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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 04, 1938

Page

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Unclear headlines on budget and taxes in Melbourne notice

Budget introduced by Premier Dunstan outlines total revenues of 226 488 000 and expenditures of 20 683 000 with a small surplus. Unemployment relief taxation remains a high item as general revenue is forecast to rise to 30 080 000 with a projected 120 000 surplus, assuming railways run a deficit of 182 000 and coal mine 32 000.

Melbou Rexpeter Dunstan Legislative Assembly Tt Ie Ghar Ula

Japanese Drive for Hankow Intensifies Front Assaults

Japanese forces push toward Hankow with 20 000 reinforcements aiding the advance. They resume the attack aiming to seize Hausagat while Chinese troops strike the Japanese flank near Anking. Chinese forces damage dykes at Yuhsshova Kiuklang and bombard 14 Chinese ships including three gunboats during a large Yangtan raid.

Japan Hankow Hausagat Anking Yuhssbova Kiuklang Yangtan

World watch a clash as Soviet air raids surge

Tokyo reports heavy alarm as Soviet planes strike near Kojo and Manchukuo border towns. Encounters on land continue with Russian advances at Changieuteng while Japanese and Manchukuan authorities debate restraint and potential retaliation. Moscow pushes for diplomacy amid volatile frontier tensions.

Tokyo Formarom Corea Tasminy Kojo Froner Manchukuo Tnue Mesawaue Japan Changieuteng War Office Ree Bovmt Beoul Iva ‘Babuto

Customs Cruiser Set On Fire By Planes

Reported fire on a customs cruiser near London after aerial attack by six Japanese seaplanes. Survivors rescued. international settlements tighten controls as tensions rise around Shanghai amid conflicting reports on mediation efforts and possible broader conflict.

Customs London Aspmatic Dharisis Moncow Tehryo HME 7G. C. Crawley Dublin Juptretinn Associated Press Russia Japan Chiang Hsing Alao Naltner Milen Bankow

Berlin Doubts War Intentions Amid Rising Tension

Berlin and Moscow dispatches reflect doubt about a looming conflict. Reports suggest neither Soviet nor Japanese leaders seek war, while German opinion fears a broader war. Telegrams cite La Tribune warning of the highest war danger to the world. The official Soviet agency says forces defend only Soviet territory as rumors spread of potential action by Japan.

Moscow

Brisbane Frost Report Marks Cold Night Across City

Brisbane residents awoke to heavy frosts as subzero readings appeared overnight. The Observatory logged a temperature of 41 degrees, the coldest seen in years, with clear skies and a chilly morning reported from Branthorper Toowoom and interior centers.

Brisbane Segiata Branthorper

Acquittal in Murder Case at Creale Court

The jury acquitted a defendant in a murder case arising from fatal wounds at a hotel bar on May 1. The Crown alleged the victim was Pater Bugrhas, killed in a street altercation. not proven beyond reasonable doubt.

Chax, Weanesany Creale Pater Bugrhas Crown

Wartime clash report from Manchurian border defenses

The dispatch claims Japanese forces held positions as two Russian battalions attacked Chongkufeng at dawn. Moscow reports Soviet artillery and air strikes repulsed, while Tokyo states Russia crossed no border and that Japanese losses were heavy from bombardment.

Tartu Yeanemumy Chongkufeng Rusaias Arilitary War Ofice Red Army Border Guards

Native clash with patrol near New Guinea described in transit attack

Reports say a native clash with patrol occurred in New Guinea as a transport route near a mall area led to police pursuit. A native named Pind Pala aired, 26, in service for three years, was attacked by locals and a native police officer reported the incident to authorities. Police stated a wound to the chest from an improvised weapon occurred, with district officers and local forces responding. The incident was disclosed by the Minister overseeing territories, who said details came from District Officer H at Balam. The event took place in the Upper area of the Ebis district, with ongoing investigation into the attack and injuries reported December 1, 1038.

Cam Lallad Imelu Pind Pala Canverre Balam Ebis Pollos

Berlin and Prague Clash Over Autonomy Plan

European crisis signals Berlin considering limited autonomy talks as a step toward broader settlement. Reports from Prague hint at a ten to twenty year framework, backed by Britain, aiming to avert immediate collision while addressing core demands.

London Berlin Telegraph Rund- Hitler Enletn Mery Hitler Prem Prague Akte Enei

Negotiations Open at Prague in World War II Accord

The Premier Dr Hoden plans talks with Sudeten Germans on Wednesday as Polish and Hungarian leaders prepare arguments for Bo​loks in a bid to justify actions cited by Lord Runciman. Republicans in government show satisfaction with Britain’s stance as Lord Runciman departs London for Prague amid cautious optimism about the mission's outcome.

Prague Dr. Hoden Egotlauiane Granda Ketting Blovaks Authenic Lord Runciman Atrong Britain Petce London Tuenday Ula

New Sti Negotiations Open in London

According to The Times Prague corridor, Dr Hoda prime minister of Czechoslovakia handed Germanys written reply saying he would draft material subject to amendment by negotiation. The talks would occur alongside Lord Runciman’s arrival from London.

London Prague the Times Hoda Minutar Czechoslovaka Gudetert Germann Lord Runciman Leadon

British and Soviet Clash Over Murders and Attacks

Reading of wartime allegations claims Britain organized assassinations of Soviet officials and attempted to sabotage power stations. The report notes alleged plots tied to Venizian and British entities as tensions rise before a broader conflict.

Labour Prepares for Federal Election in Sydney

Labour circles expect a major push with the arrival of Federal Parliamentary Labour Leader Mr Curtin in Sydney in August or September. The move aims to reinforce the party in the state as a federal election appears likely within a year, according to A L P secretary Mr Graves.

Sydney Mr. Curtin A.lp Graves Curtin

Rival Labour Leaders to Visit Main Centres in Australia

Labour factions plan tours to Sydney Broken Hill Desanock and New Newet Point amid rising tensions. Bealeanor and Heffron invite supporters to meetings at Sydney radar Hall while industrial party figures push for stronger action in the wake of ongoing unrest.

Sydney Broken Hill Desanock Newnewet

Challenge to Mr Lang on debate in Broken Hill

A challenge to Mr Lang tonight to debate on the mime pis form and where they would meet in Broken Hill. The Barrier District Assembly of the ALP and the Barrios Miners' Federation have declared support for the industrialists, and Mr Lang will respond.

Mr. Meffran Mr. Lang ALP Barrios Lang

Frontiers in Germany extended to Baltic and Silesian borders

Berlin reports a new extension of German prohibited zones along the Baltic and North Sea coasts on both sides of the Polish Corridor. The additions also encompass the Lithuanian frontier and the Silesian frontier adjoining Czechoslovakia, forming expanded border belts.

Berlin Rhineland Baltic North Sea Daily Telegraph Germany

RUN WITH BLOOD RIVERS IN SPAIN FIGHTING IN ALL FRONTS

Madrid dispatch describes battles along the Ebro and Tagus fronts with insurgent and republican forces clash across Valencia Candee and Bagunto. Communique tallies prisoners and casualties amid treason and espionage trial results, detailing 23 deaths and 100 life sentences as proceedings conclude.

London Rivera Spain Ebro Tagua Guardians Tro Repubhean Dridgehead Valencia

German plea for cricket stirs Australasian inquiry

An article notes the A.C.T.U. seeking an inquiry into misreported remarks on German cricket and international play. It mentions Mine Ami line, Dutch workers migrating to Australia, and calls for full information from the Commonwealth regarding overseas players and medical services.

Ami Rate Paget Australia Berlin Doane Felix Menzel Cil Jeader England He Council Dean Croft MAC Belgium Molland Germany A.C.T.U EE Redseed Fom Ataimmenta

Common Sense Debate Stirs Australian Miners

Report from Sydney and Lithgow says miners press for practical reforms in mine safety and regulations amid calls by Prime Minister Lyons for patience. Miners warn they will not tolerate weak standards and note potential general strike impact on coal industry and local business credit.

Lyons

Victorian Road Toll Sparks Widespread Fatalities

Melbourne reports show 437 road tolls this year with 7 276 injured in Victoria. Affected areas include numerous schoolboy fatalities and concerns over explorer routes and transport safety. Adelaide notes a small expedition to investigate remains believed linked to the Leichhardt party. In Tokyo, reports deny aggressive Soviet aims amid war disclosures.

Melbourne Victoria Wien Boyu Adelaide

Glamorgan Test Match Fragments Against Australia Describe Rain Delays

Fragmented report notes Glamorgan contends with rain and a wet pitch in a drawn match against Australia. Details include attempted bowling by Clay, Brown and Bradman quieted, and a Scotland team lineup teased, with a long tour encompassing 160 miles and a declared innings of 5 for 148.

Ingleon Clay Brown Bradman Heinmlaser Braddon Boren Glamorgan Australia Fingigton H. Davian Wit , Brown, Dysom Be. Davies Ch. Davies Hawcett Tsb Barnes

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