THE WAR, STEP BY STEP

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 1, Issue 90, 20 November 1939, Page 2

THE WAR, STEP BY STEP

FRIDAY Germans refuse mediation offer from Belgium and Holland. Two German submarines sunk. Moscow radio violently attacks Finland and states that the Finns do not desire an agreement. Nazis deny the report that Prince Frederick oof Prussia has been executed. German radio also endeavours to prove that the Munich explosion was the result of an explosion timed three months i>go. French Finance Minister reiterates FrancoBritish unity. Britain's contraband haul increases. Australian Premier gives assurance against conscription. Polish leaders arrive in London. SATURDAY Australia to spend 54% millions on her armed forces. An announcement also from the Australian capital that Britain has placed orders for many millions of pounds worth of munitions in Australia. This involves the expansion of the munition works and a large increase in the number of operatives. 10,000 men to he engaged on aircraft construction. German public reported to be restive at the inaction and wanting results. Message from German workers says that the economic plight is serious and that the food rations arc insufficfent. Underground organisations fighting for peace. Another demonstration by the Czechs at the funeral of one of the victims of the October demonstration. Liner Mataroa eludes enemy submarine after stern chase in the Atlantic. Small British vessel blown up by an explosion. Another three weeks overdue. Greek steamer collides "with submerged wreck on the English-coast, twenty-two of the crew escaping in a lifeboat. Russia makes a move to reopen negotiations with Turkey. Crown Prince Wilhelm reported to be in England on parole.