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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 21, 1938

Page

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Warning to Anti Japanese Threat Looms in Manchukuo

Shanghai dispatch reports widespread Chinese casualties in the French concession as notices warn Japan against provoking China. The Times correspondent notes Japanese aims to distract China from Soviet munitions and hints at a major offensive in the northwestern provinces with a possible clash near Suchow and a planned battle at Hankow involving fresh forces.

Shanghai Japan Russia Manchukuo London the Times Okesman Chengchoo Suchow China Hankow

Japanese advance in China tied to heavy losses and counterattacks

Dispatches report Empire forces doubled occupation in China amid growing Chinese counterattacks around Sunghai Teining and Manyan. The Wuhu Hangchow front repulsed with heavy losses as Chinese artillery fire on Peiping Hankow Bhansi fronts rises to about 30,000. Japanese columns captured Fengyang Chihaul and Licheng while Chinese planes claim dozens shot down and five lost in action.

Hankow China Chin Tollow River Fengyang Chihaul Licheng Tingyangewas

Mobilisation Bill Sparks Senate Clash in Yoko City

In YOKYO on Sunday a heated debate surrounds the Mobilisation Bill with critics calling it an infringement of liberty while peers deem it unconstitutional. Cabinet clauses banning public meetings and suspension of newspapers were removed.

YOKYO

Deportation Warning Against Nazis Stir Austrian News

Vienna correspondence reports the Fatherland Front asserting that Austrian Nazis face expulsion from the country if unlawful actions continue. Three Austrians were arrested for distributing banned Nazi newspapers. The British and French diplomatic corps discussed Austria's independence and British interests in the region.

London Sunna Vienna United Prose Fatherland Front Gcinschalge Kel House of Commons Austria

Britain's limited imperial commitments outlined in Parliament

London reports a government statement clarifying that Britain’s defence commitments cover France Belgium Egypt and Iraq, with caveats. It notes sanctions depend on broad Allied cooperation and discusses Franco Soviet and Austrian guarantees and potential Anglo American agreement as limited efficient action.

London Britain France Belgium Egypt Iraq Lary Plymouth Fruske Germany Eden Austria Royal Intitute of International Affairs John Fischer-Williame Lord Lotish Admiral Thurefield Oxford Press Tim United States

Flood terror traps sleeping workers in Auckland

A massive flood swept through a New Zealand camp near Kopua, drowning 21 public works employees and sweeping away bridges and trees. Rescue crews recovered several bodies. three workers remained missing. The rapid torrent struck at 3 a.m. after torrential rain, washing away sleepers and trapping others between boulders as bridges collapsed and the valley was scourged by the flood.

Auckland Ude Wylvan Niue

Eucharist Congress Close To Newcastle Procession

Sunday crowds in Newcastle witnessed the Eucharist Congress procession as Roman Catholics from all sectors paraded from Hamilton to the Sports Ground for Benediction. About 50 000 gathered at the Sports Ground and roughly 100 000 followed the three-hour service route, with an estimated 20 000 watching along the streets.

Newcastle Euchsist Newcaste Australia Hamilton

Irish Partition Debate Sees De Valera Adrift in London

Sunday crowds of Irish supporters greeted De Valera at Ruston Station as police kept order after January 15 violence. Delegates discussed defence and trade with British and Irish figures but made no concessions on partition. De Valera is seen as aiming for progress toward a joint parliament for defence and foreign affairs with independent northern and southern governments in internal affairs.

London Ruston Station de Valera Inieh

British imports rise share of UK total since 1936

In 1987 British imports accounted for 39.37 percent of the United Kingdom total, up from 30.20 percent in 1936 and 29.41 percent in earlier years. By 1989 the share to British countries reached 49.38 percent, up from 42.20 percent the year before.

London United Kingdom

Plane factory erection in China reports deal with American firm

London reports the Chinese Central Government signed a contract with an American firm to build aircraft in China within 14 months. The plan includes training pilots and supplying planes as part of an air defense program. Meanwhile Japanese raids saw Chinese fighters claim several victories, with 17 Chinese planes engaging and several Japanese aircraft shot down. One Chinese machine reportedly landed in a forest after the raid near Yan-pao, about 15 miles from a temporary royal seat.

London Bathday Ameri Fer China Goveament Britain Ti Sim Yan-pao King

Puppet Government and Foreign Policy in North China

Fragmentary text notes Eden era reactions to Japanese actions in North China and the Peiping Government. Mentions Britain, the Chinese customs system, and schedules affected by a regime described as puppet. The fragment hints at foreign minister statements and policy responses.

London Eden Peiping Britain China Dasanene

Japan and France Sign Trade Agreement

Paris reports that Japan and France signed a pact supplementing the 1911 trade agreement. The deal guarantees French imports into Japan and provides for transfer of funds to pay for them.

Japan France Paris

Heavy surf sweeps Maroubra rescuers rush to aid

A brutal sea at Maroubra and Bronte sent surfers and lifeguards into action as 80 people were swept out and rescued near Maroubra while 15 were pulled from the water at Bronte. Prompt lifeguard work prevented a larger tragedy following a recent deadly incident.

Bydney AU Maroubra Bronte Mt Bronte Gether

Rome Cabinet 2 Home Matters

After today’s Cabinet meeting in Rome only internal questions were considered. Another meeting will be held on Monday.

Rome

Italian Plot Against Britain War Plan Misfired

A London Sketch exclusive outlines an Italian plan during Abyssinian War to destroy Britain’s Mediterranean fleet, seize Egypt and Sudan, and block Gibraltar. A damaged Italian plane in Egypt exposed the scheme, prompting rapid British naval response and mobilisation to Alexandria.

London Britain Mediterranean Egypt Sudan Straits of Gibraltar Malta Exyet Bimmultansa Cinraltar British North Sea Atlantic Tihme Bydnyy Commonwealth Alexandria Raope Beyer Nile

Hitler Speaks to World as Reich Fallout Looms

Hitler delivers a lengthy address claiming the Nazi revolution is bloodless and condemning chaos without his chancellorship. He argues foreign nations offered no aid, cites the four year plan gains, and asserts external threats will be repaired at the frontiers.

Hitler Berlin London Ams Enaur Urs

Austrian Nazis Toast Hitler With Beer in Vienna

In Vienna Nazi circles prepare celebrations around Hitler's speech and the release of prisoners. Innkeepers stock up on beer and update wireless sets as party members, including women, sew swastikas and organize public displays amid the unrest.

Hitler Vienna Bundi Nasin Tymphathiier Varinga Mamalc Austrin He Gadla Campy

Hitler's Shadow Falls on Bonds Markets Edge Down

A distorted market report notes a feared extension of Nazi influence weighing on Austrian and Czecho Moravian bonds. The piece describes grim sentiment and a broader risk outlook affecting European debt.

Army purge reassigns officers under King Boris in Sofia

In Sofia on Sunday King Boris initiated a broad purge of senior officers in the Bill arian Army. Gan ova Loukoff oversaw the rejuvenation, and many high officers were retired or relegated, as the government prepares for forthcoming elections.

Sofia Gan+ova Loukoff Boris Avi Hae Daxena Lst

Duchess of Windesr Tops Beeting Field in Aria Drama

In ARIA on Sunday, famous dram makers enter the world’s beet freee-woran competition. The Duchess of Windesr is placed first, followed by the Duchess of Kantenced and the Aga Khan’s wife in third.

Woran Duchess of Windesr Kantenced Aga Khan

Soviet icebreakers rescue marooned scientists in Greenland

Newsreel style report details the rescue of four Soviet scientists stranded on an ice floe in Greenland by icebreakers Murman and Taimir after weeks of storms. Crew carried scientists and equipment to safety, breaking up the camp and celebrating with congratulations from Bralle and the government.

Greenland Tive Leebroahers Murman Talmir Thouanda Lsten Rainer Mage Scientista Aebtoht Vennel Murmaan Vooke Tatamin Krenkel Tabale Fedcroft Shirshoff Bralle Taimir Vlasov Ceflee Pole Bus Tamir

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