Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Brisbane Courier Mail in Brisbane, Queensland

We have pages in Queensland

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 24, 1942

Page

3

Africans Still Fight Near Tobruk Amid Stubborn Resistance

The Daily Telegraph reports Axis forces attacked Tobruk with heavy bombardment. Despite Tobruk’s fall at dawn, Afrika Corps and German troops failed to clear all defenses as Allied holdouts near Palestrina ten miles away continue to resist in old fortifications. British forces are described reinforcing gaps with armor and artillery, while chaos of night bombardments continues.

Tobruk Palestrina Cairo Sya South J Ativan Etrnena Merellessis Rees Prixonesn Ang Obanus Troller W. G. Jomen Ariinys Minero Dull Howres Adtelbourne Breheotta Avoio Man Cemple Tsu Supfort Tinecoat Ani Canberra Trnday Au. Tradiy Compailah Chiralee Interekta Prettaro Tavs Htmes Stitlera Vane My. Jones Iniar Civilink Moloney Bert Lever MelInr Jevery

MacArthur Settles An Argument General

General Tiemaine Mars Antiar, commander in chief of the Allied forces in the Lowbe-sest Parish, asserts a clash over Pearl Harbour. He names five Americans alleged at Pearl Harbour. Dan Gilford and others dispute the claim. Arthur supposedly warned Pearl Harbour but details remain unclear.

MacArthur Tiemaine Mars Antiar Forres Lowbe-sest Dan Gilford Urert Vanestral Mar Arthur's Arthur

Legality Of Tax Laws Questioned

A lengthy summary notes parliamentary and legal debate over tax law validity. It mentions the mayor Winifred Tan, officials arguing for reform, and references to acts, commissions, and a contentious court-like discussion. The piece captures a legislative session with remarks on constitutional interpretation and potential state action.

Rebuke For Critics Amid Global Tensions

An official rebuke targets critics and commentators blaming Middle East traders for rising tensions. The Crime Minister denounces rumormongering, urging calm and unity while defending policy and national security priorities amid warlike rhetoric.

Cnts Middle East

Soldiers Prefer Real Music Amid War News

In Canberra and Melbourne reports on wartime conditions note soldiers craving genuine music. AAP dispatches describe concerts, studio sessions, and public morale efforts, detailing entertainment at camps and theatres. Government discussions on schooling and compulsory attendance are also summarized.

Captives in Italian Camp Report Mixed Messages

Fragmentary notes describe captives including Major Barton and Lieut Currie in an Italian camp. The account mentions Parley with a Captain Currie, Australian parcels from the Dana Red Cross, and a remark about a basketball game amid wartime patrols and ration items.

Major Barton Apd Dale Gout Mackay Lieutenesit-corenn Currie Maving Toraversoan Ik Nother NYS FC du Tae UN Ate Tee Deinan Tee Mantis Dana

Japan Facing Ship Problem Affects Trade Across Regions

Fragmented text reports Japan facing maritime capacity issues amid calls to ease shipbuilding limits. Officials say increased naval building demands and allied security actions impact salvage operations and commercial lines. Evidence from Nippon suggests wider effects on wartime era shipping.

Guilty Plea Sparks Jap Aid Case Confusion

Two men are convicted in a Japanese aid case involving a complex web of charges. Sentences include terms for aiding a covert operation and related offenses, with authorities noting the case centers on illicit support and funding. Both defendants face custody under local statutory provisions.

Vaicth, Torscher Tvasen Arquiod Kirday Waseley Laurentine Byellerh Bilioek Leonard Wilimier Nanre Sei N Kowre Ghaningiam Qiner Wee Telrad Willen Cuune Keskouee Therie World Angly

Will to Win by Allied Nations

A compact note on the Allied Nations’ determination shaping their ultimate victory, emphasizing strategic resolve and collective effort across theatres. The brief signals a confident, inward look at the persistent will that powered wartime success.

Ineritabie

No Punitive Moves On Brown-Out

Fragmented text describes political tension and defense concerns with unclear references. The piece mentions punitive actions, Brown-Outs, and defense issues with mentions of Gill and Me, Mlunlon, and a scene implying public reaction. Unclear who, where, or when beyond general crisis language.

Big Loan Policy Sparks Debate Amid Wartime Strain

Disjointed war loan report outlines federal advisers’ secrecy and factors affecting reaction. Mentions plush debt plans, Liberty Loan timing, and budget pressures while signaling uncertainty in tenure, defense funding, and tax support. Observes public response questioned as government probes wartime finance.

Sommuliona Clrtint Iveck Tynsa Nate Minin Laverty Attersa Moiutov Eavirante

Unclear OCR: Labour Minister Comments on Job Demand

An unreadable OCR fragment mentions the Labour and Industries Minister and a 19th century date. It references job demand and tubule terms, with unclear discussion of a wage or subsidy program and a statement by Foley about improvements. The readable parts are too fragmentary for a precise summary.

Esas Erwerhy Labour and Indusies Staten Foley

Weather and War News Spark Dense Brisbane Dispatch

Fragmented Canberra to Brisbane news notes warn of high humidity and temperate conditions in Brisbane plus official reports on a dead man in Queensland waters. The report mentions naval recruiting efforts, wartime labor activities, and civic government actions, with scattered references to Queenland politics, maritime commissions, and general war mobilization updates.

Brisbane Fais Coan Graney Vla Stork Queenalayit Hudson Eiveridan Vlitele Tike Street Glayfield Warley Police Domuisi Janerani Humap Goramiunion Hir Gre Beaches Union Lyasterday Arrnbane Iris Ausestian Auritary Air’ Force Pesterday

City Council Time Record Debates Workforce and Depot Plans

The council recorded a long debate on the tendering and staffing for a depot move from Stephens to a sub-denot of South Brisbane. Officials argued over cost savings of £388 and the broader impact on works and train services while maintaining essential duties. The report was adopted after extensive discussion on manpower for the restoration efforts.

Eine Ory Xiterngon Tne Pene Wren Tun Ald Wilhatue Wilhatue Eset Ed | Mie Seatrangeiment of Works Ine Teleua Hi" Bauith Grishane K. Walker Brisbane Fang Chanaine Cavineti Ronan

Unclear OCR Record on Mine Labor Case

Fragment reads an unclear court notice involving a miner named in a religious claim. Mentions a stopparent and a test of concrete youth employment. Judge Drake presiding with unspecified parties and outcome.

Sereidie Morrn Millibeld

Queensland munitions output boosts Allied war effort

A chaotic OCR report from a June dispatch describes rapid munitions production in the southern state with many plants and workers noted. It highlights machinery, assembly lines, and factory units under Allied direction, stressing high output and ongoing expansion despite logistical obstacles.

Workman Gored to Death by Bull at Male Factory

A worker was killed when a bull gored him during a late shift at a rural work site. Police and medical responders arrived but the man died at the scene. Investigators sealed the area as officers gathered witness statements and examined the site for safety violations.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ares Berlin Aed Sun Africa Wellers Toorak Heldhiranat Theil Marinet Minestiine Gurnin Aratroops Juan Mronbed Lothne Blamey Libya Piai Thamar Blume Melbourne Haron Herbert Ottelat Fina Berin Uniforia Wah Comets Winifred Betas Et al Sf Irgiofion Torls Liking Fowere Farner Mtv Levetwood Angele Wee Nnerntia Ley Selita Neaine Hm Commghiaesti Reid Iin Ornhers Wien Snir Jobe Latham Gee Wien Luc Queensland Ata Queens Enordingioy Cenertt Puts Wake Gere Watsons Cowlan Tadmal Ericlep Mao Iain Owerhnie Vnl Orrin Meri Ohio Beirill Explonian Eustaen Cairns Japan Tokia N.Z raTyeaday Cies Alana Tibi Eles Phonic Atm COHEN Tetairap Suiie Arden Bette Anil Quaylermasters Genenl Queenelayit Andjriesse Ronsidermi Kan Ape Campolen Gill Mlunlon Oasis Wortucinti Iain Fog Iain Man Tiny Umprav A.r.p Pontine Halim Lagrarin Authoritien Kinhip Evull Udo Aled Avivers Via Chou Yale Sung Adetratiauin Simon Stein Kattania Leb Chad Femawlee Dhe Wee Duinage Conmi Aston Wells Avalon Arentium Midisley Ora William Gower Ulewdrd Crakfal Rial Dun Agyplion Bpawic Daily Dirralibundl Dati Donne Sane Annie Mi Lareum Dilviens Videlal Poland Metropolien Orien Ted Romber Europe Lewitt Ehume Pohruke Aelge Ablea Roar Engingering Firme Sueenslander Munitions Guy Janice Taciary Enble Ivers Sjeckle Eenerqting Als Wuliet Unger Bartie Ilu Allied Works Connell Gueenslends Bileensland Board of Artn Ldo Udine Matinen Sten Board la Pace Macy Marae Belgie Jorad Pim Wettin Imine Min Ée
Search Courier

Search the Brisbane Courier Mail Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Brisbane Courier Mail?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication