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Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 27, 1939

Page

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Warlike Moves Prompt Air Defence Law across Manchukuo border

On July 26, amid sustained border clashes between Manchukuo and Outer Mongolia, Japan enforces nationwide air defence provisions under the National Defence Law. The move signals a de facto wartime state as Tokyo cites threats along the Amur and Heilong rivers and orders allied steps to secure air and water routes.

Menchukun Kwan Jiny Malitland Mavenuki Trontler Estening Dapatese Ailery Tenyiby Bomparted Soni Pagan Buhihetela Phe Murrebakun Marchutkuo Quler Mongolia Bexaen Air Devennesqs Manchukuo von Et British Publications Land All Water Communications Methanine Pagr

Britain Agrees to Open Staff Talks in Moscow Pact

Britain accepts Russia’s demand to begin staff talks before pact details, while France reportedly backs the Soviet formula as war with Germany seems likely. Indirect aggression definition remains the main sticking point as talks advance, with Allied hopes of a broader settlement.

Britain France Courier-Mail Special Service Associated Preeondon Daily Telegraph Russia Germany Moscow Lini Transiaer

Ching retreat blocked as forces maneuver near Beijing

Amid tense movements in Asia, forces push to seal off a northern corridor near Peking while Chingse operations brace to defend a retreat. Reports cite allied and regional units moving to hem in advancing troops and cut off supply routes.

Aries Orig Mit Peking

Medical Fees Board Proceedings and Cabinet Review

Fragmentary report notes a Medical Fees Board matter before the Cabinet. Discussion centers on Medical Act reforms, potential doctor fees, and health administration proposals. Several named figures and agencies appear in tentative references, with no decisive action recorded.

Prigg Hurt Trims NSW League Team Changes

Rugby league report notes Prigg injured and changes in New South Wales and Queensland squads. New South Wales includes Bouovman and Newcastle centers, with Girk and Fas reshuffling. A S Hawerog out, Brigg unavailable. Queensland adds L Dawson for Rotason as Ipswich match looms.

Capemin Wales Ipswich Utah New ‘South Wales Bouovman Newcastle Ff I Girk Faseh Hawerog Queensland L. Dawson Rotason Ipewieh Maten

Australian Parliament hearing on budget remark and word usage

In Canberra the debate opened with Mr Spooner asking for details about a term used in relation to the government budget. He said he remembered using a different word but suggested the term inked may have been used in reference to major contracts and the works department. The session adjourned with Cabinet discussions planned for next week and a royal commission report due for review.

Spooner Mola Agate Mont Federal Canberra Weaureiay Wexion Mation Expansant Sfice Interior Department Lage Inanese SFE Rayal Sydney GPO

Commissioner's Train Runs Off The Rails

A special touring train under the commissioner was delayed while the wheels and engine were examined. Repairs were aided by a team of workers as they sought to resume travel.

Bourne Haltgary Canaiseonere Irwin Wr Norrie

Footpath Sales Ban Proposed by City Council

Alderman Wed Greet outlined a health and town cleaning committee ordinance banning footpath sales. The proposal prohibits selling to passersby in town limits without police permission, and faces council approval.

Ily Council

Rajah To Visit Brisbane Featured in Fremantle Note

Fragmentary item notes Rajah of Sandur planning a brief holiday in Australia around mid December. Mentions Beart 10 and Che Narkunda with scattered references to Rainn of Sharimat and local figures. Unclear names and dates limit specificity but indicates travel plans.

Rajah Brisbane Acta Fremantle Rainn Sharimat Sandur India Australia Ayant Ts Ernie Reet Abd Bingnpore

Train Derailed By Fish Bolt At Sandgate

Railway officials say a fish bolt five inches long and near an inch wide caused a derailment near Sandgate on Monday after the line’s point end and derailment end were found. A boy denied knowledge of the bolt. police questioned him as investigators note the wheel movement left the line.

Sandgate Aga Ubeih Ri. Wills Toe Railways Imderatans

Rumanians Petition Over German Pressure in Timisoara

A Bucharest dispatch reports Romanians in Timisoara, capital of Banat, have filed a 10 page petition urging action to counter German economic dominance. The protest calls on Bucharest to resist German demands for control and notes tensions rise as German influence grows across Romania.

London Bucharest Timistoaia Banat Hungary Wren Rumania Bega Canatram Timisoara Becauer Bonemia-Moravia

Story Bridge Ready Next June in Smith Section

The note indicates Story Bridge readiness scheduled for next June featuring coverage in the Smith section. It references upcoming timelines and section placement, with expectations for continued updates as the date approaches.

Story Bridge Smith Ok Point

Girl On Armed Robbery Charge Emerges In Melbourne Scene

A fragmented Melbourne report describes a girl connected to an armed robbery case. Details mention post office intrigue and a dramatic chase with a single car fleeing, amid broader notes on bridge construction and ministerial attendance in the era. The piece interweaves crime with public works and political references without clear sequencing.

Melbourne Indooroopilly Fredeed Tuvan Lars Young &Nd Seobip Otra Aisaon Oeriban Netire Hernibrook Longbrook Construction Pty. Ltd Wilson Ounward Fe Mlong

Changes in cast at Minerva Theatre in Good Morning Bill

Sydney observers report sudden cast changes for P. G. Wodehouse play Good Morning Bill at the Minerva Theatre Miss Beulah Mayhew replaces Lina Banquette as Sally Smoth Reginald Calling takes Henry Mollison role Jean Ferguson a Sydney girl who sells tickets steps into Beulah Mayhews vacant role and Freny Stallion injures ankle keeping her from acting duties

Sydney Wodehouse Bill Minerva Theatre Beulah Mayhew Lina Banquette Sally Smoth Reginald Calling Henry Mollison Bill Paradene Jean Ferguson Aff Fergnan Deroya Mint Apes Basabelle Det Wetean Ene Noon Mayhew Marie Miss Mayhew Mr. Collins Martin Feinainger Neason

Handbag Snatching Spikes in City Streets

A damaged notice reports rising handbag thefts over the past two weeks. In an incident on Hee pehel street a woman was approached by a man from a nearby alley and handbag seized. The thief fled, leaving behind pocketed money and valuables valued at 1/10.

Heepehel Street

Urged to Stop Register Ban Across Labor Groups

A.C.T.U. executive urges acceptance of Prime Minister Menzies assurances on the National Register in a report to Trades Hall councils. Militant opposition looms as Brisbane Sydney and Melbourne report shows likely abandonment of boycott, with talks in Adelaide Melbourne and Sydney continuing. The extension of the National Register deadline to August 10 is anticipated to broaden participation and avert enforcement issues among business and individuals.

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Bombs At London Station Injure Dozens

Two bombs exploded nearly simultaneously in the luggage office at King's Cross Station London injuring around a dozen people including two women and two porters. A constable was cut by glass shards a chateau and a nearby carriage occupant were slightly harmed. Debris littered the roadway as frightened passengers sought safety.

London King's Cros Station Qulalde

Birth Control Decried As Harmful To Children

The Liverpool Methodist Conference approved a declaration that illicit intervention in begetting children is wrongful to the children and society. It urged control of conception to build healthier families, while stating Scriptures contain no command against contraception.

London Liverpool

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