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Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 05, 1939

Page

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Moves To Induce Poles To Meet Germans

London reports a limited European lull amid three key factors: active diplomacy, continued arms smuggling into Danzig, and Chamberlain signaling in Parliament that any forceful change to Danzig’s status would be resisted. The piece notes Poland’s stance toward Germany and mentions Allied attitudes and neutrality concerns.

Courier-Mail Svecial London Europe Danzig Mr. Chamberlain House of Commons Chamberlain Hitler Britain Lord Halifax Molvorty Mayes Mays Alec Poland Hirremany Milian Armenia Sean Heather Inion Dallews MSI Envnopas Arerpi Greaney

Italy Anxious As War Prospect Looms Across Rome

The Times Rome correspondent reports acute Italian anxiety as the nation faces potential war. He notes widespread nervousness and uneasy conditions amid rapidly developing events involving Germany and allied powers, with political tensions rising in Paris and London.

Italy Times Rome Tveri Linay Laney

Tourists and Train Incident Near Murwillumbah

A disrupted journey near Murwillumbah involved tourists and a train carriage incident. Passengers were delayed and a doctor attended as the party was transported, with confusion over entry and timing described.

Sydney

Tientsin Conference Reported Amid War News

Fragmented OCR notes reference a Tientsin conference with unclear participants and a July 4 music event. Mentions of a Japanese kerret war and a government minister are present in the garbled text with page 7 reference.

Torta Fansatior Robert Craigie Dapenese Perman Miniter Atha Agenca Japan

Father Killed Feeding Bears At Zoo Anco

A troubled report describes a zoo incident where a man feeding bears was killed after an arm was severed by the animals. Dr Germain treats the scene while officials investigate a fatal attack and a second bear attack follows shortly after.

Anco Quebec Germain Tahils Germain

Prosperity report hints at industry recovery in upcoming months

The document outlines cautious optimism for the industry amid delays and partial data. It notes Mr Joel Ghar and a local turkey market indicate trends toward recovery. Public figures urge continued support and orderly progress through the next quarter.

Lonnie Meurcemangnen Jeol Ghar Turkey

Unclear OCR leads to suspect sugar mill manager death

A mangled OCR fragment reports Francis Seymour Howe, general manager of a sugar mill in Queensland, killed in a river accident near Koond Road after a capsize. The text mentions a Tally and a hospital, with inconsistent names and places, making exact details uncertain.

Willin Francis Seymour Howe Hey Muleraye Central Sugar Mill Queensland Koond Road Innistall Naiuinger Cain Blake Howe

Ship Rescues Missing Man Adrift Off Mud Island

A man from Wynnum, 28, married, was rescued at noon yesterday after being adrift for 15 hours in a sailboat without sails or oats. The craft drifted since Monday night near Mud Island as a coldest day and night of the year tested his endurance. The steamer Kyogle found him and brought him aboard.

Wall Wynnum Kyogle Mud Island

July 4 Weather Record in Brisbane Sees Second Lowest Max

Queensland reports a maximum temperature of 52.1 degrees in Brisbane, the second lowest on record for July 4, while the lowest 51.1 degrees was recorded last year. The Weather Bureau notes cloudy days may still bring beneficial winter rain across Australia, with Perth and other regions showing varied conditions and a long-term outlook.

Queensland Brisbane Manny Australi Perth Mulaimim Natice

Queensland Budget Surplus Reported After Years of Deficit

Queensland posted a £14,000 surplus for 1938 39 the first in 11 years while a stated deficit of £215 000 for the year was reduced to about £230 000 thanks to improved revenue figures. The Premier Mr Morgan Smith released the results noting continued budget equilibrium efforts since 1932. Expenditure and revenue figures are detailed with railway earnings setting a record high for the department and the overall financial outlook remains cautious as development tax and revenue projections are reassessed.

Queensland Vorgan Smith Ube Wallan Staatmuan Galaeiey Murrets Isis Raihway Witshe Principel Railway Department Chiev Hmiway AOR Evar Inge Vehr Smith Lonn Denarimeita Oetiah Sietvens Aitazn Trenauty Starumna Stork

Hotel Canberas Rescue and Inquest May Follow

A chaotic Brisbane incident involving a damaged vessel and a sharpie named Hotel Canbera dominates the report. Police and hospital crews respond as a search closes in on the craft’s owner, while the injured man is rushed to hospital. Local authorities brace for further action as investigators review the event and potential charges.

Winter Rain Aids Pasture and Fodder Prospects

An agricultural report notes widespread rain across districts easing drought and boosting pasture growth in the Downs Cooperative Dairy area. Official statements say rainfall extended to the New South Wales coast, aiding winter fodder crops and cattle feed, with a temporary easing of drought in eastern and southern regions.

New Sou Wales Neler Beltbune Dumatata Cuuempara United Grimes Central Daisying Ge Hero

Japan mobilizes labor for armament effort in 11,000 men

The Japanese government has decided to mobilize labor for the armament and agricultural sectors, requiring 11,000 workers. The move targets supporting arms production and food supply as Tokyo seeks broader mobilization.

Inbar

Worst Hotel In Two Million Miles

Darwin report recounts author Mr J Hi Curl praising his Darwin hotel as the worst encountered in a 40 year travel span. He described travel between Darwin and Cloncurry by taxi and touring charabanc, noting limited attendance and unclear details of the lounge incident and subsequent departure.

Darwin J Hi Curl Adelaide Cloncurry

Travels and duties of Curie in distant voyage

Mr Curie plans a costly journey to Brisbane and Sydney, seeking amusements and events far from his hotel. The report notes miles traveled, the total cost, and mentions births, deaths, and racing among other items, with a weather section and private notices.

Clopeurry Mr Curie Curie Brisbane Miary Drain Lo Brisbatin Sydney

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