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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1938
Page
1
Russians repulsed in border clash as Ruglan troops attacked Japanese Manchukuoan forces, inflicting casualties and capturing tanks and guns. Soviet protests claim incursions near Changkufeng with reports of deaths on both sides.
News from Shangh ai describes heavy fighting as Japanese forces push to break Chinese resistance near Yangtze towns. Chinese counterattacks reportedly recaptured two Kiuklang–PenY areas while Japan rushes reinforcements to halt gains.
Toronto report on a Veterans' Reunion where Prime Minister Mackenzie King addressed about 75,000 servicemen. He urged self sacrifice, unity, and a nonconflict spirit as key to wartime effort and national resolve. The address highlighted collective effort over division to sustain Canada’s war drive.
Special prosecutor reports a key development in the New York lottery racket case. Dixie Davies, charged with Jamen Hines in the racket, has reversed a prior plea and now pleads guilty to turn State's evidence. Davies is to testify against others, with police protection arranged.
A plane crash near the aerodrome caused by poor light and mislanding drew criticism from club members who noted stock on the airfield and undercarriage damage. The incident occurred around five o'clock yesterday, with the animal and gear losses prompting calls for better night precautions as sheep reportedly graze on the airfield and mail planes operate later in the week.
Mr. W. Orr, general secretary of the Miners' Federation, said the Miners' Convention on Thursday would probably be delayed by about 40 delegates due to an Amenation memorial service. Memorial services will also be held at every pithead across the Commonwealth for all miners who lost their lives in pit disasters.
D Buckingham wins in a De Havilland Hornet Moth at 128 mph. Pilot Liewellyn, with a broken rib, fought a cabin roof window failure, the elevator broke, and the plane plunged 700 feet. He regained control, landed safely. The machine was damaged but repaired and returned to service.
Manila, Sunday. A patch of oil found at the Hawaii Clipper crash area between Guam and the Philippines suggests the plane may have gone down with six passengers and a nine member crew. The U S S reported an oil patch about 11 500 feet in circumference containing petrol and lubricating oil. The find raises fear the spill came from the clipper though a dump before forced landing could explain it. Air searches continued without success.
An unclear report notes Labour leaders in Sydney plan to intervene in a factional dispute. Officials in Canberra returned to offer reasons behind the move as tension within the party surface.
The search for the missing clipper appears stalled as hope dims and teams widen their sweep. Navy transport efforts continue with renewed activity though no sign of the vessel or crew has been found, while agencies and volunteers press on across a broad area seeking any trace.
In Newcastle on Sunday the Labour party debate intensified over internal policy. A proposed conference with seven delegates from each side failed to secure support, and a motion to expel the secretary Mr Graves and executive members for Croydon issues was defeated. Northern MPs backed continued support for the anti Heffron position.
A garbled note from Bucharest dated Saturday discusses Queen Marie’s last letter. The text mentions a postwar will and questions about the fate of her children including excluded heir Michael.
The Pope, while in Rome, denounced racial and national doctrines and warned against imitators of Nazi and German ideas. Mussolini, in Forli, stated the government would press ahead with a racial program, countering the Pope’s critique of racial theory.
Port in snow fell along the Bolinérn Tablelands on Saturday with towns like Canberra Queanbeyan and Goulburn reporting snow covered grounds. Matches were abandoned or postponed from Canberra to Queanbeyan while in Goulburn golfers still braved the snow emerging as the day featured a sharp hail storm and two inches of snow on some greens.
Meare Bord celebrated birthday at a party in New York. In an interview he says the trouble lies in believing the future arrives tomorrow. If tomorrow never comes, we are not prepared today. He notes that things worth while are not seized by the crowd.
Davis Cup report from Montreal details Australia beating Mexico to reach the next round. Bromwich and partners win doubles. Tapia Dewan upset service exchanges and four deuces mark the match. Bromwich reflects on nerves after victory as Mexico presses in later sets. Final results list Mankano defeating Murray and Yamagata defeating Cameron in Japan Canada final.
Queanbeyan claims the Massy Cup after a 19 to 1 victory over Canberra. Key players include J Rowley and Corcoran for Queanbeyan, and Hodges for Canberra. Gribble and Grimes were injured in the second half. Referee stress and crowd reaction noted amid a tense deciding match.
A garbled roundup reports a man sentenced to death by hanging, a New York plane crash with ten dead and about 300 injured, and various other items. It notes a Baltic Sea swim record attempt, London parliamentary adjournment to November 1, and mentions defense funding, a New Heaven for the divine movement, and canal defense costs across Britain and Egypt with confusing figures.
A man was arrested in News town for wanton driving following a night accident on the road where a sulky rally collided with a bolt horse. The injured rider was taken to hospital with serious injuries. Authorities investigate whether a car struck the mule and caused the crash.
Rome notices German forces disrupt Italian shipping harming the union with Austria. Regular service from Trieste to the Near East begins to falter, lowering freight and increasing costs for Haliama amid broader trade retraction.
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