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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 18, 1939
Page
1
Dry spell tightens water strain as City Council hints at extending restrictions on garden hoses in Brisbane and suburbs. Lake Manchester reservoir levels fall but officials say storage is ample and no alarm is needed while optimism mounts for impending wet season rains.
A sharp decline in Lake Manchester's water level occurred shortly before Christmas as city reserves fell, triggering a 6,000,000 gallon fine and forcing drastic cuts. The shortage reduced supply to Wrishane and caused a two month decline in lake output, with reports of extensive weather-related impacts and contingency measures under assessment by state authorities.
A severe weather system struck Winton Jundah Tocal Biitel and Corome station causing extensive damage. Reports describe toppled structures and debris with nearby towns noting damaged rail lines and power outages. Local residents surveyed describe gusts and downed trees, while emergency crews assess the affected areas and coordinate repairs.
A defiant trade warning targets Japan as officials vow to tighten sanctions and safeguard key industries. Analysts note potential ripple effects in global markets while negotiators seek a stance bolstered by allied partners.
Prices for onions and potatoes rise sharply as drought and supply issues strain Australian markets. Brisbane buyers face onions four times normal costs while potatoes exceed double. Victorian crop troubles reduce local supply, forcing reliance on imports from Western Australia and overseas to meet demand.
Reported by Reuters Barcelona correspondent the Republicans claim a renewed push against Nationalist forces. They say they have broken the national front two points north west of Granada and are within six miles of the city’s only major artery to national territory.
A public meeting near Brimbane bridge on the Pacific Highway plans a protest against tolls. RACQ notes rising costs and long queues as motorists press for toll relief and road funding. The gathering, described as nationwide in scope, aims to urge authorities to reconsider toll charges and improve main roads.
A Royal Air Force bomber crashed onto a house in Crowbaronet Susmen during a wartime raid. The pilot and two crew members were killed and several residents were injured. The aircraft carried ammunition which exploded upon impact, destroying the house and nearby property.
A volatile Port Kembla dispute over pig iron settlement ends with unions opposing the terms. Federal officials urge immediate talks while warning the government not to yield. Few workers at Port Kembla are ready to risk further action, fearing broader job losses.
Australian selectors moved toward a Davis Cup team by naming Bromwich Quist Schwartz Hopman Crawford McGrath Turnbull and Marper as possible participants for an away tie in Adelaide. The list signals several uncertain choices with Hopman and a few others likely to travel if leave arrangements permit. Results from the Hlix tournament and national form will shape the final lineup with Crawford and Turnbull among the veterans under consideration.
Thargomindah in south-west Queensland recorded a 35th consecutive day reaching 100 degrees or more, with other readings in Cunnamulla 1070s, Goondiwindi 101, Mitchell 104, and Brisbane 100 at 1 am. Humidity around 58 percent. The run compares to 1914 15 season records in Queensland history.
In Rome, the Fascist press threats conflict if France offends Italian valor. Papello di Hom cites alleged French missteps and asserts war could erupt unless France halts provocations. The piece reflects tense diplomatic exchanges between Italy and France amid rising wartime rhetoric.
Berlin dispatch says Berlin would consider French intervention in Spain as a factor that disturbs order. Reports note Bevin and Mayolni positions, with Allied and Italian actors reacting. The piece mentions a broader reform of the pact and potential shifts in anti-Comintern alignment as events unfold.
London dispatch reports a fourfold rise in Germany sales of nerve preparations and sleep-inducing drugs over two years. Berlin correspondent links increase to political strain and notes tobacco consumption also reflects stress. Czechoslovakia saw similar surge during crisis months last year.
The Tokyo press reports Japan will soon reply to British and American notes on China. It predicts talks with Britain and America on conditions, including full emancipation of Orient nations, restoration of Ehtna’s colonial status, and removal of Western privileges for Orientals. The piece suggests Japan may seek a Leipartite bloc with China Manchukuo.
Disorder across England as gelignite gangs tied to the Irish Republican Army target power systems. Explosions caused only brief outages in Hertfordshire, Middlesex, and Manchester while authorities trace suspects and inspect Irish Republican links. Reports note notices pasted near incidents and diplomatic chatter on Irish governance and British retaliation. Police investigate three blasts as they monitor Irish sympathizers across London, Liverpool, Manchester, and Glasgow.
Police guard key utility sites after bomb explosions at several locations. Attacks damaged windows and a power station in London and Birmingham, with no injuries reported. Authorities blamed unidentified perpetrators amid widespread disruption and fear.
A clumsy OCR page summarizes features across sections with scattered numbers. It notes advances in a "Record Bank" and mentions entries like Ammements, personal awery, and shipping figures alongside entertainment items. The text references totals, prices, and quarterly data, all presented in a terse, fragmented fashion without coherent narrative.
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