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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1939
Page
1
In a bright fairgrounds scene, Itty and her family celebrate as a young entrant named It ty Lal Ata earns top pie honors. Judges praise the crust and aroma, while spectators cheer the smiling winner and her proud guardians.
The Domainews agency reports a morning meeting of British and Japanese delegates in Tokyo agreeing on authorities in Tientsin. Japan seeks control over anti-Japanese publications and police oversight, with a move to replace local police by Japanese officers amid other security measures. London officials note currency talks remain unsettled as foreign policy tensions rise.
In London on Saturday Earl Winterton reviewed Evian Refugee Committee work before the Commons. He indicated steps toward German cooperation on migration and noted progress toward private funds and large scale foundations to assist Jews. He warned of grave problems and the need for moderation while defending Messiah subjects.
In Warsaw a grave crisis eased as the Danzig Senate pledged to allow Polish Customs officers to perform duties. The Danzig body reportedly ordered officials to quit, but cancellation came hours before the ultimatum expiry, signaling potential negotiations on the customs dispute.
WARSAW in a Sunday report quotes Polish forces commander pledging to defend independence and retaliate against actions harming Poland. He says Poland will act on a business basis against provocations and will not accept arrangements that take from Poland to favor others.
Washington report notes a pending seven month struggle against the Roosevelt administration marked by embittered political tensions as the Pari testion concluded yesterday amid a persistent rebellion against the president’s policies.
Princess Juliana of the Netherlands gives birth to four daughters amid palace traffic restrictions and medical rounds. The article then shifts to U S politics, noting a coalition against Roosevelt, fiscal loans, court reform battles, party purge attempts, and debates over foreign policy versus domestic concerns.
Rome correspondent of The Times says the Italian press has largely ignored the Japanese Ambassad ors conference and questions the wisdom of a formal alliance with Japan Italy and Germany may seek to avoid entanglement in a war with Japan while still keeping options open The piece notes that any alliance would likely include loopholes to limit Italy from being committed to war for Japan
The London market failed to sustain last week's rise as a nervous calm settled over trading. Investors eyed August prospects and the faltering Fer Beat situation, with cautious sentiment dampening activity for a lackluster session.
The British and French high staff officers depart Tilbury Docks aboard a chartered steamship bound for Lenin to begin preliminary conversations with the Bolshevik delegation. The talks aim to reach a Tripartite agreement among France Russia and Britain to reinforce European security.
H M A S Perth in New York fans the ship's party as sailors see lights of Broadway on shore. Free tickets to the World Fair and major cinemas including Radio City Music Hall draw attention. Reports note confusion over a discharge or confiscation action and mention the ship will depart soon.
New York's longest running crime hunt centers on Louis Lepke Buchalter, once deemed the world's most dangerous racket leader. District Attorney Dewey has raised the reward to 5000 pounds sterling as investigators chase Buchalter and his lieutenant Jacobagg amid two murders mistaken for Buchalter's war.
Burgos reports General Franco proclaims Falange as the only political party in Spain. He will be nominal head with powers delegated to a 10 member council appointed by Franco to oversee representation in government, education, press, and social sectors.
Aviva Domvius, speaking by telephone from Selsburg, Germany, denied Sir Sarouel Hoare's charge that The Link was a German propaganda instrument. Admiral Domvite 1 plans to travel to refute the accusation. He said no organiser received money from Germany. Mina Allen Quibwaite, linked to a Victorian family, recently resigned from The Link amid pro fascist associations.
The report notes actress Caraie Lom bard underwent an operation today and is recovering satisfactorily. She had nine days surgery and is in the midst of a coming period in Walsh acd plays.
The death occurred late Sunday morning of James Astroname 18 chairman of the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney. A former member of the Lt PRIN Ve CUNO, he was a prominent local figure in banking circles and the community.
A dramatic party meeting produced a new NSW government led by Premier A Mair with a cabinet including M Bruxner and A Richardson. Spooner failed to block the move, votes shifted 43 to 41, and Lord Wakehurst commissioned Mair to form a stable administration. The Assembly faces a potential adjournment as policy fights loom.
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