23 Aug 1939
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1939
Page
1
London reports a secret agreement reached in Moscow between Germany and the Soviet Union. Ribbentrop and von Papen participated in preliminary talks with the aim of easing tensions and shaping a new European balance. Britain’s cabinet debates respond to the news as Parliament considers recall and policy moves to secure peace amid shifting alliances.
Berlin’s foreign desk reports Europe reacts to impending pact with shock and speculation. Poland’s stance and potential negotiations with Czechoslovakia are debated as Germany readies troops and strengthens defenses. Britain France and Russia weigh implications for a possible alliance shift and broader war prospects.
Diplomatic chatter traces Hitler’s possible shift toward Soviet friendship while contesting Poland’s stance. Reports from European fronts note German pressure at the frontier, cautious hope from Italian diplomacy, and Britons urged to evacuate Germany as war seems likely.
A Tasman Airways flying boat voyage to Wellington signals plans for a Tasman Empire Airway service. Government accords and a finance minister's return delay progress. A Sydney survey and Pacific routes are slated as aviation development progresses. The flying boat heads toward Australia to prepare for trans Tasman air service.
Reports from Paris and Rome indicate heightened tensions as Germany and Russia draw closer. Britain and France press for a military pact while Poland faces pressure on independence. Uproar grows over potential punitive actions and a mass mobilization mood across Europe.
Fragmented dispatches describe German pressure on Britain and Moscow while Vatican and European leaders weigh peace talks. Reports quote von Ribbentrop and von Papen in discussions on a possible pact influencing wartime policy. Continued on page 4.
London reports the German declaration of a Russo German non aggression pact. Herr von Ribbentrop will travel to Moscow to conclude negotiations and finalise the agreement as Moscow officials confirm arrival in a few days to seal the pact.
A correspondent argues Britain incurred a great diplomatic defeat and will likely fail to press obligations toward Poland. German demands against Poland may be granted, forcing Britain to adjust to a new continental order. The piece claims Germany has no real intent to seize Rage and other possessions, noting Britain’s impotence could yield a constructive outcome for wider conflict.
The Japanese Ambassador called on Count Ciano as reports from Tokyo say the Russo German Pact has wrecked Japan's adherence to the Axis. Promigy and the War Minister discussed the new situation arising from the pact.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss Poland pressure on Budapest and looming Soviet pact, with Paris and London reporting German Russian rapprochement and uncertain replies from France and the United States. The text references Hitler’s potential ultimatum to Poland and broader European tensions amid party lines.
News agencies state after the conclusion of the trade agreements both Russia and Germany seek to improve political relations. They exchange views and aim to relieve mutual rancor and eliminate war menace.
Reports describe a Japanese air raid on Kiangsu causing widespread damage. The attack damaged air liners of the Chinese American Aviation Corporation and injured Miss Thurrimg while churches were damaged amid the chaos. The scene included gunfire and destruction as the city suffered extensive disruption.
Monday reports show prices slide across the New York Stock Exchange as fears of the German-Roman Non-Aggression Pact impact investor sentiment. Over 1,000,000 shares changed hands amid declines in steel, mining, and bonds.
AP Berlin reports say well informed circles doubt how the Russo German Pact will affect the Anti Comintern Pact between Germany and Japan. If German Japanese relations are weighed, Poland seems greatly weakened. Dansig correspondent notes Nazi rally about Danzig joining Reich could spark new war risks.
Tokyo dispatches report renewal talks unlikely as Japan signals unwillingness to concede in Tokyo negotiations. The Times notes Britain and Japan may halt talks while the Nanking puppet government plans solutions for settlement of international issues. Daily Telegraph editorial criticizes Japan’s policy to confront the United States, with Soviet and British observers weighing alliance implications.
Sydney reports that the Australian Aircraft Corporation will produce an all Australian twin engine bomber named the Ibomber. The aircraft, with a 1350 mile range and a speed near 00 mark, is planned for mass production costing about £25,000. Wing Commander Wace Kett signs the drawings for an enlarged Wirraway based design.
Military staff discussions in Moscow between Anglo French and Soviet delegations resume with no exclusion of a potential alliance including Britain and France. Russian and British officials indicate cautious optimism about future coordination on European security.
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