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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 29, 1939

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Germany Accepts Obligation for Austrian and Czech Debts

Dr. Hans Thomsen, German chargé d affaires, told the North American Newspaper Alliance Germany accepts in principle obligations for Austrian and Czechoslovakian debts to the United States. He cited an unfavourable balance and said the matter will be adjusted in time. He noted the inquiry arose from a voluntary Berlin visit, denying it aims at confrontation.

Washington Tues Hans Thomsen Alliance Germany United States Austria Davis Discu Dr. Thomaen Berlin

Mr. F M J Baker Dies in Brisbane Car Smash

In Brisbane on Tuesday, Mr. F M J Baker MP for Griffith was killed in a car smash near Garamaah south Brisbane. The report confirms his death occurred tonight as a result of the accident.

Brisbane Garamaah South F. Md. Ker GriMith

Madrid Falls as Nationalists Take City in Unconditional Surrender

Reports from London and Madrid indicate Madrid has surrendered to Nationalist forces after earlier claims of outskirts nearing. White flags appeared at the press department, post office, and throughout the city as Franco’s troops entered.

London Madrid Reuters British United Press Franco Burgos Mlaja Madrid Defence Council Ayonaliats Tadirid Magud Bours Spain Tuesuay Alicante Republican Toledo

Pressure on Ruthenia Hungary Seeks More Territory

London report on two hour talks between Hungarian and Slovak leaders failing to produce progress toward a frontier settlement. Hungary demands expansion west from 1936 borders while insisting the frontier wars were policy driven, not ethnographic. Rumanians reject foreign territorial changes. Blovakia confirms heavy border tension and mobilization as air defenses and reserves are named.

London Slovakia and Ruthenia Dec Rutheni Wolutary Hungary Concentratia Ani Wae Laing Germany Tmania M. Calinescu Rumania

Arab Rebellion Leader Reported Killed in Palestine Riots

In Jerusalem on Monday Abdul Pahim Haj Torahim, chief of the Arab rebellion, is reported killed. In Jeru salem two Jews were killed and two wounded by terrorists. A Jew facing execution at Tiberias for murder and attempted murder of two others was shot breaking through a village cordon near Nablus. In Haifa two Arabs were assassinated for allegedly refusing to join a strike.

Jerusalem Abdul Pahim Haj Torahim Jerimale Tiberias Nablus HA. A

Natives Protest Segregation in Capetown Parade

A four thousand strong colord march led by native men protested segregation in Capetown. Police clashed with protesters and civil guards raided the site, closing gates and detaining several. Authorities denounced segregation and condemned nationalist propaganda.

Capetown Tuseda Ceneral Fawuta

Poland Stands Against Germany On Danzig Status

Reported European developments include Lithuania’s government resignation, anti German demonstrations in Yugoslavia, and Poland’s blunt refusal to discuss Danzig’s future with Germany. Britain’s Chamberlain said London would await further developments while Berlin officials deny any moves against Danzig. Polish internal loan noted. Lithuanian decisions and potential defense pondering also mentioned.

London Yugoslavia Poland Germany Chamberlain House of Commons Romane Britain Berlin Dansig Dassig

National Service in England debate on compulsory service

Lord Buckmaster argues in the Meuse motion favoring compulsory national service for home detinue only.

London Lord Buckmaster

British tender for tar supply beats German bid in Australia

In Sydney on Tuesday the British Electric Light and Power Supply Corp Ltd of Balmain secured a 600000 pound tar contract amid strong German competition. The British bid was higher but guaranteed by the British Government through negotiations between Prime Minister Lyons and the British High Commissioner in Australia Sir Geoffrey Whiskars. A separate note mentions a Brook gauge device test by a parliamentary select committee with inventor John Charles Brook testifying and noting interest from Argentina and Brazil.

Sydney Germany Great Rstein Electric Light and Power Supply Corporation Ltd Balmain Mr. Lyons Australia Sir Geoffrey Whiskars England Aydney Parliament House John Charles Bock

South Africa vows swift domestic order and League revival

In Capetown on Tuesday Deputy Minister Gmute and Mr. Smuts urged rapid national reform and the re establishment of the League of Nations. They warned the world would face brutality until the League is restored and criticized its demise for causing immeasurable harm and lost platforms for international dialogue.

Capetown South Africa Gmute League of Nations Mr. Smuts League Chamberlain The

Government Will Not Oppose Labour's Right Use Case

The government seeks to avoid opposition as the Full Bench of the High Court weighs an application to make absolute the rule nisi in a defence and international relations case. The matter, involving Mr Henry and Mr Pehall, centers on alleged breaches of the Air Navigation Act and related regulations. The Prime Minister stated the court action to determine whether the regulations are valid and operative in New South Wales.

Sydney Roeeta High Court Pehall Cfairman Goya Henry Curtin Nisi Lyons Ayinglea

Pyjama Murder Clue Found Near Lagoon in Albury Case

Police recover more women’s clothing near Howlong and Lagoon, possibly linked to the pyjama girl murdered in September 1934. Items include a blue bedroom blouse and white socks, with rubber boots. material resembles the murdered girl’s outfits. Detectives inspect the lagoon shoreline for further clues and chain of evidence.

Albury Tuesaday Howlong

National Service Activity in Sydney Promises Expanded Support

A Sydney gathering of hundreds of professionals pledged further aid to the national emergency effort. Minister in Charge Brusnat and Director Col. Lersene led the group in endorsing enhanced services and a high standard of efficiency.

Sydney Tureday Charme Mr. Brusnat Colonil Lersene

Hitler Not To Be Approached Says Chamberlain Notes In Commons

A fragmented report suggests Prime Minister Chamberlain commented in the House of Commons about Herr Hitler, arguing that any past promises or pack would not be served and warning against approaching the Fuhrer for explanations amid post Munich inconsistencies.

London Hitler Fuhrss Munich Chamberlain

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