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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 24, 1938

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Chamberlain Defends Policy in House as Censure Fails

In London on Tuesday the Labour censure motion attacking the governments foreign policy toward Italy was defeated 330 to 168 with Eden abstaining. Chamberlain argued Labour’s inaction risks war while Lloyd George and Churchill defended the prime minister and praised his stance. The debate reflected distrust of the League of Nations and ongoing tensions with Mussolini.

London Gréat Britain Chamberlain House of Commons Labour Italy Arthur Greenwood Mr. Eden League of and Camberlain Rove

Loyalist Morale Broken in Teruel Recapture

Two Galatian divisions under General Aranda entered Teruel early today and recaptured the city in ruins. Loyalists were cut off as 15 000 were cornered while 4 000 to 5 000 had surrendered. The siege and bombardment left Teruel a devastated battleground amid ongoing Republican losses in the region. A French vessel was machine gunned near Valencia with one injury reported.

London Aranda Teruel Franco Pemba Hi Campesino Comepnett Gattere Haseen Lower Sree Bod Teruel Peer Ae Sas Ees Oesault Valencia

Hungary to Denounce Limitation Treaty

In Bucharest on a Wednesday report says Hungary plans to denounce the Trianon Treaty which caps its army at 35,000 and forbids an air force. Bulgaria remains the only other signatory to observe Allied conditions.

Bucharest Hungary Bulgaria

France Eyes Independent Foreign Policy Shift

France voices concern over Anglo French Entente with a Senate Foreign Affairs leader urging a more independent approach. The chairman condemns Eden for territorial status quo and calls France to align centrally rather than on the periphery.

Paris Senate Foreign Affairs Committee Eden

Britain faces election threat as Chamberlain reshapes policy

Government backs Chamberlain amid debates over League policy and Eden. Labour and Conservative divisions surface as Westminster plans a new foreign policy approach. Morri seon and Macdonald seen as pivotal figures while Halifax remains foreign secretary. Dominions meeting planned and foreign office changes anticipated.

London Mr. Chamberlain Eden Lord Halifax W. 5 Morriseon Mr. Eden Malcolm Macdonald Chamberlain Dominions Foreign Office

Right of Entry Dispute at Hardy Rubber Company

In Sydney on Wednesday the Hardy Rubber Company Ltd objected to a Rubber Workers Union application. Factory manager Mr W Scholes said Baird threatened to force concessions after months of pressure. He claimed prolonged marching across several apartments disrupted the district. The Conciliation Commission stood the case over to permit Baird to attend.

Sydney Hardy Rubber Company Ltd Rubber Workers’ Union W. Scholes Baird Choles Scholes Conciliation Commission

Warning to Austrian Nazis in Vienna Report

A brief notice from Vienna on Wednesday cites the Minister for Interior and a security official urging continued order and discipline under Dr Inquart as part of state maintenance.

Vieinna Dr. Inquart Otter

Rome satisfied by Eden resignation says Rome daily

Rome satisfied says Daily Telegraph Rome correspondent reports Eden's resignation seen as more important to Italy than Cham-berlain's speech in the House of Commons. The dispatch notes Italian circles feel relief over political shift and hopes for stable fascist alignment.

London Rome Ler Daily Telegraph Cham Beriain House of Commons Italy Eden Times

Lloyd George Attacks Mr Chamberlain in Censure Debate

In a stormy House of Commons session, Lloyd George accused Prime Minister Chamberlain of withholding from Cabinet a note about Italy and Spain. Eden resigned after denying he received the Grandi telegram before his departure. Chamberlain and Lloyd George traded charges as Eden intervened, framing a frank reversal of foreign policy.

London House of Commons Lloyd George Mr. Chamberlain Eden Italy Spain Count Grandi Mr. Lloyd George Grandi Chamberlain

Verdict for ex M L C Keegan in Transport case

The district court today returned a verdict for £144 to former M L C John Keegan against the Commissioner for Transport. Keegan claimed a tram moved while he was pouring it and he was injured during the incident.

Sydney M.L.C John Keegan Commissioner For Transport District Court Keegan

P.M.G Threatens Broadcasters over Melbourne Racing Rules

An executive of a Melbourne station stated that broadcasting betting on Melbourne events breached regulations. After notice, the station ceased such broadcasts and Melbourne meetings will be treated like Sydney races, with no prices given until horses have passed.

Melbourne Sydney

Flour trade at standstill in North China contracts fail

Sydney reports the Flour Millers Association of New South Wales says the North China four contract hitch risks heavy penalties, cutting shipments. Australia faces multi million losses as mills blame a government indifferent to the issue. Some say only Japanese agents can move four to China, with Japan controlling North China ports and exchange finance.

Sydney Dale Flour Millers Association New South Wales North China Australia

Recall of Japanese Leaders From Shanghai

Tokyo reports the recall of General Matsui’s replacement by General Hata as the command at Shanghai. General Mateus and Lieut General Prince Yasuhiko Asaka along with Lieut General Yanagawa are recalled from Shanghai amid persistent Conservative pressure on Asaka over Nanking. Imperial dinners planned in their honor as the Soviet consul is barred from the ship during investigations.

Tokyo Mateus Prince Yasuhiko Asaka Yanagawa Shanghai Hata Matsui Asaka Nanking

Formosa air raid targets Taih aerodrome and Shinchiku

Chinese air action breaches Taiwan defenses this morning as ten bombs hit the Taih aerodrome and Shinchiku on the island's western coast, damaging several homes. In Budapest, Hungarian Nazis dissolve the party with seventy two leaders arrested.

Formoss Taih Shinchiku Budapest Nazi Party

Industrialists to Run An SU Lang Candidates

The Industrial Labour Executive moves to oppose ALP candidates in New South Wales seats including Auburn held by Lang. J Hooke, once a Lang supporter, fronts against R Gorman and C Mathews in Annandale and Leichardt. Rebels may field candidates in Randwick Manly Te mor a George's River Kogarah and Hurstville. Glebe MP faces H Foley.

Sydney New South Wales A.lp A.L.P Auburn Lang J. Hooke R. Gorman Annandale C. Mathews Leichardt Randwick Manly Temora George's River Kogarah Hurstville Glebe Dr. H. Foley Hooke Lidcombe R. J. Heffron M.L.A Mascot U.ap G. Kelly Bathurst A J Tay Aubury C. P. Burnham H. Collins Bondi P. J. Keane Barwon Area E. Hogan Namol J. Kallalea Tamworth A. McKeig Wag- Si Clementson Waverley Bt i Young T. Ryan Liverpool Ma Newcastle Civine Ain “Eebok T ' Com Mittee J. M. Tully Lab

GOULBURN SEAT try Party Nomination

Former Member of the Legislative Assembly for Goulburn seat aims to run under the Try Party banner while Loughlin plans to stand for the WAP ticket in the same district, signaling a contested local field.

Inquiry finds no evidence of fraud in state brickworks sale

After a 38 day hearing costing an estimated £15,000 to £20,000 the Royal Commission concluded there was no fraud or contravention against Brickworks Ltd in the sale of the State brickworks. The commissioner noted safeguards and that Monopolies Act aimed to protect the public while acknowledging potential good or bad effects. The government will receive a report from the commissioner.

Sydney Lang Royal Commission Sheahan Swift Reese Monier Pips Works Bwift Archibald Howie Archi A G. Hill Brickworks Ltd Spooner A. E. Barton

Dull Sundays Prompt Calls for Sydney Cinema Action

Mr. Montague Marks of London Films Ltd, visiting Sydney, lamented the dullness of Sundays in Australia. He urged Bundey cinemas to divert part of takings toward funding Australian production and proposed trade incentives with the United States to boost local film industry.

Sydney Montague Marks London Films Ltd Melbourne Bundey Cinemas Marka Mr. Marks Australia United States

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Britain Mussolini League Winston Churchill Biden Herbert Morrison W. F. Morrison Minletera Mr. Churchill Conterviata France Lloyd Australian Associated Press Cordial Earl of Perth Count Ciang Tord Perth Lady Chamberlain Austen Chamberlain Cliannt Millers Formosa Goulburn
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