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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 18, 1939

Page

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French Capture Dozen German Villages In Saar Front

Paris reports a French communique claiming success on the Saar front with two German villages captured and a wide advance from Luxemburg to Saarbrucken. French forces pressed beyond the Moselle while German counterattacks were repulsed. battles raged near the Moselle and Saar regions with heavy artillery and air activity observed.

Paris Moselle Nied Fie Beitich United Press Luxemburg Searbrucken Wreiteh Wied Souniar Bénin Belgium Mudanges Park Germaine Wrucken Lanemburg Mick Wee Garmin Poland Smowelleraltey Baar

Germany, Moscow claim Poland does not exist

Sunday dispatch reports Soviet troops entered Poland at dawn to seize Polish Ukraine and White Russia. Moscow disputes Polish government, says Red Army acts to protect Russians and minorities. Berlin-backed claim Moscow action enjoys German approval. Molotov broadcasts urge economic thrift as invasion proceeds.

London Poland Polish Ukraine White Russia Poloisk Podolski Count Greybowski Red Army Russia Berlin Germany Polatsk Bavlet Easten Palani Wien Rome Polk TL Ta Metally Steven Molodeseha Moscow M. Molotov Rusais Assia OM. Molotov U.S Pollet Ausalan Trilah Downing Strent Jy Lamon Beck Pollah Roonevelt Sociat Ang Thal Towne

Moscow Eyes Mutual Pact With Turkey

Istanbul dispatch reports Moscow seeks a Turkiye Turkey mutual assistance pact to guard the Black Sea and Balkans. Officials say no accord will be made unless terms align with Anglo Turkish commitments.

Istanbul Xegorty Black Sea Balkans Turkey

Germany Building for Unrestricted Submarining

A compiled report cites the Ministry of Information claiming German submarines sunk several ships including the British steamer Cunn Heed of 5,300 tons in the North Atlantic. Other vessels attacked near the South Atlantic and off the U.S. coast include Belgian and Dutch freighters. details mention losses, survivors, and alleged German access to resources such as petroleum and iron ore as part of wartime cargo interdiction.

Cunn Heed North Allentic Chusrham Mase Anip South Atantic Itte Chile New Zealand Fort] Kembla Cilesa Port Grech Wearel Orpedoedom United Fierchelling Lenaaning Berlin Frew Tas Urrat Sritaln Une Dsl Flanahlp Goaring National Zeirtung Atwenia Conerpany Germany Warrior

Truce Called in Manchukuo Sparks London Talks

A truce negotiated by Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov and Japanese Ambassador Kato in Moscow aims to halt Russo Japanese actions in Manchuria. Western observers note German diplomacy pushes for a non aggression pact, while China remains backed by Britain and the United States. The Moscow correspondent of the New York Times reports mixed signals about China’s fate and likely western engagement.

London Pan M. Molotov Ambanaador Mr. Toxo Sever Mr. Pogu China Roviek Wit Chiang Kei Shek New Yura Sunan Moscow New York Times Japan Badbalin Stuadlon Chinere Britain Uumeryere Molotov Shigenori Toko Frussia Gofervice Merriter

German Threat to Destroy Warsaw Updates From Poland

The report describes German forces crossing the Vistula and overrunning the Silesian belt while Polish resistance remains intact. German warnings demand Warsaw’s surrender within 12 hours, after which the city will be bombed and treated as a military target. Casualties rise as bombs and shells hit civilians, churches, and legations. Reports note Polish counteractions near Posnan and claims of German troop advances, with foreign representatives attempting to depart the area.

London Sumiday Vismula Cedetaiain Bedoe le Soie Poland Warsaw Munsen Radio Ale Germany Lathanian Legation Hell Warmaw Cuuma

Foreign Plot Pails to Afghanistan

Fragmentary report notes a foreign plot involving Afghanistan and unsettled war context. The text references a withdrawal under unclear authority and a tense situation on a site, with limited readable details. Entities are indiscernible due to OCR errors, preventing concrete names or dates.

Invitation Teo Late Opened in Copenhagen

Fragmentary OCR reads of a civic notice mention a late invitation to Copenhagen and a commissioner. The text is garbled with names and street references, unclear actions, and no verifiable dates or outcomes.

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