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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 12, 1938

Page

12

Nazi Outrages Against Jews in Germany and Paris Riots

Berlin reports anti-Jewish outrages continue across Germany as Hitler and top Nazis meet in Munich. Paris authorities say Grynszpan’s alleged provocation led to medical examination of the 17 year old. Goebbels urges Germans to desist while promising response by law. Official news agency blames international Jewry and notes Jewish shops protected and fires at Leipzig blamed on provocation for insurance aims.

Berlin Germany Herr Hitler Herr von Ribbentrop Dr. Hess Herr Himmler Munich Paris Grynszpan Goebbels Bamberger and Hertz Leipzig

Rumor of Expulsion Denied in Germany Debate

The Daily Telegraph reports a Monc h correspondent claims about 200 Jews in Germany and hundreds more abroad were ordered to leave Cercany within 24 hours. A Ministry official says German-born Jews cannot be expelled as no country would receive them. The Central Jewish Organisation in Germany condemns the attack on von Rath. General Zeitung threatens further reprisals against pro Jewish demonstrations.

Germany Daily Telegraph Monch Cercany von Rath Allgemeine Zeitung

Night of Violence in Berlin as Mob Attacks Jews

Tonight in Berlin mobs wrecked shops loot and assaulted Jews prompting the entire police force and 100 uniformed guards to intervene. Crowds smashed a department store and a restaurant, while eight thousand looked on. Police arrested two and dispersed the rest as crowds shouted antisemitic cries at Alexander Platz.

Berlin Riedrichstrasse Alexander Plate Palestine Deshraton

Demonstrators Control City Streets As Police Keep Order

Crowds paraded streets while police maintained complete control. Dr Goebbels ordered demonstrations to cease but the Propaganda Ministry claimed responsibility, stating the police did not interfere with spontaneous protests and maintained order tonight.

Dr. Goebbels Reuters

Destruction Amid Riots Strikes Vienna Jewish Communities

A morning of ruin unfolds as businessmen condemn violence blamed on spontaneous anti Jewish demonstrations. Police guard synagogues, five burned in Vienna and Lime, with 5000 Jews arrested and 90 houses of worship left ablaze. Cartloads of broken glass clear from streets as Aryan ownership blindness spreads to Harburg and Cologne.

Etl Ofcal Vienna Lime Aryaya Harburg Cologne

Propaganda Minister Orders Cessation of Anti Movement

Berlin reports that on November 10 an order from Propaganda Minister Dr. Goebbels halts the anti movement activity. The directive directs suppression of public anti regime rhetoric and related demonstrations across occupied territories. Authorities warn of penalties for violations as state control tightens.

Berlin Minister For Propaganda Goebbels

Outrage in Paris After Von Rath Murder Sparks Jewish Tension

The report describes Zionist and Nazi era reactions to the assassination of Dr. von Rath in Paris by a Polish Jew. It notes promises of a final act against Jews by legislation and cites Angriff asserting indifference to synagogue destruction. Vienna reports 50 to 0 Jews attempted suicide amid the turmoil.

von Rath Paris Goebbela Angriff Vienna

Vienna Outrages Reported in German Occupied City

A Vienna dispatch describes a day of mass Jewish searches with about 1500 victims. Roughly two thirds freed, others imprisoned in camps. Police seized all male Jews under 60, some fleeing to forests. Central Synagogue protected by steel helmeted troopers. 21 synagogues and 71 houses attacked or damaged.

London Vienna

Desert Ordeal Prospectors Escape After Telegraph Cut

McCluskey and his companion trekked after cutting a telegraph line and leaving toward a marked well two miles away. They walked 25 miles from 1 pm Tuesday until 10 am Wednesday before exhaustion near the well. A linesman found McCluskey around noon and then helped recover his mate.

McCluskey

Britain set to vastly boost air defences and fighter fleet

A defense speech outlines major expansion of air power toward 1941, with projected year estimates rising to about £200 million. It highlights strengthening the first line fighter force, orders for 5000 to 6000 fighters, expanded overseas forces, stronger training, and Dominion collaboration, aiming for a high standard of preparedness and rapid production growth.

Kingsley Wood Fleet Air Arm

Lyons urges voluntary militia drive for national security

In Sydney, Prime Minister Lyons voices support for voluntary military service as Australia presses for national security. He praises defence expansion, urges cooperation across parties, and calls on employers to release workers for voluntary service while appealing for an end to destructive criticism.

Chambers of Commerce Chambers of Manufactures Lyons

Anglo American Treaty May Aid Australia Trade

United Press reports the Anglo American Treaty could affect Australian trade with England, allowing U S exporters a share of British markets to safeguard Australia from sales shrinkage and to gain a proportional share in any rise in British consumption. Australian officials reportedly prepared for modifications since Lyons’ London visit.

New York United Press Washington England United States Australia Mr. Lyons London

Vatican protest on racial law bans Aryan marriage

London dispatch reports semi official Vatican protest against a racial law provision forbidding marriages between Aryans and other races. The note claims this violates the Lateran treaty which recognizes religious marriages as legal in Italy.

London United Prem Rome Vatican Italy

Australia Looks to Preserve Trade Share in Anglo Agreement

The text indicates Australia aims to safeguard its rights in negotiations with Britain and the United States, seeking to prevent a reduced share of trade. It suggests Australians may secure at least the present proportion of sales and possibly larger orders, with a focus on maintaining competition with Australia.

England Australia United States

Wholesale arrests in Munich amid Nazi reprisals

November 10 report says Storm Troopers wreck shops and homes as police arrest two prominent Jews, including Dr. Lar the noted orthopaedic surgeon, after von Rath shooting. Nazis burn Doctor Bach's house, family fleeing in nightclothes. Jewish population panics as orders to quit Germany spread. Passports lacking residents face confinement in camps. hundreds besiege the British consulate, many evicted and destitute.

Munich von Rath Lar Bach Cormany

Offices ransacked as mobs attack Jewish Agency

A mob looted the Jewish Agency offices destroying papers and migrant records. A Jewish community house was damaged and a library partly destroyed. Jews of all ages were beaten in streets and homes with two fatalities reported. Israel’s Store burned and partly British owned.

Jewish Agency Palestine Htmigrants Israle

VISITS TO PARIS BY HALIFAX AND CHAMBERLAIN

The Prime Minister said Neville Chamberlain and Viscount Halifax will visit Paris from November 23 to 25 by invitation of the French Government. They intend to discuss the international situation with French leaders and view recent developments.

London Viscount Halifax Paris House of Commons Neville Chamberlain Faris

Hitler to Attend Funeral in Düsseldorf Speech Planned

London dispatch says Adolf Hitler will attend the funeral of von Rath in Düsseldorf and address mourners. The report notes Hitler’s planned appearance and a potentially significant public statement during the event.

Hitler London United Press Berlin Herr Hitler von Rath

Birdwood Named King’s Representative At Ataturk Funeral

The Associated Press reports Field-Marshal Birdwood as a likely King’s representative at Kemal Ataturk’s funeral. A special mission may follow, but no decision will be made until Turkish guidance on the funeral’s nature. Anglo-Turkish relations are not expected to change despite Ataturk’s death. Anti British feeling has been negligible in recent years.

Great Britain New Zealand Australia London Associated Press Birdwood Pers Kemal Ataturk Ataturk

Australia Mourns Ataturk as Turkey Chooses New President

Canberra reports the Australian prime minister J A Lyons sending condolences to the Turkish Republic over Kemal Ataturk’s death. A new Turkish president was to be chosen at 11 am with Ismet Inonu favored after serving as Ismet Pasha and long time premier. the Turkish parliament reportedly backing Ismet Inonu as successor.

Canberra J. A. Lyons Council of the Commonwealth of Australia Kemal Ataturk Australia Turkey Ismet Ineanu Ataturk Ismet Pasha Ismet Keung

Record 1923 Tokio quake rivaled in magnitude

Seismographs log an extraordinary quake of unknown origin, possibly far from Britain and centered in Central Asia or the East Indies. Experts deem it extraordinarily severe with a 12 inch needle reading, forecasting the largest series of shocks in 30 years within a week.

London Britain Onpediiy Central Asia East Indies

Migration gains. European arrivals exceed departures in Britain

Statistician's Returns from Canberra show Greeks, Germans and Poles among European migrants. For the year, 17,083 permanent arrivals and 25,690 departures among Europeans, a net gain of 6,607. Non-Europeans added 522, totaling 7,119 permanent gains. September totals included 182 Italians and 178 Germans.

Canberra

Lyons May Be Invited to Visit London Early Next Year

Empire conference dispatch from Canberra reports Lyons may be invited to London next year. It notes officials expect an invitation soon and that the External Affairs Minister W M Hughes and Defence Minister G A Street would likely accompany Lyons, reflecting a move tied to the Munich Agreement.

Canberra J. A. Lyons London Mr. Tion External Affairs W. M. Hughes Defence G. A. Street Lyons

Peace services disturb national unity say German pastors

Australian Associated Press reports German pastors claim peace services disrupt national unity, warning that pacifist events threaten cohesion during tense times.

Bruce postpones Australia visit amid empire conference hints

The High Commissioner for Australia Mr S M Bruce again delays his trip from London, shifting plans from September to December and signaling an Empire conference may be announced soon. Canberra authorities see the move as signaling closer empire collaboration amid changing international relations and naval strategy.

Australia S. M. Bruce London Canberra Royal Navy Singapore

Englishwoman Temptest death in Australis inquest verdict

City Coroner Mr Oram ruled Hilary Constance Gordon Tempest died from veronal poison self administered while her mind was temporarily disturbed. Evidence cited large veronal levels, illness, and distress surrounding the October 17 death of the 32 year old English visitor, daughter of the late Lady Tempest, at Macleay Street.

Sydney Verona Mr Oram Australis Hilary Constance Gordon Tempest Lady Tempest Miss Tempest der. K. Esktin Daringhurst Road King's Cross Macleay Street Mina Tempest Tem C. Percy Government Medical Oficer Ellen Gordon Miss Temt

Sudetenland Elections Date Declared for Reichstag

Hitler decrees December 4 as the date for Sudetenland elections for the Reichstag, outlining the schedule and legal framework for the plebiscite amid the territorial dispute.

Berlin Hitler Sudetenland Ithe Reichstag

Change in Palestine policy presented in London talks

In Commons, Secretary for the Colonies Mr Malcolm MacDonald outlines plans for London discussions on Palestine. Arabs and Jews to be invited, with representation from Palestinian Arabs and the Jewish Agency. Neighbouring states Egypt Iraq Saudi Arabia Yemen Transjordan Syria Lebanon noted. Syria and Lebanon under French control and not invited, but kept in touch with France. Government reserves right to refuse leaders deemed responsible for violence.

London House of Commons Malcolm MacDonald Palestine Labour C. R. Attlee MacDonald Jewish Agency Egypt Iraq Saudi Arabia Yemen Transjordan Syria Lebanon United States

Government to pursue peace in Palestine talks with Arabs and Jews

Britain signals continued mandate governance over Palestine and invites Arabs to London for bilateral talks with Arab and nearby state representatives alongside Jewish Agency delegates. Government warns rebellious acts must end or be met with necessary measures. Jewish Chronicle lauds high diplomacy and urges constructive Jewish proposals to align with Arab security and rights.

Mufti Jerusalem Palestine London Jewish Chronicle Jewish Agency

Arab Centre remarks on behalf of Palestine Congress delegation

The Arab centre issued a statement on behalf of the inter-parliamentary Palestine Congress delegation. It summarizes their position and reiterates calls for diplomatic progress and recognition of Palestinian rights.

London The Arab Centre Inter-Parliamentary Palestine Congress

Release Life Prisoners Debate in Sydney Convention

At a Sydney U AP Convention on November 11 Minister for Justice Mr Martin defended life sentence reviews. He cited 31 inmates serving natural life terms with confessions of guilt. A CAP Council motion to review after 25 years failed by a large majority. Martin said life sentences are reviewed every two years or sooner if warranted.

Sydney U.ap Mr. Martin Hall C.A.P. Council Martin

RAF to attempt land speed record with Super Solent aircraft

The air ministry plans a land speed record run using a Super Solent aircraft powered by a Rolls Royce Merlin engine following a successful trial flight.

London R.A.F

Zionist General Council Meets in London to Discuss White Paper

Delegates from America, Palestine, and other countries gather in London for the Zionist General Council session. They will review the British White Paper and the Jewish Agency stance. The Jewish Agency warns against inviting Arab States and urges keeping Palestine open for the homeless.

London America Palestine Zionist General Council Cemorrow Menahem Ussushkin Zionist Federation Jewish Agency

Soldier killed in Palestine near Tulkarm search

The High Commissioner for Palestine reports one soldier killed and two wounded during a village search near Tulkarm. Five rebels were killed and several houses were destroyed in retaliation.

London High Commissioner For Palestine Tulkarm

Double Shooting Tragedy Probed at Goombungee Inquest

Toowoomba coroner heard evidence of jealous heartbreak behind a October double shooting near Gororan Goombungee. The case involves Bernice Skuse and Kenneth McDowell. a letter from McDowell to friends hints at unbearable distress over Bernice and their engagement. Edward Skene testified to her youth and McDowell’s prior friendship with his family amid a tense, emotional inquest proceeding.

Toowoomba Gororan Goombungee KE. Landy Bernice Snabe Skuse Kenneth McDowell Elford McDowell Bernice Edward Irons Skene Ter

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