30 Aug 1938
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1938
Page
1
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The week end saw a grave European position as Germany backs Sudeten claims, prompting the summons of Sir Neville Henderson and a meeting between Lord Runciman and Herr Henlein. British diplomacy shifts with high-level talks at the Foreign Office and potential moves by Chamberlain and Halifax as tensions in Prague, Berlin, and Vienna escalate toward possible intervention.
A Manchester Guardian writer argues Germany aims to appear defensive to justify aggression. Public opinion in Germany may deter Hitler, but warnings could push Britain toward a clear stance. The piece notes fears of war among Germans and the need to avoid obvious aggression.
The Navy Department plans a large 1939 build program amid European tension. It includes one or two battleships, four cruisers, six destroyers, eight submarines and related manpower. Battleships expected around 49 000 tons. aircraft carrier plans also mentioned.
A Dragon Rapide plane carrying a pilot and eight passengers crashed near Innisfail Queensland in poor weather, killing five people. Two died at the scene. three others died in hospital. Injuries ranged from skull fractures to severe body injuries, with several passengers critically hurt. The plane took off from Cairns and attempted an emergency landing near Bundaberg before crashing into a canefield.
Monday twenty three thousand members of the Mining Union will cease work across Australia to hear their captain outline the present position in the threatened coal stoppage. The meeting will be held to approve strike action if owners refuse to meet the miners demands.
A fragmented clipping reports German bishops denouncing a new marriage law and defending Christian faith amid attacks on the Pope. It notes Catholics questioning loyalty and citizens' rights while bishops press resilience against perceived Christian suppression.
A sudden Chinese offensive along a 200 mile front forces Japanese troops to fall back from Hankow to the Yangtse river. Reports say about thirty thousand women ages 17 to 38 are included in the Chinese army on the Tangiet front, described by the British and United Press with cautious note.
Shanghai fronts report continuous bombing by Japan forces severing airway and isolating Hanhow. Paris dispatch notes eight hundred French residents in Alpes Maritime under pressure as Italian fortifications are readied and authorities warn troops may advance if harvest delays persist.
Daily Britain reports General Franco invited ex king Alfonso to return if he wins the civil war but Alfonso refuses to accept Franco's terms, leaving him in a role akin to King Victor Emmanuel to Mussolini.
General Franco rejected the Non-Intervention Committee plan as biased against Spain and vowed absolute victory. He warned that any peace would invite another war and urged unity against anti-Spanish ideology. In Gibraltar, authorities reported gunfire at Canara Point as Moorish troops moved from Ceuta, with a rebel destroyer daring actions from Algeciras and submarines believed to escape.
Prime Minister Lyons met with representatives of the Amalgamated Engineering Union to discuss ending the strike at Commonwealth Aircraft Factory. The union sought re registration and arbitration as steps toward settlement. Crane Jr led the deputation, and both sides expressed desire to conclude the dispute.
Reports describe Japanese forces fortifying Hankow to deter a winter campaign while weather terrain hinders them. General Kal Book counters gossip of mediation after two front visits. A sudden note mentions a musical star’s death and tense China–Japan links amid airliner attack fallout. details remain unclear due to damaged text.
Marseilles dockers resume handling general cargo after renewed work stoppage. The shift brings uncertainty to port operations as crews reassess demands and safety conditions amid ongoing labor tension in the harbor.
The Grand Lodge of Freemasons of England issues a statement denying any opinion on foreign or domestic policy. It emphasizes its policy of remaining aloof from government relations and political matters, regardless of perceived humanitarian motives.
Constable Freder icke Chiletisn was fined 3/10 with £30.50 costs after being convicted of assaulting Ray Bell whom he arrested on June 7 for remulting Norman Howarth. Bell testified he was punched in the stomach by Christian while in custody. Four witnesses supported the assault claim and corroborated evidence from Unree constables.
London dispatch reports Rumix prioritizes capital ships to strike first and force a decisive clash. The Moscow Telegraph outlines this policy in Red Fleet but does not detail ship numbers or construction timing. A split among party factions over big ships and mobilization was settled by Stalin's personal intervention.
In San Francisco a brewing shipping strike is feared as 12 critical labour conferences are set. Kr Paton head of the Warehouses union accuses employers of conspiring to smash 3,000 jobs while Harry Bridges leads worker action.
In murky weather at the pavilion, Bartlett hit a brisk 100 and Langridge supported with solid defense as Sussex faced Australia. Ward troubled the batters with steady bowling, while Stainton and Frety contributed early resistance. The day saw tense exchanges, a string of boundaries, and a tense finish as Bartlett reached three figures amid mounting scores and changing stands.
The country hears of alleged player ringing raised at the General Committee of the Haw Rugby League. Western Huburbs delegate McPadden cites claims of players being rung in for matches at Gloucester over the weekend. Mo Fadden calls the practice a growing habit, while Langan defends the report as premature and unconfirmed.
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