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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 03, 1939

Page

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War in America Fears Drive Navy Build Up

Senator chairman of the Naval Affairs Committee urged expansion beyond treaty strength to make the navy unbeatable. He outlined a five point plan for enlarging the navy army and air force, strengthening coastal defences and mobilising industry. The statement highlighted fascist influence in South America amid tense delegate intimidation and security measures.

Washington Senatoriar Naval Affairs Committee South America Walsh Deleg

Lima Congress Under Intimidation At Peruvian Conference

New York Times special correspondent reports a dictatorial regime of censorship and spying at the Pan American conference in Lima. Delegates faced pressure while officials claimed a unanimity on Argentina’s modified polarity pact, which was denied by observers. Thousands witnessed a Nazi rally like scene with swastikas and banners from Italy and Japan. The government controlled access and attacked totalitarian states during the opening play.

New York Mania Cabling Chin New Sbnk Times Argentina Lima Italy Japan

Victoria expects loan approval for increased programme

Ministers of the Victorian State Cabinet are optimistic that the Australian Loan Council at its June meeting will grant the Victorian application for an increase in its loan programme. The council is expected to consider the request next month, with officials hopeful for swift approval and expanded funding.

France Borjax Blancas Lerida Tarragona Cubella Lerida Artest Barcelona Beo de Trgel Pyrenees

Militia Drive Faces Financial Hurdles in Australia

Sydney reports a deficit estimate of £820,000 for the current year as External Affairs Minister Hughes denounces ministers’ doubt over the militia recruiting drive. He notes ongoing loan council talks may raise funds, with promises of support similar to Western Australia’s past increases.

Sydney Iir Hughes Langen Western Australia Snonthe Wilcan Auntralia

No Concessions to Force Warns Chamberlain in New Year Message

London dispatch says Hitler orders General Staff to be ready by spring for another move that could plunge the world into crisis. Chamberlain asserts armed strength enables friendship with all nations but refuses concessions to force. Paris notes the Chamber of Deputies passes the budget and returns to Renate Prevlur. French ambassador in Rome declares France will not buy peace at any price and diplomatic efforts for Franco Italian dispute will continue.

London Sunday Pictorial Rome Ambaxwaor M. Concol Ome France Bucharest Carol M. Chupercun Romania M. Clupercus Ronn Sance Front M. Cocrenau Wen

Vigorous Measures in Poland Cabinet Meeting Passes Plan

In Warsaw on Monday the Ukrainian National Democratic Association and 14 deputies from Eastern Galicia held a secret meeting and decided on a vigorous campaign to improve the economic and cultural status of Poland's Ukrainian minority of six million. They aim for representation in the cabinet.

Warsaw Ukranian National Democratic Association Galicia Poland Tein

Mein Kampf royalties aid Jewish charities

New York reporters state that Stack and Bona publish an unabridged edition of Mein Kampf claiming Hitler's copyright in the United States. Publisher royalties would be donated to Jewish charities amid ongoing copyright disputes and fundraising efforts.

New York Hitler Mein Kempf Stackie & Bona Puhrer

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Catalonia Front Battle Sparks Massive Spanish Conflict

London dispatch describes major clashes on the Catalonian front with Franco loyalists clashing against Republican forces. Reports note fierce fighting, casualties, bombings at Barcelona, and Italian unit involvement as both sides mass troops for a decisive engagement amid broader European tensions.

London Spain Franco Daily Telegraph Fendaye the Times Sarabats Gamba Julius Atgjas

Spanish Cruiser Jose Luisia Dies Refloated and Interned

The Spanish government cruiser Jose Luisia was refloated at Gibraltar after grounding Friday during an attack by rebel vessels and taken to the dockyard for internment. Seven crew members were killed in the battle and buried at sea off Europa Point from the destroyer Elms Glawworn.

Gibraltar Admiralty Toga Jose Luia Dies S Ea Europa Desstroyer Elms Glawworn

Naval forecast in British program amid German demands

MR H C Bywater of the Daily Telegraph reports well informed naval circles anticipate radical changes to Britain's naval plan this year if Germany presses for submarine builds. Berlin and The Times warn Germany seeks 1000 ton subs while The Manchester Guardian notes talks on additional gun cruisers may be dropped. Germany remains insistent on submarine parity amid rising underwater strength of Italy and ally forces.

London Mondey H.C. Bywater Daily Telegraph Germany Italy

Royal Visit to Newfoundland

A semi official notice says Their Majesties will visit Newfoundland, the union’s oldest city, during their coming tour. The report notes British navy strength, possible French naval pinnae changes, and mixed reactions to Anglo German treaty claims amid Berlin Moscow dispatches.

ST. John Newfoundland Paris Britain

Slovak Protest Demands Revenge After Border Violence

In Bratislava a mass Hainka Guard parade and a national service mark victims of the Hungarian border incident. Deputy Premier of Czechoslovakia vows revenge as blood is said to cry out for retaliation across borders. Prague grants amnesty to Hungarian subjects for political crimes amid tensions with Hungary.

Bratislav Hiinka Guard Slovakia Czecho-slovakia Prague Social Order Disturb- Hungary Geecha Hungary Bloval Radio Ate

Goebbels Predicted to Lose Ministerial Power in Berlin

The article asserts Dr Goebbels faces a diminishing role as the propaganda ministry shifts toward the Foreign Office. It claims he may become chief of the Nas i party in Berlin as Herr Hitler wavers over ministerial rights to avoid party turmoil.

Hitler

Suggested removal of Pope to Australia

London report in Reynald's News contemplates forcing the Pope from Rome due to Fascist hostility and moving Vatican operations to Australia. It cites a Sydney secret meeting and Roman Catholic strength in Australia, quoting an English Catholic saying no doctrinal reason keeps the Pope in Rome and that Australia might be wise if removal occurred.

Australia London Reynald Rome Vatican Sydney Anying

Air Network Plans New Aerodromes Including Cooma

Government minister outlines air network expansion with new aerodromes and routes. Details mention Cooma as a key site, reflecting broader transport plans and government support for improved air travel infrastructure.

New American Merchant Marine Debates Naval Service Role

Fragmentary text discusses the New American Merchant Marine and potential naval service integration. Mentions figures like evolutions in corps and a large monetary reference, but details are unclear due to damaged source text.

Accident Toll Near Greta Claims Nowlan and Brother

A car overturned near Greta today killing 20 year old Alexander Patrick Nowlan of Blogleton. His brother suffered a fractured right leg and internal injuries, while their father escaped unharmed. The brothers were traveling with their father when the crash occurred.

Newcastle Alexander Patrick Nowlan Blogleton

Drowned Youth Found at Black Heath Bathing Bath

In Sydney on Monday George Lancaster aged 13 of Mt Victoria is believed to have suffered a heart attack and drowned at the Black Heath swimming bath. His body was recovered from the bottom minutes after he was missed by friends.

Sydney George Lancaster Mt. Victoria Blackheath

Woman Found Unconscious In Gas Filled Kitchen

Police and ambulance officers found 90 year old Silvia Simpson unconscious in a gas filled kitchen at Bellevue Hill. Her husband arrived home to a locked door and closed windows. He phoned the ambulance and fire brigade. her condition is serious.

Bydney Bellevue Hill Silvia Simpson

Cyclist killed in Sydney in Canterbury road incident

A cyclist aged around Cali AR died after a head on collision with a motor car in Canterbury tonight. The holiday death roll in New South Wales tallies 44, with 23 road accident fatalities this year, higher than last year’s 19. In Melbourne, two men died after a car overturned near Traralgon. Harry Craig 37 and Willem Morton died, with others injured. New York marked 113 American fatalities in New Year celebrations, including a hotel fire and a ballroom tragedy.

Sydney Kemeny Sina Canterbury New South Walee Yamr Melbourne Cer Prisce Traralgon

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