20 Jun 1939
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1939
Page
1
London dispatch reports fifth day of blockade at Tientsin with no compromise. British policy and possible war are debated as Japan and China clash over concessions and relief supplies reach the concession.
In London the Chinese delegate to the League of Nations asserts that Japan seeks a cheap victory by bluffing Western Powers. He warns Japan would demand further concessions if Tientsin succeeds and suggests a boycott of Japanese goods and an export ban to counter the move.
The foreign press describes mounting Chinese resentment toward Britain over employment, with tensions rising as Japanese forces threaten action. An Englishman and puppet government officials face disgrace and coercive measures amid accusations of poisoning wine at a banquet attended by Chinese officials. Chinese police resist, prompting resignations and warnings of further violence unless Britain avoids attacks on Chinese property.
London Monday Prime Minister Chamberlain said the Far East position remained unclear due to muddled demand for China handover and the broad policy. no formal accord had been achieved as Japan’s actions add confusion to negotiations and collective stance.
On the voyage to England their Majesties departed amid rough seas and delays. Royal escort, with war veterans, faced choppy conditions as the royal party boarded an escort vessel from Portugal. Four crew members were reported wounded during the tumultuous passage and the royal party proceeded toward Britain aboard the Glasgow Heavy.
Fragmentary report cites government and Japanese positions on a local settlement in China. Mentions Mr Chamber, Lord Fairfax, and the British Ambassador in Tokyo, seeking clarification of past actions amid international reactions.
A fragmentary report from Vienna quotes Nazi Commissioner Herr Buercksl declaring a proclaimed peace with a gun. The speech sparks debate over civilian duties and military service amid unclear details and garbled wording.
A mine disaster at Broken Hill is reported with workers trapped and two bodies recovered. Rescue teams struggle to identify victims as officials say others remain missing and the mine may be unsafe. Roy Bye describes the event and the effort to reach those believed buried.
London report from The Times cites a Berlin census taken May 17 showing the Reich's population at 86,800,000, including Memelland Bohemia and Moravia, up from 65,200,000 in 1933. Natural increase is about three and a third million. remainder due to incorporating new territories.
A mass protest by rating staff against the Social Security Act and wage deductions threatens to halt naval work. Despite some return to duty, crews demand higher pay and improved conditions, with the defense minister warning of serious consequences for the ratings.
In Newcastle on Monday a man walked out and fell 30 feet into the river after stepping from an overturned carriage. A fellow passenger, William Curtain, also jumped from the bridge. Frank Comyns, a railway porter at Corn Creek, pulled both men from the water and they were taken to Newcastle hospital with injuries.
Fragmentary text mentions stage directions and ambiguous identifiers. No clear persons, organizations, places, or events are readable. The readable portion lacks sufficient detail to identify a concrete news event or outcome for a full card.
A disjointed report notes the Cloth Textile Union in Sydney delaying a conference on a proposed arbitration amendment. General Secretary Fallon asserts that favoring union members helps discipline, while opposing views warn it could intimidate employers and harm workers.
A Monday dispatch from Paris reports King George sending sympathy to President Le Brun, expressing condolences in conjunction with the Phenix affair. Other notes include Dutch golf results, a burglary at a former governor’s home, polo news, and a Moscow conference mention with the French ambassador.
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