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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1938
Page
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A garbled OCR fragment mentions teams and names such as O'Brien Johnston and Boag B, with unclear context about wages and prices. The legible bits do not form a coherent event or outcome to summarize beyond listing likely person names and team references.
The Prague correspondent reports Germany poised to deploy more Germans in border and regional posts amid tension. Authorities plan appointing four German governors in nearby districts, signaling intensified influence over border areas.
England reached 347 for 1 at stumps in the Fifth Test after a dominant stand by Jack Leyland and Len Hutton. Leyland 108 and Hutton steady the innings as Australian bowlers struggle without McCormick. O Reilly took two key wickets earlier, while Fleetwood-Smith and the fielding supported the strong English partnership.
In a brisk session at the site, Eadrich and Layland formed a wary stand as England faced a mounting challenge. Leyland reached 70 as Bradman maneuvered the bowlers, with the scoring advancing steadily and the match nearing an innings milestone.
The report cites Hamimiond leading a batting list with 3808 runs and Paynter close behind with 2881 runs and 61.34 average. The text notes heavy rain causing many motor accidents with two cars burning and multiple fatalities. It adds cricket wicket tallies for AYDNET and Verity, then shifts to wartime Japanese operations across Brantung and the capture of Puchow, signaling impacts on Chinese defenses and potential invasions toward Shabo and HuMiang.
Fragmented dispatches describe a Japanese assault near Lake Poyang with attacks on Shadong and Ruchang areas. Reports mention a vehicle strike near a wedding reception and casualties, including a killed civilian and minor injuries, amid broader war activity and factory measures in Tokyo.
A British officer, Kenrick, holding a British passport, was arrested on Thursday in Vienna on charges of espionage. The final communiqué claims he refused to leave the city and was allegedly acting on behalf of British intelligence. After release he reportedly refused to issue a statement.
In a report from Sunday Jack Wardle aged 28 died after a fall near a bush area. Ambulance officers arrived promptly but delays prompted an investigation. Robert Bee 28 aided in the scene and warded off additional injuries. A search found the original party exhausted and the incident remains under inquiry.
Australia defeats Germany 8 nil to complete the tie 3 0 in the Davis Cup challenge round in New York. The Australians lost no sets and lead 2 0 in the series. Attendance was under a thousand as Matthews and Hopman highlight a busy program before the national doubles.
Miners Federation sent letters to the Prime Minister Lyons and State Premier Breyens urging action on coal industry control. Officials said the letters warned of “salvage” control harming industry and cited a Royal Commission finding that 60 to 80 percent of valuable coal in New South Wales could be destroyed. Australia’s coal wealth must be saved, stated federation figures.
Mr Sun-fo president of the Legislative Yuan declares Moscow will support China against Tokyo. He warns a Russo war is inevitable and says partial settlement of the Changkufeng incident will not alter Moscow policy.
The Japanese move toward Hankow has slowed for over three weeks with no gain. Troops concentrate at Kiukiang, about 140 miles from the objective, while Chinese forces fortify positions. The report notes stalled progress on the Hankow corridor and shifting Japanese deployment.
Ottawa reports U S seeks cooperation to curb export price competition in wheat. Washington says the United States will export about 100 million bushels while Canada aims for 260 million. Saskatchewan farmers vow to withhold wheat until a guaranteed price of 87 cents per bushel is set.
Berlin reports Hungary may align with Germany after Admiral Horthy visits Berlin and Bela Smvedy returns to Budapest. The National Zeitung claims Czechoslovakia faces a weaker defense and urges a joint axis approach with Germany.
A motor car owned by Br. J. Watson of Molongto was stolen from the Capitol Theatre parking area during an entertainment on Saturday night. Watson reported the theft to police and the vehicle was recovered undamaged at Queanbeyan yesterday.
Reports suggest Washington may seek to exempt Canada from certain neutrality rules under the Newraky Pact. Analysts expect cautious steps to avoid broad rearmament or direct involvement by Canada in American affairs.
Rain fell across Sydney catchment regions including Cordenar Nepean and Avon areas today providing beneficial moisture. Authorities noted the rainfall improves reservoir levels with water storage projections to rise in the metropolitan region.
Madras reports a cloudburst washed away a section of the line causing a train to derail and roll down an embankment. At least 90 dead and 1000 injured are feared as rescue teams rush to the scene amid rising tolls and stalled services.
Rome reports the Fascist Party and Catholic Action Party have not observed the 1051 agreement clauses. Catholic Action runs religious educational and executive activities, enabling racialism within the fascist state.
Worldwide athletic marks headline a Sunday report with Woods breaking two world records, Tinning setting 100.2 seconds for half a mile and 800 meters in 8.4 seconds, while TRANE-AMERICAN FLIGHT reports Howard Hughes completing a record world flight in 10 hours 30 minutes 1 second after his Los Angeles departure.
In Canberra two men, Mesara and Williams, were injured when a car driven by Williams collided with a third vehicle on North Volume Avenue near Yacht W25 Bm. Canberra Ambulance officers treated the injured. Williams was later taken home while Le Never’s car ended damaged but its occupants unhurt. House, a passenger, was admitted to Canberra Hospital.
Queanbeyan edged Crookwell 10 to 8 in a tense Massy Cup match played before a sparse crowd. Key moments included a late try by Queanbeyan forward Wola and a convert by J. Williame, with Crookwell mounting late pressure but failing to overturn the deficit.
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