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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1939
Page
1
A British pledge promises unreserved military support to the Soviet Union if attacked by any European power. Chamberlain hopes for a formula to secure coordination against aggression, with ambassador William Seed to Moscow to present Britain’s attitude. Talks cover European security and potential exchanges with the Commissariat of Foreign Affairs.
Berlin reports indicate Adolf Hitler may counterattack against the Franco Soviet pact as Mussolini discusses future Italy Spain relations. Chamberlain notes general agreement with Soviet aims and seeks a cooperative security formula while warning that aggression by any power threatens others.
The note discusses tensions over states not wanting guarantees on neutrality, the difficulty of ensuring compliance with Florence policy, and attempts to harmonize views among three governments. It mentions sending a Foreign Office representative from Moscow and the goal to speed discussions and reach agreement.
The weekend session in Bucharest saw King Carol opening Parliament with a focus on national security and urgent measures. Reports from the Warsaw newspaper Poranny suggest Germany aims to coordinate with Lithuania. An impending decision on the delivery of machinery and industrial products valued at about 26 million remains under consideration.
Officials investigate premature airing of the Birthday Honours List by a radio station. Public release was restricted before morning papers, with only accredited newspaper representatives allowed access at Government House. An inquiry is expected into how contents were conveyed via an unauthorized channel.
A half million people welcomed King George VI and Queen Elizabeth as their Royal visit crossed into the United States at Niagara. The procession included a four lane highway, electric eye security, and notable welcomes from officials. The Royal party met with Sen. Hull and the Canadian premier, while press and officials covered the milestone amid border tensions and historic echoes of past battles.
The article reports Chamberlain outlining Britain’s neutrality stance and communications from Finnish, Estonian, and Latvian governments. It notes staff contact through service attaches, possible expansion, and cautions against revealing motives while referencing Daily Telegraph and Pravda on Russian talks.
Seventy relatives of naval men and technicians joined memorial services for Thetis victims in London and at naval bases including Portsmouth Chatham Devonport Barrow and Girkenwood. The service featured The Last Post Reveille and prayers while a West Australian dinner memorial honored the dead with Colonel Lowry presenting the toast.
A Japanese spokesman in Shanghai claims Mr. R. M. Tinkler died from bayonet wounds after disarming an English man and being surrounded by Japanese with fixed bayonets. He denies contact with a bayonet and says Tinkler acted against foreigners trespassing on Japanese rights. The embassy cites Tinkler’s rough conduct. Britain demanded surrender, which occurred after his death. An Englishman named McAllister also died under serious circumstances. Japanese authorities say they will punish the murderers, with possible surrender by Saturday.
The Armed Force reports Italy’s 1936 37 naval operations in Spain with 52 troops 132 voyages 3 warships carrying 100000 soldiers 40000 tons of materials and 50 cannons. It notes cadiz coordination 262 naval actions including Ibiza Majorca defense and the Miguel de Cervantes incident. London reports Chamberlain on material aid amid Anglo Italian talks.
London dispatch reports Arab forces attacked and captured a British serviceman near Nablus prompting police to arrest an Arab on charges of abduction. In London, the debate over military and foreign policy continued as Deputy Leader Greenwell and Mr. Chamberlain clashed over war material and potential actions in the Straits of Gibraltar.
The Opposition moves to repeal the National Insurance Act as the Government wedges to keep wealth censuses via the National Register Bill. Cabinet faces critical choices as parliamentary sittings clash with council meetings and a proposed parliamentary committee is debated for insurance reform.
A London dispatch notes over 160000 volunteers in Britain for eight defence services. England defeats Australia 62 40 at New Cross speedway. Speculation on commemorative stamps for Duke of Kent. Turkish inquiry in London on military mission. Four Bulgarians sentenced in Istanbul for action on Turkey's Maginot line. Ex governor Matthew Newhan, former Queensland Governor, left £19682. NZ import licenses tighter as banks refuse funds. Performers rights fees in Australia cited as 1 shilling 1d per unit. Militia enrolment below expectations. Australia’s Melbourne civil aviation debate. Possible black label for NSW products and Mt. Palabayra cited. London report notes fashioning supply and clerical industry tensions.
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