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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1938
Page
1
The Tangier desk of the Daily Herald notes increased aid to the Spanish rebels as famine spreads across Spanish Morocco. German liner Hevilla discharged cargo, while 1,000 tons of raw materials moved last week. German forces tighten restraints at a military camp, masking operations from local residents.
A dated dispatch reports Japan banning imports to Japanese controlled China except from Japan, with World Powers watching. Commentary notes American loan skepticism and potential diplomatic maneuvers as Britain and France weigh open door policies amid tensions in China.
Report on municipal elections in 39 towns and cities led by Warsaw. Opposition factions gained ground at the government’s expense as National Unity bloc won around 25 percent with Warsaw supporting anti government forces. First elections under a new law with opposition boycotts shaping results.
Rome correspondent reports Chamberlain and Mussolini may seek a four power consultative pact aligned with Anglo Italian and Franco German non aggression agreements. Drafts exist for articulation by Hert Hiller and M Daladier. Reading notes hint at Italo French Anglo German understanding to be discussed in Rome.
In Commons debate Mr Chamberlain invites a gentle gesture from Germany and Italy while warning against premature commitments. He defends appeasement strategy and urges Europe to work toward confidence building, cooperation, and avoiding war, stressing unity with Britain and Europe.
Sydney reports a political crisis after Minister for Civil Aviation Thorby criticised Opposition Leader Curtin. Thorby said he hoped to put traitors up against a wall and shoot them, later claiming the remark was informal and exaggerated. Curtin asked the Prime Minister to dismiss Thorby from the Cabinet.
A Sydney debate centers on the Air Court and its power to refer cases. Mr Curtin condemns appointing the Mnieter for Civil Aviation to influence trials while Mr Thurby likens the Air Court to a Marine Court allowing any party to demand inquiry. A state cabinet in Melbourne plans to meet with journalists to discuss the fate of the so called traitors and quotes threaten severe punishment.
The Deputy Leader of the Federal Government in Bordeneferriage aboard a dinghy near a sandbank, with Ministerial portfolios discussed. Mr Thorby and Alan Richard Levies involved. four days adrift with scarce water. Chamberlain denies any plan to cede colonies, including British Somaliland, in reply to House questions.
A London telegram reports Mr Chamberlain defending press critics and rejecting insinuations of sinister intent while denouncing sensational caricatures. Berlin dispatches quote a German official linking Bolshevism to enemies and justifying defence of domestic order. In Canberra or Dublin, Mr Curtin calls for full text of Mr Thorby’s remarks before considering legal action, amid high political tension over wartime journalism.
A Australian Associated Press dispatch from London reports growing rifts within German leadership over anti Jewish policies. Goebbels and von Ribbentrop face weakened positions amid rumours of possible purges. Hitler reportedly misinformed about Goebbels measures and spends much time at Berchtesgaden as international business and political pressures rise.
The German newspapers openly support the Walladaime talking effort and seek a position favoring a priceful agreement. Sabotage and tension are noted as part of the stance amid calls for a firm settlement.
London reports former Imperial Defence Committee secretary Maurice Hankey warning that dominions may demand direct involvement if Britain faces attack. He cites the need for concrete obligations, warns against relying on mere consultation, and notes dominant sentiment may not back major war. He shares insights from observing empire-wide diplomacy over two decades.
In brief items note Mobart entering Sydney Harbour with ceremony missing only a full salute, a Christmas mail record estimated by the General Post Office, Bakers Association argues flour tax legality, Salvation Army to gift chocolate to 1,100 NSW prisoners, and comments on Britain France and China policy.
London Tuesday reports a cabinet reconstruction likely in the new year with wider powers for the minister expediting rearmament. Junior ministers including RH Hudson criticise Chamberlain and a shakeup of the Committee of Imperial Defence is debated. The Daily Telegraph notes possible replacement of Sir Thomas Inskip and others amid a junior minister revolt.
A funeral notice from Bratle ay nuyn notes fighting between Hungarian regulars and irregulars against Slovakian forces at Blanek. Irregulars fired as regulars reinforced and occupied Muzmine Silvas Stanek and Kalsa before Slovak troops drove them back, with uncertain local casualties.
In Melbourne a rumour circulated that D G Bradman applied for the secretary position at the Melbourne Cricket Club, a £1900 a year post. The claim could not be confirmed and the appointment may not be made until the New Year. Hodgett of the Cricket Board declined to comment, noting Bradsman’s employment in his shirebroking business.
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