04 Sep 1939
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 04, 1939
Page
1
A wartime broadcast outlines Britain and France honoring guarantees to Poland and declaring war on Germany after an ultimatum failed. Chamberlain vows to finish the conflict, urging calm and courage as Britain and France prepare to meet their obligations and defend Poland against aggression.
London broadcasts state Britain and France demand Germany suspend aggression against Poland and withdraw forces or face war. Prime Minister Chamberlain announces at 12 15 am that Britain is at war with Germany, with early signals of possible troop withdrawal by Germany if accorded.
A newspaper listing offers several used vehicles at low prices and urges early purchase. Items include a £15 two wheel trailer, £20 Levis motorcycle, £20 Studebaker utility, £50 Master Buick utility, £635 Fiat utility, £260 Austin Seven car, £65 then £70 Chevrolet four utility. All overhauled and in good running order, must be cleared immediately.
King George delivers a wartime broadcast to Britain urging calm and unity. He states war is inevitable and calls on all to stand firm, do the right, trust in God, and endure hard days ahead for liberty and peace.
Local dealer Alf W. Ford operates the Radio Motor Service Station in Bedford as proprietor, advertising as a dealer for Vauxhall cars, Bedford Utilities and Trucks, and Oldsmobile cars and trucks.
Italy announces it will not undertake a military initiative and signals neutrality. Hitler informs Mussolini that Germany does not require military aid from Italy.
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