed, with lingering unsettled conditions expected.

Cooktown Ingham Mossman Rahinda Mid Enhuriding Tolan Lawrenor Mackry Rulhall Cankinwat Ai Miilos Caine Poti Proner Bine Mackay Bariva Gui —Normanrnn Pains Burke Inui Croydon Longreach Winton Wyllie

Resumption Next Month Of City Loan Work

City council approves resumed loan projects in February to fund water permits and 9 new picket lines from Taringa to Sparkes Hill. Budgeted up to £350,000 directed by the mayor and finance committee, with a new electric supply test and bridge work near Sparkes Hill.

Ald Jonesy

Rise in Tea Prices Shocks Early Market Rumor

A fragmented report notes rising tea prices amid wartime shortages and government warnings. Officials stress impact on consumers as import controls and distribution issues ripple through the market.

Long Bomber Flights Detail Hinted by Advisory Panel

Report from Washington outlines possible bomber missions and return flight patterns, noting a 48 month tenure and the need for allied cooperation. The committee highlights air power capabilities with speeds around 500 miles per hour and discusses future aviation strategies and risks.

Washington Avinin Rivdaurd Committee of Aeronautics Inport Congress Sacrel Devironmnie Ty Alremmiining The Wink Allie Anf Aynenvaniaing Motors Jnies Powibili

Unknown Man Struck By Hit-run Driver

A man was struck by a hit and run driver in Sydney on Monday night. Police say the assailant fled the scene and is being sought by authorities. The victim was transported to a hospital with a compound fracture and a skull injury. The incident prompted a police inquiry as officers searched for the vehicle involved.

Cing Ehority Sydney Jommenweslih General Ling Stewarty

Menzies Replies on Air Force Expansion in Empire Plan

Melbourne dispatch reports Prime Minister Menzies defending a large Empire air force. He cites experience of Sir Earle Page and Sir Charles Burnett in shaping policy, stressing need for decisive leadership and integration with Australian services amid debate over air force scale and roles.

Melbourne Menzies Tudar E. Page Vlan Earle Page Ragnar Colvin Alderhaut Pairbauen Mayspal Fitri Charles Burnett Sydney Moyilay Lyons Tie Sarii E Gieriera Phares Australian Arme Australia

Air Chief Praises Australians in Australia House meeting

New air chief praises Australians and meets officials at Australia House. He recalls shared wartime days and stresses allied unity with Britain and Australia. Prime Minister Chamberlain's government is noted and expectations for cooperation are voiced.

Changes In RAF High Command Tourice-Mal Special Service

A report from London suggests reshuffles at the top of the Royal Air Force with a possible appointment of Air Vice Marshal Playfair to a senior command post. The move follows a recent campaign and may impact promotions across the service, aligning with Allied Powers expectations and possible parallel changes within branches.

R.A.F. High Command Tourice-Mal London Dammy Roy Air Force Marchal Avelrenan Air Force Pistiye Dileinaire Eitefeus Banvlin Ain AL Vice-Maraja Playfair

Australian Parliament summons debate on national security

In a fragmented report the text references Mr Lone, Australia, the government, and debates over defence and empire programs. It hints at demands for Parliament to be summoned to address questions about national security and governance, with unclear details on specific measures or figures.

Lone Australia Empire Air Echeme Tiemole Australian Air Ang Defence

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