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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1939
Page
1
London leader predicts Chamberlain showed restraint in outlining Britain’s peace obligations and urges Allies at Munich to share the burden. Commentators note a cautious tone and call for solidarity between Britain and France amid tensions, while stressing prudent diplomacy.
London dispatch reports German reaction to Chamberlain speech and Britain’s peace appeal. Berlin and Rome comment that Hitler may reply sharply while Goering notes demands for economic cooperation and Germany’s rights. Press across Berlin and Rome stress peace based on equality, amid Britain's rearmament.
Berlin awaits Hitler's 7 p.m. Reichstag address at the Kroll Opera Haus marking six years since the Nazi ascent. Spectators fill the city as preparations include brass bands and daylight celebrations with Goering and Propaganda Minister Goebbels praising the regime's gains and youth revolt against parliament.
Northerly winds drive warm temperatures and raise fire danger in Hobart. Forests are at risk and authorities warn residents to burn with caution as fire brigades and council workers monitor ongoing blazes and enforce checkups.
Owing to hot northerly winds, renewed bushfire fears spread across Victoria. Fires near Belgrave Hill and Belmont Selby burn homes and threaten 50 houses near Corryang, with relief convoys leaving Melbourne for devastated districts.
In New York a witness to the Johnny Hiner racketeering case, George Webbere, shot himself with a pistol found in a detective's overcoat. The DA suspended the detective for negligence and planned to seek Weinberg's prior testimony, though it may not match its earlier impact.
In Bombay on Sunday Chandra Bose was unexpectedly re elected president of Congress. The ballot signals a decisive setback for Gandhi and the Congress High Command backed by Rightists led by Doctor Alter Mayya. Bose says the victory favors federation opponents and ends any compromise with Britain. Jinnah of the All India Muslim League urged representation at the Palestine conference and warned that failure would have disastrous consequences in the Muslim world.
Harold McNionol eighty eight Traveller remanded by Central Police Court today to next Friday on charges of operating an arrangement linked to Randwick betting. Five men, including a bail-wearer, were charged in the matter involving explosives and arms signaling. Hall bail set at twenty pounds.
Perpignan Times correspondent reports new depths of misery as thousands flee toward France through blocked roads and cold passes. Asturians and others cross at border with rations and medical supplies running short. A dying baby is found, and refugees push toward railheads while smugglers and officials contend with chaos.
The Times correspondent notes Nationalist advances from Barcelona toward the coast with Loyalist forces broken. Franco promises respect for Catalan language and aspirations as occupation spreads. Destruction from bombardment reveals grim desolation. executions and prisoner détentions mark the retreat. Religious and press tensions flare with French photographers targeted as rebels seize towns in the region.
Survivors recount the 105th Anniversary Regatta peril as boats capsize near Cra miorne Point and North Wollongong lifeguards save three men swept by heavy seas. Reports mention amateur sculler Willams of Batmsin fouled and rescued, with wrecks and a dramatic air of wartime destruction affecting refugees and waterside crews.
A Piper Cub crashed on a rocky ledge 100 feet above Megalong Valley in the Blue Mountains. Victims are Roderick Julina, 38, son of Sir George Julius, and Clarence Edward Stumbles, 82, of Bankstown. Pilot Ernest J Buck died in a separate Tiger Moth crash at Orange Air Pageant earlier. Police and ambulance teams retrieved the bodies after a long search from Katoomba.
At the Orange air pageant a pilot from Newcastle was performing bombing a fort when a fourth bomb exploded early. The aircraft crashed, pilot Buck trapped, died en route to Orange Hospital. Plane owned by NSW Aero Club, under Civil Aviation Dept authorization. Wreckage guarded as authorities plan inquiry.
A Qantas passenger flight is missing after leaving Brisbane on Friday. Captain D Pennant and G Noll of the Inland Mission were aboard with others. The aircraft was last sighted between Norman River and Mitchell River station, with officials investigating the suspected forceful disappearance.
Anarchists and Communists control Puigcerda aiding Spanish refugees. Loyalist forces retreat toward Perpignan France as hundreds of International Brigade veterans and thousands of refugees crowd into cramped quarters.
The Melbourne interview with American newspaper magnate Mr. W. Z. Hearst praises Australian government for its Far East policy and urges neutrality in Europe. He commends Japan for its influence and advises nations to cooperate amid tensions in Asia.
Large logs broke loose from lashings in a Pacific gale 40 miles off Vancouver. A lifeboat was swept overboard as the vessel limped to Ayud or day with bulwarks and cargo damaged. Nine marooned on deck, a carpenter lost a leg, and several crew suffered injuries while men battled waves and risked life to maintain watches.
The Potlos Department warns of a substantial reward for information leading to the conviction of thieves who robbed a Peters branch of the Bank of New South Wales. About 1200 in twenty and ten pound notes plus silver were taken. Authorities note this is the largest bank robbery since 1929 and blame expert burglars aided by an oxy acetylene outfit. Police fear more oxy-burner related robberies as financial houses face warnings and a widening trail of sub urban safes were hit.
In Greymouth a Wellington report says two miners refused to board the bus to the State mine. The union demanded full wages for the day while management refused. The incident led to miners ceasing work for the day as a dispute over transportation and pay arose.
In Sydney on Monday a group of women wearing masks entered the Red Cross Society rooms for a gathering. Me J McCall, owner of the Red Cross, said Minister Bruxner aims to develop a National Emergency Scheme with a 100 per cent plan impracticable. support for a curtailed generation was noted.
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