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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 16, 1939
Page
20
The message appears as a jumbled mix of names, dates, and vague plans. It mentions Jan, Hinata, Ruttdine, and a possible meeting or tie to discuss a person named Wadd, but details are unclear and uncertain.
Fragmentary text shows garbled phrases including Bath, dialed numbers, and mentions of AAIATS and a likely personal notice. Content is unclear, with multiple nonstandard terms. no coherent event or names clearly identifiable for a full card.
May 15 report says H M S Birmingham under Vice-Admiral Noble sails to Amoy after Japan occupies the foreign settlement. American destroyer Bulmer supports, touching base with British destroyer Decoy. Japanese air raids on Swatow target Jardine Matheson offices and near-miss on Folkestone amid ongoing tension.
May 14 dispatch from Budapest notes indications that Hungary aims to restrict local Nazi activity and curb German interference. The interior minister and premier stress Hungary will not tolerate domination by any power and oppose Nazi pressure from Germany.
Fragmented OCR text discusses Chinese health director, government support, and a view on policy. Mentions Premier Baron Mount and a Times critique. Several names and places are garbled, but references to Indo China and workers faced in some action.
The dispatch notes heavy Japanese moves and guerrilla activity as thousands of shopkeepers shutter in fear while shipments to Japan rise. A North region anti British and anti Japanese movement grows with propaganda and demonstrations amid disrupted trade and labor concerns.
London May 15 The Moss row newspaper Lavextin says that the Anglo Turkish agreement is a step toward creating a stable front. It argues Turkey should support the Entente and oppose aggressive mobilization due to its strategic Black Sea importance. Belgrade May 19 Yugoslav commentators say Turkey has now aligned neutrally and that Entente hopes will gain influence over Balkan policy.
London reports plans for Australian students to study abroad starting in September. The program includes study at Melbourne and California institutions with focus areas in housing, engineering, mathematics, and forestry. The initiative features partnerships with universities in California and Yale, highlighting international exchange opportunities for Australian scholars.
A garbled London dispatch reports Jewish leaders reacting to an Australian proposal amid international tensions. The text is damaged, with partial quotes about government policy and bloodshed, lacking clear names, dates, or places beyond London.
London May 1 Lord Stonehaven former Governor-General of Abneritia spoke at Oxford claiming Germany faced calamity from colonial forces. He warned Britain would not be bought off and recalled World War I sacrifices.
Australian officials praised the exhibit at the World Fair, highlighting Germany’s frontiers and photographic views of the Baltic and Berlin. The report notes Grover Whalen presenting facilities and the pavilion’s overall design and efficiency amid coverage of the Berlin exposition.
Fragmentary report cites fear of a Nazi plot and alleges 22 coldly killed individuals by machine gun in Africa. The piece mentions Romania asked to explain police involvement and references widespread political tension amid chaotic reporting from Sofia and London.
A fragmented London report from May 15 details wartime ads and public notices. It references a May 19 victory parade and British efforts toward repatriation, with scattered mentions of government and press campaigns. The garbled text notes film-like promotions, foreign service references, and general appeals to Britons amid the war effort.
Mixed readable lines indicate May reports of trench work near Gibraltar with mentions of a Syrian troupe and fortification efforts along a T Line near the rock, reflecting ongoing siege activity.
London May 6 price of gold quoted at 46RY to the poor stance. Fragmentary OCR notes mention an 88. fee and a mention of a malformed breast context. Details are unclear and partially unreadable.
Miriam Verne a 19 year old American dancer describes her impressions of Hitler in London May 15 reporting to the Manchester Guardian. She recalls his grave demeanor and striking eyes as he spoke of architecture and his party, noting a gentler side when away from officials.
A dated report states Herr Bohle, head of the Moreiks Department, announced that Germany would tax further reprisals and expel Deraans from BAUin. Germans abroad expressed shock at the planned actions while authorities claimed they seek no war and aim to preserve goodwill.
Reading through fragmented lines details of Pacific liner plans, including Matson Line executives, a new supersenior officer Carey, and proposals to run a fortnightly Sydney to Pacific route. It notes government shelved two 43,000-ton ships and continuing debates among Britain, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia on wartime maritime cooperation and replacements. It mentions ships Mariposa and Monterey, passenger tonnage figures, and evolving patterns of cargo and troop movements.
LONTION May 15. A centuries old curse is blamed for poor crops in Sturatan Norfolk. In response to farmer appeals two viewers led villagers in a long procession through fields praying and singing hymns to lift the curse. A special prayer was chanted.
Vienna dispatch reports Nazi authorities have gained control of the Catholic hierarchy in Austria. Future appointments, seminaries, and religious orders will be supervised or restricted by Nazi officials. The regime will review church personnel records for political suitability and may examine priests with questionable pasts.
May telegrams reveal Sir Jeopalay Savile proposing a Bidkapore naval facility to serve Australia. Cables indicate deliberations with the Commonwealth Government on building a dry dock at Sydney Harbour and transforming Cockatoo Talane into a base for British ships, signaling strategic imperial importance.
London May 15 The comedian George Robey planning a South Africa and Rural tour will sell a collection of ancient Chinese porcelain regarded as excellent. The event is linked to Birmingham Arc Gallery.
Admiral Sir Frederick Sweyer, noted for leading the China station from 1933 to 1936 and serving as a key captain in the Battle of Britain era, is set to retire from the Navy. His career spans major naval commands and decades of service across global postings.
A massive Air Ministry bomber described as the world’s largest flying fortress crashed during a test flight near Rochester. Built at Shore and Urolets works, the machine’s undercarriage retracted suddenly, causing the airframe to collapse on impact and injure or endanger crew and ground personnel.
A clipped and garbled report notes British iron and steel imports decreasing alongside related industrial impacts. It references the Malay States Council offering reduced pay and a figure of 467,000 for imperial defence stocks, amid broader trade cuts with Germany.
In London on May 15, Basil Thomson’s reminiscences recount a moment at Buckingham Palace when King George V described a roof cage intended to deter Zeppelins. Queen Mary doubted its effectiveness and suggested retreat to the cellars. Guests, including Lind Rosebery, questioned if they could go below.
London dispatch reports a May 15 series of European consultations among military leaders diplomats and economists aimed at strengthening opposing blocs. Polish War Minister Gen Heal Aasprzycki traveled to Paris for talks while Warsaw observers anticipate tensions between France and Poland.
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