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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 09, 1938

Page

3

Appeals for intervention over alleged flogging and slavery

Mr James spoke for twenty minutes appealing to government to intervene as reports claim flogging and coercive contracts enslave natives on plantations. Officials denied systemic slavery, citing voluntary contracts and inspections, while noting prosecutions of white offenders were lacking and plantation patrols were in place.

James Mhwr Auatcalia Neweiuinsa Proteasionaa Remusters Tim Liver Fin Head Natven Terrvorten Harrison

German Refugees Exile Talks Tackle Orderly Exodus

The Inter-Governmental Committee on refugees from Germany reports ongoing negotiations to improve and organise the exodus. London notes the executive authority rests with Mr George Rubice as part of efforts to develop permanent settlements and better support for evacuees.

London Howe of Commons inter-Covernmental Committee On Refugees Frrm Germany George Rubice

Slaughter Charge over Franco Whaling Incident in Perth

Inspector Goodland reports on the American whaler Franco accused of violating whaling rules by capturing undersized whales and docking at night. US authorities plan prosecution. cargo valued at £280,000 reportedly damaged. Professor Dakin condemns the incident as outrageous, comparing it to Antarctic slaughter.

Perth Inspector Goodland Franco Pranco Goodiant United States France Les Dakin Antarctica

Loan estimates and defence spending debate in Parliament

The article reports a 1936 to 1939 loan estimate of £9,004,235 for a defence programme discussed in the Legislative Assembly. Mr Steveni advocates progressive Works start by Commonwealth Government with State cooperation. Federal authorities have been preparing defence works since premiers’ chatter, awaiting completed plans to proceed.

Sydney Legislative Assembly Stevenni Commonwealth Stat Arking U.ap.i Slevena Defence Chaterenus Ue Stategic Value. Hy Wae

Palestine Seeks German Child Refugees Urgently

In Jerusalem the Jewish community calls for immediate grant of 5 000 immigration certificates for German Jewish children. The appeal notes thousands already received via proxy and emphasizes rapid action.

Palestine Jerusalem Gorinkay

Bread Price Travel By Air and Wheat Industry Act Debate

The text outlines bread price travel by air and references the Wheat Industry Act. It notes Deputy Leader of the Opposition Senator Keane seeking names of Parliament members with financial interests. It mentions schedules for 1089 P hnd, and an Assistant Minister A Show to be held in March.

Senate Keane Spd Macdonald

Vienna refugees to sail for England in December

A group of 2,800 refugees under age 17 will depart Vienna for England on December 10 aboard a special liner. The departure will be sanctioned by authorities and a farewell in Vienna is not planned.

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Baker's Story in Bankruptcy

Benoni George Brickle aged 47 of Drummoyne told the Registrar in Bankruptcy that he slept only three hours a day while working in a bakery and earning little, despite his wife running the business. He faces a second bankruptcy since 1932 with assets and liabilities disclosed as £47 and £1,220 respectively. The examiner urged him to avoid such nonsense and to obtain sleep before continuing.

Thousands Guard French Consulate In Naplas Thurstay

In Naplas on Thursday thousands of troops and cavalry guarded the French Consulate. Details of the security presence and possible threats remain unclear as authorities maintain a tight shield around the building.

Naplas

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