07 Sep 1939
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 07, 1939
Page
1
A Montreal correspondent notes Britain and France plan to withdraw forces from China on their own initiative to avoid incidents. The report cites Sino-Japanese War tensions and warns European developments may ease Japan’s push while the United States may block plans to stabilize Asia.
Reports from Warsaw and London describe a major German push from Silesia and East Prussia toward Cracow and the Vistula corridor. German forces threaten key routes while Polish defenders, aided by reserves, contest advances along a widening front near the capital. The situation features heavy fighting, aerial bombardment, and claims of partial German gains with strategic implications for Poland.
Istanbul dispatch cites Turkish circles as saying Germany may be spared a crisis if Turkey inks a renewed trade accord with Italy before the previous agreement expired August 31. Observers warn setbacks could affect German prospects and Turkey’s stance in Europe.
A London dispatch cites American sources claiming German submarines have been chased and sunk by British destroyers in the North Sea and Baltic approaches. British merchant vessels are said sunk with limited details. The Shanghai and Manila correspondents report encounters and sinkings involving Japanese and British ships, including the Bomla and the Dlynda.
Latest reports update the Athenia disaster death roll at 44 after rescue ships confirm 1,374 survivors. An American trader rescued 210 passengers, while owners report some passengers missing and injuries among those landed at Gleagaw.
Eyewitness accounts tell how a torpedo struck the vessel as a lifeboat crew battled surf and fear. Survivors arrived at Ginagow hotels with doctors attending, women shielding children, and a baby saved by a passing man as the ship rolled and sank in rough seas.
A garbled report notes a British minister in Copenhagen being asked to express apologies to the Danish government for a grave incident. It mentions an unfortunate bomb attack in Denmark attributed to British forces and the resultant loss of life and property.
London and Paris relay mixed notes on early Western Front activity as heavy bombardment occurs along the Luxembourg border near Belgian lines. French and German communiques diverge with claims of no real fighting versus reports of contact and penetration into German territory.
A number of aircraft valued at 44 500 were destroyed in a hangar near Broken Hill's aerodrome following a midnight explosion. Police investigate a sabotage theory as planes owned by Aero Club are damaged. Earlier reports note patrol tanks unlikely cause, given the explosion’s nature.
A chaotic set of quotes describes Japan asserting neutrality as European conflict escalates. Ambiguous references to Tokyo, Washington, and Chungking hint at a cautious stance while Western powers weigh responses. The piece notes U S Asiatic Fleet commander Admiral Hart and potential shifts in Far East policy.
The article notes Britain’s wartime capacity expansion through enhanced manufacturing fuel and metal output. It highlights Dominion foresight in prioritizing production for global allies, enabling vast resource flow and strengthened shipping. It also references Arab support dynamics and cautions over Nazi propaganda.
Reports say German aircraft crossed the frontier near Paris to photograph targets but were driven away by French interceptors. An all clear followed at 4 10 pm as planes pursued and withdrew toward the west, with no damage reported and fears of a breach easing.
The British government reports Berlin was bombed in an air raid around dawn. German claims say 28 bombs struck the city while British intelligence notes uncertainty about the exact number and timing. The account mentions Polish air units involved and German defenses downing some aircraft.
Fragmented wartime dispatch describes a London air raid warning at 8 45 am with an all clear at 9 am. Mentions German claims of Ruhr bombardment and Wilhelmshaven raid, with planes over Aachen and Belgian frontier towns. Reports indicate air alerts, flashes, explosions, and distribution of German leaflets.
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