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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 17, 1939

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Soviet Unsatisfied With European Security Plans

In House of Commons debate over the Japanese invasion of Kulangsu International Concession, officials described an armed Japanese naval party patrolling Kulangsu, numerous arrests, and mounting civilian casualties in Chungking. Britain warned Japan against forcible changes, pledging to send marines if needed. reports noted Mongolian forces pushed back by Japanese and Manchukuoan troops near Monomham with heavy casualties.

House of Commons Kulangsu Britain London Tuessay Kulangai Japan Tein United States

Soviet Reply Presses Gaps in Security Pact Talks

London reports from the Foreign Office note the Soviet government deems British proposals insufficient to guarantee Soviet territory and to cover the border region between Poland and Finland. A three power pact among Britain, the Soviet Union, and France is seen as essential before any undertakings.

Foreign Office London Moscow Poland Finland

Fresh Move For World Peace Involves Conference Prospects

New York report says President Roosevelt hints at a conference to settle economic issues non territorially to aid European peace. British officials discuss Poland Romania attitudes while potential Soviet contacts loom in Bucharest and Warsaw. Foreign Undersecretary Butler cites Britain’s League obligations only.

New York Washington New York Times Roosevelt Brevent

Colonies Demand Vienna Federation Support

Fragmentary report notes colonies and colonial troops crowded together as calls rise for a federation with Vienna. An enormous map and military imagery accompany the discussion, signaling strong regional demand amid political tension.

Vienna Colonial Federation

Naval Activity at Cockatoo Dockyard Sydney

Work at Cockatoo Dockyard Sydney proceeds amid Commonwealth Government revenue program. The sloop Parramatta is almost complete and will launch June 10. The keel of Warrego will be laid soon for the Yarra and Swan. Harbour defences construction will commence shortly.

Sydney Conkatoo Dockyard Commonwealth Parramatta Almont Complet Warrego Yarra Swan

Hospital inquiry ordered into public hospital deficit

Tasmanian Premier Mr Ogilvie announced that he had ordered an inquiry into the hospital affairs after noting the Public Hospital deficit. The move comes amid concerns over hospital board management and financial strain.

Hobart Tursday Ogilvie Anandet Affairs Public Hospital

Belgium Premier in Spain for Financial Talks on Reconstruction

The former Belgian premier Van Beeland is in Spain reportedly exploring joining General Franco. French ministries deny that Spain is issuing funds or that French and foreign tankers confer. Spain seeks money for reconstruction with international banks showing interest. France will not permit loans until restoration of Spanish independence is assured. Van Zeeland is said to be negotiating an international loan for about £20,400,000 at Oslo orling.

London Monihly van Beeland Spain Financen Foreign Affairs

Franco's Parade and Attendee Invite Noted

The Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs R. A. Butler told the House of Commons that the British Ambassador had accepted an invitation to attend France's Victory Parade to Madrid. Labour and Liberal members awaited discontent and debate.

London R. A. Butler House of Commons France Madrid

Appointment Seen for Victoria Railways Chief to Lead New Aircraft Industry

The Victorian Railways Department chairman Mr H Clapp is tipped for the general manager role in Australia's new industry to manufacture fighting aircraft. He will likely receive about £4,000 a year plus £500 more than his current State Railways pay, for a five year term. The government intends close coordination with the Supply Department, which will oversee all aircraft supplies from Defence.

Vitorian Railways Department H. Clapp Australia Bri Hinanlary State Railway Department Clapp Hia Treasury Department of Supply and Development Supply Department Fla.a.f Defence Department

Loan Council Meeting Next Month in Sydney

In the Legislative Assembly the Treasurer Mr. Mair said the Australian Loan Council would meet about mid June. He noted Premier Stevens had conferred with Prime Minister Mensien regarding the state's needs and expressed hope funds for completing public works would be obtained from the Loan Council.

Sydney Australian Loan Council Mair Legislative Assembly Solomon A.A.P. Petersham Btevens Mensien Loan Council

Vatican peace talks move to involve world powers

The Vatican seeks to convene discussions on world peace with Britain Italy France Germany and Poland. Papal officials consult Berlin Paris Rome and Warsaw while London sources report cautious British interest. UK Foreign Under-Secretary Butler confirms British sympathy but notes no formal proposals from the Holy See.

Rome Berlin Paris Warsaw London Vatican

Berlin hosts talk of Axis pact with Rome and Turkey

London reports indicate a German Italian military accord may be signed soon with Count Ciano traveling to Berlin on Sunday. The British press notes Hitler plans a major speech at the Chancellery to outline the new axis strength as diplomacy around the Anglo Turkish agreement unfolds.

London Berlin the Times United Press Failan Count Ciano Hitler Germany Italy

Rolls Royce factory to be built near Glasgow

Air Ministry plans a Rolls Royce facility near Glasgow for war aircraft engines. The project, approved by the Secretary for Air, will cost several million pounds and employ about 29,000 workers.

London Ale Sir Kingsley Wood House of Commons Rolls Royce Company Manne Oh Beais Air Ministry Glasgow Wero Eng

Danzig Nazi Display Held In London

Warsaw Times correspondent reports the Danzig Nazi demonstration drew little excitement and exposed Polish tolerance to onlookers. Polish Army would reach Danzig before German troops, while investigators dispute allegations of terror. The League defers discussion, deeming the time inopportune as Poland approves.

London Danzig Warsaw Times Dansig Pollah Germany League League of Nationa Committee England France Sweden Poland

Sugar supplies stalled as talks seek extra 200000 tons

The Australian Associated Press reports Britain faces a delicate stand over releasing 200000 additional tons of sugar to ease world scarcity from India's imports of 247000 tons. Germany opposes, citing emergency reserves. A May 10 reply is unlikely to break the deadlock, likely sending matters to the June International Council meeting to seek a bare majority to approve the extra supplies for Queensland surplus.

London Associated Press India Germany International Council Queensland

Britain Gains Slovak Recognition for Consul Role

In the Commons, Under Secretary Mr F A Butler said Bratislava authorities recognized His Majesty's Consul for de facto operations, to enable normal business. The Slovak Government was informed of Britain’s step. Also Paris notes that £35,000,000 of the peace loan has been fully subscribed.

R. A. Butler Aleo Eafania Latvia Lithuania Rusnia Unese Russia Butter League of Ations Mr. Butler London Biovakia F. A. Butler Hrntiah Bratislava Paris

Williams Beanch Withdraws From Labour Rift

In Melbourne on a Tuesday a Williams branch of the ALAP decided to sever affiliation with the AWLP. General secretary Mr. McNamara said disputes would be referred to the next Executive meeting for consideration.

Melbourne Aequel Williams ALAP AWLP McNamara Diapute

Palestine settlement dispute sparks British policy clash

A White Paper on British Palestine policy will be published next week and a Commons debate promised. In Jerusalem the Jewish National Council plans nationwide protests and a general strike once policy is announced. Rabbi Isaac warns England risks more than a broken pledge as free movement for small nations faces extinction.

London Palestine Mr. Chamberlain House of Commons Jerusalem Jewish National Council Chet Isaac England Human Free Fom

War Graves Commission Silent Tribute at Tomb of Unknown Soldier

English French and German officers paid a silent tribute to the tomb of the unknown soldier. Air Marshal Lord Tranchard noted frontiers do not belong to the Great War dead. German Ambassador von Dirckeen and Generals Hure and Trotha pledged further visits by German Commissioners to war graves in Belgium.

London War Graves Commission Vor Trotha Hure Lord Tranchard von Dirckeen von Trothas General Hure Bugland

Lorry Driver Admits Responsibility in Factory Incident

In a Monday report from Jokyo, a lorry driver named Grivar confessed to being responsible for an ore incident at a celluloid factory last week. The confession followed a week in hiding amid market dealings and stock concerns.

JOKYO Ory Grivar

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