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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 11, 1939
Page
1
In Sydney the Iron Labour Party conference opposed any national or industrial conscription and advised the working classes not to sign government documents related to registers for military or civilian service. The party also rejected a national register of men and women power.
Sydney reports the state funeral in Canberra and in Sydney for the late Prime Minister J A Lyons. Thousands passed through St Marys Cathedral to pay respects. Lyons children, Governor General Lord Gowrie, and other dignitaries attended. condolences poured in from nations and numerous organizations worldwide.
In Jerusalem on Monday, four soldiers were killed and two injured during a rail patrol operation between Lyau and Tal Aviv, amid ongoing unrest in the area.
Tirana reports say occupation of Albania is no longer a military problem. Italian troops guard Greek and Yugoslav borders as reconstruction along Fascist lines begins. British officials note limited Italian aims and a peace gesture while Albanian officials resist.
London reports indicate Britain plans discussions as Italy calls up reservists. The Rome desk notes more Italian reservists activated including portions of older units. Mussolini reportedly postpones travel to Tirana awaiting outcome of British and French cabinet meetings.
The Rev Sealle C Weatherhead telegraphed by the Pope to protest the Albanian invasion in Christ name. Two hundred Malta troop planes target the Greek Albanian frontier as Italian troops advance toward Kurttea near the Greek line. Albania garrisoning expected before nightfall with troops on alert and planes in support.
Britain’s cabinet, led by Prime Minister Chamberlain, held rapid discussions after Albania’s invasion. Halifax and other officials met Greek and Italian representatives with naval and military heads present while plans and possible recalls of Parliament were debated.
Premier Dutailier planned a Paris meeting with naval and war ministers and chiefs of staff. Bonnet spurred sudden activity after contacting the British Admiralty from his country home. Daladier pressed Britain and the Defence Chiefs met for two hours. A related Istanbul conference saw Turkey and Romania back Balkan entente policy.
Delegates at the Canberra Labour Party conference anticipated a surprise in the ballot for the federal executive. Mr Graves, general secretary, was defeated by Mr W Shea Ban, triggering a vacancy in the executive and reshaping party leadership dynamics.
London Monday Mr Chamberlin will face the leader of the Opposition Mr Atlee at 230 pm There will be no further Cabinet meeting today A message from Tangier stated that naval officers had been recalled from weekend leave to Gibraltar
In Berlin Monday reports say Rumanian Foreign Minister Calemenu will visit on April 18 and 19. A Bulgarian deputation including Cabinet Ministers will join in Hitler's birthday celebration on April 23. Sofia asserts Bulgaria will cooperate with Balkan states to support a regional policy.
In Sydney on Monday Ray Stehr's Rugby League side was defeated by Richmont League 27 to 2 amid a low scoring match.
Detective Sergeant Nye of the GLB travelled from India to London to pursue the extradition of John Woolcott Forbes based on information received today. Authorities clarified the step did not confirm Forbes’s whereabouts as unknown. A new warrant was issued over the weekend charging forgery, while the previous warrant cited conspiracy.
Transformation of 25 underground railway stations into bomb proof shelters is nearly complete at a cost of about £1,900,000. A corps of first aid stations and shelters has been established at private premises to maintain readiness in emergencies.
The Prime Minister said Cabinet was kept informally on the international position and any questions requiring ministers would be dealt with in Canberra. The cabinet met in Sydney with a United Press correspondent reporting on the arrangements for discussions in Melbourne and Canberra, while leaders of the expeditionary force were to meet Friday.
London reports threats of renewed violence from the Irish Republican Army after a Glasnevin ceremony honoring the 1920 banter rebellion. The group warned civil war may resume in Ireland if English troops threaten again, while Thomas MacCurtain’s son vows Ireland’s freedom battlefield remains England only if attacked. In Alexandria Egypt, Von Gramm defeats Mel in the singles championship 7 5 6 2 6 0% to claim title.
Canberra's Tickner and O’Reilly starred as ACT bowled Sydney out for 71 in their second innings after Sydney set 178. O’Reilly and McCabe led the visitors with respite from a slow pitch, while Carnell’s sharp keeping and Tickner’s 6 for 13 shaped the match, with ACT winning by 13 runs on first innings. The tour concluded with honors to ACT and praise for O’Reilly and McCabe’s efforts across three matches.
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