25 Jan 1939
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 25, 1939
Page
1
In Sydney a British and Australian audience heard that Britain will assist Australia’s expansion to strengthen peace and war efforts. The High Commissioner, Ire Bruce, praised Australia's progress and democratic system as key to national strength, arguing population growth alone would not suffice.
Cabinet to consider behalf of premier and attorney general discuss terms of a pig iron export policy. Officials review potential plan to invite regional views before final decision. Conference aims to align industry needs with government stance and trade outlook.
Wild scenes at New York harbor accompany the arrival of the tanker Maxo Baytown as survivors of an air crash fill the scene. Police clash with crowd of up to 3000 as dockside chaos erupts, with injured and bystanders recounting the tense moments and confusion.
A Tuesday deputation to Minister for Work Spuuner and Minister Flich Alison caused wild scenes in Newcastle as Alderman JWwinve and the Mayor faced off about unemployment measures. Spectators cheered while officials argued the mayor aimed to shift responsibility for addressing unemployment. Baddeley of the Labour Party accused ministers of misjudging industrial psychology.
Reports from Madrid and London describe Franco’s forces nearing Barcelona with Nevarrese troops atop nearby mountains. Paris and London weigh intervention risks as refugees prepare to evacuate Catalonia and American and British nationals are advised to depart.
Judge Strellon leads investigations in Victoria as a Royal Commission begins. The commission will decide on new terms of reference and determine the full scope of inquiry, with appointments confirmed and proceedings set to run through the coming term.
In New York on Monday stocks slumped amid broad selling pressure. The market saw millions of shares change hands as foreign developments and rumors of European mobilizations weighed on prices, with major indexes and leading names posting declines across the board.
Text reports alleged sabotage by Maal agents and associated aircraft firms during U S government war production. Local, navy and employers officials filed complaints as inspectors found plates and planes passed, yet complainants faced censure.
Rumors from Rome suggest Hitler and Count Ciano will publicly state German and Italian colonial ambitions on January 30. Corriere says Ciano will attend Berlin ceremonies marking Nagia sixth anniversary where Germany may press colonial claims. German writers warn France against blocking actions and warn of broad European tension if non intervention is violated.
London broadcast by Prime Minister Chamberlain announces a national service scheme to train citizens in peace time for defense. He stresses voluntary service, exemptions by occupation, and democratic principles, insisting compulsory service is not adopted. He urges willing volunteers not yet employed in essential work to join, to safeguard liberties and ideals.
The piece notes a press endorsement of Chamberlain s call for national defense action during peacetime. It cites The Daily Mail and The Daily Telegraph criticizing delayed action and urges both voluntary effort and broader public response. Home Office memo outlines local authorities to prepare full time and part time air raid precautions with pay rates to be announced.
Imperial Airways Centaurus with five men and four passengers, including Jerow and a party, made an emergency landing near Buntia Corsea in rough sea. London reports Cham berlain warns civilians against alarmist views while urging universal voluntary war readiness and preparedness.
Prague cabinet instructs commerce minister to draft an economic cooperation program with Germany after talks with Hiller and Von Fubbentrop. Germany reportedly sought Czechoslovak alliance with Berlin and entry into the anti Comintern pact in return for guaranteeing Czechoslovakia's new frontier.
The Australian High Commissioner, Bruce, said Chamberlain’s meeting with Hitler at Berchtesgaden on October 16 averted a global catastrophe. He urged Australians to back wise policies to prevent war, stressing democracy and the British Empire must prevail and that dictatorial aims rely on force. He recalled the perilous days and prayed not to endure them again.
Berlin Monday a German General Staff colonel argues in a treatise that air power alone cannot dominate land and sea. He says neither absolute air nor naval supremacy is attainable and air supremacy requires the enemy be beaten, with the German side unbeaten.
Melbourne reports on a February national drive to recruit militia volunteers. Prime Minister Lyons notes strong civilian support for defence, expects progress on the 63 million defence programme, and references a national register plan and industrial mobilisation studies.
Melbourne report on a plan to extend overseas training for Australian defence officers. Chief of the Air Staff Air Vice Marshal Williams is cited as commenting on increased foreign postings. Since July 1986 about 145 officers from all services have gone abroad for duties and training including 71 from the new forces, 11 from the French army, and 22 from the Wir force, with many junior ranks also undertaking courses overseas and 85 naval personnel below petty officer level trained in England.
The Minister for Labour declares the anti American activities committee failed to prove Bridges advocated overthrow of the government. Bridges entered the U S legally in 1920 and immigration acts do not bar organizing workers or leading a strike among stevedores.
In Sydney on Tuesday, guidance for pilots flying to northern towns with beacon equipped aerodromes will be issued soon. A minister said results of tests should be announced within a few days.
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