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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 29, 1939

Page

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Full Mobilisation In Germany Full Mobilisation In Germany

Berlin dispatch reports 10,000,000 German troops under arms amid complete mobilization announced by the Propaganda Ministry. British reply to Hitler drafted, with Parliament to reconvene. frontier tensions rise on the Hungarian Slovak border and Poland. Weeks of diplomacy continue as Germany signals decisive choice ahead.

London the Times Barlin United Press Propaganda Ministry Ordava Hitler Ignars Associated Press Cloucester Britain Germany Downing Street Lord Hadifax Air Nevile Henderean Poland Pesce Berlin Ufrica Daily Telegraph Adda News-Chronicle Daily Herald

Reichstag Address Reported Amid Berlin Tension

The official Berlin agency says Merr Hitler spoke to hundreds of Reichstag members though full text was not transmitted. The Fuhrer is said to have stressed the gravity of the hour. In Paris, Le Matin notes censorship in Prance and the film industry fleeing to America. Nor­ma Shearer is listed as arriving in Charlottenburg.

Berlin Merr Hitler Reichstag Fuerrer Palico Paris Fcrom France Erica Norme Shearer Chorbowrg

Mediterranean Closed to Shipping Orders Issued by Admiralty

London reports the Mediterranean Sea is closed to British shipping. Merchant vessels already in the region may continue voyages, while ships from the Atlantic bound for the Mediterranean will wait at Gibraltar. Red Sea traffic is redirected to Suez or Aden, and Italian waters are to Marmora.

London Mediterranean Sea Admiralty Mediterranean Atlantic Gibraltar Red Sea Suez Aden Indian Ocean Marmora

Hitler Rejects French Proposals Over Danzig and Corridor

Paris reports reveal Hitler and Daladier letters showing refusal to negotiate over Danzig and the Polish Corridor. Berlin notes claim Germany will seek a forced settlement, while France and Poland brace for rising tensions and mobilization.

Daladier Letter to Hitler Warns of Peace Efforts

Fragmentary text recounts Daladier's letter urging Hitler to seek peaceful resolution with Germany and Poland. It references responsibility at a grim hour, appeals for avoiding war, and asserts France's steadfast duty to honor and dignity while seeking a peaceful outcome.

Mina M. Daladier Hitler France Poland Germany

Germany imposes ration limits on food and essentials

The report states Germany will restrict restaurants to limited portions and caps on meat at 25 cun and sugar at 10 ounces per person weekly. Bread, flour, fruit, and vegetables are excluded from the ration, with a special permit needed for shoes and soap limited to a 4d cake weekly for bodily use.

Berlin Associated Press

Fragmentary Quote on Peace and War Warnings

A jagged OCR fragment discusses avoiding infringing German honor and fostering harmony between French and German peoples. It mentions bonds of friendship with Poland and a promise to pursue peaceful goals, referencing a historical figure and the abhorrence of war and its devastation.

Poland Hundt Princev Aghtera Siwat

Roosevelt Again Tries for Peace

In a fragmentary report from New York, Roosevelt renews his appeal for an immediate world conference to seek peace. The note indicates the British government and South American republics are to consider backing the plan within 24 hours. The text suggests a reply to Herr Hitler are being prepared.

York Yorke Tilly Houkevelt Tjyake Fonte Hiller Bite Rosevelt Renly

Moreton Bay Discharges Cargo in Sydney Arrival

The liner Moreton Bay towed by the Admiralty and placed under Australian Navy control arrived in Sydney from Melbourne this morning and is now discharging cargo.

Sydney Moreton Bay Admiralty Australian Navy Melbourne

Resignation of Japanese Cabinet Shocks Public After Floods

After cabinet turmoil and flood disasters in Tientsin, ministers retire from service. Reports say no outgoing ministers will join the new cabinet, with Nobukine leading anticipated reforms under the emperor’s influence. A prime ministerial statement is expected to address domestic reorganization and the broader political shakeup.

Miranuma Ttme Lin Nobuyukinde Andhe Meneuten the &m- Hong Kong Monde Peror

Graver Outlook in Italy London

The Times correspondent reports rising war alarm as Mussolini stakes Italy on a stance with France and Britain. Evacuation of Paris continues as France mobilizes planes and military resources while Italian and French actions influence the broader European crisis.

Foreign ships vanish off east coast of Australia

Ships the Lahn and the Salian motor liner Romolo and another vessel vanished off the east coast of Australia during the weekend. Romolo was due in Sydney but not sighted by late morning. The Lahn reportedly left on Saturday with possible limited provisions and large stocks of food aboard. The Dutch Government reportedly proclaimed general mobilisation of the Army and Navy.

Sydney Munlay Stvamers Slaanfuyt Roniolo Australia Vere

Rumored Plot Against Hitler Reported Across Germany

Reports claim Gestapo uncovered a conspiracy among Reichstag military members and some Nazi Party figures to assassinate Hitler. The planned August 26 Reichstag gathering to discuss Europe was reportedly canceled after the plot’s discovery. A prominent military presence was seen around the Reichstag site.

London Polisd Gestapo Hitler Reichstag Nazi Party Kroll House Germany

State Premiers informed of situation at Wheat Conference

Melbourne reports state premiers summoned by the Prime Minister for a noon briefing on the international situation. An hourlong talk revealed latent information on the matter. Defence minister to-day noted the information. officials warned to verify all defence messages amid war preparations.

Melbourne Menaies Lenses Allea Defence Blreet Mackay Brisbane

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