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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 12, 1939

Page

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Japan Threatens Blockade Against Britain Reported

London notes Britain faces a looming blockade as Japan aims to seal off the French Concession and other areas. Evacuations are prepared, and anti British propaganda is alleged. Britain protests to the Japanese consul as tensions rise over British interests and foreign banks.

London Giselesse Eva Pied Cheng Bhlfous Eam Reserve Bank Shangtet Britain Sapaneae Pravaganda Hae

Motor Hits Bank Three Young Men Killed

In Sydney Bundy a motor car attack on a bank left three men dead and two injured. Police report this was the fourth accident in six years in the vicinity. The deceased were John Tena aged 18 of Petersham and another 21 year old from Flingerdale, with two more men injured and admitted to hospital.

Sydney Bundy Parsons Petersham Toner Flingerald Onley Flinger Slam

Jewish Women Carry Verbal Message in Jerusalem Incident

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a public gathering near a central prison in Jerusalem. Jewish women reportedly carried a basket and signaled a protest or incantation. The readable text is unclear about the exact event, participants, or date.

Beturaay

Irish Terrorism Bomb Outrages Spread Across Britain

Eighteen pillar box explosions rocked London with six in Lincoln, five in Birmingham, two in Leicester, and one in Manchester. A Manchester postal official was injured by a parcel bomb. Six Lincoln Post Office blasts caused no injuries. Ballon type bombs enclosed in envelopes were used. Authorities report detonators theft convictions fueling the attacks and note authorities failed to locate the explosives. London reports three more explosions in the morning.

Manchester Lincoln Jenee McSherry Frances McNeece Samuel Kennedy Matthew Omerville London

Robbery at Sydney cafe yields £95 missing

An account from a city cafe describes two men entering Broadway proprietor George Cagacksis's shop and threatening the victim for money. The thieves fled in a black sedan after a brief disturbance, taking £3 10s noted in the report.

Sydney Sunany George Cagacksis Broadway Valverm Mao Waltrean

Nurse killed in motor collision in Sydney

Sydney report says a nurse was killed when a motor car struck the vehicle in which she was riding. Details are incomplete due to damaged text but authorities investigated the Sunday crash and noted the victim was a nurse.

Duke of Kent and Duchess wardrobe for Australia tour

The Birthday Honours promote the Duke of Kent to Rear Admiral Major General and Air Vice Marshal and alter his uniforms for off duty functions in Australia during his Governor General tenure. The Duke’s wardrobe will include about 150 suits and uniforms. The Duchess wardrobe will mirror an extensive collection of gowns and millinery reflecting leadership in action.

London Duke ‘of Kent Australia England

Fishing Cruise Ends in Disaster Near Cape Moreton

A Brisbane fishing trip turned fatal when a former mine sweeper retired as a trawler struck Finder's Reef near Cape Moreton. One man drowned, eight crew survived after being rescued by the Bristol Girl. Engine trouble and a damaged coupling preceded the wreck as flames consumed part of the vessel. The Atlantis ran aground in heavy seas, with salvage and insurance questions following Port activity at Queen's Wharf.

Brisbane Atantic Cape Moreton Williac Queen's Wharf Finder'a Reef Atlantis

Loss of Thetis Fire Details Revealed by Rear Admiral Fraser

London report outlines cause of Thetis fire in a sunken submarine. Rear Admiral Fraser describes a short circuit near the after escape hatch producing a small arc and smoke with no flame. Salvage may take at least three weeks amid vinulus recovery. Arnold, a trapped stoker, says bias was from fused wire, not a blaze.

London Fraser Stoker Arnold

Welcome strain on King and Queen ends with New York reception

After three exhausting days of the ending ceremony and a New York reception, the King and Queen returned to the Roosevelt home last night for a much needed weekend of rest. The royal couple appeared tired but relieved, seeking quiet time away from public duties.

New York Roosevelt Home Chamber Iain Roosevelt Edgbaston Majentien Gat-potley Port Hancock Britain Wuatel Great Britain Notries Jan

Negotiating Peace in Europe in Wartime London

A London dispatch reports on Allied leaders pledging readiness to discuss peace terms with Germany and other nations at the round table, while warning that any settlement must not concede imperial dominance. The piece tranches into Roosevelt and Chamberlain remarks and notes public receptions in New York and Australia during wartime diplomacy efforts.

London Round Table Germany

French Press Reacts to Halifax and Chamberlain Speeches

The French government and press react with pessimism on prospects for a Soviet pact while lines of praise and appeasement run through German and Italian outlets. Headlines praise collaboration, judging Britain’s stance as a possible shift toward peace and common sense amid shifting alliance talk. Laval’s Senate address aligns Britain and France againstRussia’s fate and democracy’s defense.

Lord Malifax Chamberlain Britain Halifax Foreign Office England Russia Mr. Chamberlain Volklacher Beorachter Germany Lord Halleex M. Laval Senate France

In Brief Recruiting in England London Sunday Regula Army

In brief items report on military rearmament with Bay wan 36T, reviews by General Premco of Spanish forces, a large mining accident in LIRGE with six men buried and feared dead, and additional notes on German student mobilization, wheat production estimates in Washington, and discussions of an Italian Spanish treaty in Rome. It notes a market setback in London linked to Anglo Russian talks and European tensions.

England London Regula Bay ‘Wan

Loan Council Adjourned For Week In Canberra Conference Postponed

The Loan Council and Premiers Conference in Canberra are postponed for one week due to the death of Tasmanian Premier Ogilvie. West Australian members from Perth will travel by train, with Queensland Premier Forgan Smith to be contacted for concurrence. The Agricultural Council is expected to meet Thursday as rescheduled.

Foen Council Promise Canberra Ogilvie Rae Queensland Forgan Smith Loan Council Premiers’ Conference Agricultural Council Perth

Italians in Spain claim heavy air and ground losses

Rome announced that 33 percent of men participated in a raid, carrying 318 bombs and 2700 tons of bombs dropped. They say 192 Italians were killed and 192 wounded, 40 machines destroyed on the ground, and 240 ships hit. They claim to have downed many enemy planes in numerous air battles.

Rome Bunday Tewan

Struck by Car Injures Itinerant Traveller in Canberra

Oakley an itinerant traveller was admitted to Canberra Hospital after a vehicle knocked him down on Wentworth Avenue near the railway station. He carried heavy luggage and is believed to be a hit and run victim.

Caries Oakley Canberra Hospital Wentworth Avenue Oakley Jin

Two Planes Hit Melbourne at Aerodrome

Two Moth aeroplanes valued at £600 each were destroyed when they burst into flames at Essendon Aerodrome this morning. One passenger from St Kilda is in danger, and a 14 year old from Bacchus Marsh was injured. Melbourne Hospital reports others with burns and shock. The incident occurred around 6 o clock.

Melbourne Ular Essenton

German Troops Fortify Polish Border Amid Tense Clash Rumors

Reports from Warsaw claim major German troop movements near the Silasia border following the Munich Agreement. Frontiers are being hurriedly fortified as police clash rumors emerge and several people are arrested in Macharat related incidents.

Warsaw Poland Ats Germany Macharat Atl

Fragmented Reported Plane Incident in Narrow Text

A damaged OCR item describes a plane event with unclear details about a woman named Mokmnese and a long, incomplete sentence. The readable parts mention a craft with movement but lack concrete facts, names, dates, or places to confirm specifics of the incident.

Miners Claim Leaders Confer With Judge in Arbitration

Sunday a judgment in the Federal Arbitration Court on miners claims for better conditions will be delivered in about three weeks. The General Secretary of the Miners Federation Mr. G Nathon andMr G W Grant, a miner executive member, conferred with Judge Drake Brockman regarding the award.

Sydney The Miners’ Federation G. Nathon G. W. Grant Miner’ Executive Drake-Brockman

Election in Victoria Stirs Local Contests

Fragmentary OCR notes show an election context in Victoria with references to Marina and local figures Michanne and Saad. Details are incomplete, but the item indicates campaign activity and public turnout stakes in a regional contest.

Enn Buintay Uae Michanne Tah Saad

Hitler May Act Planning New Peace Move

A Berlin report to the Associated Press from Britain states Hitler plans to make a definite proposal to Britain France and the United States to settle the world tension. The plan allegedly targets an early July announcement, though no details on form are given.

London Associated Press of Great Britain Berlin Harr Hitler Britain France United States

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