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18 Apr 1938
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 18, 1938
Page
1
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Britain and Italy reach a postwar pact affirming respect for Ethiopian questions, with Italy agreeing to withdraw from Spain under non intervention terms and to reduce Libyan forces. The agreement covers East Africa, Red Sea interests, naval base planning, and mutual information exchanges while pledging no propaganda against the other.
Rome reports active steps to open diplomatic talks with Paris and Berlin on a four power consultative mechanism. Italy Britain France Germany would form a quartet following the Anglo Italian rapprochement hailed as easing tensions. Berlin kept informed of negotiations.
Diplomatic reports say hard bargaining yielded a comprehensive Anglo Italian agreement. Lord Perth and Count Clano signed in Rome after 20 minutes of ceremony amid cheering crowds. Chamberlain telegraphed Mussolini expressing satisfaction and hope the pact strengthens long standing friendship and trust.
Canberra remarks by Prime Minister Lyons stated the Anglo Italian accord would be noted with satisfaction in Australia as it signaled major differences between the nations were resolved. He cited Britain’s January view that action was needed and highlighted Italy’s assurances on Spain and Libya, Suez transit guarantees, and a push to bring Abyssinia before the League of Nations.
Nazi storm troopers dragged 24 men and women from a Passover dinner in Vienna. After an appeal to postpone was rejected, victims were taken to wash street hoardings and cross streets, carrying buckets of water for about half a mile.
A fishing trip at Port Kembla ends in tragedy as one body is found and four others missing. Joseph Paller of Ashfield is identified among them. Alan Paller, 18, and Raymond Moon, 75, of Port Kembla were aboard. The boat overturned during a squall near Rabbit Island, searchers recovered a body on a headland and continued to scour the area for the others.
A proposal for close British Australian air force cooperation at Singapore and Darwin to build imperial defences in North Australia and Malaya draws strong interest in British officials. MPs urge a broader Britain Dominions defence organization as Capt Graham and Mn MacDonald push for inquiry when Parliament reconvenes.
The Leader of the Federal Opposition Mr Curtin spoke at a Labour conference outlining the party's stance on peace and welfare. He said Labour prioritises world peace, improved living standards, and avoids entanglements, arguing defence should protect Dominion territories and not trigger war.
Washington reports a secret five year Philippine defense program with fortification expansion and native mobile forces training. Manila observers claim 21 vessels in Davao Harbour are warships while eye witnesses describe maneuvering ships with colored lights and uncertain flags.
German newspapers on Saturday praise the Anglo Italian agreement as proof of the Rome Berlin axis strength. They call it useful for European appeasement and a prelude to broader German aims, noting Britain-Germany ties remain normal though not ideal.
A Sunday night crash on Liverpool Road Lansdown left William Bowkett aged 28 from Liecthhnardt dead with a fractured skull spine and leg. Miss Davin Martin aged 21 sustained shocking injuries. Police reported the collision involved a motor cat and a paid two eyelivta in the area.
Rebel forces under General Aranda enter Vinarez and reach Alcanor and Bent Carlo on the Mediterranean, severing road and rail links to Barcelona and Catalonia. Loyalist defenses tighten, unions enlist 15 000 volunteers, and Madrid authorities empower General Miaja to take control as air and sea patrols confront rebel bombardments.
Reports state Chinese forces invade Southern Shansi and engage in a major battle east of Tunghewan while 18 Chinese divisions push into South Shantung. Shanghai notes 200000 Chinese and 60000 Japanese halted on a 60 mile front from Hanchwang to Linyi. Large Japanese landings at Tsingtao and aid from Germany and Italy shape a tense war outlook.
Foreign firms operating in Vienna face new Reich Government measures allowing appointed Commissioners to run commercial undertakings in the Austrian province until October if deemed necessary. Austrian branches are not exempt and owners lose rights under Commissioners' control, while they bear all expenses. A further law requires permission to found new industrial enterprises.
Premier Negrin urges calm amid Barcelona protest against a pact seen as foreign intervention. He says Republicans face defeat yet claim the republic has more war materials and vows to reclaim Catalonia, seeking legal rights and an end to intervention.
Archduke Joseph Ferdinand, freed by German authorities from Dachau in Bavaria, has returned to his Austrian estate after making a large voluntary contribution to the Nagi funds. The move follows discussions on enlarging existing businesses and foreign firming.
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