26 Jul 1939
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1939
Page
1
A report details parliamentary debates on measures to prevent IRA outrages amid a London loan negotiation. Home Secretary Sir Samuel Hoare moves the second reading of the Prevention of War Bills in the Commons as security fears rise. Members discuss emergency powers and the balance between civil liberties and public safety.
A fragmented report outlines political maneuvering around lifting a national boycott, with references to the Federal Labour Party opposition, government powers, and proposed amendments to the National Register and related acts. The dialogue hints at conscription, workplace conditions, and parliamentary actions affecting industrial relations and employment laws.
The crisis in New South Wales politics deepened as Opposition Leader Mr Lang moved a no confidence motion against Premier Mr Stevens in Parliament. The move followed Mr Spooner’s budget scandal and Mr Heffron’s earlier censure proposal, with the chamber adjourned amid debate.
London reports strengthened Egyptian defences and a closer Turkey alliance. Simla and Cairo dispatches signal limited precautionary troop movements in India. Troops to be drafted to Egypt with Western Desert accommodation under construction. Egypt and Turkey will exchange military missions.
Argentina presses for sovereignty over a large Antarctic sector claiming historic rights and pointing to a Monroe Doctrine style premise. Hubert Wilkins and British observers note old claims, while Australia monitors the debate and considers private funding for explorations.
Hong Kong AP correspondent cites reliable reports that the Japanese navy will blockade the Canton River near the Apaie area, guarding bridges and patrolling coastal waters. The move, tied to Britain’s demand for concrete evidence, follows wider claims impacting Hong Kong’s food supply and the Chinese negotiations in Shanghai and Kulunge.
The British press quotes Chiang Kai-Shek denouncing Britain for aligning with Japan and aiding the Nine-Power Treaty’s weak enforcement. He argues Britain cannot credibly support the aggressor while defending lawful faith and regional stability, warning of a dangerous shift in international policy.
Berlin reports emphasize British setbacks labeled Blow for Avon and Camporee British Capitulation while noting strong anti British sentiment across Europe and in Australia. The Times and Rome correspondents discuss limited finance for Tokyo terms and Britain's pledge not to aid China, amid expulsion talk and Japanese arrests connected to settlements.
The Times notes a fragile agreement easing tensions as Britain maintains concessions while Japan pounds North China. U S officials voice concern over anti-American incidents and potential provocations as London and Washington weigh far eastern risks.
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