Train disaster at Eadie station leaves one dead
A head-on collision at Eadie railway station near Gympie injures fourteen passengers and kills a hireman named Daniel Ieytin. The inbound Brisbane to Gympie train struck a stationary livestock tram, causing multiple fractures and shock among passengers. Nine passengers are treated by Nambour ambulance. Mrs Hood and her daughter admitted to Nambour Hospital.
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Geeawane
Eadie
Daniel Ieytin
Wikinn
Ware
Mix
Welty Mason
Bowen Tux
Aire Rene Mm E. Heed
Gimple
Elsie
Nambour
Gympie
Brisbane
Gstpie
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Germany's War Reply Mimics British Ultimatum History
London reports a German reply read in Berlin claiming Berlin refuses to accept Britain's demands and will reply with equal arms. The document states Germany does not intend to destroy Poland but to rectify borders and accuses Britain of rejecting Mamolini’s peace plan. The speech promises continued firmness in the face of aggression.
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London
Great Britain
Berlin
Germany
Poland
Aisc
Britain
Mamolini
Mery Miller le
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Japan Neutral Stop Press Amid Royal Broadcast Riotous Crowds
London reports say Japan aims to remain neutral with possible economic gain from wartime tensions while crowds throng Buckingham Palace after a private royal broadcast. In New York Roosevelt pledges full measures for security. Melbourne notes peace moves and naval forces on alert.
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Ste Ming
Gueen
Buckingham Palace
Palace
Whitehall
Trident Roosevelt
Jim
Britain and France Declare War on Germany in 1939 Crisis
From the Cabinet Room Prime Minister Chamberlain announces Britain and France will honor their Poland obligations. A state of war exists from 11 am London time after Germany invaded Poland. Paris confirms aid commitments as German forces cross Poland.
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London
Daventry
Berlin
Germany
France
Poland
Brisbane
Britain
Neville Chamberlain
Cabinet
No. 10
Downing Street
Chamberlain
England
Hitler
Proclamation Declares Australia At War Amid Cabinet Moves
Melbourne reports a Proclamation signed by the Governor General declares Australia at war. Prime Minister Menzies convenes Cabinet as NSW Premier McMair seeks Commonwealth State conference to coordinate war effort. A composite federal ministry is anticipated with Labour split over a National Government.
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Melbourne
Rg, Mentes
Kew
New South Wales
McMair
Labour
Menzies
Laour
Tiny
Coul
Australia
Menaies
Barre Page
Canberra
Country Party
Earle Page
Defence
Thorby
A.G. Cameron
Pmer
Ency
Car- Wal
Labor
Appoe
Austinia
Canarera
Bundy
Commonwealth
Navy
Air Fuere
Citta’ Detenice Forcen
Seevine Boards
Gliaen
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Liberty
Europe
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