03 Dec 1938
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 03, 1938
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text references a port, workers, a crew, a car, and a monetary sum but contains many garbled terms. Readable entities include Port Krewe and a financial amount around 3 0008 dollars, with mentions of a thursday and a week, but no coherent event or outcome emerges.
The French strike paralyzes thousands as wage and holiday rights under the new contract spark protests. Lockouts roar through factories, police guard plants, and 3000 workers face dismissal at Lorient Arsenal while Brest naval workers lose two days pay. In Paris and London the Mediterrean crisis dominates context with Italian demands and Franco British tensions shaping responses.
A diplomatic writer notes potential Italian use of a Spain withdrawal offer in exchange for a seat on the Suez Canal Company board. They caution Britain may seek a tougher Australia pact or French concessions, while Mussolini and Ciano considered mobilization in 1930s Europe but faced domestic opposition, delaying any war entry.
London Foreign Office will receive Italy’s instrument of accession to the London Naval Treaty tomorrow via the Italian Ambassador in London. The ceremony marks Italy joining the 1986 agreement signed by Britain France and the United States with broader adherence motions under discussion.
Arrangements have been made by the Postmaster-General the Treasurer and the Minister for Works to retain in employment ten temporary Post Office employees whose positions were in jeopardy certain other men who had been disadvantaged would be reemployed Mr Cameron stated in the House of Representatives reply to Mr Holloway List Victoria
Briton industry will be protected by new methods if Germany maintains current trade practices. Mr. H. Mudaon, secretary of the Department of Overseas Trade, says Britain aims to copy Germany in spirit only, continuing orthodox trade while new measures are considered. The government seeks a universal agreement with Germany but will not hesitate to act if German methods destroy UK trade.
A Friday meeting of major industrial organisations in Sydney will discuss government threats to strengthen penalties under the Tramway Workers Act if workers refuse to load pig iron onto the steamer Delfram bound for Japan. The motive of these actions appears tied to looming government deadlines and pending test reports.
Washington reports 180 military plants labeled definite war schedule items as the War Department seeks emergency appropriations to support 200 factories. The aim is to scale production of 28 key military goods and coordinate industrial, military, and naval activities to avoid a prolonged escalation before full offense can be launched.
Government signals continuation of contracts with Japan noting high iron ore export potential. UK reports defend policy as non restrictive while addressing Australian industry needs. Labour MP Lyne cites review and possible penalties if trade terms fail.
New York reports from a Chicago correspondent that members of the National Wool Marketing Corporation met during the conference and expressed caution about the Anglo American treaty prospects with Australia. They feared a pound devaluation would immediately affect wool trade prospects and acknowledged sterling weakness.
Reported figures show total telephone subscribers across Australia with New South Wales 4400 Victoria 4125 Queensland 474 South Australia 473 Western Australia 405 and a total around nine thousand before recent growth. The Lauder government and Monator KeaneyLab discussions noted limited silent telephony in the Commonwealth.
Arabs fired from a housetop at a British troupe on Friday. The troupe returned fire, injuring seven and tearing through the air with unclear reprisals.
In the House of Commons the Prime Minister indicated that while the British and French governments had engaged in recent Anglo French talks, the cautious pace of cooperation suited only specific cases. He said Britain stands ready to consult other governments at the right time and manner when circumstances call for it.
An English language event at Reichenberg features a talk by Herr Hitler. The address is titled I am English Challenge, with the speech planned for Friday night.
In Burgos on a Friday, reports describe a tense atmosphere as insurgents mobilize, while loyalist towns and villages under wireless control fear bombardment. The exact nature of the threat remains unclear as authorities assess potential attacks and mobilize defenses.
A London born boxing writer who contributed to The Sydney paper has died. His work included the series Life of Les Batty and coverage of major bouts. The obituary notes his two daughters and several grandchildren, and references his role in chronicling the sport.
Fragmented report notes Greek elites advising Britain on wheat shipments and naval interference amid rebel actions. The debate centers on government power to distribute funds to aid distressed wheat farmers and ongoing communications with General Pranen regarding cargo shipments.
The government forms the Wheat Stabilisation Advisory Committee after approving an excise tax on wheat. The panel will monitor price changes and recommend adjustments to keep the scheme stable. Members include Mr Murphy, Mr Barnet, Mr Gibson, Mr Camera, and Mr Calt.
A fire at Kilmore tin shopping centre near Melbourne ripped two shops and hotel outbuildings, burning for hours before firemen gained control. The blaze drew nearly the entire town as residents watched, with extensive damage reported.
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