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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 24, 1939

Page

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PACT AIMS AT REALIGNMENT OF EUROPE Parliament Meeting at Westminster

Emergency powers legislation looms as Parliament meets in London to discuss precautionary measures amid tensions with Germany and Poland. Officials prepare for possible troop recall and coordinated responses while Liberal opposition and cabinet ministers weigh options and export controls.

PACT Europe Lanaue Seotland London Germany Poland Han Re Walt Alwayn i Amlat Ik Ie Renuridl Tog Girenwood 8. M

Soviet Approach for Explanation Sparks Diplomatic Talks

Moscow reports that the French Ambassador questioned Mr Jolutov on the impact of a German and Rivenian pact on European tides. Sir William Leeds conferred with M. jatctoe, instructed by his government to ascertain bearing on new negotiations with Germany, Britain, France and Soviet representatives.

Moscow Naginar Jolutov Enn William Leeds M. Jatctoe

Hitler Demands Return of Former Polish Territories

A semi official view in Berlin says Hitler seeks a settlement that would restore German control over pre treaty Polish lands. Britain and France are urged to counter a possible Nazi move as Ribbentrop’s Moscow trip extends. The Times notes German Soviet talks aim to isolate Poland and broaden German dominance in eastern Europe.

Wheat Sowing Limitation Plan Proposed by Officials

A plan to limit wheat sowings was proposed by Commonwealth and state officials in Canberra with no watering required. Submissions are due by the coming Monday, aiming to cap output at about 100 million bushels, roughly the crop’s current level.

Gommoneni Canberra Btata Aimbot

France Keeps Parliament Silent Amid War Preparations

Paris reports say the French Cabinet met for 85 minutes and chose not to summon Parliament. No mobilization will occur, but the army is raised to 1,500,000 in war footing. Ministers plan to reconvene Thursday as foreign ministers discuss the pact amid assurances to the Netherlands and Britain.

Paris Cuhine L Eenad Pomstien Ritoin Holand M Bonnet Ambasaador

Keep Calm N S W Premier Appeals Amid War Fear

Amid acute temalon and economic strain from armaments Britain and France weigh restrained action. The Premier MP Aydeny urges calm and unity, acknowledging shared guilt and the need to prevent panic as Europe faces mounting war pressure.

Aydney Wemenday Mali Soulay Britain France Warsand Sanate Cat Ther Saregard

Soviet Defends German Pact As Step Toward European Peace

London reports authoritative Soviet quarters say the Soviet government views the German agreement as a serious move to secure peace in Europe. They argue the pact does not conflict with a defensive alliance with Britain and France, and Moscow observers see it as maintaining negotiation leverage while avoiding direct involvement in a wider war.

London Europe Soviet Union Britain France Moscow Rouasis

German Press Elated at Position on Versailles and Poland

London reports a buoyant German press as Ribbentrop’s Moscow visit spurs talks of division of influence with Russia. Berlin voices confidence Britain and France will falter, vows a swift end in four or five days. Newspapers claim Russia will back Germany in grabbing Polish territory and foresee a partition plan, with Germany marching toward Poland and beyond as foreign policy pivots on retreat of the Allies.

London Germany Moscow Herr von Ribbentro Cabi Am France Versailles Poland Warsaw Russia Polleh Uimark Fensala Wilhalm Genera Goering National Zistung Ver Ribbentrop Aigonamion Moscona Lokal Anstesmya Polugyle Noltah von Ribbentrop Moncow Prench Berlin England Hague Oslo Brusdale Amsterdam Associated Press of Great Britain LA Tax Stockholm

World Capitals Echo Polish German Rome Talks

A chaotic digest notes Bucharest worries over Rumania Poland and Germany ties amid Western powers diplomacy. It cites Time correspondent Budapest, London and Amsterdam dispatches on Nazi pact effects, Japan China relations, and possible shifts in Finland, Poland and Danzig policy.

Budapest Germany von Ribbentrop Nexis

Chinese Murder Suspects LONDON Tuemluy

Four Chinese murder suspects were detained in London after a morning arrest led by high officials including Sir Terwane Gr Connner and Sir Waller Munckton. The inquiry concerns habeas corpus and official legal action as authorities tighten control over the case.

London Tuemluy Ulm Wan wiLet Terwane Gr Connnr Aniicher-tzenerary Coe Tag Waller Munckton Ee Anplicante

Hitler to Speak on Sunday at Tennenberg

A garbled note reports Hitler will speak on Sunday at 11. Details are unclear but reference to a planned public address at Tennenberg appears.

Hitler London Hitler Apeaka Tennenberg

Soviet Explains Terms of Pact in Moscow Article

John Gunther reports from Moscow that Russian officials stress the pact may be nulled if either nation attacks a third party. They insist it does not autoallow Hitler a move against Poland and that Russia desires peace, denying Germany a free hand to attack Poland.

Moscow the Times Russia Great Tengtha Avoit London John Gunther Herr Hitler Poland Germany

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