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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 09, 1939
Page
1
The Het United Press correspondent says Mussolini ordered Germans to depart South Tyrol. Affected families, about 10,008, are to be resettled or stay under new arrangements as Germany’s stance precedes departure. The report notes tension and ongoing negotiation over the region.
From Perth, Mr Curtin accuses the Government of abandoning competitive principles in defence contracts. He claims big men will secure plums while smaller firms struggle, as Melbourne reports note a committee conference shaping emergency resources and defence service oversight.
Britain readies the largest air defence exercise with 1300 aircraft, anti-aircraft guns, searchlights and barrage balloons. RAF squadrons will fly over France by night for the first time as bombers from the Bomber and Eastland forces undertake raids toward Beauvais and the Westland defended area. Training continues through the bank holiday weekend amid crowds and dramatic low flying displays as defences are test prepared.
The Soviet government informed London about changes in sugar quotas, detailing reductions and reallocations. Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Norway appear in the adapted quotas, including a 25,041 metric ton adjustment for Cuba and 21,030 for the Dominican Republic, with additional notes on Java-derived supplies and national adjustments.
British authorities say several civilians have been arrested amid the Hendaye situation as Republian soldiers, aiding 300,000 refugees, seek shelter in the A Arbian mountains.
Haifa reports detail punishments for smuggling refugees landing June 7 aboard four Greek schooners. The captain received nine months, crew members three months. A separate case tied to nine schooner intended entry at Haifa Harbour on July has unclear dates, with imprisonment of crew and vessel actions noted.
Franco visits Rome as tensions rise over the presence of the Spanish Royal Family and potential questions of precedence during a general fitness event. The situation includes awkward moments and officials noting no fixed plans for the royal party.
The Public Works committee in Sydney heard about the proposed creation of administrative offices at Darwin and the cost of 100000 pounds. Commonwealth officials Canberra and Commonwealth Surveyor General A Percival said there was no definite land policy. The committee noted no compulsory negotiation of land terms and warned that 32 men would need to work out their fate without clear guidance.
A Canadian Pacific freighter Beaverhill of 10040 tons struck an iceberg in dense fog about 100 miles off Newfoundland. The ship reports no immediate danger and continues under her own steam. The liner Ausonia and Mont Clare stand by to assist.
Secretary Morgenthau announced new travel considerations for Denmark, noting a holiday period and potential changes to official movements. The statement outlines timing and implications for diplomatic and treasury operations during the period.
Reports from Berlin and Warsaw describe diplomatic and military activity along the Danzig frontier. Polish and German officials discuss customs disputes and potential investigations while German aviation activities continue near Zoppat and Greynne as aerial exchanges intensify.
Berlin reports show heated responses in the German press to the threat of action if Poland unites with Germany. Volkischer Beobachter and other papers forecast cannon fire and possible Polish countermeasures as tensions rise. Warsa w broadcasts announce Poland’s stance and potential impact on negotiations with Germany.
Sir John Simon defended Prime Minister Chamberlain and Foreign Secretary Halifax amid mixed criticism. He praised cheerful holiday eras despite anxiety and urged calm resolve, saying the army's spirit and efficiency measure the nation's endurance. He urged courage and cool heads to see Britain through the crisis.
Washington reports Sir Warle Page proposing Australia acquire one or two battleships from the United States to bolster defense. Officials caution US ship production limits and peacetime naval plans. Context includes mobile force ideas and potential British American cooperation.
A damaged report describes a government action to prevent the cornering of Samoan stamps during a memorial event. It mentions plans to send stamps to England and sell them for an estimated 800 percent profit. Westminister-General signals steps to avert the scheme.
In Melbourne on a jury trial two men faced robbery charges. The foreman was allegedly approached with bribes and the judge ordered the jury dismissed amid concerns of jury tampering. Proceedings adjourned with the accused remanded for trial.
London reports the 75 year old author Leonard Merrick has died. A New Zealand minister, Mr Nash, survived a voyage to New York aboard the Queen Mary and plans to travel to Warrington to address government matters.
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