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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 06, 1938

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Daily News Four-Page Price Id Ad At Newsagents

Advertisement notice states price Id and six pages are available at all newsagents. The brief line advertises the daily publication and page count for distribution.

Protest to Italy Delegates in Canberra Over Pig Iron Dispute

British protest leaders in Canberra press for a settlement on the pig iron dispute with Port Kembla watersiders and the Federal Attorney General. If no deal, government to apply licensing under the Transport Workers Act. Dalfram crew vow not to load pig iron for Japan. Chinese speaker warns Japan’s plans on China.

Port Keabla Menzies Canberra

Anti French Claims Impair Pact Reported In London

London reports that Lord Perth pressed Count Ciano over Italy’s Tunisian and Corsican claims, warning they could strain the Anglo Italian pact guaranteeing Mediterranean status quo. Ciano said no challenge to the agreement and cited inability to be responsible for spontaneous demonstrations.

London the Times Lord Perth Count Ciano Italy Tunisia Corsica Mediterranean Paris News-Chronicle Count Clano M. Poncet Berlin Mussolini Germany France

Port Kembla waterside workers refuse pig iron loading

In Wollongong on Monday the Port Kembla waterside workers reaffirmed their decision not to load pig iron for Japan into the steamer Calfram. They also decided not to apply for licences under the Transport Workers Act if the Commonwealth Government adopts the act, warning of a major industrial dispute with unions pledging support.

Port Kembla Transport Workers Act Commonwealth Japan Wollongong Diawarra Shire Council Canberra Calfram IL Transport Workers’ Act

Open verdict in woman's death at hotel roof fall

A city coroner returned an open verdict in the death of Marle Hare a New Zealand visitor who plunged 120 feet from the Australia Hotel roof on November 26. Evidence strongly suggested suicide but the coroner withheld verdict pending further certainty. The deceased lived on about £1000 to £1500 annually from a Dunedin medical institute and a relative’s counsel floated accident as a possibility noting her cheerful disposition.

Bydney Mr. Oram Marle Hare New Zealand Australia Hotel Uaoe Dunedin Sydney

German Decrees New Anti Jewish Measures in Berlin

Berlin authorities issue weekend decrees targeting Jews with harsher ghettos and relocation to bleak districts. Jews outside the ghetto are urged to move to prescribed areas while a yellow rosette may be required as a racial symbol.

Berlin Germany Berin

Demand for Self Government in Poland Sparks Diet Debate

In Warsaw the Ukrainian minority, estimated around six million, faces calls for self government as Doctor Mudryj announces a bill in the Diet. Government spokesmen respond that Poles and Ukrainians have fared better under Polish rule than in other regions, amid tensions over minority rights.

Warsaw Speskers Pova

Shanghai Japan Builds Defence Near Yangtse River

A Daily Herald special correspondent reports Japan is constructing fortifications an air field and a large military camp near Shanghai to block Yangtse shipping if needed. Naval engineers with Chinese prisoners and forced labor are digging near Kiangwan for an airport while White Russians drive trucks and confiscated land sales fund the project.

London Japan Shanghai Yangtse Daily Herald Kiangwan

Recruits Rise After Broadcast Appeal In Australia

The Australian Defence League reports a record number of men offered as militia recruits in Sydney and across New South Wales after a prime ministerial broadcast. Enlistments total 1,017 to date, with large country district enrollments not yet counted.

Sydney The Australian Defence League Enid Lyons N.8.w Hughes

State fixes bread price at fivepence per loaf

State Cabinet approved an immediate proclamation fixing the maximum price of bread at 5id per 7lb loaf over the counter. The price was set by Master Bakers at 5id, with Government action following the Wheat Products Prices Fixation Act. Premier Stevens said prices and flour costs would be investigated by the Industrial Commission and advised seeking federal consultation to resolve duty issues.

Sydney Stevens Industrial Commission Advis Mr. Stevens Canberra Lycus

Melbourne University Considers National Defense Corps

The University of Melbourne Council proposed forming a university corps for students and staff to do regular physical exercises, military training, and technical unit training in engineering, signaling, gunnery, medical services, or air raid precautions. Some members would study defence related science and social issues, dedicating half a day weekly.

Melbourne University of Melbourne D. B. Copland Faculty of Commerce

Arrests Sweep Cluj After Unclear Downfall

In Cluj, Romania, authorities conducted numerous arrests following an unspecified incident. The report notes widespread actions by police but provides few concrete details on suspects, charges, or outcomes. The events point to a period of tense public order with ongoing investigations.

Berlin press links shooting to Bolshevik plot fears

Berlin reports discuss the shooting of 14 Romanian Iron Guard members last week blaming conspiracy and Bolshevik elements. The Boersen Zeitung foresees war clouds rising, likening it to threats to the Spanish government after Calvo Sotelo’s assassination.

Berlin Iron Guarda Boersen Zeitung Calvo Sotelo

Commonwealth asks state to act on price fixing for bread

Prime Minister Lyons says price setting for flour and bread is a matter for state governments. He notes the £5/15/- excise on flour to fund wheat price stabilisation and suggests NSW extend inquiries to ACT. A penny rise per loaf is anticipated, with the Commonwealth ready to use state machinery or ordinance to regulate prices.

Mr. Lyons New South Wales Australian Capital Territory

Bakers Raise Bread Price Amid Flour Tax Rise

Metro politan shopkeepers boosted prices by 3d to 6d on plain and self raising flour in sympathy with higher bread costs. Master bakers plan to add 1d per loaf from tomorrow, as manufacturers warn demand may drop. No date given for Queensland-wide price changes.

Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Queensland

Sudeten Election Yes Vote Dominates Reichstag Returns

Provisional results show 2,183,965 of 2,211,895 voters cast ballots in Sudetenland with 2,162,265 Yes and 26,497 No and 521 papers appilt. One seat per 60,000 votes. Green voting papers reportedly used for Czech subjects to check Yes and No counts. widespread Nazi propaganda and demonstrations accompany polling with swastikas, banners, and floodlit towns.

London Sudetenland Reichstag Ichtenberg Daily Telegraph Credia Fuhrer Heichtenberg Audeten

Japanese Control of Mandated Islands Claimed

Rear Admiral Ryozo Nakamura states Japanese residents total 60,000 on Mandated Islands, 10,000 more than other nations, with Japanese language replacing natives. He asserts questions of ownership are becoming settled as language dominance grows.

Tokyo Ryozo Nakamura Supreme War Councellor

Spanish Civil War enters third winter amid snowbound Madrid and Barcelona

Burgos reports a harsh winter as snow cloaks mountains signaling the third winter of the Spanish Civil War. War-weary Madrid and Barcelona face deeper shortages while nationalists show unusual confidence for the months ahead.

Burgos Madrid Barcelona

Sydney Swelters Breaks Dec Heat Record

Sydney endured a record breaking heat day as the temperature reached 2.0 degrees at 1 15 pm. The December high would have beaten the 1932 record for the warmest December reading by almost sixty eight years indicating unusually hot conditions for the city yesterday.

Sydney Mercury

Taxes on Food Protest in State Parliament

In the Legislative Council the second reading of the Dairy Produits Amendments bill moved forward. The minister claimed no new principle, only removing administration difficulties, while Robson warned of rising burdens on consumers. He recalled early Commonwealth acts curbing interstate monopolies, noting later moves toward monopolies, especially in foodstuffs, with flour taxes raising bread prices and dried fruit legislation affecting workers.

Sydney Legislative Council Hawkins Robson Commonwealth

Airliner destroyed by fire in Hong Kong

In Hong Kong the Ini rial Airways Daedalous was destroyed by a post start fire after engine testing. No injuries reported. James Roosevelt named vice-president at Samuel Goldwyn Productions in Hollywood. Civic Reform Party in Sydney endorses Alderman Nock for Lord Mayor, ensuring re-election next week.

Hong Kong Inirial Airways Roosevelt Hollywood James Roosevelt Samuel Goldwyn Productions White House Sydney Civic Reform Party Alderman Nock Nock

Car Smash At High Speed Near Windsor Kills Three

A motor car leaving the road at Rouse Hill near Windsor at high speed killed three people and injured a boy. Victims named Emily Cashman 70 Roselle Mr Koejeld 48 Balmain and Mrs Kejeld 45 Balmain. Grandson Raymond Collyer 11 Roselle survived with injuries. Police battled crowd control as wreckage prompted a lengthy roadside scene.

Sydney Rouse Hill Windsor Emily Cashman Roselle Koejeld Balmain Kejeld Bal Collyer

Disastrous Floods Hit New Zealand South Island

Severe weather across the South Island caused floods whirlwinds and snow with Dunedin hardest hit. Residents in low lying areas sought higher ground on shelves and tables as water rose. A cloudburst near South Canterbury produced major flooding and damage.

Wellington N.Z South Island Dunedin South Canterbury

Hitler costume incident aboard liner sparks British passenger anger

On the Niew Holland voyage from Singapore to Sydney a Colombo tea planter in a fancy dress ball wore a Herr Hitler outfit. The only German passenger, Kattemuller, left the saloon as the captain asked Penny to remove the costume for international reasons. Penny complied and upon arrival in Bombay, Mrs Penny said British passengers were indignant while Kattemuller claimed no political ties, only loyalty to Germany.

Rydney Singapore Sydney Fenny Colombo Herr Hitler Kattemuller Penny Byaney Mra. Penny Huaban Germany Koatemuller Europe

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