Unclear OCR: Local plate query and loan reference
Fragmentary OCR item mentions plate numbers and names Rotland Mohicay with training notes and a loan reference. Lacks clear event, dates, or locations to define a concrete news item.
23 Apr 1938
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 23, 1938
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR item mentions plate numbers and names Rotland Mohicay with training notes and a loan reference. Lacks clear event, dates, or locations to define a concrete news item.
Tokyo reports General Sugiyama returned from a front flight to press for a centralized war department and firmer China policy. He blames poor service coordination for Chiang Kai-shek’s resistance and criticizes propaganda claims while Premier Konoye defends planned operations. Meanwhile Japanese forces push on Lingyi amid Chinese fortifications and reinforcements.
H F Broadbent arrived at Micosia at 3 40 p m yesterday and left at dawn for Athens after circling the Athens aerodrome twice at 8 20 a m British summer time. He then flew toward Rome as good weather prevailed.
Friday decree by King Carol bans the Iron Guard for ever, dissolving its institutions and ordering compulsory residence for leaders. It accuses the group of infiltrating the army and civil service and receiving foreign funding.
In Melbourne a government move relocates staff assignments at munition factories and defence plants. Mr R J Murphy is relieved as staff Inspector to focus on industrial duties including labour conditions and manpower planning for emergencies. Mr A J Wilson becomes Inspector to ensure efficiency, handle staff increases, and plan for expansion if war resumes.
Judge Rutherford spoke from the platform at Leleh Hari Stadium today for his first public appearance. He described himself as harmless and said he faced criticism in Australia.
Ray Tining also known as Herbert Wilson was fined 00 at the Central Peace Court today on a charge of indirect involvement with opium. The prosecution followed the discovery of 10 ting of opium under B whart at Fort Macquarie on April 4.
Insurgent forces under General Franco press south on the eastern front reaching Alcala de Henares and repulse a Republican position at Usera. Republicans claim villages Alvas and Malloria captured and other gains near Tremplane. Madrid front remains central. France and Italy agree to neutral frontier control as volunteers withdraw.
Frederick Grundy aged 14 died at his Fiveclock home after stomach pains began on Tuesday. He fell ill at midnight and died shortly after the doctor arrived. A post mortem is to be held today.
Jackie Coogan sues his mother for one million pounds alleging he was cut off financially by Bernstein, his late father’s rival, after a history of quarrels and alleged mistreatment. The suit cites Bernstein’s actions on the eve of his wedding and other cited unkindness.
An aeroplane located Allen Graham and Keith Bherrett who had been missing in the Baw Baw ranges since the week end. Authorities say the men are safe after the search aircraft spotted them in remote terrain.
The Australian Associated Press diplomatic correspondent reports Romania's King Carol may move against the German influence as Madame Lupescu, his anti Nazi favourite, turns his attention to Britain and France over Rumanians vast oil deposits. Germany's minority and Hungarian loyalties loom large in this shifting balance.
Adelaide pilot Officer Earl Sutherland aged 92 died when his Bulldog aircraft crashed during aerobatics at Richman aerodrome. Sutherland, practicing with two other planes for tomorrow's air pageant, rolled from about 50 feet but failed to climb, plunging into a furrow and coming to rest. He sustained fatal injuries in the crash.
Six firms with 1936 shadow aircraft factories will receive 300 pounds profit for each aircraft produced, with the government covering net costs. A special bonus is offered if production costs are reduced. The total cost to build and equip shadow factories stands at 1,418,351 pounds.
A rare specimen described as resembling a sea serpent was found on rocks at Cramnite. It measured about 17 feet 10 inches long with a large girth and a dorsal fin extending over the head. The creature, likened to a horse‑head dragon and an oarfish, echoes historic reports of sea monsters in Britain.
The Foreign Office denies that Herr Von Papen has been disgraced and states he is currently staying at his estate in the Saar region.
Paris reports France plans a loan around £312 million chiefly from Britain to finance copper tin oil bead cotton and ferries and aircraft. Deladier and Bonnet likely to discuss with Chamberlain. Urgency cited for rearmament loan but underwriting hurdles and Belgium experience raise doubt about flotation.
Paul Brooks a London boot boy and left arm medium bowler stunned crowds by bowling Sir Donald Bradman middle stump during a Lord's practice. Brooks then completed his spell and returned to boot cleaning in the dressing rooms. The Times cricket writer notes curious bowling and public fascination while Australians train at Lord's ahead of tests.
Doctors have yet to confirm Barnes's wrist fracture after he sustained an injury. Barnes suspects a fracture and has his wrist in splints, making a quick return unlikely and signaling an extended absence for the team.
Eyewitness reports from Central Anatolia describe a devastating earthquake in Istanbul and surrounding towns. The death toll runs near 800 with eighteen villages completely destroyed and twenty two partly ruined. Many victims were women and children. men worked in fields as the quakes struck. Rescuers face harrowing scenes as bodies of women holding dead children are recovered. Akpanir village lies in ruins at the quake’s center. Aftershocks persist in the morning and about fifty thousand people seek open shelter tonight to escape further shocks.
In Ottawa, the father of the Dionne quintuplets asks the Attorney General to probe Dr D foles supervision of the quins and guardianship of their finances. He alleges guardians plan to separate the children from their parents, improper nursery management endangering health, and waste of the quintuplets trust fund.
The Minister for Defence announced a program in Sydney Melbourne and Fremantle to inform merchant ship officers about measures the Royal Australian Navy and Royal Navy will take to protect trade. The course, aligned with a British Admiralty program, will be open to all officers of British nationality next month.
Speaking at the Yorkshire season dinner Sir Stanley Joseph praised Bowes as the best fast medium bowler when at his peak and urged selectors to share the view. He predicted England could win as many tests as Australia and noted Yorkshire often matched or beat them in their encounters.
Auckland reports an outbreak of eczema among stock sweeping west to east coast causing great alarm. Thousands of sheep cattle and pigs affected. Heavy losses in butter fat production noted, with drops up to thirty percent.
The Japanese freighter Montreal Maru departed Melbourne on Friday with no tin clippings loaded, despite watersiders being prepared to load the cargo.
In a two day session the Loan Council set a next year limit of £14,000,000 for defence and works debt adjustments, £2,000,000 less than this year. An immediate internal loan of £10,250,000 will fund defence (£4,000,000) and state works (£6,250,000). The Bank Board underwrote £10,000,000, later raised to £10,250,000 with allocations to NSW, Queensland, SA, WA, and Tasmania, while debates over state allocations and the formula continued.
The Australian Associated Press reports Dutch unease about Europe after Hitler's actions and the East Indies' strategic importance. Dutch interest centers on British rearmament and clear alignment with Britain. Lord Gowrie's goodwill visit to the Far East ties into this diplomatic situation.
Three seamen Marto Amith aged 45 Bineiary Pottinger aged 44 and Louis Kahn appeared at City Court today on charges of maliciously setting fire to a railway carriage with intent to endanger passengers. Case arises from a fire on the Sydney Melbourne express yesterday. Kahn was discharged. Amith and Pottinger remanded on bail of 100 pounds each. Passengers objected to their drinking. police say they lit cigarettes in the lavatory. Damages estimated at £25.
The Railway Department has decided to extend until June 30 the any where to anywhere excursion and concession rates as a single fare plus one third.
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