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Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 01, 1940

Page

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Miners' Leaders Face Decision on Strike at Sydney Meeting

Miners' leaders must decide tomorrow at the Combined Mining Unions Council in Sydney whether to call off the strike. If not, the Federal Government will move to reopen higher mechanised mines with free labour on Friday as discussions with Labor and industry officials continue in Canberra. The government aims to avoid hasty action while awaiting the Sydney conference outcome and possibly extend talks through the weekend.

Combined Mining Unions’ Council Sydney Mins Mowven Canberra Histeor Awemion Seth Melbourne Mowee Torus Thgustry Pring Uued Council Thiefdridge Ventescay Industral Jane Murray Stewarts George Hemar Regier Wnlone Counet Trade Tony Ana Othe George Beeby Minereri AG Taig Mesara Yelson Orr Federal Labour Party Curtin ACTU Crots Eng Vaney Inlbers Amalgamated “Engineering Viremen Drake-Brockmann Arbitration Cour Federal Trinute

Allies Pressed in Norway Front near Dombaas

London reports claim Allied forces are hard pressed on the Dombaos front southeast of Andalsnes. Swedish sources say Germans hold Roros and Storen railway junction, while Jerkin south of Storen remains in Allied hands after a fierce engagement between Otto and Dombaas in which some German medium tanks were destroyed.

Urlor London Norway Dombaos Andalsnes Roros Storen Trondheim Jerkin Otto Dombaas Verna Danner Cate Sweden Anna Teemdntine Dann Buren Anton Red Cross Gerona Alcs Senelves Trondheimy Plorts Yil Fiera Andelwaen Aratrcrati Scien

Italy's Bias Officially Pro German Amid War News

The report claims Italy's bias is pro German as Allied forces advance on Morvik and German actions burn iron ore facilities. It notes German influence in Norway and mentions diplomatic moves involving Italy, Britain, and the Vatican amid Allied concerns and a focus on alliances.

Allied War Report From Norway Ports and Fronts

A wartime bulletin reviews Allied and German actions in Norway including RAF bombing of Forwebu air base, Norwegian and Swedish reports of troop movements, and ongoing battles in Gudbrandsdals Valley and near Trondheim. It notes German air attacks, Norwegian defenses, and Allied countermeasures with limited casualty detail.

House of Commons Stender Norway Ghdbrancaly Valley War Office Matt Ngan Xray Molde Narvik

World War II Front Shifts as German Forces Advance

Fragmentary dispatch notes German reinforcements near Trondnete and Cleraian forces in retreat, with Germany claiming successes and counter advances toward Trondheim and Lillehammer. Norwegian infantry and BoM troops reportedly surrendered north west of Lillehammer as contact is attempted between Osic and Trondbelsn.

Trondnete FNL Loo Helm Germany Paris Lillehammer Prondheim Dumbens Heemeny Osic Trondbelsn

Stampede at Brisbane Station Delays Troop Train Departure

A chaotic rush of more than 200 civilians and relatives swarmed Brisbane station as a troop train paused for reinforcements. Officials struggled to manage the crowd while mothers and children pressed toward the platform. the train finally departed after a brief delay, with police ordering calm and faster boarding.

Brisbane Harris Fidenig Mathers Yagi Jose Tony

Brisbane Man's Son In French Army

The eldest son of Sergeant Geo Ward of Brisbane plans to join the French army after the last war. Ward served in Gallipoli and in France, and after the Armistice returned home to run a cafe. His son, a Toowong resident, will enlist with the French army next week.

Brisbane Samrice London Geo Ward Toowong Brishann Sergpant Ward Gallipoli Frauen Ealinn Frawen Redtledl INSO

Nazi Bombers Attack Hospital Ship 4 Been

A hospital ship Wind 1 was attacked by five German bombers off Natron. Five killed and many wounded as the crew sheltered aboard and tried to aid casualties. Berlin radio later cited international law warnings about attacking hospitals marked with the Red Cross.

Mocmirs London Wertha Vorouta Nownital Iehul Natron Gerais Garmin Dhes” Ine Sue” Norwexig Feggeany Mile Fam Fhe Shin Nat Tye Rulty Watt Igenine Jorma Bermaine Natta Éiluy Berlin Mnet Alr Red Cross

Danish Consul to Gain Official Recognition

Canberra reports the Australian government plans to officially recognize the Danish Consul General Friel Berimckl, a move tied to Crown approval and wartime diplomacy. The Attorney-General confirms continued Commonwealth steps amid past precedents and debates over consular recognition during the German invasion context.

Canberra Gomumonweniu Denmark Friel Berimckl Australie Muches Behe Enmehtonovatein

M P s Grope In Darkness During Canberra Blackout

A blackout in Canberra leaves MPs navigating a dark corridor and scrambling to pull together financial notes. Officials in the House of Representatives address the situation as attendants try to prevent interference and the treasurer prepares a statement for the next day.

M.P Canberra Morrow Tom Sperler Ibang Chen

Radio Link With Alf Programmes Both Ways

Radio link with ALF outlines how Australia will broadcast in Palestine and provide a special Australian news service. The Australian Broadcasting Commission plans to use military and civilian stations to relay programs, with Cecil and Frank Muray in charge, and experts aboard for recording.

ALF Strang Rues Australia Palestine Austealia Commeion Tmr Comer Sigarsuon Joverniment Comener Cary Gapurn Lawrence Cecil Prank Huey Wlere Echuielans Manana Vitorane Caplale Cecil Ix Commalesions Cqlor Frank Murey Iver VBC Wey Aualrati Mr Moers Alki Palentline Palentine Eport

Australian D F C Award Recipients in WWI Report

Fragmented notice lists Australians awarded the D F C and mentions Royal Air Force and Commonwealth connections. It references recipients and events during wartime service with references to Germany, air operations, and homeward journeys. Names and exact details are unclear due to OCR damage.

Spreading Bomb Fire Hustealian Associated Pes

April reports from INDON claim German submarines spread incendiary bombs to fuel fires. Admiralty officials say the weapons were launched to spread flames, with several vessels damaged and crew deaths reported.

Indon Germatubmarines Yesterany Tondon Galdwells Brerets Tony Cp Hob. Haward Lem Trayere Bradman Lot Aighy Taibot Ant Onake Alundel

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