Thai-French Dispute Discussed
(Received noon.) LONDON, December 25
The Thai Premier (Luang Bipul Songgram), says a Bangkok message, told the press he was ready to settle the French dispute, but the French started the attack, and Thailand was determined to retaliate. He. said -relations with Britain were smooth, due to a readjustment of the Burma frontier.
The Australian. Minister for the Army (Mr P. C. Spender) ad the Chief of the Australian General Staff (Lieut.General V. A. Sturdee) have arrived at Singapore, and are' holding discussions with Air Chief Marshal Sir Robert Brooke-Popbam. -
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Northern Advocate, 26 December 1940, Page 5
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