26 Sep 1939
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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 26, 1939
Page
1
The London report notes a breathless race for Balkan supremacy as major powers align ahead of Russo Turkish talks in Moscow. It cites Britain's ties with Turkey and aims of democracies amid shifting positions, with neutrals and foreign backers watching closely for final force alignments in southeast Europe.
Melbourne reports outline the War Cabinet's scope for the Commonwealth, with the Prime Minister and five other ministers to convene from tomorrow. It will meet in Melbourne and Canberra to decide rapid wartime actions while other ministers operate from day to day in coalition with the full cabinet.
French forces on the Western Front report holding positions gained earlier as fighting intensifies. German activity includes raids and artillery fire while Germany claims to maintain pressure with troops strengthened from Poland. A French communique notes local improvements despite continued artillery attacks southeast of Zweibrücken. Soviet advances push German threat back in the Balkans and along the Narew, Vistula, and San rivers.
London reports estimates from German expert Dr Friedenbars that Germany may require up to 10 million tons of petrol annually to sustain industry and transport. Even with full hydrogenation output, Germany could need to import between 6 and 44 million tons, with Romania and Turkey noted as potential suppliers.
Berlin dispatch reports Adolf Hitler’s propaganda chief Goebbels denying reports of a German minister’s involvement in a Czech Moravian affair. The piece notes Goebbels reiterates official Germany stance, refuses to confirm or deny specifics, and emphasizes controlled messaging amid wartime diplomacy. The report references ministry actions, press responses, and the ongoing information policy as authorities deny sensational claims.
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Messages from across Aux Walla flowed to the Federal Attorney-General W M Hughes as he marked his 76th birthday. The Bank of Prime Minister and other officials sent greetings, while the event drew attention to Mr Hughes amidst a parade of tributes and formalities.
New York Times dispatch reports Belgium Holland and Ewitnerland cortique measures along the German frontier. Belgium floods near the border are experimental with dykes opened for hours as troops test water defences. German troop movements persist north of Basle while planes fly over the frontier. The west front and Poland are discussed with Maginot Line considerations and calls for restraint. Belgium vows defiance against violations as villages desert and fortifications near Saint Vith are reinforced amid anti-tank detonation and artillery activity.
London dispatch reports a British weather ship was torpedoed off the English coast yesterday by a submarine. Fourteen crewmen reached a life raft or boat, seven were saved, and two were lost. The attack was seen from the coast and described as a surprise without warning. The Times Stockholm correspondent notes the episode as part of a wider German campaign to cut British supplies, pressuring neutral Sweden to halt trade with Britain.
ING0 Monday Spain will decide at the earliest moment whether to continue informal export restrictions on war materials to Britain and France. The Ministry of Commerce delays permits for ores pyrites and mast as Franco Spanish trade relations and German communications influence policy amid wartime needs.
Recruiting will continue after the state quota is met. Officials indicate the force may be increased to bolster international defenses. Additional manpower will be mobilized immediately across the War Department and related branches to meet evolving needs.
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