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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 04, 1939

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Ostracism Proposed by Senator Pittman on Japan

Senator Pittman of the Foreign Relations Committee proposes U S ostracism of Japan if it acts again. He says war by Japan is unlikely due to moral reasons and that a declaration would do them no harm. The Japanese claim they are too intelligent to declare war and know the U S will not cross the Pacific.

Washington Tienday Pittman Irmaan Foreign Relatios Committee The Senate United States Japan State Department United Press Inter Pacific

Group in UK politics aims at strong policy formation

A new political group is reportedly forming in London inviting members from all parties including government ministers. The aim is to press for stronger defence and a clearer foreign policy while seeking greater national unity and broader support for the National Government.

London Press Association The Times Duncan Sandys Randolph Churchill Tia

Fascist Menace South America Seeks U S Response

A New York Times Chile correspondent reports United States foreign service officers from across West Coast South America hold a ten day Lama conference to discuss countering Fascist inroads. The dispatch notes a broad German influence campaign across Eastern South American republics and warns towns to expel Jews to maintain trade with Germany.

New York Chile New York Times United States South America Lama Pet Germany

Italian Bomber Sets Air Records for Weight and Range

A Rome based Italian trimotor bomber carried five tons for up to 1000 kilometres at an average 283.3 miles per hour and 200 kilometres at an average of 124.3 miles per hour, establishing weight and range records for weight carrying aircraft.

Rome Tuan

Explosion at Sydney match factory sparks blast

Firefighters battled a blazing match factory at Waterine with a fierce explosion that blew iron frames and shattered windows. Phosphorus risk prompted 60 more firemen to respond as damage ran into tens of thousands. The plant owned by Matchen failed and cause remains a mystery at this time.

Sydney Turalay Rlan Waterine Secon Mime Metroailian Tastory

Corsica Premier's Welcome Touches War Memorial Scene

In Bunka Cornica crowds of about 80,000 cheered as ML Daludier and M. Maladier laid a wreath on the war memorial. The mayor recalled 40,000 Corsicans who fought in the Great War and pledged readiness for further sacrifices if France faced danger.

Faria Monuny Bunka Cornica Maladier ML. Daludier Cornice M. Daludier France

Holiday personal crisis reports in America rise

A police bulletin notes 34 incidents during the holidays in New York, pushing the total daily count of personal-crisis reports to over 300. The tally reflects higher overall daily deaths during the period, underscoring ongoing concerns across the city.

Polica New York

New German designs on Czechoslovakia threaten Poland

Reports circulating in Central Europe claim Germany aims for the complete annexation of Czechoslovakia early in spring and a march on Poland. The fear of German naval moves spurs a refugee rush and visa applications while Britain faces new submarine threats.

Czechoslovakia London Europe Germany Poland Munich

Britain’s Naval Tech Advances Reported by Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph reports a Royal Navy reform driven by Mr H C Bywater noting a 33 percent rise in gunfire accuracy rapidity and destructiveness over three years. It cites 14 inch guns for battleships new anti aircraft measures and higher range height finders.

London H.C. Bywater Germany Britain Piston Berlin Pasea

German naval dispute dominates talks in Berlin

In Berlin on Tuesday the German reply to Anglo-German naval tensions was discussed. The report says Germany will avoid an arms race with Britain though it will remain vigilant about shipbuilding. Soviet forces are noted as having 160 submarines, while London circles reportedly regret attacks on the new developments.

Raeder Britain Auatrakes Aloo Tegel Nea Germany Gimetal Germauny Snaen Raeher Berlin Pera Diacux Goering Aes Russa London

German Plan for European Davis Cup Reform

Berlin reports a plan by Wirick Schoenborn to reform the Davis Cup European Zone. The proposal, to be presented May 17 at Perki, would limit the zone to eight nations with elimination contests for the remaining teams. It envisions up to five rounds in three months, an interzone final, and a challenge round aligning with Wimbledon and the French championships.

Wirick Schoenborn Perki Nehrenborn Matichal

Jewish purge in Danzig Warsaw reports plan to close shops

Monday under new laws almost all Jewish owned shops in Danzig Warsaw were closed. Jewish labor leaders warn pogroms are expected and about 2,000 Jews are to leave the city this month. The intention is to ban the entire Jewish population of about 3,900 by the end of March.

Warsaw Dianeig Jew Lab Tilb

Britain Backs American Note on Trade Rights with Japan

The Diplomats Corres pondent of the Australian Associated Press reports that Britain supports the American note to Japan on foreign trade and rights in China. A British vote to Tokyo is expected soon as informal talks continue between Sir Robert Craigie in Tokyo and Japanese Foreign Minister Baron K. Wy.

London Gaina United States Japan Utuds Tokyo Jokyo Robert Craigie Mr. Varile

Wang Ching-wei expelled from leadership in China feud

Shanghai dispatch reports Wang Ching-wei, who urged peace with Japan, stripped of all posts by the Kuo-min-lang Executive for discipline violations. The body denounces the peace move and reaffirms fighting the war to finish. Chou Enlai calls Wang a quitter while foreigners weigh his next move.

London Wang Ching-wei Japan Kue Shanghai Chou Enlai Wang Chingwei

Japanese Premier May Resign Amid Power Shifts

Political circles glimpse a potential leadership change as Prince Konoye faces possible displacement by Count Hiranuma. Some believe Konoye seeks retirement over growing financial and industrial controls, while the army signals broader resistance to upheaval. General Kamada replaces General Hata in a shifting command in Central China.

Prince Konoye Hiranuma Konoye Hiraduma

Mussolini Ordered Battle to Win Before Chamberlain Visit

Barcelona reports say Franco's forces press a major offensive with about 100000 troops, including four Italian and four Spanish divisions. Littorio division withdrawn for reorganization. Italian coercion and German aid cited as aims to force a breakthrough before Chamberlain's Rome visit. Rebels reportedly suffer high casualties while Loyalists claim to hold line at Catalonia.

Barcelona Italy Germany Loyiilets Inea Littorio Signor ‘Mussolini Beriain Spain Franco Cata‘ons Telegraph Brenco Ufoopere Borjas Blancas Itatisn Four &Ivi Ti Ja Chadberlain

Control of Czech Refugees and Franco War Outlook

A British press dispatch discusses Franco seeking Italian support for his campaign, noting debts and loans, and outlines advances by Navarre troops toward Tarragona and Falset. It questions Prime Minister Chamberlain’s approach, suggesting a potentially risky visit and warning of a French-Italian alignment against Britain.

Appointment of Fora as Rome ambassador succeeds Earl of Peeth

Fora has been appointed ambassador of Rome succeeding the retiring Earl of Peeth who leaves in April. In New South Wales towns temperatures exceed 100 degrees with Bourke at 108 and Wagga at 104. A dangerous surf incident off the coast near San Sebastian involved eight sailors and the consular package with maps and plans. The Times notes no charges against Golding and that the arrest of the British pro-consul could worsen diplomatic tensions with Franco's staff and the British legation.

Italy Franco Germany Lerida Tarragona Alovakia Artesa Burgos Czechoslovakia Fora Rome Eri l of Peeth Sydney New South Wales Bourke Wil Wagga Broken Ernest Ookiing San Sebastian Nly Destner Apta Mapa Plana Times Golding Goodman Jean de Lus Wiatua Jan

Bank chiefs to meet in Berlin talks amid Jew concerns

Montague Norman Governor of the Bank of England will visit Berlin for talks with Reichsbank President Dr. Schacht and may go to Berchtesgaden to confer with Adolf Hitler if progress is made. The Daily Herald notes the talks represent a continuation of the London visit focused on Jews and experts.

London Mnraday Montague Norman Bank of England Berlin Reichsbank Dr. Schacht Berchtesgaden Hitler Schacht

National service for German girls extends to all unmarried under 25

All German girls are now required to serve the people for a year. Previously only those in certain occupations were liable for labour service. The order covers about 400,000 to 900,000 annually and allows work in industry, agriculture, or households. The move aims to address labor shortages and the closing of small shops and unprofitable factories.

Berlin

Lord Strabolg Travels Amid International Tour Plans

Lord Strabolgi, a British Labour peer, travels by air to Sydney and Canberra, then on to New Zealand, with no comment on abroad political matters. In Sydney, gold records show 23 shillings 11.3 pence per ounce, Manderd, and 9 shillings 6.10 pence per ounce fine, with previous highs recorded on November 29 last year.

Lord Strabolg Darwin Darwin Lord Strabolgi Britain Sydney Canteres New Zealand Birabolgi

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