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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 03, 1939

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Incoherent OCR text references Pekka and Kolo with unclear context. Readable phrases are limited to scattered mentions of people and places without a coherent event or dates.

British pressure onJapan muddled talks and protests

Reports from London and Tokyo indicate British pressure threats and protests tied to Tokyo talks. Officials deny a link between anti British demonstrations and government policy while warning Japan over order in occupied areas.

Sinat Kato Tokyo Ami Japan United Mr. Dooman China Tt ‘E Cielea London Sir Robert Craigie Hon Ers

Spooner Moves To End Premier Stevens Rule

In the New South Wales Legislative Assembly a Spooner motion faces a 43 to 41 split as Labor and independent MPs rally behind a censure of Premier Stevens. Key figures include Lethbridge Walker Heffron and Chaffey with debate over the budget and unemployment conditions fueling the clash.

Labour Mr. Lethbridge Lethbridge Sydney Messrs Spooner Lee Lloyd Ross Sanders Shand M. Robson Bennett Chaffey H. Bategentur Stevens R. B. Walker Heffron Party R. J. Heffron Legislative Assembly Heffron A. EF. Reid Ua.p New South Wales Australia Reid Heffron Labour Party Labour Party R. Weaver Mr. Reid

Parliament Adjourns For War Preparations Amid Assurance

The British Parliament is to adjourn on Friday until October with assurances that adequate arrangements exist to ensure Parliament will meet during a time of war, led by the House of Commons.

London Mr.House of Commona

Delayed Talks on Anglo Soviet Pact Over Baltic Issue

The Soviet news agency reports delays in the Anglo French Soviet pact talks due to Britain's indirect aggression stance. Butler's House of Commons remarks on Baltic independence are disputed by the agency which says both sides agreed on Baltic independence. A Telegraph naval note claims a British whip paper would let Russia enlarge a new battleship from 4,000 to 45,000 tons.

Reid Government W. F. Dunn Lab Mr. Lagzzarini Mr. Dunn Martin State Superannuation Board Sami Moscow Butler House of Commons Baltic States Britain London Pally “ Telegraph Russia

Standing Army Plan Rejected by Australian Government

Prime Minister Menzies announced no change to militia structure even as Lieut. Gen. Squires urged a permanent force of 7 500 with 1 000 recruits yearly. Government would not sponsor a Defence Act amendment to enact the recommendation, preferring to expand training of the voluntary militia and maintain universal training only as a future consideration.

Menzies E. K. Squires Lyons-Page Squires Mengies Defence Mr. Street Australia

Sales Tax Impost On Narrowed Field Debate Returns

Government circles expect return to six percent sales tax rate though final decision lurks late this month. Since 1980 31 the tax has widened from £138 7 million to £200 million, with total taxable field near £580 million and nine year revenue of £92 28 million. Remove exemptions may spread burden, Lyons era relief at about £140 000 annually.

U.ap Lyons

British Petrol Reserves Plan Announced in Commons

The Minister for Mines Mr Lloyd announced in the House of Commons a plan to maintain petrol supplies, build reserves, and ensure distribution and price control in wartime. Passenger vehicle rationing will be introduced and reserve fuel already increased for regulated wartime use.

London Mr. Lloyd House of Commons

Bombay Riots Spur Curfew In Eighty Five Riot Injuries

Daily Mail Bombay correspondent reports 56 injured in rioting after curfew with 27 police among the wounded. Pro prohibition demonstrations involve about 100000 Moslems and Hindus singing anti drink hymns as police with bayonets guard strategic points with orders to fire.

London Bombay Daily Mail

Precautionary Measures Against Spies Strengthened

Minister for Supply and Development Mr Casey outlined tightened anti espionage rules in defence sectors. No foreign workers are to be employed in munition plants and checks on staff and visitors are intensified. Security officers replace civilians and any pro fessional or political affiliations are scrutinized for dismissal.

Mr Casey Commonwealth

Reprisals Against Arabs in Jerusalem After Ambush

A Royal Worcester force attacked Arabs in Hebron following the ambush and killing of a British soldier on July 27. Troops killed nine Arabs and captured several others, with a quantity of arms and ammunition seized.

Jerusalem Royal Worcester Ahire St Hebron Detzbei Arma Ammunidee Eee

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