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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 25, 1938

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Diplomatic Activity Gathers Pace Across Europe

London reports a surge in European diplomacy as Britain outlines its new foreign policy. Key moves include the Earl of Perth from Rome for instructions, Polish Minister Beck and Goering in Warsaw, and Ribbentrop’s expected Rome visit amidNon Interventions talks.

London Preea Britain Europe Alsa Lignor Mussolini Earl of Perth Rome Poland Beck

Canberra to Victoria State Highway Plan Outlines Route

The Main Roads Department proposes a new State Highway from Canberra to the Victorian border via Royalla Michelago Bredbo Cooma Nimmitabel Bambala and Delegate. Reclassification would take effect from July 1 1904 and the 1084 work programme would proceed under current conditions.

Yarrowurnshire Department of Main Roads New South Wales Canberra Royalla Michelago Bredho Cooma Nimmitabel Bambala Victorian

Shadow over League blocks Anglo German talks

The Times reports German misgivings about Chamberlain's approach to the League of Nations and Anglo German understandings. It suggests Italy and Germany's cooperation may determine progress while France aligns with Russia and a failed bid could shift the Foreign Office toward a harder stance.

Tee Benin Chamberlain Italy Germany Beriain Foreign Office

Flood Strands Train Service Between Alice Springs

Flood damage blocks the line at Iron Anh Creek Station near the Peake Bridge. The Bouth train tram is held up for at least a fortnight with no danger to passengers or crew. Food supplies remain adequate on board. the town lacks butter eggs potatoes and onions but stores are well stocked. Motor transport will transfer passengers as soon as possible.

Alice Springe Anh Creek

Labour Party Manifesto Drafted After National Council Session

A draft manifesto emerges from the National Council of Labour gathering in London. It unites Labour Party executives with union and trades committees, signaling no shift in foreign policy and a road map toward a general election.

London National Council of Labour Labour Party Sda den Party Trades Union

Anglo Irish talks in London face party splits over partition

The report notes private talks between Chamberlain and de Valera resume in London with no breakdown. Discussions cover defense finance and trade while factions argue about Italy and Germany rapprochement versus Franco Russian alignment, affecting upcoming Foreign Affairs debate.

London Thurmay Great Britain Eire Chamberlain Dé Valera Parie Italy Germany Dictaloranipe Chamber of Deputies

Chinese air raid over Formosa reports clash with Russian planes

Tokyo reports a Chinese air raid on Formosa, with later notes suggesting Russian planes involved. Taihoku warned of 12 Chinese fighters northwest of the islands, then uncertainty as to their arrival. Casualties reportedly include women and children. experts discuss possible strikes toward Kyushu.

Tokyo Nto Sir Japan Inga Oe Taihoku Formosa Kyushu London Henlow Pombe Art Taihake Fornvun Nita Naval Kyuehu Asani Shinbun Ten Yoatertay Foochow Noe

Tokyo recall of Matsui draws mixed world reaction

The Tokyo correspondent reports Imperial Headquarters regrets the impact on world opinion amid recalls of General Matsui and other senior commanders. Britain’s Globe notes the struggle to gauge Japanese public reaction as war grows in the north. China’s front lines see continued Japanese advances toward the Yellow River.

London Thuraday Tokyo the Times Matsui Imperial Headquarters

Defence Council Discusses Australian Armament Expansion

The Defence Council met in Melbourne under Prime Minister Lyons to review three months of armament progress. It focused on munition supply and wartime industrial capacity but rejected expanding the Australian Navy for now, prioritizing immediate strengthening of the Royal Australian Air Force.

Melbourne Dafance Council Mr. Lyons Australian Ney Royal Australian ‘Au Borce

Pick-A-Back Plane Demonstration Near Rochemer

The Main composite aircraft performed a successful official demonstration at Rochemer as the upper component separated and climbed away from the carrier at 700 feet. About 3,000 workers at Short Brothers Aircraft Works watched the pice-back plang detach and see a red veroy light and a Mercury maneuver. Pilot Mer cury reported telephonic contact with Piper as the two crafts separated, with Mercury describing a smooth descent and confidence in performing under any conditions.

London Rochemer Yung Short Brother Aircraft Works Mercury Airth Parker Piper

Loss of Status Punishment for Anti Nazis

Unclear readable text indicates a report about punishments against anti Nazi figures. The fragment mentions Berlin and Reich related terms but lacks coherent names, dates, or concrete actions to specify the event or outcome.

Russian Admiral Blmienn Executed for Treachery

Main correspondent for the Daily Telegraph reports that Admiral Blmienn, commander of the Baltic fleet, was found among traitors and spies plotting against the Soviet. The execution, according to Minutes for Defence Voroshilov, has greatly strengthened the armed forces.

Owo Daily Telegraph Voroshiiov Blmienn Baltic

Anti Nazi Speech in Vienna Stirs Crowd

Vienna reports that mayor Richard Schmidia delivered a strong anti Nazi address to a large audience on Thursday. He declared Austria must remain independent and rejected unification with other Germans, arguing a regime hostile to the Church cannot endure.

Vienna Thursasy Visine Richard Schmidia Austria

Lyons in Close Touch on Overseas Communications

Prime Minister Mr Lyons disclosed that during the cabinet crisis and continental developments the Australian High Commissioner Mr Bruce was kept informed. He said there was nothing further to say at the moment. Lyons agreed with Chamberlain's policy but lamented no alternatives as Eden resigned. The government awaits Wellington policy to clarify Washington's stance on credits.

Melbourne Lyons Crise England Bruce Commonwealth Berlain Lough Eden Weanington United States

State election set for March 26 in New South Wales

Premier announces dissolution of the Legislative Assembly and prorogation of the Legislative Council for elections to be held March 26. Nominations close March 4, rolls at 1 pm, and campaign activity expected to be swift with heavy radio and newspaper usage. Labor factions show feuding tensions as parties prepare for the vote.

Sydney New South Wales Wits Mr. Stevens Executive Council Lord Wakehurst Legislative Assembly Legislative Council Chaffey Tornig Peters Woot Polla Ite Slectorate Croydon Ume Gould Labour Party Bowawer Lang Ala Mion 2Ky Na Alec Labour Pewienlam

Macartney Aubott Named Government Senate Candidate

The UA and Country Party arrange Senator Macartney Aubott CP NSW as the government Senate candidate to be appointed on January 1. The role carries a salary of 41042/10/ with an anticipated offset against the salary of Senator J. S. Hayes. Hayes is noted as a possible chairman of committees and earns 11837/10/04 per year.

Countey Party Macartney ‘Aubott Nsw Govment Senate Prat Heney Pistaria Banator J Hayes

New Staff Named for National Insurance Agency

A new Department will appoint about 180 staff to run the Commonwealth health and pensions scheme. Final government sanction by Parliament is awaited and about 60 officers may be appointed by year end. Director of National Insurance Mr Brigden and Commonwealth officials will meet with medical and pharmaceutical groups before submission to Parliament.

Gemmenwealth National Health and Pensions Mhwan Langned

Albury Crime Mystery Links To Sydney Arrival

Melbourne detectives pursue a tangled Albury case involving Nancy Tang of San Francisco who arrived in Australia with the Masonic Carter company. Lynch says Tang was attached to the Garter the Great troupe when they sailed from San Francisco and clues point to a body later found near the university.

Sydney Phillip Charles Powell Charles Powells Manly Palm Beach Australia Nancy ‘Tang San Francisca Carter Lynch Garter the Great Company Taamenin San Francisc Ancy Lane

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