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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 29, 1940
Page
1
No settlement formula emerged from the Canberra conference between Prime Minister Menzies and miners' representatives after a brief hour long session. Talks were adjourned with no time fixed for resumption and government actions to reopen mines remain contingent on the conference outcome.
London dispatches describe heavy fighting in the Dumas sector and renewed Allied gains as German efforts to encircle forces fail. Norwegian reports note bombers and destroyers in Oslo Fjord, with claims of British losses at Narvik and did brandals Valley engagements. Berlin and Rome offer varying accounts of prisoner captures and Italy’s support for a German victory in Norway.
Assistant Secretary of War John Johnson disclosed preselected cantonment sites and coordinated purchasing to speed defense mobilization. He stressed the aim to defend heritage and avoid repeating past disjointed munitions deployment while warning war plans are not imminent.
The Danish mercantile fleet faces seizure as long as ships sail under the Danish flag, the Minister for Shipping Mr Hudson said. He explained Allies may requisition such ships since Germany controls them and proceeds would go to German pockets, offering compensation if ships transfer to British or French registers and hire proceeds do not benefit Germany.
In Rome a closing speech to the Chamber of Fascists by former ambassador Count Grandi asserts the Italian people understand their duties and will support Il Duce in any decision he makes.
Washington announces anticipated early approval of services to New Zealand and the establishment of a post office on Canton Taluned as part of the mail system expansion. The move reflects government plans under Postmaster General Farley to streamline transnational air mail.
Von Ribbentrop told foreign diplomats that Norway knew of a plan and would fight with Britain and France. The White Book allegedly cites documents from Norway’s Foreign Office claiming Koht would protest but resist occupation. Berlin says British and Allied plans were foiled. Rome reports an embassy press briefing connected to the declaration.
Von Ribbentrop accuses Britain and France of declaring war on Germany and seeks to prove Allied plans for Scandinavian aggression. He claims Sweden remained neutral while Norway aided Allied aims and cites captured documents. New York opinion questions German disclosures as evidence of aggressors' guilt.
Sir Roger Keys, head of the Diggers Abroad Association, urged the government not to repeat Gallipoli mistakes in the Norwegian campaign. He blamed dilatory policy and conflicting advice for the Gallipoli defeat and praised Anzacs for their heroism. He urged the government to honor the fighting men and support decisive action.
The New York Times reports a Swiss message that the Italian liner Rex of 10062 tons will not sail from Naples on May 1 and that future sailings are postponed indefinitely. Officials deny any disruption to the schedule.
Sir Samuel Hoare denounced von Ribbentrop as an adventurer and liar while rejecting charges against neutrals. He accused Germany of plotting against Czechoslovakia and Poland and described Hitler as responsible for crimes in Norway. Hoare pledged Britain would meet the German challenge with full resources and power.
Sir Samuel Hoare said the German Navy has been driven from lurking places and crippled, no longer a major wartime instrument. He noted British and Norwegian actions in Norway limit German aid while aerial warfare faces long sea distances and bases lacking for the Germans. He also disputed von Ribbentrop on captured officers and argued Allied troops could have landed earlier if planned.
A fragmented report notes evolving arrangements in world information fields and rights regimes, with mentions of dualralis and thermia related terms. The brief hints at ongoing discussions across regions and the role of Reuters World in disseminating these developments.
Belgrade dispatch from the Manchester Guardian notes Germany faces transport bottlenecks on the Danube due to shortage of powerful tugs and British owned barges. Plans to haul 2,000,000 tons of fodder and vegetables and 750,000 tons of oil may fail with only 800,000 tons of shipping available. Allied watchers must guard against long term Danube leases ahead of new river ports at Ling, Vienna, and Regensburg.
The Italian press accepts Britain conspired with the Osn government for an Allied invasion of Norway but well informed circles doubt the plan. Neutral countries appear not immune and Russia has not yet published references. damage cited at £138,000.
The Yugoslav economic delegation led by Finance Minister George Vich has arrived in Soviet Moscow for talks. The arrival signals high level discussions on postwar economic relations and cooperation between Yugoslavia and the Soviet Union.
A brief wartime council met at night and reached an agreement on questions arising from the current phase of the war. The council considered possible future developments and took actions. A meeting of the body was held.
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