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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1939
Page
1
Warsaw reports the Danzig question persists as Britain France and Poland clash over frontier rights. More than 5,000 Polish troops deployed near the front amid mobilization and labor measures, while Vatican City notes no Papal interview with Mussolini. Neville Henderson returns to London as German nationals arrive in the Free City under Heimwehr guard. British stance on Canal status reiterated in Commons discussions.
Reports quote Molotov’s reply to Anglo French proposers on a British French Soviet pact to counter totalitarian moves. Talks with Leeds and Naggiar reportedly continued in Moscow as Britain and France awaited fuller Soviet details. Chamberlain indicated no final reply yet from the Soviet government.
German spokesman in Wil helmatrasao said Germany had no intention of forcing matters in Daily nor to threaten the territorial integrity of Danzig. He claimed military action could have occurred if desired and denied plans to send troops or expand defence forces. The Polish government was notified of a German cruiser visit to Danzig from August 25 for three days and expressed no objection. Count Raczynski, Polish ambassador, had a lengthy talk with Lord Halifax and planned a Warsaw-bound flight to consult Colonel Beck.
Sydney reports proposals to amend the Commonwealth Arbitration and Conciliation Act to empower the Arbitration Court to grant preference to unionists in the clothing industry. The attorney general pledged to place the measure before the cabinet, aiming to curb overtime and sweating.
London report states New Zealand will not likely send expeditionary forces overseas if Britain goes to war. Finance Minister Nash, speaking at a Dublin dinner for de Valera, said New Zealand would defend democratic ideals but remain sovereign. He favored the Commonwealth idea over empire and emphasized sovereignty.
The Wallon Presa reports another round in a war of nerves between Berlin and London with public anxiety over a Dansig coup deemed unjustified. Boersen Zeitung backs the theory, citing British ministers speeches and press as Germany hones a calm stance while Paris and London face alleged nerve loss.
During a village tour in ca je, Cardinal Ionitzer faced a hostile mob in London. Protesters pelted him with objects while shouting murder as they criticized his stance on the Dolfuse murder case.
Roosevelt weighs a nation wide radio appeal to rally support for the arms embargo as Congress debates United States policy in Europe. Officials fear passage or defeat could embolden Hitler and signal U Britain France stance and risk war. The House and Senate split on deviating from aiding Britain and France with arms and munitions.
The News-Chronicle urges reuniting Churchill and Eden in the British Cabinet to counter European domination. It says Churchill and Eden must be reinstated and that Eden’s return would signal Britain’s serious intent to Moscow.
Tuesday report notes £100,000 of radium bought by public funds with much directed to hospitals for research. About £35,000 still available. Professor Wallsee states county doctors lack radium unless properly qualified to administer it.
A Trades Unions meeting proposes forming a new organization with share capital of 700000 to take over assets and liabilities. Public subscription would raise 110000 via 1 pref share, 25 000 B pref shares, 16000 C pref shares, and 48000 ordinary shares to current holders. A five member board plus three union reps would govern with Bank of New South Wales represented until overheads are cut. The unions plan to consult on overseas policy and aim to strengthen union leadership.
A chaotic Independence Day casualty list notes 172 dead from car accidents and 108 injured by fireworks. Two more fatalities are expected. one man lost his age in another accident amid the holiday crowd.
Japan calls up labour for form and factory as talks in Tokyo with British ambassador Sir Robert Craigie and Japanese Foreign Minister Mr Arita outline the Tientsin Conference agenda. Cabinet orders mobilisation of 1,102,000 labourers for armaments and agriculture.
In a Friday House of Commons unemployment debate the Minister for Labour forecast a continued fall in registered unemployment. The Ministry of Labour reports about 12,810,000 insured in Great Britain on time, up 143,000 from last month, with a yearly rise. the registered unemployed total 1,349,579, including 298,763 wholly unemployed, a 488,333 drop from a year earlier.
The Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs said no official reports of indignities to British subjects in Tientsin had been confirmed for days. The British Ambassador would inform Japan that mistreatment would hinder negotiations. No official proof of a tightened blockade or guilt of four Chinese suspects was provided. Evacuation arrangements were being made for those who wished to leave. eleven British subjects remained in the area.
In brief notices from San Francisco Tuesday, Corrigan announced engagement to Elizabeth Maryin, a Texas school teacher, plans a wedding on the first anniversary of the salvage of the freighter Sydney. Other items report a failed salvage attempt to refloat the China Mara and discuss delinquency cases and labor union tensions.
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