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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 09, 1939

Page

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U.S.A Planes Sales to Britain Accelerate Anti Aircraft Gear

President Roosevelt said American anti aircraft equipment production to Britain has been sped up. Sperry Gyroscope in rough time cuts boosted director production from one every ten days to one per day. He noted 1930 anti aircraft directors, mainly by Vickers in England, had patents released to Britain and later to the United States.

Washington Web Roosevelt Britain Sperry Gyropoline Company Vickers Company England United States Britta F

Labour Leader warns on migrant doctors in Australia

Labour Leader Mr. Curtin says unqualified migrant doctors could pose as physicians in Australia and calls for exacting tests to prove qualifications. The statement, issued yesterday on his behalf, underscores concerns over medical credential integrity.

Australis Curtin Labour Party Mr. Curtin Bruce England Australia Commonwealth

Peace in Spain in Light of Negotiations Proceeds

Diplomatic efforts press to ease bloodshed as envoys from both sides meet with Burgos and Spanish Foreign Minister Senor del Vaye. Franco seeks religious, economic, and social gains while Nationalists push toward frontier as Republican forces retreat under dwindling supplies. Britain and France face questions on possible mediation through Prana and support for Basques. Reports from Rome and Perpignan describe growing nerves over Franco’s prospects and possible truce efforts.

Burgos Senor del Vaye Catalonia Madd

Land for Jews Restores Monarchy Influence in West Africa

A London report cites Dr. Al reticently backing a Franco-Rosenberg led push to restore monarchy as a path to resolving Jewish settlement issues. Diplomats note Italy and Britain wary as Mussolini’s regime faces pressure. the plan envisions a Jewish state pivoting regional stability in West Africa, with Guinean areas under interim governance awaiting policy outcomes.

Berlin Dany Telegmien Jewn London Releh al Thet Francois Allan Andor Roye Lord Perth Italy Muscolini Auring Dangerous Chamberlain Rome Kranen Alpieta Outa Bpasial Dp. Rosenberg Wea Africa Madagases

Debt limit dispute stalls Morgenthau plan debate

Washington report on a Congressional hearing where Secretary Morgenthau defended a plan to raise the national debt to eighty billion dollars while insisting the statutory limit of ten billion remains intact. Committee members adjourned, signaling a clash over official fiscal policy.

Washington Henry Morgant America Congress

Poland Recognizes Franco Regime Amid Minorca Threats

Warsaw reports de facto recognition after dispatching 10 cargoes to Francoist Spain while Britain quotes De Soir claiming Franco plans to strike Minorca. Villainous blockade and famine threats loom as 10 000 Spanish troops are readied. Mussolini backs Franco amid tense negotiations.

Poland Warsaw Minorca London British United Press de Soir Franco Britain Alcadia Hitchin Nogeii Spain Mussolini

EYES ON MINORCA PEACE TERMS IN FRANCO TALKS

The Daily Telegraph's diplomatic correspondent reports General Franco told London he seeks to negotiate Minorca terms on a strictly Spanish basis without Italian or German help. Britain reportedly supports this, aiming to avoid affecting the wider Mediterranean situation.

London Daily Telegraph Franco Minorca Britain Minores

Europe’s Quarrels Weigh On Japan Alliance Ambitions

Tokyo dispatch notes Japan wishes to keep London out of European disputes as it considers expanding its anti colonial alliance. Japan insists it has no aim to join Europe’s quarrels yet realises an alliance with authoritarian states offers little cushion against naval powers.

London Japan Tokyo Times Europe Fquarrela Tvents

Recruiting Appeal in Melbourne Sparks Military March

Wednesday night recruiting meeting in Melbourne ended with armed officers marching out after a woman speaker, deemed by some to be a Communist. The mayor later clarified she was a representative of the League for Peace.

Melbourne

Fragmented OCR News Teaser From Distant Ports

Unclear text fragment reports sea voyage details with references to JAP and Consul Life. Mentions sinking, a 230 pm time frame, and a cargo voyage from Port Kemble toward Japan. No clear names, dates, or events parsing reliably from the garbled source.

Conmul-Caneyat Dalfram Synk Delfram la Port Kemble Japan

Bomb outrages and arrests tied to London plots emerge

Reporting from Dublin on political moves and London bombing aftermath includes arrests linked to explosive plans and weapons seizures. Ireland's leaders debate emergency legislation and forceful response while public safety acts may be revived amid ongoing turmoil.

Dublin Tuseday. Tr Kelly Erie Senate Republican Army Lord Halifax Do Ve Jorn Kelly Road Lst Wamen Howe London Ireland Mr. Kelly Mr. de Valera Irish Republican Army Britain de Valera Bir

National Defence Debate on Voluntary Recruiting Policy

National Defence leaders clash over voluntary recruitment and funding for defence. The Central Council endorses voluntary service while urging safeguards and credit support, highlighting economic security for those in demand. Sydney responds to media claims about British expeditionary forces and policy remains under British government control.

Commonwealth Bank

Works Closed But Pays Dividends

In Sydney the Building Caste Inquiries heard that Clay Industries Pty Ltd and Brickworks Pty Ltd paid dividends totaling about 40 percent of paid up capital over the past three years. Alfred Green and Edward Lancley defended company profits as justified by long-term conditions. The inquiry, noting a 5 shillings per thousand brick price rise, adjourned to tomorrow.

Sydney Clay Industries Pty. Ltd Alfred Green Brickworks Pty. Ltd Clay Industries Ltd Edward Douglas Lancley Dire J Auburn Brick Company Brickworks Pty Brick Council

War Correspondents Killed In China Listed In Terrorists’ Death List

The report from Shanghai notes Australian born journalist H Timperley among several editors and writers on a death list circulated by Japanese terrorists. Watern declared opposition to coercion and urged turning against force, remarking he would not risk northern action without stronger continental backing.

Shanghat H. Timperley

Fireman Killed After Attack at Redfern Hotel

The body of Erle Carlson, a Swedish seaman on an Interstate freighter, was found behind the Redfern Hotel with severe head injuries. Police believe he was kicked or battered by thugs for his money, noting torn buttons and a pool of blood near the scene. Carlson had arrived in Melbourne January 24 after influenza and joined a ship in Sydney. investigators say a nearby bar cry supports a sudden assault, while descriptions of the attackers remain elusive.

Byoney Wetnesdey Erle Carlson Areman Caledon Redfern Tais Seeger Ti Wan Carlson Jett Hi Melbourne Wato Wave Sydney Cacer Carlson Ing Ourthouse

France rejects cession to Italy in Senate stance

Paris reports Foreign Minister Barnst banishes any handover of French territory to Italy and warns that such a transfer would spark armed conflict. The Senate backs the government with a 30 to 18 confidence vote amid Spain’s territorial integrity concerns.

Paris M. Barnst Senate France Italy Spain

Train derailment injures passenger near Ourimbah

Fagen of the North-West Mail reports a train derailed between Ourimbah and the welding plant repair site. Only Mrs Vallom of Woe Was injured severely as carriages toppled at a dangerous angle after the engine struck a welding portion. Front wheels stayed on line while rear wheels left track.

Nothing to Fear in Diplomacy Amid World Tensions

A fragmentary report reflects debates over Franco British relations and U S policy. It notes Mr Chamberlain and Roosevelt seeking discretion to avert misunderstanding, asserting unity with France and American friendship while stressing careful handling of disagreeing views.

Nazi Purge Trial Ends With Acquittal in Strasbourg

Fragmentary OCR report notes a purge case in Strasbourg with cited defendants. One individual was acquitted after a grim sequence, while others faced unspecified outcomes in the unfolding legal action.

Dr Schacht Refuses Post Under Pressure in Berlin

Berlin diary notes Dr Schacht declines appointment as Special Commissioner for Skporte amid pressure to align with social and economic policy. Writer says he hopes for a larger majority next year, but remains unwilling to accept the post.

London Berlin Daily Telegraph Winton Sah Fichac Skporte Cial Mesit

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