08 Feb 1939
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1939
Page
1
London reports official word that the Duke and Duchess of Kent will delay their Ireland trip following NI government advice. The Daily Mail cites security concerns from violent bomb outrages and ship wrecks cited as reasons for cancelation.
UK Prime Minister Chamberlain told the House of Commons Britain would support France in any war. He said Britain would act in accord with France and France’s view, promising mutual military assistance if vital interests were threatened. Reactions in London and Berlin noted the strong unity while warnings to fascists were discussed.
The Duke and Duchess of Kent, leaving England in October, will reach Fremantle in the second week of October. Prime Minister Lyons announced a Governor General Gowrie message confirming the plan.
London Monday. In Commons, Chancellor Sir John Simon outlined a bill to value gold reserves weekly. He stated the reform would not alter monetary policy and would adjust the balance between bank gold and the Exchange Equalization Account.
Aydney reports the Minister of Aviation Mr. Fhorby is recovering from malaria and showing signs of improvement. He is expected to leave bed within a few days, according to today's dispatch.
Capetown dispatch says an airman reported a rough flight to the cape with headwinds and stormy conditions. The journey, originally planned shorter, extended by hours as turbines and wing surfaces faced weather stress.
At Bow Street court twelve Irishmen faced conspiracy charges linked to an alleged S Plan to disrupt Britain. Prosecution said the IRA circulated the plan to gauge public reaction and target key industries and services with sabotage and propaganda. Telegrams and reports noted incidents including a large holiday rampage at Skegness with a concert and beer garden burned.
A Melbourne report states that proposed petrol restitution measures could put about half of Australia’s 427,090 commercial motor vehicles out of service for the period of the emergency. The claim was revealed by a businessman from the Butler Reitzher Company who noted petrol shortages recently compared to levels 20 months before the war.
A brief report describes Chinese forces shelling a coastal or resort area near Kiukleng and dislodging hill adjacents while Chinese air power claims a surprise strike on Yunchen destroying about 60 Japanese planes on the ground. Foreign involvement noted with Beitien among retreating units.
The dispatch notes Japanese bombers striking cities including London and several Chinese towns. It claims thousands of civilians were killed or wounded and important towns damaged. Corroborating reports mention raids on airfields and provincial aims, with unclear names and dates.
The Commonwealth Cabinet approved a flat telegram rate across the Commonwealth subject to Parliamentary sanction and the abolition of Sunday and holiday double telegrams from July. The Postmaster General indicated news telegrams may get lower rates and interstate rates would be removed, with expected boosts in telegraph business and limited revenue impact.
Frency Butcher, director of Brick Yards Ltd, told the Building Costs Inquiry that the company aimed to absorb more yards to lessen competition. He said only investors benefited from purchases, and the shift in price per thousand bricks aimed to keep the industry at a reasonable profit, with emphasis on working yards.
The Minister for Agriculture addressed farmers, detailing Empire trade benefits from the Sydney conference. He argued the event laid foundations for imperial cooperation and that dominions were ready to utilize this preference to ease trade competition.
Ottawa reports the government completed a full census of professional classes as an alternative to national registration. It is prepared to launch nationwide registration without delay, deemed imperative by authorities.
Berlin dispatch reports opposition in Germany to a plan proposed in Sydney to fuse New Guinea with Papua for territorial administration. The Hamburg Freudenblatt headlines the topic as Swinching with former German protectorates. The message notes potential federation or joint governance discussions.
A Tolleson dispatch reports that Mr Perkins of Hobart said the Minister of Guatemal a Pevitine is improving but will remain in hospital for ten days.
In a University College speech Sir Samuel Hoare argues increased trade stems from refugee aid, stating 11 000 immigrants supplied work for 15 000 British workers who would otherwise be unemployed. He notes permission granted for the establishment of 200 factories by refugees aiding industrial efforts.
The Commonwealth Cabinet has awarded a total of £29,000 for bush fire relief. Victoria will receive £20,000, New South Wales £3,000, South Australia £6,000, Tasmania £1,000, allocated to assist fire-fighting and recovery efforts.
A fragmentary report notes claims that Britons were legally recruited by communities in Canada with relief promised by Loyalist groups. It mentions Mayor Dr Robert Day and references multiple cities and dates, but the text is garbled with unclear events and participants.
Torrential rainfall drenched the tropical coast with up to 830 joints recorded in 24 hours ending 8 am. Northern rivers remained high as authorities warned of continuing wet conditions and potential flooding through Tuesday.
Mr Carton reported that most Jewish refugees seeking landfall in Australia could invest at least 500 pounds though many had tens of thousands. Government warned that unskilled migrants faced landings refusals, with a push to pair capital with skilled roles while addressing housing and city settlement challenges.
Disjointed OCR text discusses immigration, exemptions, and policy clashes in Sydney. Mentions Sir Bruce Porter, a British physician arriving from the Dutch East Indies, and debates over foreign workers and exemptions. References to council members and commissioner actions on permissions and judge duties in a convoluted report.
Canon Cakebread rector of St Jildes Church Randwick dies shortly after 10 am in Sydney. He has served as rector since a notable era and was among the church’s most prominent figures in the community.
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