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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 04, 1939

Page

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England Declares War on Germany and Polish Fronts Shifted

A London dispatch reports German advances in Poland and the Polish Corridor, while Warsaw claims resistance remains strong. Berlin notes multiple offensives with troops moving into Polish territory and near Neumark and the Vistula. Warsaw and Paris cables describe mixed outcomes and attempts to break Polish defense.

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Polish Air Attacks and Battles Reported Across Poland

Reports from London and Paris describe heavy fighting along Poland’s front with German claims of air superiority. Germany says it controls Polish skies while Polish wireless reports and battlefield notes describe damage, tank losses, and prisoners as fighting intensifies near Cracow and along the Corridor.

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Polish Cities Under German Air Attacks Amid War News

Reports from Warsaw and surrounding areas describe continued German air raids on Polish towns including refugee trains and workers quarters. Casualties are confirmed among civilians with dozens killed and many wounded as German planes bombard urban targets and rail lines amid ongoing conflict.

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Britain and France Mobilise as War Looms in Poland

Britain warned Germany of war if Poland’s invasion continued while France mobilised its council and prepared obligations under the Polish Franco pact. Berlin reported German aims to seize the Corridor, and Tokyo noted Japan may remain neutral in a wider European war.

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Britain Declares War Moves on Poland Crisis in Parliament

Parliament debates Germanys aggression against Poland as Britain pledges support and arms for defense. Prime Minister Chamberlain announces potential military age extension and readiness of allied services while notes warn of immediate war measures if Germany advances.

Final Note to Germany Describes War Tensions in Parliament

London report notes Prime Minister and Neville Chamberlain stating Germany suspended action against Poland and withdrew forces. Ambassaor Henderson warned of war if Germany does not nominate a satisfactory arrangement by 12 am. France and Britain mobilize support, with £400 million for defence and supplies secured. Britain debates conscription and Labour backs measures to support workers in potential conflict.

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Chamberlain’s War Warning to Germany and Poland

London reports Mr. Chamberlain stating that Britain would resist German pressure and Polish aggression. He warned that without a reply by a fixed hour, Britain would support Poland through force if needed. He noted readiness of volunteers and non military work to aid national effort.

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