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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 04, 1939

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France Warns On Danzig Coup From Within Or Without

Report from London notes France and Britain vow to defend Poland and will not tolerate any German coup in Danzig. The Polish commissioner in Danzig reassures German residents that Damzag will be managed, while the French Bonnet and British envoy downplay misunderstandings amid ongoing tension and tourism arrivals.

London Germany Deszig England France Poland Dansig Chodachi Damig Tedey Danzig Hitler M. Bonnet the Times Eric Phipps

Reactions From Paris and Danzig Unity on Germany

Paris reports Monday statements by Preaient Le Brun at Montpellier urging Western democracies to act. The Danzig leader Herr Foerater claims the populace stands united to return to Germany and would sacrifice for war. Daily Telegraph notes Britain and France may guarantee Luxembourg.

Paris Preaient le Brun Montpelier Brance Fale Daladier Monuay Danzig Herr Foerater Germany London Payin Daily Telegraph Frugie Britain France Guarditeo Luxambourg

War Anxieties In Hague and Paris Reports

The Hague dispatch says an official communique stresses Plotinias depandence and neutral stance amid war fears. Rome sources claim Signor Masaolitto met with the Pope, while Bonnet conferred with French authorities on Turkish warship transport costs in a potential conflict. Paris reports Indo China fields 100000 troops, a factory building 150 planes, and a new munition plant starting operations.

Paris Indo-China

Mussolini Denies Hitler Talks In Rome

Reports claim Benito Mussolini and Adolf Hitler met at the frontier last week. Rome was told Monday that both leaders had conferred, but Mussolini dismissed the report as false.

Rome Bignor Muscolini Herr Hit

British Policy Urges Cooperation Against Force

Prime Minister Chamberlain states Britain favors settling international differences through discussion and cooperation and fiercely opposes settlement by force. He warns that any attempts to impose terms by force will be met with force if necessary, while noting efforts to build a strong peace-front armament.

Chamberlain North Cornwill

Australian Manufactures Outlook in 19th Century Tone

Australia’s secondary industries hold potential to expand with time and improved conditions. Attor Man-Missit notes geographic advantages and the need for policy to support growth, population balance, and migration to ensure a viable future for the country. The Nova caption hints at club efforts aiding in related matters.

Australia Bingland Ahecta

Thetis Inquiry Fails to Clarify Torpedo Tube Flooding

The Attorney General spoke as the inquiry opened on the Thetis, noting that diving was completed with limited clarity. He described flooded tubes and a harbour contact point while submergence documents referenced fuel and hatch seals, with further observations by Wood on water in fittings and chamber compartments.

London Lunt Wood White Wood Tuba Gampartissat Canorn

Moscow Pact Talks Reported From Kremlin Meeting

A Foreign Office report from London cites talks at the Kremlin between Sir William Seeda and M. Naggiat with Soviet Premier Molotov. The Times notes difficulty in achieving a broad agreement despite Russia's bargaining power and warns against an early conclusion of the German Soviet Pact.

London Foreign Office Moscow Sir William Seeda M. Naggiat William Steang Kremlin M. Molotov House of Commons Russia the Times

British sentiment strong for fulfilment of pledges

London Mayday reports a rally of national sentiment after Lord Halifax's pledge to defend Britain, urging mobilization of all strength if aggression threatens Britain or its allies. Speakers including Prime Minister Chamberlain and Archibald Bindley stress unity, readiness, and a decisive response to any threat, with emphasis on armed forces and deterrence.

London Lord Halifax Briain Dansig Meville Chamberlin Adiireus Archibald Bindaly Janyane

Britain's Clear Stand Emphasized by Press Verdicts

In a flurry of editorials the British position is declared unified and unmistakable after recent Foreign Office and government statements. The Sunday Times urges Britain's intentions are beyond doubt, recalling 1914 fears as unfounded this time. The Observer praises Lord Halifax for decisive leadership, stressing freedom at stake. Times underscores complete unity in policy.

Britain Observer Lord Halifax Rho ‘Times

Flooded compartment hinders Wood and Chapman escape attempt

In a damaged OCR fragment, Wood and Chapman struggle to close a door under pressure as a flood fills the compartment. The text mentions food trapped in the flooded area and unclear references to audible or “aural” products.

Chapman

Industrial Labour Attitude and Threat to Peace

Industrial Labour stands four against further aggression and demands unity of democratic strength. The Labour Party remains hostile to the Meagles and Chamberlain Governments, insisting peace requires Hitler’s recognition of a united front against expansion.

Industreun Gabelr Hitler Labour Party Chamberlain

Ocean Flights Possible New Regular Service Between Continents

A report by Captain P G Taylor describes a potential regular air route from East Africa toward Australia and Asia. He notes a flying boat capable of 46 hours to Mombasa, Seychelles, and Diego Garcia with sleeper berths and meals, enabling night travel and dawn arrivals in Australia, highlighting a fast, weather favorable corridor and optimistic Empire-wide utility. The captain will compile a Commonwealth report with recommendations while broader European political commentary cites Hitler, Britain’s appeasement stance, and cabinet prospects amid wartime tensions.

Reulay Aly Ent Areiea Auatealia Geown Ain Twosay P. G. Taylor Craw Guba Mombasa East Africa Taylor Siream Minecs Guza Haem Diego Garela de Chagos Groupe Singapore

Japanese Demands on Britain and France in Peking

A Peking message says the Japanese controlled Chinese government sent demands to the British and French embassies as a basis for settlement in Tientsin The demands include support for a new Japanese currency inspection rights over banks and businesses strict press controls and appointing a Chinese government to back the concession The Japanese army warns force may be used and a British engineer Mr S T Griffiths is reported taken into custody amid alleged insults. Heavy fighting reported around Manchukuo as Japanese forces press an offensive against Soviet Mongolian troops with tanks planes and troops involved.

London Peking Tigritsin China Apealing Getidemes T. Geffiths John Anderson Darien Manchukuan British United Press Manchukuo Mon- Galle

Queensland rail and road plans fall through in Brisbane report

The Queensland Government proposals for a railway from Djarra to Darwin and an arterial western Queensland road collapsed as the Commonwealth Government would not cooperate. A plan suggested a rail link via Commoweal and the existing Northern Territory line, with the arterial road joining the New South Wales to Goonawindl route.

Brisbane Queensland Djarra Darwin Tlwan Northern Territory New South Wales Goonawindl

National rally marks King's return in Hyde Park tribute

A national rally at Hyde Park followed a Westminster Abbey service for King and Queen's safe return from Canada and the United States. Volunteers led the march parade, with every participant a volunteer. Canon Barey preached at the Abbey, praising civil defense and urging public spirit as the nation gathered to show unity and readiness for any emergency.

London Hyde Park Westminster Abbey Canada United States National Unite Barey Tha Werman Howard Hind Theif Mr. Charberlain Rda Asssag Dem Abe

Drive Against GF Betting Meeting At Tune Club

A report notes representatives at the tune club will confer with the secretary and a detective ruled on a case involving a riding girlie. Details are unclear due to damaged text but reference to betting and an official inquiry is present.

Tha Tune Clube Get

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