16 Jun 1939
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1939
Page
1
London reports the House of Commons approving a third reading of the Civil Defence Bill without division after Mr Herbert Morison’s Labour speech. The measure promotes a voluntary army and territorial expansion, with emphasis on medical exams and further war prep measures amid public sentiment.
The Commons approved wartime spending for air raid defenses including sheltered places, strengthening materials, respirators, baby and child respirators, and fire defenses. Estimates total around billions, with purchases funded by government and private counts.
Fragmentary OCR recounts a maritime incident with a flying boat named Centurion foundering and breaking up. The text is garbled but mentions a wager and attempts to salvage, with references to chains and a tense scene involving the vessel and crew.
The War Office reports Potish and Turkish missions in London for technical talks on War material and defense questions. General Rayski leads the British group and General Orkay heads the Turkish mission. The programme includes visits to Colchester, Larkhill, and Aldershot, with officers in attendance. The British mission arrived in Istanbul to study mutual defense questions, led by Brigadier O. M. Lunch.
London reports a German deceit admission following denials about intervention in the Spanish Civil War. Parliament questions reveal concerns of foreign governments and British anxieties as ministers discuss whether Germany and other powers intended further involvement.
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty told the Hours of Commons that arrangements were being made for a naval vessel to accompany a submarine during builder's diving trials. The briefing mentions plans related to Thetis and potential tragedy prevention. The record notes official concern and procedural steps in the submarine testing program.
Clearest readable portion describes a chaotic banquet scene at Jyde Park with guests recoiling as a long table collapses under strain. Roosevelt is cited in a syndicated column noting the vivid personal impressions of the guests and the unsteady service that followed, including broken glass and spilled wines.
A chaotic dispatch describes tensions rising as concessions are debated, with threats of penalties and measures to block Japanese ships from British posts. Britain liaises with France and the United States as China and Shanghai tensions flare, while the United States contemplates mediation options and a hands off stance amid potential involvement.
Japanese authorities demand Britain cease aiding Chinese communists and stabilize prices as Tokyo asserts wartime cohesion. An inquest into Mr RM Braker’s death alleges Japanese marines bayonetted him, with witness Wilc Beantiin describing brutal stabbing and disarmament before adjournment until tomorrow.
An air mail survey to Diego Garcia reports the Guba left on Saturday for a survey of the island waters. Communication with the outside world is cut except via the marooned shrine environment as the vessel plans a flight to inspect the Indian Ocean.
Shanghai dispatch reports Japanese authorities defeated British proposals for four committees of inquiry and refused to refer the matter to Tokyo. British officials were told it was too late to alter plans, while Japan pressed for control of concessions and investigations into maritime and trade issues. Reported abuses include Nazi-like searches of pedestrians and naked detentions of entrants to the British consulate, with violent incidents affecting British and other nationals as tension heightens.
In Budapest the Hungarian Regent Admiral Horthy opened Parliament and asserted the Pope is the most fitting figure to convene a conference of nations to address European problems. He urged timely action and highlighted Hungary's friendship with Poland Italy and Germany and improvements with Yugoslavia.
Report from Amoy on Thursday says local authorities have tightened controls at Kulangsu with a plan to bar entry of firewood bharanas and vegetables to curb shortages. Japanese patrols off Ute shore persist as Anglo Japanese negotiations extend in Xulangsu for three weeks. Chinese mobs are urged to avoid agitators amid heightened British armed presence and ship blockades at Butterfeld and Puchow.
Tokyo officials warned that Britain’s retaliation could stiffen Japan’s posture, raising tensions while the Navy stays ready. Hochi Shimbun urges blocking food into the concession, and Asahi Shimbun accuses Britain and Russia of plotting against Japan as Domei reports only 2,000 of 100,000 Chinese workers entered the concession yesterday.
The eighth report of the committee presents survey results for Pilbara gold deposits 100 to 20 miles from Port Hedland. It notes many small deposits viable for small companies or working partners, plus copper, tin, red asbestos, and iron ore prospects in Yeispl Bound. The study maps Ashburton asbestos, Hammersley ranges, Granites gold targets, Hodgkinson tin and silver, with a total survey date of 170000.
In the House of Commons the Prime Minister said Mr Strang arrived in Moscow that morning bearing full instructions for guiding the British Ambassador Sir William Seeds in future negotiations with the Soviet Government.
London trade data indicate exports rose to £42,273,850 in May from £41,46,001 in April while imports increased to £78,043,395 in May, up from £70,854,710 in April. The May export value stood at $5,002,803, with the May total largely driven by manufactured goods.
Royal visit headlines report of King and Queen in Charlottetown amid rain as crowds greet Their Majesties Premier Campbell welcomes address. The King expresses hope for another Canadian visit with the Princesses. Details cover travel from Cape Vermentine, luncheon at Government House, and plans for future engagements.
Davis Cup members Quist and Bromivich toured CGM studios with Bob Thomas. They briefly met Jacl Kramey and Cramord, who spent the day guiding ATT players through sights in North American media city on Tuesday.
London reports note the Anglican Church’s worldwide growth, highlighting Australasia and Aboriginal deaconage. Chamberlain pushes for a new Ministry of Propaganda in Commons, aiming for a fuller statement tomorrow. Wheat market dull amid Argentine supply pressure. Sydney confirms 16,000 letters posted from Swaney for London via airmail on the Centurion.
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