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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 02, 1938

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Hitler snubs Czech marchers in Breslau procession

Reported in Berlin as Herr Hitler turned away from a Czech flag bearing crowd of about 200 000 during a Breslau athletic procession. He spoke with his entourage delaying the march while German officials sought to calm attendees and maintain order. The gesture drew attention from observers amid the ostentatious display of nationalist shows.

Berlin Schoslovs Breslau Hitler Paat Gagev Duntamon Amd Herr Hates Herr Hentai Belgrade Bulgaria

Bulgaria Signs Arms Pacts With Balkan Entente and Greece

A new treaty linking Bulgaria with the Balkan Entente and Greece, along with Turkey, Yugoslavia, and Romania, promises to alter regional security. It allows Bulgaria to mobilize and abandons several Neuilly and Lausanne restrictions, signaling a potential move toward greater regional integration and military autonomy.

Athens Bulgaria Turkey Greece Yugoslavia Romania

Fortifications Spread on Western Front Draw Military Attention

A Berlin decree proclaims the Rhine left bank off limits to foreign soldiers and attaches. Experts say Western Germany fortifications enable crossfire against invaders. An estimated 100,000 men are at work, boosting demand and straining factories and the building trade.

Berlin Rhine Germany

Bank Holiday Crowd Delays Play At Swansea Ground

Heavy Bank Holiday crowd at Swansea enjoyed a delayed start as the pitch failed to recover, with officials dispersing spectators and the match resuming amid a sticky wicket. White and Waits opened for the attack, delivering four maiden overs as scoring remained cautious and only 30 runs were added in the hour.

Bwansea Cricket Ground Ama Mary White Waits Davies Waite

Norma Shearer declines Gone With the Wind lead role

Hollywood reports Norma Shearer turned down the Scarlett O'Hara part in Gone With the Wind after fan demand, declaring she was not suited for the role. Clark Gable is expected to play Rhett Butler, continuing to loom as her screen match.

Hollywood Scarlett O'Hara Norma Shearer

Arrogance Charge Bombay Meeting Sparks League Rift

A Bombay gathering of the All India Moslem League witnessed a fiery charge against Congress and calls for an end to free political collaboration. The league accuses Congress of arrogance and hints at a possible break in cooperation over equality and the pact.

Bombay Bunasy- Ala Mveting All India Mosl ‘Ea League Congress Party India Tt Ue League G Brosen Congress

Rangoon Rioting Continues At Pagoda Arena

Reports describe ongoing rioting in Rangoon linked to monsoon induced unrest at pagoda arena. Authorities and security forces attempt to restore order as disturbances spread during the week.

Rangoon Bun Furner Bettia Ne Ant Ae Muehang MAPK Pagoda Arena

Jewish decoys die in collapse near port town

Report says a brick collapse at a trench work site near the southern end of the town killed John Peng and John Sliapson along with others. Several wounded as workers were overwhelmed by debris after embankment slips disrupted communications and the area endured an unexpected shower.

Wonaay John Peng John Sliapson I Ton Haima Bunday Rebsle Grere AKC Glitoa NASA Jwwiah Cop Prpimpaca Pere + Bimpeas Jeramico Rai Enil Xotmhe

Duce shifts stance on race while Pope speaks

London dispatch reports Mussolini endorses Fascist racial policy despite Vatican signaling a conciliatory tone. The Pope's address provokes uneasy reactions among Italian authorities and foreign observers, signaling possible strain between church and state over race ideals.

Future Test Proposals for Six Day Matches

London writer Charles Bray discusses proposals published in De Herald for six day tests to run from Saturday to Friday. He suggests tests in 1941 and annual empire tours every three years before war, with Australia and England teams visiting to expand ground capacity and gate revenue to avoid crowding.

London Monally Charles Bray de Herald Con- Pot Althout Ralian Australia England MCC Board of Contra

ZERO HOUR General Mine Stoppage Booney

A Northern miners meeting outlines a general strike across coal fields demanding shorter working week pension for miners over 60 and safety provisions. The convention backs a national memorial for miners killed last year and endorses a coal industry stoppage if owners refuse to meet demands.

Desialoos Sara Bour Sonfevonas Tuna Aately Cove

Chinese Flee Nanchang and Hankow Amid War

Descriptions say Nanchang civilians deserted the city as Japanese advance to cut the Hankow Canton railway. Reported hardships include starvation disease exposure and death as residents flee toward safety while Hankow endures bombardment and devastation.

Hankow Hankow-Canton Nanchang

Communist Organisers Active Rousing Villages

Reported in Shanghai on Sunday that Communist forces from the Fight Route Army have entered Manchuria and attacked the Jop Tu railway, with actions from Taingtan to Mankow. War Minister Itagawi, Premier Kanoys, and Foreign Minister Ugali discuss the border crisis and cabinet plans.

Shanghai China Manchuriun Paringeet Taingtan Janene Mankow Itagawi Prince Kanoys Os ‘Ugali Crenfeng

Yallourn Dispute Ends With Acceptance Of Terms

In Melbourne on Monday a strike threat by engineers at the Yallourn power station was averted as a 62 to 38 vote by 474 members approved terms offered by the Electricity Commission. The settlement anticipates a July payment but keeps actions limited, with engineers noting penalties if future disruptions arise.

Melbourne Monaay Yallours Mate Electricity Commission Worlh Asm

Esperanto Congress Opens With Global Delegates

Seventeen hundred delegates from many countries filled the platform at the 18th annual Esperanto Congress opening. Teallans abstained from the platform after learning Spain was represented. Mayor of St Pancras welcomed delegates and urged Esperanto to foster international understanding as drafts of goodwill arrived from Lithuania France Holland Norway and Brazil.

London Ull Budete Kaperante Teallans Loyallat Spain SL. Pancras Experanto Lithuania Doctor Zamentos France Holland Nor Way Brasil Irs

Civil War Winter Battles Report From Madrid Front

London dispatch cites Daily Telegraph correspondent describing fierce winter fighting. Loyalist troops press insurgent positions four miles from Guitiesa amid dust and heat, sustaining bombardment by Junkers. Loyalist advance resumes toward Cherta and Foyon as resistance steadies and momentum grows.

Daily Telegraph Daily ‘Telegraph Loyalleta Avim Guitiesa Atandedll Royaliat Lett Sanne Cherta Foyon

Inaba gea insurgents halt loyalist supply lines near Bhra

Reports say the insurgents advance near Gandeas with superior air and artillery forcing loyalists to move supplies under cover at night. Pontoon ridges across the Bhra river are attacked at dawn, hindering munitions and victuals delivery to loyalist forces.

Baragonba Bunday Inauegenta Gandeas Bhra

War updates amid Tokyo turmoil and korean front shifts

Fragmentary report notes casualties and combat activity in Tokyo with ongoing military actions. It mentions additional deaths and captures and cites Korean headquarters claiming troop withdrawals and unit realignments as the conflict evolves.

Tokyo

Trade drift shows Australia export rise against Japan

Figures from Commonwealth Statistician Dr. Roland Wilson reveal a serious shift in two years. Australian exports to Japan shrink to 83 per cent of the prior year's value while Australian import reliance remains high with an unfavourable trade balance of £579,622. The data indicates Australia exporting more than importing to Japan in some periods but shows an overall recovery for Japan’s exports to Australia under reciprocal trade terms.

Australia Japan Commonwealth Statistician Roland Wileson Jipati Australie Potley Japam

Weather strikes New Zealand exports amid storms and wrecks

Torrential rain snow and high winds disrupt New Zealand exports for the year. Severe weather halts rail and road traffic. ships and trains suffer damage. Officials report widespread disruption across ports and routes, with some lines blocked and transport slowed.

War Commissar Denies Knowledge of Manchar in Soviet Japan Move

Moscow on Monday issued a statement through the War Commissar denying any knowledge of the Manchar incident amid tensions between the Soviet Union and Japan. The remark refutes claims of involvement or awareness of the Manchar operation.

Government plans to boost munitions manufacture

TOKYG reports the government moving to increase munitions output with 20,000 tons of iron in storage. Compulsory measures are discussed to support this effort, alongside departmental actions and legislative notes on enforcement and structure.

Tokyg Bonstruc Benet

Police Watch Cycle Parade Plans Amid Rider Safety Concerns

Police plan to monitor a town cycle parade after complaints about riders with one or no hands on handlebars and riders misusing the Fond Way path. Authorities note dangerous swings toward pedestrians and urge caution during morning and evening hours.

Government plans 280 mile underground fuel pipeline

The Government decided to lay a 280 mile underground pipeline to convey petrol from the Atlantic coast to central France to fill vast subterranean reservoirs and ensure fuel supply for the army and air force during war.

Atlantic County Mao France

Air Navigation Regulation Bill Heads to NSW Parliament

Air navigation in New South Wales would be placed under federal control by the Civil Aviation Department once the Air Navigation Regulations Bill is passed by both Houses by month's end. The rule grants power to refine pilots licenses and suspend aircraft operations, with a minimum flight ceiling of 1,000 feet unless specific conditions permit lower altitude flying.

Aydney New Bost Wales Civil Aviation Department New South Wales

ICI to Build Ammonia Plant in Australia to Meet Nation

Imperial Chemical Industries of Australia and New Zealand Ltd plans to send establishing plant at Dear' Fay to manufacture ammonia and nitric acid. The plant will cost about £900,000, with a municipal site to meet all of Australia’s requirements.

Melbourne Imperial Chemical Industries Australia New Zaaland Ltd Extabilasing & Plant Dear’ Fay

Glasgow Exhibition Attendance Reaches One Million

Reports from Glasgow show nearly one million people visited the exhibition in three months, with attendance totaling around 1,200,000 by June. Other items note tax changes on companies with income over specific thresholds and a Sydney drowning search yielding no body recovered.

Glasgow Dunney

Approved Catholic Society to form in Sydney

A proposed Catholic Society in Sydney will be announced by the Catholic Church authorities. The initiative aims to establish a national insurance scheme via the approved society, with details to be issued at the forthcoming Sunday service.

Sydney Mondey- Thi Allinide le Nationa All Catholic Church

Fiscal month revenue and pension figures released

Federal revenue from customs and excise for the recent month totals £3,818,081, up £198,805 from the same month last year. Post office revenue stands at £1,408,063, £148, false, higher than July 1987. Age pensions in force on July 9 number 224,800 with invalidity pensions at 27, RO27H. New pension awards total 139,007. maternity claims granted and total payments reach 65L.

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