03 Oct 1939
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 03, 1939
Page
1
Budapest dispatch reports a German trade delegation pressing for fat and meat exports to relieve famine in Austria and Slovakia. Hungary demands coin payment, but Germans oppose after France’s defeat. Germany seeks to defend its £48,008,000 debt in wartime holdings amid German defeat risks.
The Foreign Office in Tokyo on Monday warned that Communist influence was spreading, saying Germany’s stance was inconsistent with its own. Officials cited emerging tensions and the risk of wider Communist activity across communities.
Soviet forces pour into Poland amid reports of mechanized units and German coordination. Reuters dispatch notes heavy troop movements around Brest Litovsk and Kanbarowah region as the war degrades into large scale mobilization. Metaxas announces new taxes on richer classes to fund wartime needs.
Churchill declares Britain's resolve to fight on until Nazi power is broken and victory is certain. He notes three pivotal wartime events, warns of U boat threats, and says Britain will pursue stronger anti submarine measures, aiming to boost hunting craft by October. (continues on page 2)
Berlin pressure around Count Ciano and Ribbentrop shapes rumors of a seven nation conference including Russia and Germany. Italy’s stance in a potential wider war is debated while Berlin and Rome weigh peacetime moves and possible ultimatums affecting the Western Front and Allied reactions.
The Polish premier announced plans to arm six to eight Polish divisions in France and recruit Polish Americans to join the Polish Legions. He cited trained officers and a potential division size of about 10,000 men each. He also referenced international figures and ongoing diplomatic efforts related to Poland’s government in exile.
British Admiralty reports enemy raider sinking a 5 000 ton steamer Send Allessia and the Booth liner Clemens near the South Atlantic canal. Earlier South African naval authorities noted a parcing offittact canal of Send. The Admiralty is taking action to address the situation.
A British proclamation directs that all male subjects aged between 40 and 50 in Britain must register for potential conscription. The plan outlines calls to the Navy and Air Force, with about 240 000 men to be affected and required registration within a week. Exceptions include non-residents, certain officials, and those with exceptional hardship.
A proademeant message confirms the Turkish Military Mission led by General Orbay will arrive in London to discuss terms and future alliance. The report states Orbay will complete the air mission for a likely grant of funds and support.
A Manila wireless station speaker said America will send cruisers with bombers to the Philippines. The National Council is urged to adopt measures to protect the country, including power to resume shipping.
A German submarine torpedoed the Swellish steamer chat yan on Monday. The vessel sank with no explosion reported. The ship began to townse through, causing a hull breach in the engine room amid reports of a new power referenced by Hiller.
A Peking message reports Japan’s Expeditionary Chief seeks a new order in Asia with aims toward Nanking and northern China. The movement is described as extending toward eastern Asia as Tokyo pursues a broader influence.
London reports Soviet pressure expands in the Baltic region. Latvia faces government pressure as Moscow pushes for a non-aggression pact and access rights for warships, amid Baltic frontier shifts and reports of Estonia moving troops. Finland is also targeted for agreement, with Latvia shown negotiating under Soviet terms and Estonian forces redeploying.
A UK telegraph report details German actions against neutral vessels. Swedish steamers were halted or sunk, with one ship Vendie lost and crew saved. Germany tightened contraband rules, and Britain embargoed Argentine meat. A Copenhagen paper notes heightened risk for neutral shipping and calls for protective measures.
A fragmented report notes U S Senate committee discussions on neutrality rules with 57 senators opposing a restrictive stance while other nations urging restraint. Separate items mention Allied and Axis wartime moves, court judgments on mediation roles, and calls for tranquil economic policy amid escalating hostilities.
Rear Admiral J. C. Grace of the British Navy was appointed as commander of the Australian Navy succeeding Rear Admiral Custance who is seriously ill. Custance fell ill after the war began and spent time in hospital in Sydney before beginning to recover steadily.
A message from Copenhagen says Herr Hitler will make a triumphal entry into Warsaw on Tuesday October 3. The Reichstag will meet on Friday next.
A disjointed report from a traveler recently returning from Austria and France portrays German morale as dire. It describes widespread fear, government inefficiency, and food shortages as civilians anticipate further hardship and potential collapse of wartime provisioning.
A Paris communique says French troops advanced with limited ground fighting on the Western Front. The report notes the capture of surrounding territory between the Saez and Lauter Valleys and the removal of mines, including 3,000 from the Waena Fort. German air activity is described with three enemy planes shot down and pilots parachuting to safety. The Paris correspondent for The Times observes a quiet sector with renewed artillery activity along the Brogreied Line, while British authorities offer cautious interpretation of aviation gains and the general front position amid the overall war image.
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