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19 Dec 1938
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1938
Page
1
Britain Splurges on Armaments Ahead of Education Push
Britain spends nearly £1,900,000 daily on armaments and £100,000,000 this year from rates and taxes on education. War Minister Belisha spoke in Plymouth praising the balance as a nation devoting resources to armaments yet expanding schooling. He noted improved school medical services and greater secondary education access while classes shrink. He also spoke of gratitude to the Pope and church princes for faiths beyond Catholicism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
Toway
Ate
Marc Belisha
Plymouth
Reich policy concentrates on transport system output
Berlin dispatch reports Reich policy aims to sustain aircraft production for three nations. The plan notes postwar farm stock considerations and a two year outlook for agricultural updates. The decisive goal is to maintain aircraft output to rebuild three nations, per British United Press correspondent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Berlin
British United Press
Ortty
SECRET GUNS ON NEW CRUISER MELBOURNE DISCUSSED
A damaged, partial report notes four anti aircraft guns aboard a cruiser. It claims the vessel is in Australian waters under naval inspection with limited access to the upper deck. Guards bound the gun area. a small crew is listed, including Captain Robert Hows Rtewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
HAMAS
Malbourne Yenterday
Gunn
Ans
Royal Navy
Robert Hows Rtewart
Petty Spicers
Great Canal linking Atlantic and Mediterranean proposed
Reported plans by Britain France and the Netherlands call for a cost around £60 million to build a canal between Bordeaux and La Nouvelle that would deepen channels and allow water communication between seas. The project, seen as strategic and commercial, could take years to complete with a target completion in 1842.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bordeaux
la Nouvelle
Alr
Walerwa
Suez
Params
Antih Italian Campaign In Tunisian Ambition
London and Bunda report on Italian colonies in Tunisia and their loyalty to France. The French restrict Italian immigration, schools, and processions while curtailing propaganda, yet Italy maintains influence. The Times notes Italian aims shape Tunisian policy, with France asserting protectorate over Morocco’s Morbery state and expanding influence along the Tunisian coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bunda
Punin
Atatus
Daily Telegraph
Tumis
Tulex
France
Times
Paris
Tunisia
Italy
Fabrukite
Nerbour
Moetus
Marerka
Tunisian
London raid shelter plan for 77000 capacity
Holborn Borough Council outlines a scheme for a vast underground air raid shelter beneath Mussel an gardens, accommodating 77,000 people and 38 foot below surface. It doubles as car parking with air handling, pumps, and a concrete ceiling designed for rapid response and Home Office compatibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Holborn
Counc Haa
Musselan
AMC
Maine
Hitler Rumoured to Favor Conference Next Year
The Sunday Dispatch reports rumors that Adolf Hitler intends to back a four power conference next year. The item notes high level speculation about potential diplomacy and shifts in postwar policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Conference
London
Sunday Dispatch
Kingmaker Hitler Proposes Ukrainian Kingdom Czar
A Parle newspaper report claims Hitler plans a Ukrainian kingdom with Grand Duke Vladimir as czar, to be proclaimed at Christmas by German ally White Ruthenia. It notes international pressure to avert a Polish Ukrainian clash that could affect routes from Czechoslovakia to Ruthenia and Russia, warning Europa to watch the Carpathians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Parle
Ewver
Heer Hinley Uv
Visdimir
Manchester Guardian
Hitler
Nda
Guardian
Polenot
Ukraine
Pollad
Germany
Czechoslovakia
Ruthenia
Russa
Poliah
Europa
Carpathiana
Discord Accusation Spurs Berlin Foreign Police Action
Berlin responds to a diplomatic accusation reported by Sundey the Foreign Police organ socume alleging American abroad involvement in totalitarian matters. The article notes heightened tension as authorities probe the claims and seek clarification from involved parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Sundey
Socume
American Alateumen
Dla
Ard
Mussolini Visit to Sardinia and Tunisian Policy
A Rome dispatch reports Mussolini plans a visit to Sardinia by warship for a few days, with no reference to his position. The Times notes shifts in Italian aims in Tunisia, signaling a more modest tone and possible changes in Mediterranean strategy without territorial alteration, amid Anglo-French discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Betuwtay
Bugnor Munnolink
Bardinia
Sarviaie
MIT
Telegraph
Tunisia
Tunis
Indus
Ignor Murulni
Munis
Coraice
Nice
Fongey
Noute
Co. Dtaly
Allan
London
Chamberlain
Mont Mets
Bruce urges prompt Australia trade pact talks
Washington reports Mr Bruce arrives and plans a strenuous program to press for swift Anglo Australian American pact negotiations. He will push for overcoming obstacles and highlights conversations with President Roosevelt as key to unblocking stalemates among officials. Several departments favor quick talks for political reasons and policy unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mr. Bruce
Air
Bruce
Roosevelt
Australia
French Navy Sees 57 Percent Rise in Expenditure
Paris reports navy estimates for 10368 of 145 million pounds show a 37 percent increase from 1938. Additions to defensive bases and arsenals are planned as part of the larger rise, aimed at completing vessel construction stock by January 1943 after losses from enforcing the 40 hour week at dockyards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Phowe
Aod
Bakery Robbery in Newtown Stuns Sydney Crowd
Police report a bakery in Newtown, Sydney was attacked as a back window was smashed and theft occurred. A sum of 284 pounds was taken by two thieves suspected to be involved, with inquiries continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Enteyen
Euah
Josep Rope
Newtown
Italian Jews Property Grab Policy Briefed by Government
Italian cabinet outlines tax and declaration rules for Jewish property. Properties over £2000 taxed, excess valued assets to be surveyed and handed to state organs. Jews may receive 4 percent bonds in exchange. Berlin reports note Jews handed to Labour Exchange pending a special bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Tas
Decresd
Tom Btale Organiae
Ion
Wohven
Berlin
Labour Exchange
M Special Bureau
U S A Abandons Exclusive Trade Policy at Pan American Meet
At Lima on Sunday the 21 American governments at the Pan American Conference unanimously adopted a resolution denouncing excessive trade barriers and pledging to substitute reasonable tariffs swiftly. The move signals a broad shift from exclusive policy toward freer trade while weighing wool and textile imports from Australia and Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Peru
Washington
Germany
No Territory Offered Denials From London Circles
A London based report in the Ordre newspaper claimed France offered Naty territory in Africa to Italy and that French Somaliland would go to Abyssinia. Omieist circles deny the report saying no trace of the proposal exists and the London media overstates it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Maritain
France
Africa
Pectina Hoasi
Ordre
Atv
Chamberlain
Romainland
Maly
Henny
vAvlal
Londin
Non Christian German Christmas Festival Report
A fragmentary London report notes a proposed Hitler Christmas celebration in Cheltenham and a wave of security measures. It cites French press claims, warns of mobilised opposition, and mentions tentative plans for a muted event with no carols or hymns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Yielt
Rome
London
Hitler
Bsen
Trustees at Large Escape From Bakehouse Jail
Three Trusties escaped from the bakehouse of a prison after constructing a rope ladder from flour sacks and bakers tools. John Eade, 37, was recaptured at Killara. John Williams, 33, and Joseph Mourke, 30, sought, then pursued across suburbs with police over 100 strong. Eade reportedly walked from Parramatta to Killara through bushland before capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Eade
At & House
Killara
Pollos
Johe Williams
Joseph Mourke
Khown
Welt
Cape
Sean
Geo
Eade
Parramatta
Killars
William
Bourkee
Ban
Run Foul of the Law Incoherent Memoir of an Ex-Black Watch Deserter
A garbled account recounts Arthur Edward Gill of New South Wales facing a week for stealing clothing from an actor. It alleges a checkered past including military service, desertion, exile and an attempted escape by river, with uncertain birthplace and a final arrest in Perth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Marylebone
LA. Dunne
Arthur Edward Gillis
New South Wales
Raphael Norman
Black Watch
Gul
Black Weta Uni
Torna
Montres
England
Glasgow
Americ
Royallat
Spain
Miack Watch
Unt
Auatrata
Niss
Perth
Unusual Heat Heats Air Planes Over Sydney Skies
Air pilots over Sydney reported a strange phenomenon as thermometer readings inside aircraft showed over 100 degrees while ambient air stayed near 78. Meteorologist Mr Mares explained the spike as an unstable atmosphere linked to rapid weather changes, calling it a temperature inversion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bydney
Sinte Meteorologiet
Mares
Economic Prospects in London Amid Skepticism
London observers describe continued skepticism about economic prospects despite a calmer political outlook. Government export drive and credit policy provide some support, but business sentiment remains weak as imports fall and trade data show limited improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Schacht
Chamberlain
Tom
Bank of Smgland
John Bimon
Jader
Industriaia
Robert Xindersley
Economic Journal
Rome Visit Talks Improve Atmosphere In Looming Trip
London reports detail exploratory talks on Prime Minister Chamberlain’s Rome visit with Foreign Minister and other officials. A more moderate tone and an improved mood are seen as helpful for the upcoming talks, amid French and Italian moves affecting the Mediterranean status quo and British interpretation of the Anglia-Annan accord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rome
Inter
Ard Fiairfax
Ambaxando Ie
Trellan
Count Ciana
France
Ela
Timen
Italy
A. Bonnet
Trailan
Chamber
House of Commons
Angia Annan
Au Tna
M. Daladiec
Charity Art Union Drawn by Bundey and Others
The United Charitian Art Union draw list shows Bundey as first prize winner with Mire Prise and P. Maher and Company as second prize. J. Casainatis from Young is third prize, with J. Azuty from Tamora in a later prize position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bydnet
Bundey
United Charitian Art Union
Yastentay
Mire Prise
P. Maher and Company
Tamorm
J. Casainatis
Young
J. Azuty
Tamora So
Donation to Nazi funds shocks Vienna as arrests follow
A report from Vienna states a £10,000 contribution to Nazi funds prompted police action. The donor, linked to pawnbrokers, faces arrest while funds are traced. Authorities say portions were returned to five city officials amid a bribery probe. The situation unfolds as investigations continue into the money used by Reich leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Sera Cates Hala
Britain Moves Toward Conscription as Voluntary Service Probed
London reports indicate the government hints at conscription if voluntary service fails. A motion to review the national service scheme at the end of March was tabled by the Prime Minister and other ministers amid party pressure. The plan starts in January with a two week trial and faces Tory demands for immediate conscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ldndon
Earter
Commons
Gort
John Anderson
Achemr
Irneal Brown
Tollows
Minstries
Acheme For National Service
Thin Mouse
Thun
Ately
Dutch Lockheed Sets Record Flight Sydney to Darwin
A Dutch airliner completed a record 2240 mile flight from Darwin to Sydney on Sunday. Leaving Darwin at 4:48 am local time and arriving in Sydney at 7:13 pm, the plane then intended to depart again to return to Darwin by nightfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Beavin
Batavin
Darwin
Aytney Sunnday
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Pata
Great Canal
Pare
Gunde
Atlantic
Mediterranean
British Council
Czar
Mussolini
Sardinia
U.S.A
Eden
America
Munich
Den
Deliever
Brice
Sectiona
Charity Art Union Drawn
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