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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 01, 1940
Page
1
Fragmented OCR describes U S policy moves and diplomatic discussions after peace talks. References Mr Hull and economic order, neutral states, and plans for a broader world trade system amid ongoing conversations.
The report notes no peace plan materialized during Mr Sumner Welles's arrival in London. He met with officials and Nazi sources as Bevin reportedly damped foreign oae Hoare and Hitler proposals. The article hints at Welsh and Nazi negotiations ahead and references disarmament and governance themes.
A radio note claims Lieutenant George Dufek mapped a 10 ton ship area and charted Byrd’s discovered mountain range with 3,000 to 4,000 foot peaks. Britain reports 158 merchant vessels lost to enemy action, 1.4 percent of ocean-going tonnage, with UK at 17,740,800 tons and Dominions 3,186,001 tons. Convoyed neutral ships reach 22% for week ended February 25, with low loss.
The News-Chronicle reports Britain considers Pacific contraband bases at Singapore Hong Kong Vancouver Darwin Fiji and Auckland to curb material leaks to Germany with Australian Navy cooperation. Washington notes U S efforts to halt export and re export of military materials including tin and rubber amid wartime disruptions.
The Air Ministry casualty list reports pilots and crew from NSW New Zealand and other regions killed or missing in action. It lists Flying Officer J. J. Teviington Paterson NSW Pilot Officer C. Browning New Zealand and others with reports of died in action or killed in accidents.
Negotiations between French authorities and Japanese officials on railway reimbursements are reported from Paris. The talks touched on indemnities for French civilians and soldiers affected by the conflict, with warnings against further line disruptions and a stated military requirement guiding the discussions.
A 90 minute address recounts Gandhi’s recent talk with the Viceroy and Congress leaders who reject further negotiations. They assert no common ground with Britain as Indian power transfer is urged and a political revolution plan is drafted for Parliament.
The report notes Russian divisions massed against Viipuri while Finns defend the city with renewed counterattacks and fortification gains. Finnish claims include shooting down 521 planes and destroying or capturing 1,310 tanks since the war began, with volunteers and aid flowing from Britain and Ireland to support Finland's defense.
A French war communique reports a quiet day along the front. The first mixed volunteer contingent from Palestine, 700 Arab volunteers, arrives in France to join the British Expeditionary Force for transport and possible combat. Additional activity noted west of the Somme and near the Aisne, with movements along both flanks.
The British government announces Land Transfer Regulations to delimit zones where Arab to Jewish land sales are restricted or prohibited, aiming to avoid a landless Arab problem. The Jewish Agency denounces the move as barring Jews and harming close settlement, arguing Arab areas benefit while others stagnate.
Bucharest reports the postponement of a visit by the German envoy Dr Claudiu as time for Romania to study a German proposal to guarantee Romanian frontiers in exchange for a large export increase to Germany. Acceptance could force Romania to abandon plans for general mobilization. Allies and Romania relations improve. Istanbul notes a Turkish recall of steamers was misinterpreted.
Responding to criticism of his handling of applications for new industries, the Premier of New South Wales faces scrutiny from Capital Jamaica Hations and others. Acting Treasurer Spender asserts faith in capital regulations and national interests while defending administration.
The Australian coal strike began unofficially at midnight with workers staying on job pending aggregate meetings to decide whether to call a general stoppage. Leaders may advise a work halt, while some NSW groups reportedly oppose the mandate. Industry and government officials warn of broad disruption if the dispute continues.
Melbourne report says the Prime Minister and Mr Menzies affirmed the government will not alter the Arbitration Court decision and will stand by its directive, rejecting any plan for a special tribunal as undefined. The remarks came amid questions about government intentions if event conditions change.
Berlin reports Germany and Italy have agreed to send 30 000 Italian farm workers to Germany in 1940.
The Capetown government unveils a new gold taxation method aimed at matching world prices and backing a nine percent levy on the industry. It also abolishes the 30 percent income tax rebate and reintroduces an excess profits tax, plus creates an expenses account of 14 million pounds and outlines defense spending allocations.
Rome correspondent reports delicate Britain Italy relations after the failed cargo agreement. Italy seeks farm produce while Britain wants heavy industry goods. Britain may block all German coal supplies to Italy, risking further tensions.
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