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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1938
Page
2
Weather report lists temperatures and wind for multiple towns including Barberra Cantera and Davenn. It notes afternoon and evening temperatures around 88 to 46 degrees with light to moderate winds from the SW and SE. Forecast mentions a two hour temperature span and daily high and low estimates for Saturday and Sunday.
A dinner event features notable figures including Australian Minister for Cistuine Me Whiter and war veterans. The program highlights Turkish conflict experiences and past battlefield escapes. Guests include Mr Alan Rott and Mr White, with references to Honk Boniety and ex. wartime service shaping the evening.
Unemployment in New South Wales fell to four percent by late 1937, a record low as figures cover a broader employment field than 1930. The piece weighs future prospects for 1938, noting international tensions, rearmament pressures, and the potential impact on Australia’s economy, wool prices, and industrial relations. It highlights the need for industrial peace, continued optimism, and stronger Anglo American cooperation to bolster trade and prosperity.
City clinched the Southern Section pennant with a decisive win over Catt on Saturday in the seat match of the Pennant series for the 1987-88 season. Clarke’s Tour led early, Marin struck strong, and City held off several challenges, ultimately winning by narrow margins in key ends. Grooms, Ridley, Bassett, and Clarke JeMty posted a 41 0 win for Can. associates.
Tokyo reports cite urgent mobilising measures pressed by the government to push through a wartime bill despite opposition. Foreign Minister Hirata notes Manchukuo recognition complications with China, while Japan expands operations near Tientsin and Shagyas as raids intensify along the railway.
Reports describe an attempted coup involving forces in Kwangtung and Kwangel moving north toward the Central Government. Excellency the Governor General arrived from Sydney with officials, while Marshal Chon Chuang fled to Hong Kong amid tensions and a planned concert in Canberra with 100 suspects awaiting morning arrivals.
A sweeping current at Bondi Beach sinks and hurls nearly 200 bathers into the sea. Lifesavers, doctors, and ambulances battle to revive victims as several are saved and others feared dead. Names of victims and survivors listed amid urgent rescue efforts.
Paris and London dispatch illuminate a sweeping cabinet reshuffle led by Hitler. Reports note Goering promotion and Goebbels style consolidation as Germany eyes internal upheaval, Europe policy shifts, and stronger war economy. France Britain observers debate risks and possible rearmament drive.
In Tokyo the Axahl reports a dispute over 60 000 bales of wool and textile imports. Woollen makers and textile associations accuse authorities of favoritism and plan meetings to demand a fair share of imports amid a mounting commotion.
Sunday reports claim three Junkers bombed Barcelona wounding twenty and damaging a June airfield. insurgents claim heavy bombardment around Torget. casualties and ferries cited as one million pounds value. A balance of claims includes Granada and other areas, with uncertain veracity.
The Berlin correspondent notes a stir over monarchist influence in wartime politics. Army reaction looms as questions arise about ministerial choices and the pairing of thirteen generals.
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