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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1939
Page
1
British warships moved toward Greek waters as negotiations over a three power defense pact continue. Reports from London and Moscow indicate progress yet new difficulties hinder rapid agreement while Britain and France seek safeguards against interference in internal affairs.
Daily Mail reports Winston Churchill will enter the Cabinet as First Lord of the Admiralty. Ministers had discussed his post, differences are resolved, and Churchill is ready to support the policy espoused by Lord Halifax. Chamberlain to announce changes soon.
A terse London dispatch notes precautionary measures amid potential danger linked to Libya. The Associated Press reports on authorities weighing steps to mitigate risk while tensions rise in the region.
Sir Walter Carpenter, aboard the Mariposa, explains a Fiji Times Herlad interview, proposing a canal from the Vistula to Gydnia to connect Poland’s ports with the river. He argues the project would bypass Danzig and prices in peace, with potential contributions from Germany Britain France and Poland, cheaper than a day of war.
The French Ambassador in Britain tabled new proposals to the British Government to meet Russia’s latest demands. Molotov’s interview and the British reaction dominated Paris coverage as France faced unexpected pressure. In London discussions, officials urged unity to resist aggression and uphold democracy amid war fears. The American and British envoys emphasized peace and collective security while warning against war as policy.
The King and Queen will visit Brussels from October 24 to October 27, official announcement confirms. The visit is planned to include engagements in Belgium's capital during late October.
Reuter's Word Service and other special sources contribute to this compilation. The document notes the use of additional information from various agencies, including regional feeds, to produce a comprehensive overview.
Paris reports General Games says French factories turn out warplanes at two per hour. On July 14, 1 500 bombers and fighters are planned to fly over the city.
President Roosevelt, relaxing at Hyde Park, left a July Fourth picnic to fly to Washington and press to drop the embargo clause from the Bloom Bill. He warned Senate action could deepen Europe’s crisis and push the United States toward entanglement. Secretary Hull indicated a possible deputational drive to win support for abolishing the arms embargo.
Hore-Belisha declares shared Franco-British aims amid London Paris partnership. He stresses no military secrets between allies, vows unity and readiness to die as comrades, and notes Britain's new army reflects a frontierless nation of soldiers.
In London the Duke of Kent addressed the American Society Independence Day dinner praising U S enthusiasm and friendship. He said the welcome in the United States was notably encouraging in these times.
A public meeting convened by the Canberra Trades and Labour Council proposed a Canberra Development Committee to unify public bodies in guiding Canberra’s development. The gathering urged government action on housing loans and defense administration transfer within three years, and called for broad local representation. Secretary S J Blumenthal was named provisional secretary and invited citizen participation.
The New Zealanders Captain J. W. Burgens and First Officer Oscar Garden will take off tomorrow in the flying boat Australia, the first of the ZStermers designed for trans Atlantic service. The flying boat Awayia will follow immediately.
Tokyo reports say the blockade at Tientsin remains in force during Anglo Japanese talks. British and Japanese statements differ over negotiations and a consular release. The Times Tokyo correspondent claims a Mongol army was wiped out and 53 Russian aircraft were shot down in border fighting, with 15 more unconfirmed.
Reuben Jones a grazier of Hinnaway died April 26 leaving an estate valued at £6008 with four land parcels set aside for his daughters. Reports from Sydney note visits by Sir Leopold Saville to inspect Singapore docks and debate on juvenile offenders and a case of a man sentenced for a serious crime against his 12 year old half sister.
A Polish battery fired a warning shot at a German bomber near Orowo between Danzig and Gdynia while near Dan alg. German workers at Bishopshill behind Danzig were dismissed for indiscreet remarks on fortifications. Food shortages rise as war outlook unsettles Dansiz and Danzig supplies.
A Berlin representative of the British press notes a German paper Boersen Zeitung asserting Britain aims at war to fulfill obligations. England is accused of masking a real will to war with humane phrases and sympathy toward Germany.
The New Zealand Treasurer Mr Nath rejected a report that New Zealand would unlikely send an expeditionary force if Britain goes to war. He said New Zealand would avoid commitments to deploy overseas forces rather than refuse involvement.
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