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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 20, 1940

Page

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New U boat Fleet Reported By Berlin In London News

Berlin says Germany abandons the London Submarine Convention and Germany sinks multiple ships, while British and Danish sources report several vessels attacked or captured. A separate dispatch notes Paraguay’s General Estrada declares himself dictator as political crisis deepens.

London Berlin Germany Britain Geneve Journal de Germany S. A. Coope PiGne Buengs Aires Sun Jane Batigarribia Hae Paraguay

Post War Plans Conference With Italy in Rome

United Press correspondent accompanies Under-Secretary of State Sum Walles on a trip to Rome aboard the Rex to sign and begin postwar cooperation with Italy. Welles plans to lay groundwork for arbitration and collaboration between Italy and the United States, aiming to set the tone for his mission and future talks.

New York United Preas Anal Washington Rome Welles Riswwovelt

Pharaoh's Tomb Found Near Port Said

A buried tomb near Port Said unearthed by Professor Montel is intact with a decorated interior chamber. It contains a large granite sarcophagus, an unopened coffin, and a collection of gold artifacts including an oxqulate work wall piece on a gold table. The chamber measures about eight by nine feet and dates to the era ruled until 1047.

Camno Profeamor Montel Gangel Port Bald Pharseh Paou Voee Menior

Note to Britain Strongly Protests Norwegian Waters

Norwegian Foreign Minister submits to Lord Halifax a protest over British actions in Norwegian waters and the removal of prisoners from Altmarci. Norway demands clarification on the Altmarck incident, whether the vessel is free merchant or to be interned, and asserts Altmarck as unarmed merchant shipping. Germany warns Britain of harsh reprisal. Norway urges swift action and repair of the Hamtege.

London Mr Colban Lord Sir Lord Halifax Norway Jenebull Uider-secretary Foreign Aurairs

Oslo Outburst Threat to Britain in Continental Debate

Oslo leaders threaten to sever any alliance with Britain over neutrality as Anglo Norwegian trade talks enter a tense new phase. London observers note Germany seeks to enforce maritime control and potential use of Allied routes amid disputed altmärsch claims and pending mercantile tensions.

London Air Raid Defences Tested by Massive Drill

London conducted a largest air raid drill involving about 80 000 workers and regional teams to test city and suburban defenses. The exercise simulated bombing across 50 boroughs with hundreds of bombs and rescue squads pulling bodies from debris as medical and recovery teams identified victims.

London Greater Middlesex Hertfordshire Kent Surrey Suffolk Alxty Aquada Ucn Une Stepnone Ella

American Rights Warnington Broadcast Fragment

Fragmentary OCR notes discuss a Senate Foreign Relations Committee chair Banaton Pitan and Mk potential commentary on British taxation of American ships and aggression at sea. Mentions Minded Bialew 40 de, torpedoing United States ships, and the issue of American rights amid international tension.

Warmington Bynday Charman Senate Foreign Relations Committee Britain

Japs Deny Evacuation Of Nanning

Sunday reports from Shanghai quote Chinese authorities claiming evacuation of Nanning by Japanese forces. The Japanese deny retreat while Chinese sources say units are moving southward with long columns of troops and air support. Chinese officials report new landings at Hatteng and near Bwangchow as punitive expeditions.

Shanghai Nanning Witlin Nenming Guna China Hatteng Peruin Bwangchow

Irish Rebels Debate Prisoner Releases in Dublin Convention

Report from Dublin describes Sinn Féin and Eire leadership urging restraint while opposing further imprisonment of political prisoners. Government aims to maintain order as protests rise, with factions split on Ireland at war and the question of archiving and printing. Soldiers trained in Bren guns and machine guns reportedly stationed around major squares as unrest grows.

London Sindy Cavan Mir de Vaisra Eire Govarnicut Griahinen Ireland Tey Cou

Industrial Slump Hits United States Production

Reported drop in December 1988 to January 1989 with steel ingot output falling from above 90 percent to 69 percent capacity by mid February. Commerce Secretary Hopkins notes foreign trade balance 24 percent below 1988 exports and imports down 15 percent, amid widespread capital pressures.

MM. Hopkins

Victims of Nazi Brutality Reported in Cracow and Elsewhere

The latest Potjah victims of Govronh brutality include Professor Chrannowsk aged 74 from Cracow University who died in Oran Tomborg prison and Professor Bobrieski from the Wrena University who died of pneumonia while traveling. Six other Cracowian professors reportedly perished in Priah during winter transport.

Paria Bundy Potjah Cracow Universill Oran Tomborg Priaon Odio Bobrieski Wrena University Priaah

Panama Canal Defense Plans Reported by President Boone

After inspecting the Panama Canal zone defences and secret Works costing about 893 million dollars, President Boone plans a future conference with Pan American officials. Time believes he intends to meet Toland and Taland to discuss strategy.

Corio Contest Melbourne Campaign Sees Labour Boost

In the Gorin by election Labour increases its campaign presence with 10 federal members set to arrive later in the week. Leaders from Labour Premiers and the NRW parliamentary party plan broadcasts, while taxation exemptions and wage rate adjustments are among government replies expected.

Melbourne Labour Gorin Hightmore Thi Sampaign NRW Labour Party Willuo

Pressure Wanes as Finnish Reserves Fortify Summa Line

Finnish artillery and infantry reserves, transferred for ward, are now organized in depth along the Summa Corridor. Main defenses hold while reports claim Finnish defenders repulse Russian pressure with limited gains for the advancing forces. Soviet and Finnish dispositions, with air activity over Ladoga and near the Isthmus, shape a tense stalemate as both sides prepare for further operations.

London Mannerheim Summa

Britain mobilises dollar holdings in U S A

The British Treasury orders the first call up of dollar holdings held in the United States by UK investors in specified railway and industrial stocks. About £24 million is involved, to be sold for cash at Wall Street prices and reinvested in British government stocks.

London Treasury Britain United Kingdom United States Railway and Indus Takinge Huis Wall Street New York Feder United States Washington, S Terie United Sydney Acelin

American Trade in Arms Washington Report

Washington examines the U S arms trade amid policy reviews and international concerns. Officials discuss export controls and national security implications as lawmakers seek balance between defense needs and nonproliferation.

Mining dispute sparks peace talks amid uncertain terms

A garbled report hints at talks mediated by the attorney general over a mining conflict. It mentions potential concessions, negotiations, and possible peaceful settlement as parties seek a path forward amid a tense standoff.

No Loss Of Heavy Weather Causes Injuries

Fragmented OCR notes describe a cyclone and its effects with references to injuries among tavern parsons and delayed service. The readable fragments mention Erie area, storms, and fear of further damage but lack clear dates or names for full attribution.

Offer of Bribe at Business Premises Reported

A report notes an offer of bribe involving a local business premises. The incident references a sum of money and alleged bias in conduct. Details of involved parties or exact locations are not provided in the readable text.

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