02 Aug 1939
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 02, 1939
Page
1
Report from London notes renewedAxis drills across Germany and Sudetenland with motorized troop maneuvers and frontier fortifications. Danzig build up includes police and artillery units while Hungary and Italy bolster fronts as Britain warns against force, offense to be resisted.
Sir George Pearce, wartime Defence Minister, warned that Britain’s power and preparedness give hope there will be no war. He noted some nations are arming and warned dictators may realize any chance of a quick victory is fading, favoring Britain in a prolonged conflict.
Fragmentary text from a Gibraltar era article mentions a European issue and possible national intervention, with unclear wording about a return or victory. It references a press publication and debate over whether Europe would intervene.
Madrid reports that Gener al Llano Ana has appointed Chevotte Military Mission headed by Van oMelady to visit Italy at an early date. The announcement places the mission within the Spanish effort to engage with Italian authorities and explore cooperation.
Rome correspondent of The Times notes Pope Pius XII’s first encyclical anticipated to be issued on August 15, containing his thoughts on world peace and the church's role. The London dispatch cites Vatican sources and suggests emphasis on universal harmony and moral guidance. The piece reflects wartime context and hopes for unity through religious leadership.
Rome reports a dip in European crop estimates for 1980 as the International Trade Agency projects 4,000,000 metric tons, 14 percent below the line and two percent above the 1967 average, signaling lower production forecasts.
Representative Maret Gatty of Pan-American Airways announced a five day route from Wellington to London via the Pacific. The service targets the opening of Pan American air service from the Pacific routes, with plans for rapid transit to London from Byreda? and San Francisco.
A high level committee to be appointed by the Public Service Board will hear evidence in a cabinet linked inquiry into suspended officers Mr Mulamey and Mr Orwin from the Prince Service Record Division. Prime Minister Menzies announced Cabinet will consider action under the Commonwealth Public Service Act.
Moscow warned Western powers that only firm action can halt aggression after Pravda called for a genuine peace front and warned against wavering in resolve. The Soviet stance emphasized no body of equal rank for talks and suggested attempts to turn danger against the Soviet would aid the invaders.
Government accelerates defence works as internal administration and coordination are reviewed. Premier Menzies and Cabinet, with Commonwealth and Interior Department officials, examine the defence works programme to reduce overlaps, with a panel to report on conditions after recent Canberra visits.
The Times analyzes Britain's stance with Sir Alan Clark as ambassador to Chiang Kai-shek. It says London faces economic and strategic strain in North China and Japan’s currency demands cannot be accepted. Tokyo reports Britain resisting anti-Japanese negotiations and Shina currency circulation controls.
In the House of Commons Chamberlain outlined Britain’s stance on Far East affairs. He said Britain would not alter its policy under pressure, even as Japan presses China and tensions rise with American interests. Eden, Butler, and others pressed for clear conduct amid conflicting asks, warning anti-British agitation could hinder negotiations.
Tokyo reports the economic committee met for two hours and adjourned without a decision. A communique says a wid dod investigation into silver pollution has finished and disciplinary actions may follow.
Special police guarded the King and Queen and the Princesses during their journey from Euston Station to Balmarul Caathe amid threats from the Irish Republican Army. Home Secretary Sir Burial Hoarchie signed extra warrants expelling IRA members suspected of provincial activity. Police detained Londoners aged 19 and two civilians in AYDNEY as a London report on Australian fundraising for the IRA Association drew denials from officials.
Three Grail members involved in a Grand Mafti incident as reported on Tuesday. Details are sparse with only fragmented names and affiliations readable in the clipping.
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