Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Brisbane Courier Mail in Brisbane, Queensland

Page 1

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 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 24, 1940

Page

1

Hitler Laval Meeting Disturbs U S War Talk

News from New York on October 23 reports Germany pressuring France to declare war on Britain. A meeting in France between Laval and Hitler with Ribbentrop signaled plans for a French fleet alliance with Italy and Germany to challenge the British Navy in the Mediterranean. The piece cites German hopes and Laval's power driven motives amid rising tensions and shifts in Franco German diplomacy.

Mediterranean Hitler Germany Laval Elena Arama

War Council to Meet Tuesday Amid Cabinet Shakeup

Australian Prime Minister Menzies outlines a National Government push with a coalition reshuffle. The cabinet valve signals include plans to appoint five new ministers while parliamentary discussions focus on stability, finance, and veteran portfolios ahead of a potential broader government formation.

Avankerila Menzies Wieflay Alina Vietoria MW Bouin South Wales Fredrick Sirwaal Mewts Ependet Maines Ad viliWe Amiany Ong Nuvalturtstandl Mte Australia Sentio‘e MeLeny Fund Mette Western Australis Seinster Collett

Budget Talk Figures in War Council Agenda

The War Council will discuss the national budget among other major questions. Officials expect to meet soon with high ministers and supply departments to survey portfolios and service arrangements as the Cabinet reconstitutes. The plan involves representatives from Labor and other parties to assess the budget and broader governance issues.

Dale Brayaley Altalin ANNAN Rave ALMA Ateviele Chetan Smiter Cameron War Council Oi Ters Tavks Mr. Measles Wusett Staniersalth Galery

Battle on coast as planes clash and fires flare

Reports describe a large air engagement along the coast with about a hundred planes involved. Flares illuminate the night as explosions and fires spread to homes and villages, with casualties and damage to buildings reported amid emergency responses.

Paris Conference Talks Stir Tense Franco German Alliance

London dispatch reports Laval and Brion meeting in France amid debate over French collaboration with Germany. Observers note signals from Vichy toward Paris and possible shifts in Anglo American diplomacy. The telegram cites Laval’s stance, Peyrains comments, and potential reprisals if hostilities resume, with emphasis on France’s posture toward Germany and the Allied response.

Italian Losses In Red Sea Reported By Allies

London reports Italian losses in the Red Sea theater as Bratt naval and air forces claim hits on Italian destroyers and vessels. Details describe enemy ships damaged or sunk, with Allied claims of air strikes and naval actions, referencing multiple engagements and a night raid pattern.

Associated Press London Italion Red Sea Bratt Naval Air Force Naval Talia Agia Lamas Tate Toea Gantt Aubeini Triste Satterlee Maries al

Burma Road Bombed Amid War Disruption

Amid ongoing hostilities in October, Burma Road suffers damage but remains usable. Chinese authorities discuss post office removals and rerouting mail via Lashio with new international links planned through Burma, despite Japanese dominance and interruptions along routes between Yunnan and China.

Abeeseerwee Hong Kong Dominen Burma Sai Bowers Frye Yunnin China Chilus Lashio Chalg Durma Road

Raids on Italy Arouse Fury Across Europe

A garbled, partial excerpt discusses international reactions to raids on Italy, citing anger in several nations and noting editorials and commentary on the event. The text mentions Western observers and concerns over wartime actions and propaganda.

Italy

Wynter Assigned to Command Ninth Division War Update

Maj Gen Wynter appointed to lead Ninth Division in a strategic redeployment. Notes mention command authority and upcoming operations, with references to allied forces and regional defense objectives amid wartime, including personnel reshuffles and potential awards for exemplary leadership.

Wynter

Also Mentioned on This Page

U.S Vind Se Kyrie Peter Awty Warawtien Gerimimny Trier Benne Amelia Hugh Willy Holt Olelletinge Anericaan Alain Ane Mr Cameron Causine Cables Jen Aeger Barry Jy Wen Mabie Moses Puce Calis Dushwichs Anthony Abba Fe Lassence Melbourne Dex Fenun Gaunell Hegonmons Fc Ae Ntl Ial Mtauer Itv Liliana Ihci Hiatt Citimi Frank Mmalure Dies Anes Betiedslires Eabanltied NGO Dba Egy Migs Dr. Evatt Fednen Teyday Eyal Wiennese Cori Makin Wis Chute Sewilia Uftcb Kabmue Cnwracit Curtin Wwe Avra Munsters al Eoudline Tse Giang Mri Armounvert Urronce Ening Tam East South Wales Paris Brortin Radio Hier France Berlin Wien Miso Millers Peter Penick Hale Vichy Baltie Eridioe Strasbourg Fulal Ramouts Tien Tinh Antec Est U.S.A Marshal Peyain Howards Byitalh Tenialn United Hontas Grermanny Viessinne Vike Parle Radio Marvel Prench Air Town 2 Tgeuvre Mane Inate Hievett Nak Val Se Dube Dunkirk Japan Stand New York New York Times Shanghai Congress United States Washington Beltiaie Abie Lal Crowle Hughie DHS Tie Tavis Siigielleek Aleesti Kyla America Glans Hannes Auseement Chiaia Payites Julie noRutcraft BNI Camron Sant Gilde Goa Gueraveilier Sonia Brie ABE Iare Tile Bhadim Gevna Wynter Wells Arava Aviva Limai Areca Baia TharwomStaul Ulin Garon Aletivrdor Oatel Hue Ceustal Tallurench Perth Electrillee Anaibes Hy Sahil Rand All Indo Conmic Queensland Northern New South Wales Makina
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