25 Apr 1938
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 25, 1938
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR lists April and May fixtures around Kingston Oval with matches against Acton, Ainstle, Essendon, Hawthorn, South Melbourne, St Kilda and others. Mentions University Club hub and junior attendance plans, but many entries are garbled and uncertain.
Australian A P reports a weekend meeting in Yorkshire between Lord Halifax and Anthony Eden. Eden was invited to return to the Cabinet, but is unlikely to accept immediately as he rests in York after returning from the Continent. The cabinet seeks Eden’s return following the Anglo Italian agreement.
London reports a busy diplomatic week with Sir Earle Page and M Mussolini's delegations arriving. The Anglo-Eire agreement signs, Britain hosts a major pageant, and talks with France run alongside Italo-French discussions. Hitler's Rome visit and Abyssinia recognition loom over European tensions as Axis diplomacy tightens.
Opposition leader Curtin alleged collusion between the Commonwealth Government and the Commonwealth Bank to stack outcomes at the Loan Council. He said the council no longer serves as an equal body and accused ministers of shifting defence costs to future generations while financing plans through borrowed money.
A Tokyo newspaper reports the new Chinese Central Government will appoint a supervisor of maritime customs in Shanghai with higher rank than Sir Frederick Maze, who had led the Chinese maritime customs since 1928. The note hints at changes in duties and security for Chinese loans and indemnities affecting Japanese ships.
Patchy showers in western districts failed to lift drought worries as overall conditions across the state were fine and warm. Forecaster notes a benign weekend with easing concerns, though some areas remain dry and lookout for longer term patterns.
Australian aviator Jim Broadbent arrived at Lympne Kent at 10 53 pm completing a solo flight from Australia to beat Jean Batten's record by nearly 14 hours. He touched down after five days four hours and 21 minutes en route from Darwin.
In Vienna on Sunday, organized storm troopers forced Jews to stand outside their shops with placards reading Do not buy from the Jews. A girl holding a placard was made to kneel and stand, while customers purchasing from Jews were required to display signs as well.
Pleasently near midnight in Piccadilly Circus fascist protesters swooped in with slogans. Police were rushed in and dispersed the fascists. The area was littered with leaflets reading St. for Merrie England Where in Merrie England now.
Nationalists strike a 50 mile front at northeast Teruel as Republicans resist to fortify key points. Aligia falls and advances continue toward the south. Madrid communique notes insurgent progress south of San Leo amid broader reports of possible endgame optimism. Interventions may be on the League Council agenda. News from Paris ties Franco to submarine actions and possible sinking of vessels carrying Republican officers near Valencia.
Shanghai dispatch reports Japanese forces halting their advance on Hankow to mass for a larger assault north of Suchow. Chinese claims of repulsed attacks and guerrilla successes are tempered by inconsistent reports as both sides mobilize hundreds of thousands for a decisive bid.
Judge Rutherford’s Sydney Sports Ground address drew only a small crowd of supporters. He criticized the Postmaster General for denying broadcasting facilities and accused the Festmaster General of placing himself above constitutional law. He warned Australia expansion hinges on divine funding and the Lord opening the way.
The King and Queen join Australia in Anzac Day commemorations. Gowrie notes Gallipoli heroes and urges peace while defending homes. Lyons honors dead and living, ties Anzac veterans to Australia's 150th Birthday parade and shared Commonwealth kinship with New Zealand forces.
Anzac Day 1938 ceremonies mark a nationwide observance with a grand Sydney gathering for the visit of the New Zealand contingent. In Canberra, a full schedule features parades, graves, Parliament House and church services, with wreaths at 10.48 am and arrivals of His Excellency and Lady Huntingfield.
Mr. Kirby Green said to the Sunday Dispatch that Flying Officer Cloumt on and C W A Scott planned the most spectacular British aviator flight. The proposed five day schedule would require 20 hours in the air daily, with details kept secret to avoid anticipation.
Treasurer Casey’s residence project drawn as wasteful by Mr. Curtin of the Labor Party. He says the Commonwealth’s £6000 ministerial home worsens Molonglo slum conditions where multiple families live, and criticizes pre parliamentary approval and location outside planned services. He demands papers and promises on abolition of the Molonglo settlement.
Shirley Temple was given a day off from the studio to open hundreds of presents from around the world on her ninth birthday. A party was planned for tonight reflecting a festive mood as the child star marks a milestone with fans and studios alike.
Sir Harry Chauvel sends a broadcast greeting to Austalian forces in the AIF. He emphasizes comradery and unity beyond factional and social divides, recalling a remembered unity built over national security. The message reflects on twenty years of security gained and Australia’s shared war effort.
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