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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 28, 1939

Page

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World waits on British reply to Hitler swift weekend events

British Ambassador Sir Nevile Henderson and the French ambassador met Hitler on Friday. Henderson flew to London to confer with the British Cabinet and will return to Berlin with Britain’s reply. Reports say the Soviet Foreign Minister urged Poland toward a late decision, while Roosevelt urged Hitler to accept Polish direct negotiations. The French ambassador at Moscow was recalled in protest against the Russo German pact.

Sir Nevile Henderson Herr Hitler Nevile Henderson London Berlin Associated Pres Moscow M. Moltony William Leeds M. Naggin Pasia France Glelwite Hungary Rumania Poland Danzig Naki Warasa Poznan Prague Motvia Germany Owning Land Mya Chamberlain Jomea's Park Lat Hullsi Porelgn Nevin Henderson Chgucanth Weetminner Henderson Griliah Bullatin Enelnna Biller Loyd Halltas Bian Natecnes Preax Herr Tuer Te Palla Lipaki Mie Nenacied Mihserin Timon Bir Nevile Hotverson Herr Hite

Neutrality pledges reach Poland Germany and Lithuania

EUTER'S Kaunas correspondence reports Poland and Germany secured neutrality guarantees to Lithuania. Germany’s ambassadors assured Belgium and Holland of respect for their neutrality, while a mobilization notice in Belgium and emergency powers in Bermuda indicate broader wartime measures amid the crisis.

Euter Kaunas Poland Germany Teapedta Lithuania von Bulow Swaste Leopold Belgium von Burgererode Filelmine Holland

New Yugoslavian Cabinet Formed in Belgrade

Belgrade reports a new cabinet under Prime Minister Jeade, including five old ministers and new faces. The government aims to stabilize towns elections and continues focus on export policies. Also noted is a Japanese goodwill flight sponsored by a newspaper covering 34,000 miles.

NEW Yugoslavian Saminet Belgrade M. Ovethaviten Jeade Cab Windert FORO Saturany Goodwill Air Mnet Nippon Gales Mini Nahi

Peace Hangs on slender thread as Britain, Germany and Italy move

Rome reports Mussolini and Hitler in prolonged talks while Downing Street prepares a reply to Germany. Paris warns civilians to leave as the international crisis deepens. British officials and press describe a fragile peace, with cabinet delays and ongoing diplomacy involving Nevile Henderson and Lloyd George’s government.

London Sunda Keys Downing Street Herr Hitler Rome Associated Press Signor Mussolini Paris

National Ministry Probable in Austrian War Crisis

Reportedly Labour Party attitudes could decide the formation of a National Government in Austria in wartime. Some observers see Labour's adherence as crucial, noting Curtin's stance on international action signals possible government unity. A potential emergency pact with Penny Farle and Mengies Siniatry might bridge rifts between WAP and the Country Party.

Sige Labour Party Labour Curtin Farle Mengies WAP Country Party

Cabinet Review of Outlook from Melbourne Weekend Talks

Prime Minister in constant contact with British government and the High Commissioner in London, meeting Ministers in Melbourne to review the past 24 hours. Canberra petrol survey checks garages for supplies and average weekly sales as part of a Commonwealth plan to ensure fuel convergence.

Islbourne Britten AUR Uraline High Commissioner London Ifr Bruce Melbourne Canberra

Anglo Polish Pact Confirmed In Britain And Poland

The House of Commons announced on April 6 that a bilateral Anglo Polish pact was signed by Lord Halifax for Britain and Count Raczynski for Poland. It establishes a framework for mutual defense if either party faces aggression by a European power, with articles detailing how commitments apply and how neutrality or economic measures interact with potential hostilities. The agreement aims to deter direct involvement unless a breach by a European power occurs, and binds both nations to consult and coordinate in crisis.

Britain Poland Lord Halifax Count Raczynski Colonel Beck Tandoh House of Commons Ata Mrentena Paytien Eonkeen Ansur Mulpeatt Partien

Antiwar Riots in Germany Reportedly Escalate

The witness described a string of antiwar demonstrations as police drew backlines on the crowd. Protesters declared they will have no war and urged an end to conflict.

Japan likely to pursue independent foreign policy

Tokyo signals new decisions as Japan moves to avoid a rigid bloc stance while strengthening anti-Comintern ties. Cabinet aims to shape a broader foreign policy, with reports of partial restraint on immigration measures and plans to protect Japanese nationals in Europe.

Japan Tokyo Associated Prem For America Pearceinem anti-Comintern Pact Tapa Laolnion Eton

Japanese Hint Of Australia In War News

Fragmented war brief reports scattered figures and forces in Europe and Asia. It mentions 1200 Japanese potential mobilizations in Hamburg and 400 in France, plus Russian divisions, river operations, and contested maneuvers as spokesmen discuss aims and perceived bias.

Lang Group Loses State Labour Control In Conference

Sydney reports the Haftron Labour Party won a decisive Unity Labour Conference vote, restoring the right to elect the party leader to Lang’s faction by a 205 to 106 margin. Lang’s bid for leadership appears unlikely as industrial party members displaced Lang supporters from key offices. executive posts to be filled next week amid tense proceedings and calls over the Daily News.

Sydney Haftron Labour Party Unity Labour Labour Party Lang Sevih Walee Wenen Siggrstion Nowa Daily Daily News 1Ke Mrr Memran Ehateman Ballon Labour Unity Conference Lihis Labour Aimaat Industrial Party J. Cranwell Meaira J. Hughes J. Meet W. Eivunn Grutuan

Chinese Murder Suspects in London Case Sparks Diplomatic Tangle

Reported in London on a Saturday, Chinese murder suspects face questions over pawns or concessions to Britain. The affair involves four Chinese individuals accused of complicity in a murder connected to the Bavornigent case, with debates on extradition to Chinese authorities. Officials warn of international friction as Britain weighs legal steps amid foreign affairs cautions.

London Britain Athlon Berlin India British Muntelpat Council Parvons Yelasky Oi Facta District Court

German Soviet Pact Shift Prompted by Public Manifesto

A damaged OCR fragment describes a manifesto alleging a non aggression pledge from Britain and France to Poland should war arise. It claims Britain and France would blockade to pressure Germany and notes a supposed shift in policy from an old enemy to a friend, with calls to avoid harming the German people.

Sai Peo Soviet Russia Britain Poland Germany France

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