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Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 10, 1939

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Australia seeks nearer relations with Japan in new policy

In a forthright House of Representatives address, Sir Henry Gullett outlines Australia’s foreign policy. He vows shared Britain defense, stresses cautious commitment to war, and urges Japan to reexamine relations within a Commonwealth framework.

Britain Anberra Japan Australia Sir Henry Gullett House of Representatives Henry Italso Whatson

War or Conference Debate Divides Government Lines

Sir Henry Carter told the House that the Government viewed the current military alignment between Germany and Italy as largely symbolic. He warned Germany and Italy could decide Europe’s fate and urged peaceful measures unless others choose action. The debate touched on potential Japanese involvement and the world war context, with ministers weighing diplomacy versus force.

Sir Henry Germany Italy Meray Europe

Squares With Labour in War Position Debated

The Opposition Leader Cherum says the government clarifies Parliament stance on Britain’s war participation. Prime Minister Mengies and Labor members debate limits on debate and Australia’s role in a potential conflict with Britain and Poland.

Gowrie’s Farewells Start Today Across Australian Capitals

Lord Gowrie begins farewell tours visiting Australian capital cities from July through June. He opens Parliament House in Adelaide and plans stops in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and other regions including Central Australia and the Northern Territory.

Imran Saalines Heishane Generad Chord Gowried Lord Gowre Adelaide Victoria Tasmania New Sains Wales Lord Todd Crowne Northern Australia Drath Binnie Mavine Sydney

Loan Council Likely To Expand Credit In Canberra

The Loan Council is expected to approve a credit expansion plan at its next meeting in Canberra. Prime Minister Menzies will preside over a premiers conference as the Commonwealth Bank board considers loan works and defence procurement needs. The move follows guidance from the Federal Treasurer and reflects a broader financial outlook.

Canberra Nineral Peatley Dhe Lowe Council Menzies Commonwealth Banke Board Coucil Defence Wale National Council Lyons

Australian broadcasts to Germany urged by opposition leader

Canberra reports Opposition Leader Curtin urged Parliament to send Australian broadcasts to Germany Italy Japan and other nations to explain Australia’s international position. He argued direct news would inform people worldwide and shape foreign affairs understanding.

Cameron Germany Poland Rumania Britain Canberra Miesday Onort Australia Taly Japan Curtinich House of Representatives

Soviet Arms Pacts Offered to Western Border States

Report from Reuters Bucharest indicates the Soviet may offer defensive guarantees to smaller western neighbours similar to Britain and France for Greece and Romania. Possible acceptors include Turkey Bulgaria Romania and Finland as Potemkin met Romanian and Turkish officials. Vatican diplomacy increases as Pope may seek a five power mediation conference on the Danzig issue. May 9.

London Reuter Bucharest Britain France Greece Rumania Turkey Bulgaria Finland Courier-Mail Europe Paris United Press Italy Germany Poland Danzig Vatican British Hitler Ltey Atitaromiehe

British envoy protests Japan over Chungking bombing

London reports Sir Robert Craigie British ambassador to Tokyo was instructed to protest to the Japanese government after the bombing of the British Consulate at Chungking during a Japanese air raid. The raid caused mass casualties estimated at 10,000.

London Tokio Sir Robert Craigie Chungking

Crown Servants To Get Leave For Militia Work

The Cabinet announced extended leave rights for Crown employees to pursue military and naval training, applying to casual staff with four months service. Premier Forgan Smith urged private employers to follow suit. Regulation No 9 allows paid or unpaid leave for Defence Force training, with pay differences covered when applicable. Employers should facilitate time off for training, says Campbell of the Employers' Federation, noting his firm supports training with notice.

Public Service Forgan Smith Defence Defence Force Australia Cc Campbell Employers’ Federation Campbell James Campbell

Three Royal Automobile Club of Queensland Officers Open Termination

The Royal Automobile Club of Queensland will terminate the services of three principal officers Mr A E Jones secretary Mr W W Black assistant secretary and Mr W Brierly organiser after a 9 to 7 vote by the newly formed council following a committee inquiry. Jones has 20 years service Black 64 and Brierly 12. Vacancies to be advertised.

Royal Automobile Club of Queensland Arec A. Ek, Jones W. W. Black W. ©. Brierly Counci Committee of Inquiry Neal Macross An Jones Black Mr. Brierly

Five youths arrested after Armidale garage stabbings

In Tamworth a garage employee was menaced with a revolver and stabbed in the hand after a late afternoon incident. Keith McCrohan recognized a stolen car, tried to stop it at the Armidale petrol station, was assaulted, and authorities later arrested five youths nearby. Four youths were charged as neglected children under 18.

Tamworth Vuear Armidale Am Armidale Ant Keith McCrohen Cay McCrohen McCrohan MecCrohan Oto Armidale Guare Road T Watt Vng Taney

Speech Broadcast by Duke of Windsor Draws British Censorship

The New York Herald Tribune notes the Duke of Windsor delivered a radio speech in New York seen as ill timed and ill conceived by Britain. Reports from United Press and Associated Press suggest London criticism spurred possible government action as the King remained in residence.

Danteation Associated Press New York Duke of Windsor New York Herald-Tribune Jalis Eddy Duke of Windser United Press Aushin Preas Radyo Empress of Australia

Archbishop Kelly Seriously Ill in Sydney

Archbishop Kelly, aged 65, has been gravely ill since Sunday in Sydney. He suffered several heart attacks and bronchitis with near collapse but showed slight improvement later tonight. Local medical staff monitor his condition closely.

Sydney Kelly

Recovery In Share Prices on Sydney Exchanges

Share prices swung up on the Australian stock exchanges with the Sydney Industrials index rising by more than a point to 12181 the highest since mid March. The market recovered from a recent downturn as trading showed clearer momentum.

Australan Stock Exchanges Jday Sydney Exchange Finance and Commerce

London markets hold steady as unemployment lifts buying

Confidence remained firm on London stock markets this morning as unemployment figures released yesterday boosted public buying. Oils and imines led the gains while optimism grows over the international situation.

London

City Council Agrees 50000 Pound Loan for Ten Years

Lord Mayor defends finances as Alderman Tall attacks. Bank debts and overdraft totals cited show prior government loan plans. Negotiations continue for balance of 390000 and possible government borrowings.

Alderman Jones Messrs J. B. Were Sydney A. H. Tall Majid Aldermath Tall Jean Qverdraft Commonwealth Bank Tait

Influenza Strikes 62 Nurses at Auckland Hospital

In Auckland New Zealand influenza leaves 62 nurses ill at Auckland Hospital and forces admission limits to urgent cases. The outbreak also hits offices and claims two Maori infant lives in North Auckland as the epidemic grows.

Auckland N.Z North

Sir Earle Page to Rest From Leadership Turmoil

Canberra reports show Sir Earle Page planning a short rest after left wing threats to change leadership within the Country Party. Page said his absence would not signal retirement and would be spent at Boomeringba, following discussions with former Prime Minister Lyons.

Canberra Country Party Earle Page Boomeringba Si Earle Page Lyons Sesson Eni Lyons Prime Minster

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