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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 12, 1938

Page

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Army Difficulties in Germany Rumors of Purge and Strict Frontier Control

London reports from The Times noting ongoing German army difficulties after a purge, with officers in East Prussia and Pomerania under pressure. Berlin denies mutinies, but arrests of officers are suspected as frontier controls tighten to keep noncompliant papers from leaving. Marshal Von Blomberg allegedly ordered to stay in Italy for a year.

London Berlin Germany la Cayete the Times Prusia Pomerania Sertin Daily Telegraph Marshal von Blomberg Italy

Nanking raid prompts large Japanese reinforcement

Hongkong correspondent reports ten thousand Japanese troops rushed to Nanking after a nocturnal Chinese assault. Chinese forces, aided by machine guns, seized the village near Changhaiyuan, killed about 200 Japanese, and drove them from the position. The report notes fears of wider guerilla action and Japanese retaliation. The dispatch also mentions bomb outrages against Western papers and threats against editors in the foreign concessions.

London Nanking Hongkong Daily Telegraph Wangiadaang Wubil Changhaiyuan

Empire Games Vote to Boycott Tokyo Olympics

The British Empire Games Federation voted to refuse participation in the Olympics if held in a country at war. Delegates debated hosting facilities and observance amid war fears, with Canada poised to host the 1942 Empire Games if conditions are met. Other empire nations may follow Britain's lead, risking a failed Olympiad if Japan is at war.

Sydney Delagaton Tiwan Canada Tokyo

Migration Resumes Likely With Immediate Australian Plans

London reports英国 tentative approval for rapid migration from Britain and Australia. Officials expect a large influx under the Overseas Settlement Act, with 19 000 or more migrants considered possible. The scheme aims to start soon without waiting for Sir Exile Page and Mr. Mension, amid domninion pressures and limited by available migrants.

Te Amex Seeromertn Domenos Iabour Australia Exile Page Mension London

Labor Daily Debenture Battle Signals Shifting Unions Grip

Labor Daily faces a clash as Lang and unions weigh paying off a £17,000 debenture amid claims of chargeable company accounts. Rebel and official receivers clash. negotiations continue at Trades Hall with threats of Equity Court action to block Lang. Rumors of transfers and new bankers add tension as industrial leaders seek control.

Sydney Labor Daily Long Gerth Tumeday Lang Royal Commission Norman McCauley En Argné Aisinst Alnoe Bia Alrastora oMoe Tt Wan Snanda Rabel

Incinerated Suitor Triggers Wedding Fire Chaos

The Daily Mall reports a chaotic wedding incident in Erwinites Village where a fire enrages the reception. A shooter caused the collapse of the arch and injured guests including Touplan health workers, with initial claims pointing to a disappointed suitor as the arsonist.

London Gilgrage Enrr Daily Mall Bridagream Mb Geste Erwinites

Disqualified Runner’s Protest Sparks Marathon Row

South African marathon winner J Colé-Mis faced a protest after being disqualified for alleged elbowing Trinidad runner Bley ford. Trinidad team manager dismissed the claims as nonsense, while Coleman echoed the denial and defended Colé-Mis. The dispute includes references to other disqualifications and country names amid the heated exchange.

Rydney J Colé- Mis Bleyford Ash

Wearing of Trunks in Public Streets Sparks Debate

A. R. Bluett of the Keen Government Association questions the authority to ban trunk wear in public in Sydney. He asserts police could charge indecent behaviour but mocks effective action by authorities. Bluett argues public sentiment should guide any ordinance on street attire.

Sydney A. R Bluett Caimella Bydney Ani

Norman Dodtae Miset 400 Metres Champion

The article notes Helen Stevens of the United States won the women's 400 metres finals at the Berlin Olympics. It reports Camdian team manager M Robinson expects Decima Norman to be invited to compete next year if official channels approve.

Bydmey Vonming Agapire Gilt Salete Tak Soman Stern Miset Dodtae Norman Mise Helen Stevens United States Wade Berlin ie M_ Robinson Miss Norman

Domestic Tragedy in Campa Woman and Husband Deadly Shot

Walter Ernest Hall 40 shot Clara Hall 38 then shot himself as pursuit followed. They had dated about a month and were seen arguing near a city hotel. Two witnesses described Hall drawing a pistol from under his overcoat and firing as Clara walked toward the city. The wounded woman was taken to a hospital in critical condition.

Rydney Walter Ernest Hall Guinea Campa Clara Hall

NinoyWay Passengers Party Through Severe Gale

A damaged report describes the Ninoy Way passenger liner from Sydney to Auckland being battered by a severe gale near North Cape. Wind speeds reached eighty miles per hour as passengers, astonished by the activity, gathered on deck and clung to railings amid lurching seas and alarms.

Aydney Wriong Ninoy Wronway Ita voyeRe Rydney Auckland Cartan Mathreon Saat Wevere Mund North Cape

Anti Jewish Measures Clash With Constitution in Romania

In Bucharest on Thursday the M Goge fascist government resigned over constitutional crisis caused by anti Jewish measures isolated by the Juridical Committee. King Carol invited Dr Mani to form a government, but he declined. Monsignor Cristea agreed to form a cabinet in coalition with the Centre Party.

Bucharest M. Goge Carol Mani National Peasant Party Monsignor Miros Cristea Romania Centre Party

Britain and Romania face migration and anti Jewish decree described

The report details a Romanian anti Jewish decree expelling Jews and invalidating Jewish professionals, while migration schemes resume in Britain and Australia. It notes government plans to regulate passage, awaiting federal decisions, and the broader political shifts impacting Jewish communities and diplomacy with Britain.

Imperial Airways May Be Reconstituted Under Government Charter

The Daily Mall understands Imperial Airways may be reconstituted and operated under a government charter similar to the BBC due to insolvency in British air lines.

Imperial Airways London Daily Mall Smilar BBC

Ulster Vote London Results Stir Talk of Ulster Split

Ulster elections yield a victory for Lord Craig’s party with gains in Belfast and Mourne with Labour and Nationalist losses. Four results still awaited likely to solidify unionist lead. De Valera comments on partition and potential repercussions for the United Kingdom.

London Lord Craigmola Weate Labour Belfast Nathonaltata Mourne Country Down Ares Ernate Craigvor de Valera Tniversal Ulster United Kingdom Deckle Lord Stalgavon Trish

Meat Inquiry Reveals Sabotage in Cragg’s Work Crew

The managing director Sid Davia Cragg faced an inquiry into the Homebush meat operation. Witnesses said some employees failed to perform their duties, causing poor output and alleged deliberate sabotage. Strict supervision reportedly was not enforced as the gang’s mutton trade faltered.

Sydney Cragg’s Vty Sid Davia Robert Cragg al Uement Yoang Becaune Roel

Melbourne reports infantile paralysis delays and train mishap

Reports from Melbourne detail delayed infantile paralysis cases and a railway mishap when a metal cap on a central wheel of a train engine fell off. The train speed was reduced after the incident near Drummond, but no major injuries were recorded. Five cases were reported across the state, with affected individuals including a Broken Hill school pupil and others in various towns. Authorities are investigating the context and causes of the mishap and the delayed illnesses.

Melbourne Drummond Broken Hill

Darwin Mystery Over Darwin Confers On Night Flying Objects

A defence officials conference was held to examine reports of mysterious aircraft over Darwin at night. Witnesses described strange planes over the town around four o clock Tuesday morning. A summary telegram to the Air Board noted doubts about witnesses while offering no clear explanation for the aircraft sighting.

Darwin Tury Heer

American planes enter duty free admissions in Melbourne

Special duty free admissions for American planes announced in Melbourne allow aircraft not obtainable in Britain to enter duty free with a four percent primage, creating a large rebate for major airline operators. Customs hints at validating cases for parts and engines previously taxed at high rates, with no wider tariff change planned.

Melbourne Britain Tt Im Customs Orient

Dock Strike Ends Briefly As Judge Delays Union De.registration

A brief court conference led Judge Beak to suspend the registration order for the union. The original action, set to take effect at midnight, is delayed by one day and will be reviewed by the court tomorrow. The parties to the case, including representatives of the unions, attended the session.

Eader Halba

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