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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 20, 1939

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Polish German Pact Shapes Urged By Warsaw Press

Warsaw dispatches suggest Polish opinion favors deeper Polish German pact ties with Germany and Italy against France and Britain, with Ribbentrop’s visit tied to pact anniversaries. Poland aims to stay neutral if war comes, while pursuing closer trade and alliance. A Time report notes anti-Comintern bloc likely shifts focus westward toward greater Ukraine in the near term.

London Warsaw Daily Telegraph Mlan Herr von Ribbentrop Germany Potadd Utik Italy France Britain Poland Tha Baviet Thureday He ‘Timea Triphot

Axis diplomacy and anti-Comintern pact expansion discussed

Prague correspondent notes Germany seeks Czech adhesion and two party system to solve the Jewish question while Rome and Turin sources push toward stronger Rome Berlin ties. Reports suggest Hungary Yugoslavia Poland and Romania joining the anti-Comintern bloc with possible moves to include Czechoslovakia and others.

London Chronicle Prague Germany Chrakovsky Rome Tatiana Count Clara Europe France Tele~ Grafo Hungary Jugoslavia Poland Romanin Unis Berlin Count Czaky Hie CxodoMovakia Yugoslavia Perlin

EUTOPIAS Reflection of Distress

Sydney report on a National network broadcast by Mr HG Wellar, describing postwar distress as a reflection of modern civilization. He argues shattered minds stem from tumultuous events and that public sentiment has become unsettled as nations confront crisis.

Sydney HG. Wella

Defence Activity Passes War Department Air Corps Plan

A bill introduced in Washington seeks to give the Secretary for War authority to supply the Army Air Corps with 9 000 planes as an initial step in the President’s programme to reorganize the military air forces.

Washington Army Air Corps

Union Urges Men To Accept Terms In Pig Iron Embargo Dispute

The waterside workers were urged to accept terms of settlement agreed between union leaders and the Attorney General. A Melbourne conference with the Prime Minister is planned for Tuesday to discuss future export of pig iron to Japan. A mass meeting on Saturday will study the recommendations and a conference in Melbourne may fix the date for talks with Mr Lyons and Mr Menzies about ending the dispute.

Japan Mr. Menzies Melbourne Chione Me. Lyons Munalex Hawan Uniona Monies

Bomb Outrage Suspects Appearing Before Bow Street Court

Seven men faced Bow Street Court after bomb outrages led to police action. Accused include Lawrence Lyon, George Branon Kane, James Casey, John Francia Wharton, Daniel Fitzpatrick, Jack Logue, and James Burns. Trials cover arms and ammunition possession with intent to endanger, and explosives involvement.

London Bow Street Court Lawrence Lyon Lungarees Millesiten George Branon Kane Wan Nat James Casey Wan John Francia Wharton Roma Canton Daniel Fitzpatrick Jack Logue James Burns Bridges Damien Fitzpatrick Tel Auuft Lyons Casey Kane Philpatrick Logue Burns Wert Republican Army Wharton Ixtlonive Mulitance Tete Mem Etn Police Pensioners’ Association Avney Bob Yng

Money saved life doctor’s experience in China

Dr T L Watson of New Zealand arrived by Marells at Bydnty and recounted a narrow wartime escape in China. He described Japanese soldiers as suspicious and offensive toward Brits, and recounted fears of being blown apart by shrapnel or bayoneted by Chinese guerrillas, noting he saved $BO dollars.

Sydney T. L. Watson New Zealand Bydnty China Desena Amer Trince BO Dollars

Poultry Farmers Seek Government Aid Amid Heat and Fire Loss

A deputation from poultry farming interests pressed the Ministry of Social Services for relief. They cited stock losses of up to 20 per coat and extensive property damage from the heat wave and fire. Minister Richardson said the request would be placed before the cabinet sub-committee, noting it as the strongest appeal by poultry men in the state's history.

Sydney Soctal Services Mr. Richardson Intercatn Rishardman

Explosion at Hawney Hotel Destroys Windows

A severe blast rocked the Hawney private hotel in Tratec Tuland rear area. Mr Chamberlain’s party, uninjured, watched as the hotel suffered heavy damage and hundreds of windows were shattered. A grain pile scattered. a Worms guest was blown from bed by the concussion. Evidence points to a bomb near the back of the building.

Sm. Yoriay Hawney Tratec Tuland Mr. Chamberlain Duke

Australia Crises Amid Stalled Pursuit of Suspects

In Melbourne police escorted Chamberlain juniors as search efforts intensified across County M Karey and neighboring districts. Intruders near Clyde whip yards showed suspicious behavior, prompting a strong police response and monitoring in a tense, uncertain political climate.

Cul-De-Sac Chamberlain Hue M Karey

Training Natives Director to Be Appointed

A proposal before the Commonwealth Cabinet in Hobart plans a director of Native Affairs to run the Native Affairs Branch. The appointee needs anthropological knowledge and administrative experience, with candidates including Dr. Donald Thompson and a possible transfer from New Guinea. The plan also aims to grant full rights to capable full blood aborigines, possibly adding Douglas Nicholls to the new citizens list.

Commonwealth Native Affairs Commonwealth Cabinet Hobart Donald Thompson North Australia Commonwealth Untee New Guinea Australia McEwen Imatuda Douglas Nicholls Victorias Foot Mannes

States attack value of training at Canberra forestry school

The Inter ior Minister McEwen told a Canberra conference that states have underfunded and underutilised the National School of Forestry, established by the Commonwealth in 1924 with 32000 pounds. He noted eight students this year and zero from Victoria since 1934, while the school offers a superior syllabus and access to Commonwealth Forestry Bureau research. Representatives from all states attended.

Higher Forestry Education Board Canberra McEwen National School of Forestry Commonwealth Victoria Tasmania B.seim Forestry Commonwealth Forestry Bureau

Rome Conference Outcomes Reported Optimistic

Prime Minister Mr Chamberlain signaled optimism after his Rome visit and discussed returning to London. Mussolini’s assurances on non intervention and Anglo Italian relations were noted. Foreign Minister Lord Halifax said Spain’s issue did not trigger a crisis in France, with no immediate cabinet shakeup expected. Government warned against premature dates and pledged wide humanitarian planning. Rome visit to influence European affairs and potential continued non intervention policies were highlighted.

Mr. Chamberlain Cabbet Rome Count Clano London Chamibariani Aly Spain Lord Halifax France Mr. Bonnet M. Chautemps M. Bonnet

Far East tensions and Japan UK dialogue notes

London reports quote Shigemitsu urging eye to eye policy with Britain and Japan to shape world peace. Japan seeks less drastic means for economic secur ity as Western powers press China policy and trade leverage. US talks of fortified bases and Guam expansion while a non participation committee mobilizes opposition to Japanese policy.

London Weanethy Haya Pimes Tokyo Rem Ime Japan England France United States Fupape Far East China Gulf Europe Shigemitsu Tie Asia Japan Society Burgin New York Li Tho Washington New York Time Roosevelt Guacs Guam Congress Mir Blinnong Maria Committee Hhas Commiltee

New Guinea Patrol Explores Remote Regions

Details of exploratory work in New Guinea near Mt Hagan and the Dutch border were received by the Minister in Charge of Terestorieg Harrivon. J L Taylor led the patrol, reporting earlier unexplored areas opened to administration. A native carrier was killed after contact with hostile tribes.

Bydney New Guinea Bebnown Mt. Hagan J. L. Taylor Mlatant Terestorieg Harrivon Harrivon Anid Taylor Tellies Aduintatra

Cochet to Train Davis Cup Team

The Hungarian Tennis Association has engaged Cochet to train the Davis Cup team. H W Annun confirms availability for this year’s Davis Cup, London reports. More refugees arriving in Vancouver, 120 Jewish refugees wait for Australia on the Aorangi. WHEAT CLEARANCE OTTAWA: overs eas clearance to August 1 at 76 million bushels versus 46 trillion for same period last year. German pilots depart Sydney. Flight Lieuts Pulkowaki and Jenner return home. Church gift to NSW Presbyterian Aged and Arm Ministers Fund noted in Mrs Keith’s will. Migrant trainees to NSW for domestic and farm work, 64 days from London. Crash victim improves in London after plane crash. Trial of church leader in Berlin. Pastor Mueller’s stipend stopped. Investigating air crash. Commonwealth Aircraft Investigation Committee heads to Katherine.

Trade by Barter in Berlin Prompted by Quotas, Source Notes

An economic weekly notes that barter as a system only serves raw materials and views Anglo-German Carter Giacunsions as aiming to curb competition and establish quotas. The piece suggests hopes for export revenue benefits from these measures and their broader impact on trade dynamics.

Berlin Ceutach Valkswiet Carter

Fragmented Review Signals Broadcast Commentary Silence

A garbled report notes possible ban on news commentary by Waighean with interruptions in Melbourne Adelaide and Mother. No clear broadcast variation found. An international news program in New Plunder del ms gna remained terminated.

Wenger Msm Omluan Broadcasting ‘Commentaaton Beis Melbourne Adelaide Moher Tn New

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