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Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 09, 1939

Page

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Army to be placed on war basis in Pacific defence drive

Canberra reports sweeping defence reforms approved by the Federal Cabinet. Australia’s defence system is reorganised on a war footing with state boundaries placed under military command abolished. Officers may transfer to a non active supplementary list on three quarter pay pending retirement, and Staff Corps officers will receive rank and pay for their positions. News from Prime Minister Lyons and New Zealand’s PM who may attend an imperial defence conference.

Canberra Australia Defence Mr. Street Trentenant Fienerain

Lang Party Support Message Reported in Australia

A telegram from Federal Leader Mr Burtings, reported by MLC Secretary Ling Labour Party, shows support for the Lang Party in the Australian scene. Premier Gray and Attorney General Dayer Gray are cited, with leaders hopeful of unity and recognition by the New South Wales branch amid a Labour radiate push for federal election alignment.

Chrayed MLC Ie Ling Labour Party Tahane Loaier Burtings Queensland Aili Queenakand Ldrenourer Af Staamuriy Dayer Gray Grout Awetrall Olfjawe Curtig Laing Pasky al Lipsie Birapmne Labour Tad Heer Wallon Lang Party New South Wales Australian Labour Party Hne Bret Mess

Bread prices rise amid wartime cost pressures

A garbled wartime era report discusses bread being dearer due to border and tariff concerns, noting consumer impact and government advisory committees. It mentions price controls, postal welfare measures, and possible tax actions, with references to bakeries and market conditions. The text preserves named entities such as regions and agencies where readable.

Air Mission Report Delayed Amid Cabinet Talks And Plane Details

The article discusses an air mission report not ready as Cabinet discussions continue. It notes a three-mile-minute plane for a station owner, equipment mentions, recent orders, and related testing at Derby, with references to US and UK figures and planned hearings.

Flood and Wimbledon hopes clash in storm ravaged week

Torrential rains lash Brisbane area with floods forcing Mrs Westacott to abandon Wembley dreams while tennis champion Australia may yet play at Wimbledon. The deluge disrupts travel and sport plans across Gatton and Brisbane regions, with damage reported and relief efforts ongoing as families cope.

Atoums Barc King Downs Moreton Abe Gatton Rehan Syrek Yestertay Ani Austin Tile Barns Seuemien Teast Jin Foo Rarcatline Cinerie Town

Madrid Rising Ended Unrest as Troops Return

March 8 report from LONDON says the Madrid uprising ended this morning. Army chiefs who revolted yesterday surrendered and the Defence Council ordered troops back to the fronts. Wireless dispatches note the rapid capitulation and stabilization of Madrid after a brief upheaval.

London Madrid Befmnee Council Munimle Camaso Masti Cuenca Nat Weis Larson Anton Nagel

Chance for U S Enterprise World Fair Display Planned

A forthcoming U S enterprise exhibition will launch in America next month, sponsored by the Answelared chain of manufacturers to Australia. It will feature a display at Aura Lake and World Fair New York. Australian officials plan to invite American manufacturers to collaborate and invest, with the Commonwealth Government supporting the move at American expense.

Sydnix Igdimtrint Ehterneive Amnerien Answelared Australia Auralake Thanutachires NSW, Chamber of Manufactives MICR Halli Wil Bwiney Yorke Eatline Andustries Will Bea Aia Ann Wiready Aus

Train Struck By Lightning At Wedding Scene

Eyewitness reports describe a train strike during a wedding event on Ridge Street near a boat and depot. The shock caused injuries and the crowd observed burning debris as responders secured the scene and transported victims.

Towers Selection Favours A Jones in electorate contest

Arthur Jones a former member of the Labour movement is tipped for selection for the Burke electorate. He is linked to the Victorian Arbeiter Union and held a long public service role prior to abolition. Seventeen years of military service and local ties to Burke feature in the speculation around his candidacy.

Arthur Jones Vasgiauilve Burke Ela Jomen Oetigin Mir Aren Wellington Letoaiedd Beara Severn Chariere Towers

Insurance Still Two Die In Dividing Surf Cabinet

Two men were swept from rocks off Terrigal while holidaying with companions. One, Misa Phillimore of Dalley Street, Narenburn, and Arthur Lowly Thiele of Kenthurst, drowned after a large wave struck the group. Rest of party escaped. Investigations ongoing.

Sypnex Weanesaay Misa Esa Phillimore Dalley Street Narenburn Arthur Thiele Kenthurst Terrigal Randoe Alton Mbsnil

National insurance debate stalls in Australian cabinet

At the Federal Cabinet meeting the discussion on national insurance was prolonged for hours and shifted to a new topic after sharp exchanges. Arguments centered on funding through contributions and reductions in medical benefits, with leaders like Sir Earle Page and Mr Menzies weighing the removal of pensions against a broader insurance scheme. The plan’s timing faced delays, with two years seen as needed for full implementation amid differing party positions.

Livonia Whienner Lawt Country Party Sir Karte Prue Webhle Menzies U.ap Arnemes Burt Gabrier Commonwealth

Clark Gable May Marry Carole Lombard After Divorce

The report notes Mrs. Clark Gable, wife of the film star, was granted a divorce on grounds of desertion. The couple’s joint property and timing of any remarriage are discussed, with December references and court involvement cited as context.

Clark Gable Carole Lombard Clack Gable Wastinton Iniarlage Vance Cout Wehuen Staitary Gable Timate

Mr. Dash Bound for Colombo Entaact a Gu

The fragment mentions Mr Dash bound for Colombo and a planned event next Tuesday night at a health site in Colombo. It references Mrs Dash and Miss Doro and a person named Dagny and Teaver t hhe Orlow, with a note about a monthly allowance of $14. The text is garbled with many misspellings and unreadable portions.

MR. Dash Colombo Dagny Mrs Dash Doro Dash Teaver Dune Niance

Japan Can Buy Munitions Says Army Has No Difficulty

TOKIO March statement replying to questions in the Diet. The War Minister said the army had no difficulty in buying munitions.

Japan Tudtensan Tokio March Ateoad

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