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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 21, 1939

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Soviet British French Pact Talks Stall In London

Diplomatic observers report no talks today in Moscow on the Soviet British and French alliance with a lull possibly lasting several days. Britain's Prime Minister and French envoys met Molotov and Sharpe as new notes circulated on proposals, with London awaiting further instructions before fresh points are raised.

London Moscow Chanerin House of Com Istusshons Moscow Roverill Praereding Molotov Boviet Si Chamberlain Olstand William Beedk

New Zealand Mutiny Notice Spurs Government Pay Increase

Wellington Tuesday reports a brief mutiny in the New Zealand Local squadron ended soon as the government agreed to raise allowances for married men and provide children's allowances. The prime minister said rates would be retroactive from June 1 and apply to Imperial ratings as well as New Zealand ratings. The move will burden the treasury and action against mutineers remains uncertain.

Wellington New Zealand Mr. Savage Ts Pavat Valinga Achilles Philomel FEMS Leotcer

British Politics in London Recording Confused Header

Fragmentary OCR text from a London political note hints at Prime Minister discussions and parliamentary matters with unclear names and dates. The readable bits suggest a report on parliamentary business or invitation topics, but specifics remain obscured by damaged text.

Goulburn Youth Burns After Stove Fall

Seven year old Howes Brown of 103 Park Auk Kart Goulburn sustained severe burns to the right thigh when he fell against a stove yesterday. He was aided by a member of the Goulburn district home and was under care of local parents seeking medical attention.

Howes Brown Park Auk Kart Goulburn

British official notes on exequatur for Prague consul

In the House of Commons the Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs Mr Butler said Britain backs the Prague consul exequatur as de facto recognition of Bohemia and Moravia but preserves prior views. He also stated no notable changes in German military developments in Slovakia.

London House of Commons Berlin Prague Aufsice R. A. Butler Bohemia and Moravia Faion 2. A. Butler Slovakia Britinn Vancenton Kalangou R. A Haa Weet Eiritigh Wny Kin “Concession

Japan Lodges Protest Over British Landing at Wuhu

British and Japanese officials clash over HMS Scarab landing goods at Wuhu provoking a Japanese protest to London. Accusations include machine guns aimed at Japanese officers and men. Churchill government seeks amicable settlement as tensions rise between Britain and Japan in China.

Lord Halifax Foreign Officay Aein Tientsin Robert Craigie Tokyo Japan Britsh H.M.S Scarab Wuhu Domei Newsagency Rander

Royal Tour Landing In Ireland Monday

The Empress of Britain entered the harbor zone today as Their Majesties began a part of the royal tour. Fra nceans Eilenboth and Margaret Trose will greet them aboard a destroyer at the quay during their return from Canada on Thursday. Queen Mary and other royals will be welcomed at the quayside at Soulsipton.

War Debts Alarm in Washington Senate Address

Senator Reyolds told the Senate that Britain would pay its war debts to the United States. He noted the failure of the great powers to settle on June 15 and warned others demand payment. The rhetoric emphasized American insistence on debt collection.

Washington Senate Reyolds Ing Britain United States

New Guinea Mandates Commission Reports Finance Strain

J R Halligan of the Prime Minister's Department informed the Mandates Committee that the situation in New Guinea was fairly satisfactory but questioned whether revenue would cover debt service. He cited 140000 for Rabaul reconstruction after the earthquake and noted price declines in copra, coffee, and cacao.

Kenny J. R. Halligan Prime Minister's Department Canberra New Guinea Rabaul Copra Coffas Cacno

Britain forms foreign publicity department head Lord Perth

The Foreign Office announces a new publicity department to coordinate overseas messaging. It will advise on sociological, developmental, and cultural achievements while keeping BC broadcasting responsibilities intact, with close contact to the Foreign Office and a focus on international justice and peace.

London Moniny Foreign Office Lord Perth Saverine Me Howe Great Britain Broadcasting Commissian B.C Omics Buller Great’ Britain

Tokyo talks on settlement and Britain must act

A report from Tokyo notes discussions on settlement terms and Britain's need to protect interests as Tokyo refuses mediation. In Britain, Morrison condemns Japan's actions, linking them to foreign policy since 1831, while Commons debates naval aid and the effect of the Far East crisis on markets and bonds. The Times editors question effectiveness of protests and warn passive submission could fuel mistreatment of Britons.

Adda House of Commons Bowers Cona Tiehtain Admiralty Llewellyn Laweatoft Alte~ation the Times

Ready to Arbitrate

New York Tuesday report from the Washington bureau says the Gate Department shows great nerve as it can maintain a position in the event an arbitrator action appears possible. The Times leader refers to the Japanese garrison commander's Innocent announcement that the primate would be Increased until the British concession at Tientaln.

New York Washington New York Times Sthlen Ir the Times Tientaln Cok Bnpatd

America Hands Note to Jwen The Dome Tat 2000

A garbled OCR style text mentions America handing a note to Jwen and references a Dome, Russians, a parade, and protests. The fragmentary lines mention Mr. Moeaan and Inet in nam bing Amations and Kulangau, with unclear actions or dates.

America Jwen Arme Nat Vals Mr. Moeaan Inet Nambing Moppaga Supple Kulangau

Roosevelt urges action on arms embargo in new neutrality plan

President Roosevelt signals a sharp push on foreign policy by seeking passage of the Bloom Bill to revoke the embargo on arms exports. House leaders plan early introduction with a brief debate, aiming to pressure the Senate and complete the legislative program by mid July.

Washington Roosevelt League of Nation New York “Herald-Tribune House Senate

Flying boat fire in London injures crew

Imperial Airways flying boat Connemara caught fire while refuelling from a barge near shore. An explosion destroyed the aircraft, the barge burned, making it impossible to detach the flying boat. Several engineers and petrol employees were aboard. one man is missing. The blaze spread fast from the barge engine room carrying 30,000 gallons of fuel.

London Imperial Airways Connemara Imperial Kways Engineers

Japanese Luggers Alarm Broome Amid Tense Talks

Patrol request sent to Brae to cope with potential trouble as about 100 Japanese aboard the luggers face a wary Broome police. no outbreak reported between Chinese and Japanese yet.

Perth Gemmenwaalth Teaukere Promanen Niosoks Malbourne Caveriag Ay Ia Broome

Lord Mayor Urges Government On Duty And Value

A garbled reminiscence of civic leadership urges the government to prioritize duty and prudent policy. The fragment hints at stewardship, public trust, and the tension between borrowing and national value. Details are unclear, but themes center on governance and accountability.

Public Pays Brick Company's Action In Inquiry

In Wollongong on Tuesday Justice de Baum presided over an inquiry into brick price rises. George Gray, secretary of T Bondebury and Bons I'ty Ltd, testified about bricks costing 10/6 per 1000 in 1887 and a 1/- per ton rise due to increased costs. The commissioner noted it was unclear whether the evidence supported a definitive finding and kept the public informed.

Wollongong Ericiam Justice de Baum Tate Betak Prigen Methodiatrict George Gray T. Bondebury and Bons I

Talks on Colonies in Cabinet Conference and Return

Fragmentary notice notes Dr Matcotm addressing colonial policy with calls on the French Cabinet and Jamelin. It reportsDonald returned to London on Monday, with unclear surrounding details.

Ntisn Matcotm Colsnies Ang Jamelin Donald My Lqueon Ah Ann Ee

In Brief Top Wool Market London Monday

Fragmentary reading notes report mixed references to wool markets in London and international trade. Mentions of army supply, births, and a bequest of 250 000 to a duke appear amid garbled phrases reflecting OCR errors.

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