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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 22, 1938

Page

1

Hitler's New Role in peacemaker bid between Italy and France

Berlin reports Hitler plans decisive action to mediate between Italy and France. Germany seeks concessions from France while defending Italian residents. Support rises for Italian control of disputed routes, yet Germany avoids countering Britain or complicating Chamberlain’s diplomacy.

London Berlin News-Chronicle Hitler Italy France Germany Chaurges Germ Canal der Hinde Cotes Mar Miller Hopell Mr. Chamberlain

Spanish Spies and Consular Bag Exposed by Nationalists

A nationalists’ report claims a consular bag contained military information tied to General Franco’s Catalonia offensive. The Daily Telegraph notes irregularities around the package and frontier authorities’ statements. Harald Goodman, carrying the bag, faces scrutiny as authorities deny opening it and mention potential sensitivity of the contents.

London Tueaduy Harald Goodman Pale Ile Tommy Ter Bas Daily Telegraph Asso Frontier Goodman Ancardi Tela Franco Sagre Avetor Tn Catalonia Asny Atreata Gas Bebastian SS Ae

Japanese Fears Of Russian Attack Loom On Manchurian Border

Anxiety over the Russo Japanese situation has led to five Japanese divisions massing on the Manchurian border after withdrawals from Tsinan Heuchow Tsining South Hopei and Shantung ports. Reports say 30 000 drafted to sever Chin Russian communications. News from Hongkong notes leadership shifts in Kwantung province puppet government while Britain and American consuls are absent. The Japanese Navy harasses fishing grounds and Canton bombardment is anticipated as Chinese forces bomb Cantin suburbs and trench lines appear along the front.

London Manchurian Hongkong Sili Pang ‘Tungwing Wootung Kwantung Province Luichunwing Mast River Conaula Dotha China Manchukuo Abatgolia Chiang Kai-shek Japan Hs Newt Poche Finhing Junis New Hongkong Cantin Canton Atreste

Cabinet Changes in January Stir War Ministers Involved

The January Parliament reassembly may trigger a cabinet reshuffle after junior minister criticism. Lord Maughan and Lord Runciman are unlikely to resign, while under- secretary for War Lord Stratford and War Minister Hore-Belisha face difficulty. Rumors a minister may leave for defence coordination or Lord Chancellor role persist, though no immediate resignations are expected.

London Try Lord Maughan Runciman Lora Strstheorn Hore-Bellsha Telegraph Ma Certainta Thomas Inaieip Coordination of Defence Hore-Bousha

Radio Stax Profis Licence Cancelled by Postmaster General

The Sydney 2KY radio licence was cancelled and its studio links severed at Frenchs Forest by Postmaster General Cameron. The action, first of its kind in Australian broadcasting, followed safety and conduct complaints as Labour Council leader Mr. King claimed attacks on individuals aired on 2KY. Forty staff faced loss of employment. officials denied knowledge of any offence.

Sydney Wednaday 2KY Industrial Labour Party Cameron French's Forest Ir. Reing. M N.S.W. Labour Council Labour Council of New South Wales Wirlen Adelaide King Ower Bydney Mosley Peply Mr. King King Asia Mr King Port Kembla Germany China Min- Inter

No clear article headline from fragmented interview

Fragmentary text records Cameron as refusing to statement during loy day interview. It notes those controlling the station knew why he revoked and hints at attacks on the licence. No clear event or outcome is defined due to incomplete wording.

Adr Cameron Loy Day

Industrial Commission Appointment Clarified

An appointment is made under the terms of the vacant mandate to the Industrial Workers Commission. It increases the per capita share to permit a full inquiry into the functions of communities.

Powertry Industrial Comumiasion

German Proposals on Jewish Refugees Evacuation Discussed in London

International committee with Britain France the United States and Holland met in London to consider Dr Schacht's plan for evacuating Jewish refugees. American chairman Mr Ruble will travel to Berlin to confer on drawbacks in the German plan. A suggested option would allow Jews to take 20 percent of their fortunes in purchases, as British and German officials weigh the proposal amid wartime policy debates.

London Tuewing Britain France United States Holland Dr. Schacht Tewaa Whicch Mr. Ruble Will Ro Berlin Met |Dera Dr. Behnecht Bat

Firing Squad Politics Cloud Over Curtin Throby Row

Perth and Sydney reports detail a friction between Civil Aviation Minister Thorby and Commonwealth Leader Curtin over remarks linked to the Labor Party. Curtin says Thorby should explain and atone, while Thorby declines comment as inquiries proceed. The Prime Minister says he will not take further action presently.

Melbourne Woodnesday Thorby Wedersl Labour Party Curtin Lzoun Shorby Jose Perth

Masher writer ponders Bruce comeback to replace Lyons

In a note on Pat Lyons's retirement over ill health, the soul writer of the Masher queries whether Mr. Bruce will return to lead the party and states he would be welcome to the party if Bruce steps in.

London Pat Lyons Bruce

Escaped inmate clashes with police near golf links

A man, an ex inmate released from Exit Pisloe prison farm earlier in the year after years confinement, fought with 20 police near a cave by the golf links. He wounded an officer with a knife, was overpowered after three shots were fired, and taken to hospital before being returned to Callum Park Mental Asylum.

Bydney Pisloe Aarlaud Aeth Katte Polle Callum Park

Union Threat to Obstruct Defence Over License Return

The Red Tronworkers' Union threatens to obstruct munition production unless a licence is returned. Members, active in steel, copper, brass, and iron for munitions, will be mobilized and unions nationwide may join. Officials planned to seek legal action and press discussions with Prime Minister Lyons. An Industrial Labour Party executive condemned Cameron's attitude as an attack on press freedom.

Red Tronworkers' Union Danford I6ing Tne Lyons Tempu Cemerun KY Wireless Committee Industrial Labour Party Cameron Fon Presa

Terrorism Flares Up in Palestine

In Haifa a brief lull ended as terrorism resumed with a woman shot dead and a Jewish constable killed while another was seriously wounded. Police described the incident as a renewed flare of violence in the region.

Palestine Haifa

No Canberra Times Publication On Boxing Day

The Canberra Times will not publish on Monday December 28 as per custom. A special news broadcast will be provided for the 2CY Canberra station on Monday morning with time to be announced.

Canberra Times The 2CY Canberra

Premier Hepburn Health Threatens Australia Trip

A health recurrence endangers Premier Hepburn of Ontario and his planned Australia visit. The Liberal Caucus contemplates changes and possible resignation pressure as discussions hinge on his health and leadership.

Toronto Australia Ontario Hepburn Liberal Mackenzie Kin

New York Mayor Beeten in altercation outside City Hall

An incident near City Hall involved Mayor Beeten and James Hagen, 48, with a chaotic scuffle as a chauffeur and guard joined. They fought, fell, and rolled down stairs while punches were exchanged. Hagen was later treated. the mayor was shaken and hospitalized for observation.

New York Wedneming James Hagen Bat Guardia Hagen Ragen Wan Wen

Prague and Prague Theatrical Arts in Brief

Inland dispatch notes: Hecht plans to move to the United States but remain partly in Prague. Czech communists face banding accusations. government moves to disband the party. A plane wreck near Ulm is described as a scrap bomber sunk nearby. London reports a 10,000,000 pound loan to Czechoslovakia for urgent needs. Wellington: a house struck by lightning injures occupant Mrs Christensen who recovers. Sydney: passenger processing will be sped up with a new scheme to halve processing time.

MECHT LBA Prague Tavis Sup Hecht Othe Uni

Europe Gripped by Cold Wave Worst in Half Century

Europe endures a severe cold spell with rivers and canals frozen across the continent and Britain facing record lows. The text reports a plane crash in Buckinghamshire, a train derailment near Greenwich, and several fatalities from the寒 weather, amid water pipes bursting and boilers failing.

Europe Britain London Kifind Ahropahire Greenwich

Four Year Plan Aims to Speed Up German Production

Berlin dispatch reports Hermann Goering announces a four year plan with Dr Funk empowered to take full responsibility for accelerating Germanys economy. Goering says factories and labor are fully used, so production must rise through new methods and factory and service improvements to enable each worker to produce more.

London Mert Goering Funk Germany Berlin Herr Goering

Mining Output in New South Wales for 1934

The Mines Department reports NSW mine output for 1934 will approximate £15,000,000, a fall of about £546,000 from 1927 but £680,000 higher than 1930. The figure reflects industry activity across the state with reductions and gains noted.

Bydney New South Wales Mines Department

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Manchuria Tsinan Heuchow Tsining South Hopei Shanti Wis Hankaw Radio Stax Profis Denaig Jews Tunis Paris Mussolini Hadj Lakhea Magowan Londen de — Poncered R. Lyons Mr. Curtin Pelce Tharby Matthough Mr. Theory Housta Marie Page Mr. Curtin Ubetlon Bruce BP Hostit Callum Ark Mr. Denford MR. Hepburn Hepburetony Ani Beeten Ascaliant Go Quaram Ulm Honolulu Army of Metals Gakormen Czechoslovakia Jobe Bloom Joan Houme Wellington Woodaville Mim. Christensen ATER Wemsmay Onon
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