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Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 05, 1939

Page

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Troops Move On Western Front

The article reports 1400 passengers and crew including 314 Americans moved on the Western Front. Some were killed by an explosion, most were rescued, while claims of a major air battle remain unconfirmed. The Dutch government protests alleged neutrality violations. France announces operations against Germany involving all forces.

England France Germany Britain Holland French War Ministry

Japan Keeps Door Open For Possible War Entry

Tokio officials say Japan may join the European war if offered by Britain as observers note a delay in action while Britain imposes a naval blockade on Germany. Poland endures seven air raids on Warsaw as German forces press five sectors and clash with French heavy artillery along the fortified frontier.

Foreign Office Tokio Japan Poland Polish Rsources Warsaw

Sinking of the Athenia and Currents of War Talk

The London New York Times correspondent notes German submarine warfare risking ships without warning the 1770s. Reports from Copenhagen say 800 survivors from Knud Nelson and 200 from Southern Cross have been rescued. An American radio says the Briner Mary reached New York after evading exposure. Poland faces attacks with claimed poison use and German bombardment. The ambassador near Warsaw reports bombing near the Polish capital.

America London New York Times Germany Copenhagen Knud Nelson Southern Cross New York

Frontiers reopen and neutral moves in wartime Australia

Traffic on the French Italian frontier is reported normal from Nice as moves in Australia stay neutral. Officials note Australia and New Zealand have declared war. Soviet conviction and Mrs. Menzies express resolve. Stock Exchange to reopen today.

Nice Edmund Walter Iscount Gort Ironside Empire United Kingdom Australia New Zealand of Australia R.G. Menzies Stock

Air Battle Reported On Dutch Coast

The Copenhagen correspondent for a New York paper reports a large air battle near the Dutch coast with unidentified planes. Earlier notes mention an air raid warning at Amsterdam and at Bremen and Wilhelmshaven bases. The Dutch government urged neutrals to investigate and prevent a repetition of such fights.

le Ferma Bremen Burlig Tieval Willelmshaven Sovernment

London Shelters Amid Air Warnings Evacuation Looms

London reports early air raid warnings with alarms at 2 20 pm as authorities order mass precautions. Steel helmets, air wardens, and precautionary patrols deployed while authorities prepare for possible evacuations of up to 500 000 residents including women and children fromTasman area and central districts. Five wounded and patients evacuated from London hospital as city braces for potential attacks.

NIKE Tasman London Hospital

Duke of Kent Named Admiral in War Appointment

London reports the Duke of Kent has taken a war appointment as Admiral and will not visit here soon. The projected departure and related timetable were postponed indefinitely noting the absence of a formal return date from Britain.

Duke of Kent Specia London Duke of Key Wital Allstate Menzies Britain

Approach to Russia by Japan

Fragmentary OCR suggests a diplomatic note on Japan's approach to Russia and potential Soviet engagement. Mentions Tokyo Tokyo government stance toward China and potential acceleration of policy, but text is garbled and names and dates are unclear.

Russia Japan Roa Moscow Uae Liliepitie Lpi Han Stigler Vutiorsus Doge Sens Arnwuneam Palley China

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