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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 31, 1938

Page

4

Canada Would Not Bind Itself to Empire War Policies

Prime Minister Mackenzie King states Canada would not commit to British wars or aid without Parliament consent. He argues Dominions are distinct nations and should not be treated as a uniform bloc. R. B. Bennett warns Parliament sets policy, not the Crown, and cautions neutrality could be breached if Britain goes to war.

Canada Canad Great Britain Melbourne Herald Mackenzie King Dominions South Africa New Zealand Austraia Australia United Kingdom Sera R. B Bennett Mth Treasury All of Canada Commonwealth Noval Scotia Motherlain

Ministers to meet on war plans in Nuremberg push

Fragmentary text shows ministers meeting over war plans and German orders for rapid resistance. The article hints that delaying decisions until after a decisive moment at Nuremberg may improve prospects for peace amid looming multi front conflict.

Britain Hiller Nuremberg

Nervous tension grows in Berlin over Czech proposals

August 9 dispatch notes bitter anti British sentiment and fear of conflict as Czech proposals risk escalation. Reporting cites Berlin papers and Sir John Simon debates on localization of a possible war amid Czech Slovakia tensions and Sudeten rights refusal.

Berlin Brita Ress St John Simon Silex Allgemeine Zeitung Britain Germany Prague War Party John Simon Ceechu-Slovakia

Sir John Simon Speech Sparks Fearful War Alarm Rumors

La Tribuna in Rome views Sir John Simon's speech as erasing a panicky week in diplomacy. It argues German naval maneuvers and North Sea tensions were used by democracies to hype an imminent war crisis.

Rome La_ Tribuna John Simon North Sea

Motion backs 40 hour week and direct action clash

In Brisbane a motion to back a 40 hour week and direct action faced opposition from several unions. The debate noted support from the central committee for improved wages and conditions, while opponents urged against immediate strikes. The meeting referenced the Sydney railway unions plan and broader labor strategy amid political tensions.

Britain vows calm as war crisis looms in Europe

Australia and Canberra report Britain consulting with Canada and the Commonwealth while Prime Minister Lyons warns of acute tension in Europe. He urges peaceful settlement and wiser actions to prevent escalation.

Canberra Britain Mir J. A. Lyons Europe Crea Soto

National Bank Chambers Registered Stock and Sharebroker

Mr AH Clarke broker Cairns reports the following quotenans in stock and share dealings at National Bank Chambers.

National Bank Chambers AH. Clarke Cairns

London Sessions Judges Hear Air Raid Warning Procedure

Presiding judges at the first and second Courts of the London Sessions direct clerks to inform the judge of an air raid warning. Ushers and probation officers to assist in vacating the court through the prisoners dock. the Bar, jury, and witnesses to follow.

London Newington Cnttions

Beeldy Press Comment On Berlin Political Uncertainty

In Berlin the public shows mixed views on the final Budapest arrangement while Sir Jann Simim may take detours. The man in the street endures a habit of worries and disinterest in the SchHlens, and working classes feel the strain of leadership and policy.

Berlin Angell Jann Simim Beilieh

Sudeten Grains Desire Racial Freedom Amid Tensions

The Times Prague correspondent reports Sudeten Germans weary of the dispute yet seeking racial freedom. interviewees say they want stability and to protect their fields and factories, though worry about the potential for unrest.

London The Times Prague Bat

Rand Mining Sets New June Output Record

Rand Mining reports a new June production high with 390,088 in district output and 97,779 outside districts. Daily average 35,057. May 22,879. April total 4,?. end-May personnel 320,749. June value per fine coerced 57151651. May and April outputs listed.

Fane Beime Finageici Times

Amended Motion Passes By Majority On Labor Strike Plan

The amended motion received 19 votes to seven. Mr. Knight noted no further action was taken on the amendment. Mr. Z. Matskero presented the Townsville branch of Combined Jaious recommending serious consideration by the central committee for a one day statewide strike to push a six hour work week increased wages and better conditions.

Moscow Lasestis John Siemon England Curtin Ceecho Slovakia Pendence Leoma Price Moroney Sock Mackay Honda Shaw J. C Z. Matskero Townsville Jaious

Miners Support Pledge Unanimously Endorsed

A railway workers conference approved a pledge by the Miners Federation to assist in the industrial dispute. The pledge was carried unanimously at the Bias congress of the Combined Railway Unions, with the method and extent of assistance to be determined.

Brishane Inter

The Dangerous Day in Australian Industry

A Daily Telegraph report from the Workers Compensation Court reveals how each industrial injury adds roughly 18/8 to the debit side of industry’s balance sheet. The piece surveys cases, the court’s procedures, and rising claimants while noting that Monday accidents and psychological factors contribute to the danger, with broader trends showing more injuries but overall safer industry.

Daily Telegraph Workers Compensation Court Offic Sajory Commission Horac

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