07 Feb 1939
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1939
Page
1
Tokyo reports that Japan will submit a cabinet draft reply to English French and American protests over China policy. The note defends Japanese aims in Manchukuo and Shine, rejects an international conference, and signals willingness to negotiate directly with each government.
The All-India Congress urged Britain to answer within six months on India's demand for self rule via a constituent assembly. The Left Wing rise, linked to Subhas Bose's presidency, boosted opposition to federation while Bengal Congress pressed for decisive action if Britain withholds or refuses.
Advisary Council of Canberra passes a motion to consider a life insurance contributory scheme for civilian trainees and pilots who are medically fit and would serve in defence force reserves during war emergency. Council notes Civil Aviation advice. until recommendations by Sir Balwart Eilington on RAF reserves are final, addressee actions from Aero Club remain in abeyance.
Detectives question a young female inmate as investigators probe a series of fires at Broaimeadown Foundiing tal. First blaze started January 44 in a wooden playroom near the boilerhouse. A second fire on Saturday damaged the mothers dormitory nurses quarters and the recreation room forcing evacuation of many babies.
A Guinea Airways pilot observed a worker repairing a disrupted line across the swollen Stevenson River after a bridge gap emerged following temporary fixes. Authorities anticipated a permanent restoration within a week as crews strived to bridge the span and ensure safety during restoration.
Washington seeday centers on whether Roosevelt will back England and France if Europe goes to war. Senator Pittman will be asked to clarify and possibly defend the administration’s stance as critics charge vague policy and possible rearmament implications.
A major meeting called by the Minister for Commerce in Sydney aims to plan storage and distribution of food for Australian and British consumption in case of war. Attendees include commodity experts and dock representatives to survey inland storage capacity and coastal protection against destruction. The conference will also address keeping Australian overseas trade channels with Britain open.
Lord Nuffield aboard Bulgases arriving Fremantle comments on Britain’s defences and Dominion strength. He doubts war but cites Chamberlain policy as a risk. London interview notes Defence Minister Chatfield urging stronger services across Empire, hampered by finance.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a police dog named Sydney involved in a meeting about government actions. Mentions of a cabinet, totalitarian countries, land and tank disputes, and Croats are referenced amid garbled phrases and unclear actions.
Reports detail continued sabotage attempts and bomb scares across Britain. Police and fire officials dispersed in London after multiple incidents including a damp fuse home made bomb found near Thentield Street and a raid linked to gelignite and magnesium powder.
Contested Commonwealth officials today reported Australia asserts Princess Elizabeth Land as part of its Antarctic possessions discovered in 1928 by Sir Douglas Mawson. American explorers Lincoln Ellsworth and Hubert Wilkins are said to have claimed the area for America. The Commonwealth government vows to contest any such claim and notes Elizabeth Land appears on official maps as Australian territory.
Spanish war updates report plausible peace efforts with Spain’s government tasked to send terms to Britain and France. Meetings among British and French envoys hint at a possible treaty while Catalonia’s struggle winds down and officials relocate to Madrid.
London dispatch reports French frontier clashes with 1600 troops crossing a 400 strong infantry line. A Spanish colonel orders troops to obey French men’s commands as a detachment of the International Brigade and 1200 women and children shelter at Perpignan. Labor leaders in Perth discuss a forthcoming dock plan while in Paris Italian and Spanish dynamics shape Franco victory talks. Reports from Sydney note shipbuilding needs for Australia and naval policy debates.
Reports say Senor Negrin and all ministers left Spain for France after handing over revolvers and machine guns at the frontier. A Republican division near Figueras is said to have been wiped out while 150 bombing planes attack refugee routes. Snowbound roads and harsh conditions drive mass evacuations, with many dying from exposure and starvation.
Hobart reports Prime Minister Lyons sustains cabinet reshuffle with Mr Harrison named minister to replace ill or unavailable predecessor. The change aims at vigorous administration of civil aviation amid concerns over overwork and recent illness.
Fragmented OCR reports an inquest briefing on a farm murder. Clues point to injuries as the cause while government officials discuss custody and admissible evidence. A detective sergeant and a suspect named in questions hint at a truck theft linked to the case. The inquiry date remains unsettled as the bearing is adjourned.
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