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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1939
Page
1
Vatican City correspondent reports Pope Pius XII has made significant moves toward European peace. The Ex change Telegraph notes the actions aim to ease tensions as London hosts discussions.
The Times diplomatic writer calls the Soviet note businesslike and argues for early agreement. He welcomes Russia's acceptance of the clause on immediate mutual assistance in case of attack. Proposals suggest a four year currency with renewal option.
In Chientan Province Jine force repels Japanese entry into Manchukuo. Six Russians killed and many wounded, while five Japanese are reported wounded.
The Pelping correspondent for the Associated Press in Great Britain says the British Embassy has been informed from Kalgan that Colonel Speer and Lieutenant Cooper, reported last week as being held by Japanese, are safe.
Premier Daladier told the Radical Socialist executive that Europe must choose between cooperation and domination. He said France will press for peace with honour and independence and that all nations should back a constructive initiative to oppose aggression and avoid false vital peace.
A fragmented, unclear note references opposition to foreign troops in Spain and a public works project. The readable parts point to a protest or political statement with unspecified details and no identifiable individuals or organizations.
London reports mount over the Thetis rescue failure with 97 crew presumed dead after a trial voyage. Geoffrey Shakespeare to answer in Parliament as press demands an Admiralty inquiry and public explanation. Birkenhead holds mournful services for the Thetis crew.
Builders of Thetis reveal the cause of the disaster. The forward torpedo tube held water and the forward hatch failed, flooding the forward compartment. Crews tried to open the outer hatch but were unable to escape due to the water in the tube.
UN Mr. R. 8. Johnson, managing director of Cammell Laird and Company, gives an authentic account of the submarine disaster. He notes Davie and Oram both died, Woods and three others were drawn back, and one survivor later died, with water filling the vessel as rescue efforts unfolded.
The Governor General mails a note to the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs expressing shock at the disaster to HLM submarine The ts. He requests conveyance of the government’s sincerest sympathy to Australia and to the refugees and to the men who have been affected.
The Government opens a 46 million loan on the London market at about 4 percent with an issue price near 98 pounds ten. Prime Minister Menzies says Loan Council approval was obtained to ease the budget burden and Australian loan market. The borrowing aims to seize a best market opportunity as conditions fluctuate. The issue opens today on the London market.
An early morning head on collision near Yass left one man dead and five injured. Victims include Jack Hearn 51 of 33 Shore Street Vass with skull fracture and abrasions, Jack Watson of Yass with facial injuries, Allen Ison with leg injuries, Thomas Glattery of Goondah with head and body injuries, Webb of Yass with head lacerations, and Francis Slade of Blackburn Victoria with abrasions and shock. Yass Ambulance rushed to the scene at 6 am.
Reports from the flying boat Guba detail a detour to Batavia due to overcast skies and navigational difficulties while en route from Port Hedland to Cocos Island. Canberra coordinated with Dutch authorities for possible ship assistance. the flight to Cocos Island is reassessed with refueling planned at Batavia.
Tokyo reports that ambassadors in Rome and Berlin were told to inform Axis members that Japan will not indicate new European commitments unless Russia is brought into them. Japan says its aid is conditional and cannot be guaranteed in advance despite friendliness to the Axis.
A car driven by Leo 5 S Rose of the Australian Missionary Services Newcastle carried five passengers toward Yass when a collision occurred. Hearn staggered from the car and died after walking a few paces before ambulance transfer. Frances Slade sustained injuries among others. two trips were needed to move the injured to hospital. NOT FOR CANBERRA The Department of Supply to be established in Melbourne due to Defence overlap.
Canberra High School will be ready for occupation on September 12 with furnishings and equipment selected by the education authorities. The project is described as on track with preparations scheduled to finish by early July.
The French Navy plans to commission large battleships, each around 36,000 tons, with expected completion in 1942. Details on design and build locations remain unclear in the fragment.
Representatives of the Australian Federation will meet in Canberra on Friday to submit reports on commerce and the wheat industry. The session was announced by the House of Representatives yesterday.
Attorney General Mr Hughes announced in parliament a bill amending Section 40 of the Commonwealth Conciliation and Union Act to allow the Arbitration Court to grant unconditional preference to unionists in awards. The move aims to curb sweating in the clothing trade and preserve industrial peace by addressing special conditions and equal treatment clauses.
A human foot in a boot was found on a Napier beach with no development day. Yesterday a swag and billycan were found nearby. Authorities suspect accidental death or self-harm and believe propeller damage may have caused the foot injury.
The Danzig Senate renewed demands for the withdrawal of three Polish officials tied to the Kaldhos incident. It also criticized several Polish customs officers in the Free City for their attitude.
A morning report states the war threat over the sea looms and confidence remains high that a pilot was killed during action. The brief notes the suspected fatality amid ongoing hostilities.
In Belgrade Italy edged Yugoslavia 2 to 1 after a rough game. Stones were hurled at the Italian team and police reinforcements were needed. The report notes the incident occurred during the match.
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