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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 03, 1939

Page

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NO CONSCRIPTION Canada's Policy

Ottawa Saturdays unqualified support of the government's decision against conscription for foreign service in the event of war was voiced by Conservative Opposition Leader Dr Manion. He urged Canadians to keep neutrality and oppose war profits while urging Britain to count on Canadian help if needed.

Ottawa Manion House of Command Woodsworth Wadler Canadian Commonwealth Party Canny Britain Canna Gritain London Lonston House of Commons Portorly Pollan Maenty Germany Washington Hitler Fermin Amstet Staten

Hitler Rejects Britain's Offer Power Politics Menace

Australian minister for external affairs Hugh Hughes argues in a foreword to the annual external affairs report that democracies must be militarily strong and ready to confront power politics. He recalls past observations on policy and stresses Britain and Australia must maintain initiative to deter coercive force while not abandoning open governance in the face of imperial pressure.

Manihe Fage Mr. Hughes Australia United Kingdom Ines Abe Hughes Ardey Vane Hele

First Meeting of National Council Defines War Preparedness

Australian Premiers unite at the first National Council meeting to plan civilian protection and defence oriented programs. They aim to unify air raid precautions, strengthen national coordination, and mobilise resources across Commonwealth and state governments for rapid future action.

National Council AL Permanant Lafean Connell Commonwealth Publi Uie Vlphe Penn Mintaber Lynn Haut Australia Hv Rew Tygons Commonwealth

Popular Front Expulsions Hit British Labour Party

London reports that the Labour Party has expelled several members for failing to adhere to party principles and activities. Names include Aneuriny Kevan, G Straui, Lieutenant-Commander Young, Robert Bruce, and Chatten Trevelyan, with notices stating termination of membership.

London Labour Party Oriakinigan Aetivitien Stafford Copp Aneuriny Kevan G Straui Young Robert Bruce Chatten Trevelyan

By election result in British seat during Conservative sweep

Confusing report notes a by election triggered by the resignation of Sir Malcolm Baring Harvey. The Conservative candidate Thornton Kemaley is mentioned with Wes Matt and A Lavine as associates. Vote tally or outcome is unclear and no party shift is stated.

London Malcolm Baring- Harvey Convernative Thornton Kemaley Conaceyn Wes Matt A. Lavine Ab Feral Arty Shane

Britain's Budget Deficit Report Reveals 41.7 Million Gap

A scarce London budget note shows Britain confronting a deficit of 41,714,000 in the current year. Officials outline underlying pressures on public finances and potential corrective steps amid ongoing austerity measures.

Hitler Speech Warns Against New Encirclement Threats

The speech denounces a new encirclement and insists Britain must honor a naval pact to avoid rearming Germany. Hitler attacks Britain and France as virtuous yet hypocritical while asserting Germany’s right to national strength and independence. A radio fault briefly hinders transmission to America.

Germany claims record speed flight and Berlin tension

Berlin reports a Heinkel single seater setting a world air speed mark of 403 miles per hour amid broader wartime rhetoric. The article also covers Germanys stance against Czechia and Poland, naval launches, and Britain and Americas reactions to German aggression and peace talk.

Berlin Germany Agello

King 15 Symbol of Empire Unity

Herbert Moran, a Sydney surgeon, writes that for Australians the monarchy is the sole symbol of unity within the nation of nations. He notes Australians often mock visiting English officials but show respect to the British Governor and the King, with penalties for disrespect.

London Herbert Moran Sydney

Madrid Churches Services Resume Amid Snow Crisis

London reports church services resumed today as about 700 people attended. Doctors warn mothers and children suffer from malnutrition while snow delays food deliveries and 1800 special diet contents are planned to be opened.

London Eepvices Piewa Thutidanta Frewond Histanys Mathers

Wool Outlook London Market Strong

The London wool market shows remarkable strength with substantial offerings cleared despite high year end stocks. US interest in British wool revived though trade with Roxala and Germany remains, while traders avoid smaller Baltic contracts amid European uncertainty. Government orders may offset any further value declines.

Dawaon'Ks United States Jean Husiness Roxala J Germany Lithuantia Jhutgary Czerhowtavakia

Nationalist Spain Severs U S Diplomatic Ties

The United States announced the termination of diplomatic relations with the National Government of Spain. A planned embargo on shipments of arms to Spain was lifted, signaling a major shift in policy.

Washington United Staten France Arma Spain

Fatal parachute jump at display goes wrong in Melbourne

A parachute failed to open during an annual display at Yarram in Melbourne. The jumper from 2,000 feet plunged badly injuring himself while spectators watched in shock.

Melbourne Natrn

Italy Ready to Demand Space in Capua Speech

In Capua a speaker named Signor Muscotini urged Italy to demand space, saying printed paper and ink cannot bind the will and blood of the people. The remarks emphasized national resolve and independence.

Italy Rome Capua Signor Muscotini

Aggression Feared at Warm Springs Report

Fragmentary account notes Sunday visits by Stoogevelt to Jay and White Mount. Ongoing communications suggested tensions with a German population in the southern area. The full context and outcomes remain unclear due to incomplete text.

Warm Springs Stoogevelt Jay White Mount Hiter

By election likely for Ol Griah seat in Queenaland

The by election to fill the Ol Griah vacancy in the Queenaland House of Representatives will probably be held on Saturday May 20. Rumors about Premier Forges Smith contesting the seat circulate, but he has declined to confirm or deny them.

Queenaland Howes Frank Baker Vita Queeneland Forges Smith

London Market Reaction Amid World Crisis Stirs Anxiety

London investors weigh a hardening tone in Britain as war events loom, with quotations widening and market nerves frayed. Reports from America are mixed while revenue figures show a widening deficit. defence costs threaten the year’s balance as global tension intensifies.

Week End Fatalities In Tamworth And Bathurst

The report notes the deaths of Roy Perrett two in Tamworth with details of a duck shooting incident and Kennath Eoward one in Bathurst found near the Macquarie River with a bullet wound. The Financial News discusses borrowing over £250,000 and inflation risk, while market reactions show tense money markets and elevated rates though commodity prices largely held except cotton remaining steady.

Bathurst Kennath Eoward Dennison Macquarie River Nowa Tanatin Wah TONEY Justay Lee Garvin

Patriot offers Seventh Day Adventists for national emergency

The Australasian Conference offers 178 buildings including churches schools and offices two hospitals four large food factories tents for 3000 people and 15 000 volunteers for non combatant service in national emergency. Transport minister Bruxner said the offer was accepted as a phenomenal contribution to emergency services with 12 light and 4 heavy vehicles and 22 motor coaches for ambulance or evacuation work.

Sydney The Seventh Day Adventiste Haa Tranport Im Bruxner

Waylaid and brutal assault at Orange Club

Jaye Murray, an employee at the Orange Entry Club, was attacked by three or more thugs while returning home from a meeting. He suffered two fractured ribs and severe head injuries with alleged kicking. The assailants forced their way into the residence twice and attempted further intrusion later, but were repelled by Murray and others.

Orange Jaye Murray Ofdnge Etry Club Teres Radtsermdeg Murray Cariier Ken Murray Dale Yani

Mona Murder Case Report From Grafton

A scrambled early 20th century item reports a murder in Mona with references to Grafton and Crpton. The fragment mentions a body found and a prior event involving a man and a woman, with unclear names and details. The garbled text hints at a dam scene and a main suspect, but specifics are unreadable.

Munday Grafton Rob Caliad Ted Soler Sauna

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