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Newspaper

Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 17, 1940

Page

11

Clipper On Way To Auckland In Transit News

The clipper convoy bound for Auckland is reported sailing with crews awaiting official clearance at New Zealand, while routes from Canton and Jeland to Noumea appear in tentative planning. Airlines including American flag carriers feature in discussions on Pacific service expansion and near-term competition.

Flyne Pacific Air Mill Nervier Trom Canton Jeland Noumea New Caledonia Goaterdas Auickland Ickland Lires Maeda AVE Enble Ete Urbedney Mit Civil Sevice

Censorship Storm Across Broadcasts Draws Debate

London observers report a censorship storm sparked by broadcasts criticized for political bias. Editors and commentators debate whether media outlets shape public opinion or overstep boundaries, citing editorials in London papers and remarks by officials on information control.

Home Guards Will Defend Thames

Thames defense volunteers pledge to protect the river area against threats and uprisings. The plan includes local organized groups with names and roles, detailing civilian involvement, patrols, and defense measures along the river and surrounding communities.

Home Guards Thames

Outrage in Shanghai Wounds Twenty as Gunfire Roils Streets

A chaotic incident in Shanghai injures twenty, including two journalists from a Chinese newspaper and several American workers. Gunfire erupts in the street near a hotel, wounding three cited suspects and prompting expulsion orders for foreign nationals. Investigation continues with authorities stating multiple casualties and damaged property.

Shanghai London Naoki

Italian ships hit in naval battle planes lost

The Admiralty reports a Mediterranean engagement between British and Italian fleets. A battleship was hit by a bomb and about 20 Italian planes were shot down, with both sides sustaining aircraft losses. The action featured British carriers and cruisers countering Italian warships and air forces, with ongoing damage assessments and official statements following the clash.

Ated Mediterranean Admiralty

Colonies Buy Planes For Britain

Reported donations and gifts to Britain from colonies and Nigeria as war aid, including funds of 7000 pounds from Nigeria and 100000 from Nigerian government. Mention of appeals and subscriptions, with totals and donors across colonies, tied to wartime support.

European Royal Families Move to America

European royal figures plan travel to America amid a charged case in London where Mrs Departarnt hay announces the Prenet-born. eriineries is Feuiinine From wife of sui AUSITUIAt. Wes charged at Europe, bringing Felix, ttiner Consort pow firee Police Court with having incite two bevery officey We America enrollment in the RAR. The magistrate Aevording tom Landen on 208 qurerd that the Animes of the Prench quid. theraldine. {rm Fengasia Queen Chicos taunt in nore GH Albuna seeking orion to TM. Cons said tiny aielivetten 100 alg Fo to Americe will Zags Sere 40 brennusth of the mie. was made bee 120. They would Have 13] twase it was rare the Gestapo. wold wo Uumderante bervuse of sie. A martius punt ite uhilerr patents tesacition of the fate of Visions: vis Who were in Germannscetuntel Planes McParlen wae Hemacidea.

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League Invitation Sows Uncertain Move on New York Prospect

United Nations Secretary-General A general note indicates tension over a potential relocation of a league meeting. The article mentions Princeton and New York connections, with leaker details suggesting a decision awaits approval from a higher authority and possible veto by the SNE.

Australian Soldiers Present at Cumediitin Theater Dress Rehearsal

A garbled OCR note describes fifty Australian soldiers at Cumediitin and a Danish troop in a dress rehearsal at the Strand Theatre. It mentions women on stage and an upcoming performance day, with unclear names and dates due to damaged text.

Cumediitin Ube Strand

German Workers In Germany Set To Arrive In London

A terse report notes that about 30,000 German workers are expected to arrive in London under certain conditions. The fragmentary text mentions Italy and Germany and hints at relocation or labor movement involving workers and places.

Atallay Germany London Lily I Ital Vite Thermal Laly Ts Fedibg Cetmmay

Fur boning rector jailed for defying defence rules

London July 16 Fur boning sowaited his church heather than foe the authorized qwerpose warn of a werarhate jovarion the Rees Rete 0 torah rector of Old Holingbrokr Spitsbury was sentenced to one month's laperonment for contravention of a defence regula The chairwan stated the mishap was not intentional and the rule was followed in error

Associated Press London Torah Old Holingbrokr Sear

U S Industries for Australia America Signaled Shifts

A distorted article fragment notes U S industries seeking foreign markets in Australia and references a Brush company affiliate. It mentions export focus from the United States and potential job implications. A separate item reports a divorce granted to Lady Slinbulel by her husband Lord Strabolgl.

Peer Slinbulel

Radio warfare reports hindered by jamming in London

Review of Soviet and Italian radio war notes heavy jamming on Rusnianespeaking broadcasts in London. The Daily Telegraph reports improved Soviet jamming, with references to broadcasts and propagandistic attempts, while other papers discuss attempts to measure impact and prominence of broadcasts, noting limited success and ongoing countermeasures.

London Tin Daily Telegraph Ualy Faylea

King Visits Scots Guards in London Incident

Fragmented report from AP details a fatal Booty confrontation involving King and Scots Guards with claims of a hindered rescue. The piece mentions Reeve and a delay in action, noting a hospital or service response and a tense sequence at a burial site.

Scots Guards London Reeve Surims Berbun Pamtahly

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