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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1939
Page
1
Fragmentary text describes 33 weeks of war with government references, transfers between Canberra and Male, and development of new appointments. Mentions travel triggers and a period of shifting roles amid unclear details.
Finland's government resigns as former Prime Minister M Tanner is named head of a new cabinet aimed at pursuing armistice talks with the Soviet Union amid ongoing wartime pressures. Reports from Helsinki, Moscow, and Tokyo describe cautious moves, with casualties cited from raids and strategic tensions across Europe.
Fragmented OCR mentions Japan buying wheat and wool and a vessel related to Western trade, with unclear details. The legible items specify Japan in trade of wheat and wool and a vessel involved in the Western maritime context.
The Prime Minister stated yesterday that Sir George Pearce would be remunerated for duties under the Defence Board of Business Administration. As a member of the Grants Commission he will receive a salary and fees, plus travel allowances, totaling a stated annual figure.
Fragmentary report notes an enemy submarine sunk near the south coast after a clash described as a battle at sea. One shipman was seriously injured while crews feared mined waters and landings of torpedoed contraband.
London reports say Thurwing and Ronald Macleay, former Czech minister to Prague, will form a tribunal to review aliens registered under the alien laws. The panel will consider whether Czechoslovakians should be treated like other enemy aliens for security measures.
Tokyo Times correspondent reports officials stress process over outcome in seizure of German exports. Britain pledged neutral handling, making Japan’s stance central to the dispute and its potential impact on policy.
The House discussed a loan appropriation of £24,985,000 for defence and war proposals for 1939-40, with £260,000 added for expeditionary costs. Of the war services allocation, £21,200,000 targets Navy and Army, £2,142,000 for development, and a £3,000,000 relief grant for defence undertakings. Speaker Spender noted potential further appropriations as unforeseen liabilities may arise. the debate was adjourned.
Muraday Te Wyom Melay announced two patrolling British seaplanes shot at town in the North on Monday. A Norwegian ship picked up the crew. The anchor of cal ayera user Chiba Hemme 24 IRGHART PRODUCTION. PAMia Thursday M Lachambre Minister Toy Air announced France aero production during the first 10 months, the navy higher than the total for the four years.
The House of Lords heard discussions on wool market delays and supply issues affecting Britain and the United States. Officials noted misaligned prices and bottlenecks in wool and derivatives for military use, with Australia and Canada supplying military orders while civilian exports faced constraints.
Commonwealth customs revenue rose significantly in the latest period, totaling 10 629,288,501 compared with 20,100,870 for the prior test year. The higher figure suggests the budget estimate for the five months will be exceeded.
The article records a parliamentary debate on Allied aims in Europe. Hugh Paton argues for Anglo cooperation and civil, non vindictive postwar Germany, stressing neutrality with neighbor nations and avoiding punitive terms. It notes Polish and Czech leaders' statements and mentions Turkey and Portugal discussions as part of broader wartime diplomacy. King Farouk’s parliamentary address is also cited as reflecting wartime solidarity.
The test of soldiers pay remains unsettled as the government delays action for six weeks. Cabinet meetings continue and a compromise is sought between the Government and the Country Party to avoid an election.
The item notes awaiting Minoter and Liahon on a Thursday flight, an Air liner expected from Newark, rugby rules from Paris during war times, The Times London referring to German military memory and a debate on excess profits tax. It mentions U.S. House discussions on war material restrictions and customs questions.
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