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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 29, 1939

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U S presses Japan for understanding and arms embargo talk

Washington reports the United States abrogates the IG11 Treaty with Japan and seeks a settlement before a new treaty. Secretary Hull signals political differences must be resolved while Treasury studies methods to curb purchases of silver and gold. Senator Borah supports a possible arms embargo to Japan amid tensions in China and broader Pacific policy.

Washington United States Japan Cordell Hull Borah Senate Foreign Relations Committee Senate China America Europe American Associated Press Far East

Tokyo Talks and Anglo Japanese Conference Adjourn

Mr. R. H. Dennis heads to Tokyo to join the Anglo Japanese conference. Delegates continue negotiations over forfeiture of Chinese silver bullion in the Tientsin concession and adjourn until July for further consideration amid unsettled demands.

Tientsin Estas R. H. Dennis Tokyo Dia Tentsin

U A P Crisis Over Expulsion Threats in New South Wales

Report says Ross Lee Lloyd face ouster threats from Premier Stevens for voting with Opposition on key divisions. They vow to attend party meeting and defend membership against expulsion. Analysts note constitutional rules require a two thirds majority to expel and cite editorials critiquing former Minister Spooner's allegations.

Sydney Messrs Ross, Lee Lloyd U.A.P Legislative Assembly Stevens Meyers Lee Ross Foss Btevens Dow Rose Uae United Australia Party Country Party Bruxner Ryde Sydney Morning Herald Nodner Spooner Daily News The Sun New South Wales Treasury

British Drive For IRA Suspects In London Attacks

In the House of Commons Prime Minister Chamberlain pledges full effort to bring to justice those behind the explosions at King's Cross and Victoria stations and Hampton Court. He says a hunt for Irish Republican Army suspects continues nationwide and the Prevention of Violence Bill will be fast tracked through Lords tomorrow.

London Howe of Commons Mr. Chamberlain King’s Cross Victoria Station Hampton Cout Saee Tees Irish Republican Army House of Lords

Dutch government defeated in The Hague vote

The new government in The Hague was defeated today by 55 votes to 2 with Socialists backing the Catholics. Dr Colijn, who faced trouble forming the cabinet, is expected to resign. the cabinet mostly comprises business men.

The Hague Dr. Colijn

Air Force wins in naval exercises near Sydney

The Royal Australian Air Force claimed two victories over the Australian Naval Squadron during exercises near Sydney. Nine Avro Anson bombers tracked the enemy raiders as the squadron moved from Jervis Bay toward Sydney. At daybreak eight bombers were sent to locate raiders attempting to slip through Sydney Heads unseen.

Sydney Unita Royal Australian Air Force Jervis Hay Sydney Heads

Indecisive Moscow Talks Weigh Baltic State Crisis

British and Russian negotiators spent 90 minutes in Moscow on an anti aggression pact focusing on indirect aggression toward the Baltic States. The talks ended without agreement and were to resume in a day or two as observers noted the broader challenge of aiding Poland Romania Turkey and Greece. The report also mentions arrests of high officials and a crackdown on foreign activity amid heightened suspicion in London Paris and Moscow.

Moscow Baltic States Associated Press of Great Britain Washington the Times Russia Poland Rumania Turkey Greece Red Air Force Paris le Temps Journal Des Debats le Soir Opimium London Mussia Germany Thorby

Malta Election Victory and Resignations Report

Pro British parties secure a strong win in the Malta Legislative Council elections while the Italian party gains only Jehrew Sente. The Earl of Feversham announces resignation as Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture after the summer recess.

Malta Legislative Council Jehrew Sente

Judge Castigates Officials Over G P O Contract Actions

The report criticises New South Wales Works Director Mr Orwin and Federal Works Director Mr Mehaffey, while praising Mr Thorby’s actions. It notes no bribery or monetary benefit, cites improper interview and a cautious stance by Mr Mehaffey, and supports proceeding with construction by Whittle and Long under Prime Minister Menzies.

New South Wales Orwin Mehaffey Thorby Menzies H. G. Whittle Long Henderson Taylor Wunderlich's Mmr. Henderson Mr. Orwin Mr. Mehaffey Commonwealth

Blaze Engulfs Sunik After Collision With Grane

In a fog off Eddystone the Swedish steamer GraneSburg rammed the French oil tanker Sunik. Sunik’s crew of about 33 suffered a boiler explosion and fire. captain and nine crewmen died after being thrown overboard and burned as petrol flames surrounded them. Survivors say 5000 tons of engine oil turned the sea into a blazing cauldron near the collision. The Grane sustained fire as it reached Falmouth with burning bows.

London Eddystone Granesburg Sunik Falmouth

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