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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 05, 1939
Page
2
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Amid wartime turmoil crowds surged at Victoria Barracks as volunteers queued for service and a temporary recruitment bureau proved insufficient. The nation braces for long weeks, censorship tightens, and morale flags while physical defenses remain intact.
Fragmentary weather note mentions temperatures around 445 degrees and a high reading near daybreak with unclear units. No clear location or valid forecast data beyond this single, garbled line.
Report from The Times and other wires note public opinion and press urging neutrality for Bulgaria. Holland remains neutral but fully mobilized. Switzerland watches events. British ambassador to Turkey delivers a message to President Ismet Inönü. General Franco appeals to all nations and Italy’s tropic alliance impacts Rome with entertainment closures. Italy declares neutrality and seeks to avoid widening conflict.
Reports indicate Germany anticipated war and launched wide ranging attacks including submarine warfare and bombing of open towns. The text condemns the actions as brutal and unlawful, citing the Athenia sinking and indiscriminate gas and incendiary strikes as violations of international rules. It warns that Germany’s tactics signal a plan of savage conduct beyond prior diplomatic exchanges.
Reports from Sydney and Paris describe German air raids targeting Poland and surrounding areas during the first days of the conflict. Allied leaders call for restraint while condemning civilian bombardment, with warnings of a potentially catastrophic global war and calls for protection of prisoners and property amid escalating hostilities.
In a message to the German Army on the Western Front published Sunday, Hitler criticizes Britain as war-mongering and blames Allied protection for Polish aggression. He vows to strike, claims army and air force success, and says he will visit the front with an armed escort, delivering orders to the troops.
Fragmented text describes ex Kaiser followers and Britain amid the war mood. Mentions Mr Chamberlain, Britain at war, and a German listener questioned about penalties such as imprisonment or death. Contains many garbled terms and unclear references.
The German government rejected British proposals to withdraw forces from Poland and to alter the Versailles Treaty terms. Berlin asserted only articles in the treaty that were intolerable to Germany should be revised, warning that full intervention would threaten eastern Europe and long-term stability.
A historical critique accuses Britain of backing Poland’s moves as the key reason for German fear and violation. It argues Britain gave Poland a blank cheque to act against Germany, enabling coercive pressure on Danzig and German minorities. The piece frames Britain as complicit in tolerating encirclement and suppression of German rights.
Britain bears responsibility for the misfortunes now tormenting Warsaw as disputes over Poland's stance and German actions escalate. The article accuses Britain of complicity by backing Poland and resisting Mussolini, arguing this stance provoked war and endangered European peace. It claims Britain failed to deter aggression and ultimately chose force to end the threat, framing the German campaign as a response to democracies wrecking peace and security.
A dated German statement rejects British ultimatums and warns that Germany will resist any aggression. It claims Britain seeks to destroy German freedom and asserts Germany will defend its independence and territory, implying readiness to use force.
President Roosevelt declares the United States will stay neutral while urging open minds and conscience. A proclamation under the Neutrality Law is expected within 36 hours, with Britain and France at war and possible delayed U S entry until after the holidays. A Cabinet meeting is set for Monday to discuss the move.
London reports outline Cabinet roles amid wartime shifts. Anthony Eden remains Dominions secretary with other key posts, while Winston Churchill is praised as Admiralty head at official quarters in London. Labour pledges to stand firm against fascism as Trade Union movement notes emphasize unified measures.
London dispatch reports new high command posts for General Vincount Gert ier and Sir Edmund Irushdes plus Sir Walter Hin as top Imperial staff. Britain warns of evacuations from London, army mobilization limits, and a push to cut casualties while Polish and British forces vow solidarity with France. The broadcast notes air, rail, and underground disruptions as wartime controls tighten and public mood cools amid the broader conflict.
A fragmented report notes Balkan neutral moves and mentions Bilgeria in unclear terms. The text reads as incomplete and lacks concrete actions or dates, leaving readers without a definite event or outcome to document.
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