28 Apr 1939
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 28, 1939
Page
1
London reports constant troop and artillery movement west of Cologne over 247 hours. Concentrations are believed strongest near the Belgian frontier opposite Open and Malmedy, with observers noting heavy concentrations for the past day.
Reports from Kaunas indicate Germany has presented demands to Lithuania. They call for a 25 percent increase in trade turnover, revision of commercial treaties with Britain and others to favor Germany, and the establishment of a German trade agency in Kaunas to buy Lithuanian foodstuffs. The moves aim to dominate Lithuania’s economy, with hints Germany may pressure Poland via military means to restore a German-backed balance.
Berlin sources quoted by The Times correspondent say Yugoslavia may join the axis with reluctant approval. Many details remain murky as discussions center on Yugoslav adherence to Balkan policy and possible alignment trends in the near term.
In a Commons debate, Mr Chamberlain outlined plans for a Reserve and Auxiliary Forces Bill and a Military Training Bill to call up reserves and desig nated manpower for national defense. He argued conscription would be limited, with exemptions for conscientious objectors, while aiming to maintain voluntary service in the regular forces. The moves provoke mixed reactions and highlight Britain’s effort to ready defence without breaking wartime credibility.
Berlin and London dispatches report Hitler may move to denounce the naval pact if Britain keeps a large army. Diplomatic circles doubt Japan will place its fleet with the axis. Reichstag speech expected to be counter propaganda, offering no shift in the international stance. Officials foresee Goebbels’ attacks raising tensions while hopes for peace linger in negotiations.
Sydney Thursday Premier Stevens stated he has no intention of entering the Commonwealth at the Parliament unit. He announced after a parliamentary question session that the Loan Council meeting in May would advance the public works scheme. Parliament will meet next week on Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and Friday, with amended sessions.
The British Broadcasting Commission will broadcast a summary of Hitler's speech at 3 p.m. on Friday, aligning to midnight Sydney time. The plan aims to relay key points to the public and provide interpretive context.
A Foreign Office communique from London notes frank meetings between British and Romanian delegates with strong emphasis on shared values and close cooperation between the two governments.
Belgrado reports the Prime Minister Tavetko vich departed for Zagreb with a Regent approved agreement. It will be announced Friday to end the Serbo Croat problem. M. Matchok may become Prime states German and Yugoslav reps discussed collaboration for two hours.
Tokyo correspondent reports Japan will field an army of 800000 when the amended Conscription Law, passed in March, becomes fully operative. The force will train 400000 men per year for two years and a reserve of 6009000 trained men will be created.
Burgos correspondent reports Franco's new public works plan to economise foreign exchange reserves by using national raw materials. It aims to reconstruct, repair war damage, and build new transport and communications, with labour shortages expected to persist until population displacement is resolved.
In London on a Wednesday, the Trade Union movement denounced the government's plan for conscription. Sir Walter Citrine told delegates and Mr Chamberlain that the pledge against conscription had been broken, while Labour argued for voluntary service and broader national manpower. A joint council meeting and Labour MPs planned to push a censure amendment in the House of Commons.
War Department records reveal a record order for 571 bombing pursuit and interceptor aircraft costing 1160 million dollars. The action follows the President’s signature on the department appropriation bill.
London observers report the death of comedian El Gon Keya in a terse notice. The brief item confirms his passing and provides no further details on date or circumstances.
The article discusses Canada enlarging its navy with British destroyers, and potential conscription for an overseas expeditionary force. Negotiations with Britain’s Admiralty for destroyers to augment the fleet are noted, while government plans consider strengthening the navy and army amid wartime needs.
The resignation of Inspector A W Lindrum as head of the police troop era startled officials. Commissioner Mr Mackay stated Lindrum had resigned and intended to become a hotelkeeper. The move shocks colleagues and leaves the department seeking leadership.
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