29 Apr 1938
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 29, 1938
Page
1
Fragmented report recalls community afforestation efforts and rail haul costs tied to forestry. A vague Anzac Day mention hints at memorials and private tributes, with a reference to UM Lyons and a quiet anniversary observed by a local figure.
London reports Prime Minister Deladier and Foreign Minister Bonnet arrived for talks with British ministers. Cabinet members consider a Far East mediation plan to present to Japan and China at the opportune moment, with broader aims including a Pacific Pact revival and coordinated European security measures.
Tokyo reports Japanese forces driving back Chinese along the Lung hai railway front and capturing Hohsien, 30 miles south of Nanchang, with Chinese routed at Bruangkichien near Hangchow. The story mentions diplomatic efforts and other wartime notes from London and Hong Kong.
The Treasury outlined national health and pensions insurance for all manual workers earning up to £360 a year with employee and government contributions. Rates proposed: 6 for males and 1 for females, plus employer contributions. Weekly benefits planned include £10 for male workers, £15 for females, and 36 for each dependent child. The bill will be introduced next Tuesday or Wednesday with debate to follow after study. A cross party meeting may be called to discuss terms with British and insurance officials after bill introduction.
In Hamburg Sir Neville Henderson urged a good understanding between Britain and Germany, stating war would harm both nations and the world. He spoke to the Anglo German society, stressing avoidance of conflict and the inevitability of peace.
A boy named William Florence aged 11 was working atop a furnace at Malleable Casting Ltd Marrickville when a blast inside the furnace pitched him to the ground and struck his head. He died later that night from cerebral haemorrhage after being taken to hospital. The boy reportedly said shortly after the accident he was not hurt in any way.
Spanish rebels shift focus from Aragon to Valencia as Franco realigns after failing to seize Catalonia. Coastal advance via Castellon and La Plana planned while Barcelona evacuates foreign nationals aboard the cruiser London. Loyalist forces claim initiative in Ebro Segre Pyrenees sectors and hold front between Teruel and Mont Alran. Italy denies sending arms to Spain.
Members oppose compulsory insurance and back a contributory provident fund for MPs or their relatives in hardship. About £10 yearly deduction from MPs salaries will go to a trust subsidized by the government. A trustees committee will set allowance levels, with Lyons proposing the idea and Casey outlining an annual £10 contribution. The Labour Party also opposes Casey’s scheme, but the fund may serve as a compromise to ease post tenure hardship.
Mr W C Hill former Minister for Work and Railways leaves the United Country Party to join the New Liberal Country Party. Hill, a director of the Victorian Wheat Growers Association, says he cannot stay with the UCP under the current administration.
Alfred Dean Lanson a 58 year old bookmaker described as a clever confidence trickster was sentenced at Old Bailey to five years pen a tude. He and a partner allegedly extracted 8500 pounds from two Williams using the pretense of building a racing system. Police note Lawson had prior London convictions in 1921, emigrated to Australia, and resurfaced in Scotland in 1028.
Australia’s defence loan details outline spending for two 7,000 ton cruisers, HMAS Sydney, HMAS Australia, seaward defences, harbour protection, wireless stations, and new aircraft. Total defence allocations cover Navy 2,500,000 Army 1,055,000 Air Force 3,716,000 plus munitions and armament works.
Mrs Gladys Heath Robinson sought a £1,000,000 claim against Sydney residents before the Special Court. Justice Bavin had ordered the declaration struck out. Mr Bowie Wilson noted an intention to abandon the proceeding before the Full Court. The Chief Justice required full material before any action and the court dismissed the order of Justice Bavin.
Marto Smith and Ainclair Patti, aged 45 and 50, were acquitted and discharged on a negligence charge over the Melbourne express carriage fire of April 24. A malicious arson charge was withdrawn after railway detective Baxter testified Patt inger said the fire was accidental.
The four year plan chief General Goering orders immediate registration of all property owned by Jews in Germany and abroad and German Jewish property. Noncompliance will bring heavy imprisonment and loss of property. Officials say measures aim to aid Austria's reconstruction, fueling fears of broad expropriation.
The trial of Leonard William Roberts, charged with the murder of Dorothy May Everett, resumed in Maitland as Detective-Sergeant Paterson testified Roberts admitted lifting clothing from the face of the deceased and that Dot was naked. Other witnesses described movements, statements, and interactions surrounding the murder scene and inquest proceedings.
The new Canberra Hospital will be five stories tall with 147 beds and 64 000 square feet of floor space at an estimated cost of £160 000. The project, referred to the Parliamentary Works Committee, aims to address overcrowding and inefficient lay out, with hearings to begin within days.
John Kerridge aged 53 was found dead in his Ashbury bathroom with the bathheater gas jet on. A chalked warning sign on the door read beware of gas and a note indicated Kerridge had been ill and intended death by his own action.
Mr de Valera argues that legislation to implement the Britain Ireland agree ment will lead Ireland to become completely independent. He cites no secret understandings and says a strong Britain protects Ireland from potential threats with Eire at the back door. The speaker praises the current British government as the wisest for recognizing Ireland’s free status.
Telegraphic voting by the Board of Control on Bradman's plea for another player to replace Barnes with a fractured whet shows a likely majority against the request. No official statement issued yet as acting secretary waits to report to Dr. Robinson, who is on holiday.
In a London hotel the Australian team enjoyed a television set in their common room as a novelty. Mr Jeans spoke in a broadcast noting drought provided fine practice wickets and the team hopes for sun and steadier nerves during their stay.
In a court session Roberta professed innocence as prosecutors argued the crime occurred between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m in which the accused was in the vicinity. The defense wrapped up with late testimony and tomorrow will hear final addresses from counsel.
London discusses a naval agreement between Britain and Poland as announced by the Foreign Office. The brief item notes the treaty's existence and the diplomatic context without details of terms or scope.
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