12 Jul 1939
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1939
Page
1
The article highlights Danzig as the trouble centre of Europe, with analysis on Poland and tensions affecting regional dynamics. It notes daily publication and price, indicating ongoing coverage by the outlet. The piece frames Danzig as pivotal in current European affairs.
Berlin holds that Mr Chasis Jain’s speech gives Poland a blank cheque but peace remains possible. Polish circles praise Chamberlain’s speech for closing gaps and reinforcing Britain’s guarantees. Nazis in Danzig see the Danzig issue as German Polish and Britain should stay out. Rome’s reception is unfavourable with a milder tone.
London dispatches report renewed anti British agitation across Britain as the Tientsin Conference delays opening due to extended Japanese preliminaries. The piece notes Japanese army proposals, protests by Britain and the United States, barbed wire around British properties, and a court martial planned for Lieut Colonel Spear in Kalgan.
A Boulet Government proposal seeks further suggestions while some points await reply. Cuagaberiein rejected a point as negative. A Baltic State concern prompts Britain to stress sovereignty and neutrality while seeking full account of actions in ongoing negotiations. In Commons, Butler cites the May 1 PM position: Balkan unity matters but disputes should be settled by the involved states.
Wellington reports the Farmers Union president warned members would resist a government plan to repurpose farm land for housing. Officials urge calm as debate continues over agricultural land use and policy aims.
The Australian Broadcasting Commission refused a national broadcast of Prime Minister Menzies speech in Adelaide. General manager Moses said programmes are set a month ahead and changes are unfair unless the speech is of national importance. He warned that broadcasting would invite similar concessions to Labour and Country Party leaders.
Reports say British French Dutch and Swiss residents in Tyrol were ordered to evacuate within 48 hours in what may follow de Germanisation efforts. Source notes 2 British 46 French and an unknown number of Dutch and Swiss affected with possible American involvement.
Canberra reports suggest a likely election in October or November as electoral rolls are reprinted across states amid claims the rolls are out of date. Menzies and Page signaled a split with the Country Party, prompting calls for a mandate from voters while Lyons’ government remains constrained in policy implementation.
Sir Hubert Wilkins told the Australian Associated Press he would privately equip and maintain a landing party of Australian naval officers and scientists in the Australian sector of Antarctica. He noted European tensions eased, allowing potential use of the Wyatt Earp, and urged cooperation with Rear Admiral Byrd for a three year program in the Ross Sea area.
Cairo reports an Anglo Egyptian agreement in which Egypt will buy arms and aircraft from British manufacturers on long term credits guaranteed by Britain. This setup aims to bolster Egyptian defense with imported equipment under British financial backing.
Twelve squadrons of heavy and medium British bombers were impressively flown in formation from home stations to Bordeaux and back for five hours without mishap. A fire at the New South Wales Newcoll branch of Selfridges (Australasia) Ltd caused extensive damage, with forty firefighters preventing spread to the main shop and store room.
Former Cortes Speaker Senor Besteiro was sentenced to 30 years in prison by a court martial on a charge of rebellion. The case is seen as a test of political responsibility in Spain.
The Industrial Panel to advise the Government on defence works was announced by Minister for the Interior Senator Fall. Members include Sir Archibald Howle of Sydney, T H Hall of Brisbane, and A G Gutteridge of Melbourne. with Wing-Commander A Hepburn and H M Belland on the departmental side. The panel will serve in an honorary capacity similar to the munitions panel.
External Affairs Minister Sir Henry Gullett issued a formal rebuke to Acting German Consul General Dr Segar after comments by W Blasing, First Secretary, suggesting UK entanglement in a dispute over Danzig. Gullett stressed consular propaganda against Britain is improper and urged peaceful Australia Germany ties.
Empire aviation figures for 1938 show registered aircraft growing from 3197 to 3250, commercial pilots from 1855 to 2200, private pilots from 752 to 6700, and ground engineers from 2051 to 3500 across the Empire amid official civil aviation statistics.
In Penaranda de Brac monte Spain a sudden powder magazine explosion killed about 150 and injured around 1300 as debris and fires ripped through the town. Rail fragments and bodies were found miles away while survivors were rushed to Salamanga hospitals with relief funds from General Franco.
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