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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1939
Page
1
London Tuesday reports the Russian attack on Finland as a direct consequence of German policy and a bid to aid Germany by pressuring Poland. Secretary Halifax condemns aggression, cites civilian suffering, and notes Allied support for Finland against Soviet actions in Europe.
London reports that Goering's newspaper published a top economist article warning that Germany's import and export trade is strangled by currency control. Britain notes Germany’s overseas trade at a standstill with ships sheltering abroad and vessels confiscated. Ports backlogged. merchants struggle to find space for paid goods. Kiel, Lubec, Bremen and Hamburg face ruin from heavy taxation and weak reserves.
Fragmentary OCR notes drought impact on winter wheat, with garbled digits and references to a 30000 figure. Written in a clipped historical newspaper style, it indicates deteriorated crop prospects and economic concerns amid the drought conditions.
Fragmentary wartime note describes German aircraft over England at night. It mentions machines driven toward the coast, some shots fired, survivors, and a wreck with a German airman later found. The report reflects radio-era confusion and claims of enemy losses.
Fragmentary OCR text references science and war topics in Australia and a government treaty. Lacks coherent events, dates, or identifiable persons. Unable to determine a definite main action or outcome from the provided material.
A distorted wartime notice states Weungaa plans departure from England amid claims of improvised efficiency measures not previously used. Mention of Mr Carey and Mr Casey describes a busy period coordinating war supplies and imports, especially wheat and food, as authorities aim to resolve mounting issues.
New York reports from The Times say the puppet government under Wang Ching Wei shows military strength in North China as the army moves toward the capital. The North China forces demand withdrawal of Japanese influence, threatening possible revolt within the army.
The Attorney General Hughes explained to the House the Patents Protection legislation to preserve Awe Mlinns rights to trade and register patents and trademarks in enemy countries. He described reciprocal provisions and compared them with the Trading With Enemy Act, noting similar controls and license revocation upon parliamentary approval.
King George accompanied by the Duke of Gloucester and other officers reviewed Highland troops behind barbed wire. He surveyed positions, discussed tactics, and toured villages as bitter cold and mud marked the march. An official cameraman filmed the King's tour for public release.
Amid peak industrial employment since 1929, Cleveland and Toledo face dire relief gaps for 36,000 needy as depleted funds threaten food for children. Unrest grows with hunger protests and potential new emergency measures as officials weigh state legislative action.
chaotic dispatches describe heavy Finnish counterstrike with tanks planes and artillery across multiple fronts. Russian bases at Muryoansit claimed destroyed, while Finnish refugees flee and bombed areas draw international concern. Soviet reports note Allied support and shifting war strategy amid mounting economic strain and manpower pressures.
An unclear wartime notice references Finland paying 234,693 dollars toward war debt with inland funds. The report notes potential use of funds for arms and ammunition and hints at December 1 payment. The fragment mentions Russia, Britain and war maternity forms costing £100,000.
In the House of Commons Sir Samuel Hoare describes wartime goals and progress. He cites a government plan to double aircraft output and expand shipbuilding, with contracts totaling 105.9 million pounds since the war began and 18.0 million last week of November. Thirteen ordnance factories are at full or nearing full production as 23 private plants are built or expanded. Hoare also notes Britain and France have achieved economic unity.
In New York on a Tuesday, Mr. Roosevelt discussed U.S. foreign policy asserting Soviet regime and Nazi press are influential but he claimed American policy remains substantially consistent. He emphasized the need to counter propaganda and protect national interests amid rising dictatorship rhetoric.
A damaged Manila report says a typhoon that threatened Manila on Monday veered into the Pacific. The United Press dispatch notes the United Navy and merchants have returned to port. casualties are believed to be few, though details are unclear.
London dispatch reports an official plan to raise British exports of automobiles to 60 percent of total production. The target aims to capture a larger share of overseas markets and boost national output. The policy signals a shift toward stronger export orientation in the automotive sector.
Lord Halifax presents Britain’s war aims as creating an international order under the rule of law to deter German aggression and protect liberty. He argues for reconstruction with Germany and cooperation among nations, warns against armistice delays, and cautions that force remains a bad tool yet may be necessary in defense.
A terse note describes a price or value of 10000 and an observation related to a teelag rout and the enabling of 2 Sem tenar Caernet saree veing £ 1000. The text is fragmented with unclear entities.
Fragmentary notes indicate German blockade discussions and Japan signaling resistance. The garbled text references TM and Sepanon, with unclear context but hints at diplomatic or wartime stances and potential allies or theaters.
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