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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 26, 1938
Page
1
In London preliminary Anglo German talks covering a wide field are to begin early next week between Mr Chamberlain and Herr Von Ribbentrop. Chamberlain told the House of Commons he hoped to announce the Foreign Secretary before the week end. Not afraid.
Lord Halifax defends Liberal support of Mr Chamberlain amid tensions over appeasement and war risk. Government and Labour figures clash on policy as Eden resignation, Italy’s role, and Franco-British talks are debated. viewpoints from Lord Lothian and Lord Ponsonby color the dispute.
Careful inquiries by the Australian Associated Press indicate Eden's resignation would strengthen isolationist factions in the United States. Roosevelt’s Chicago and seagoing speeches are cited as abandoned by the President, with advisers leaning toward distant isolationism while keeping the door open to possible shifts. Washington observes cautious timing as events unfold.
Chancellor Schuschnigg led a 40 000 strong crowd to Parliament as Austria faces pressure from Germany. He warned Parliament that only the will of the Austrian people can preserve independence while denying any interference in Austrian affairs. The procession ended with pro Austrian chants and banners, amid tension with Nazi supporters and calls for freedom and independence.
In Cairo on Friday Egypt insisted on a voice in any Anglo Italian discussions about the Suez Canal. Premier Mahmoud Pasha will seek the British ambassador Sir Miles Lampoon to stress the Anglo Egyptian Treaty of 1922 guiding next steps, with Africa 6 cited as a key clause.
A fragmentary royal discourse presents Lord Huiltux deciding between two paths. The plain choice hints at improvement or decline, urging decisive action to avoid worsening conditions.
The Austrias Associated Press transmits Mr Chamberlain’s message to Mr Lyons and outlines Britain’s near term foreign policy. Dominions have not decided yet, with South Africa and Australia watching closely as imperial trade and settlement plans develop.
A distressed report states Charles Powell, kidnapped yesterday, was found safe today at the Queen Maven Shop in Mona Vale. A nurse, Mrs D Laon, in charge of younger children, provided details after UN and interview. A telephone tip received at 10 oclock yesterday morning led to the recovery.
Me, Eden, and party members anticipate tomorrow's meeting to decide the next steps amid calls for Government downfall and pressure on Mr Eden's future. Anxious observers await the central parliamentary move as factions seek to influence policy and public stance.
A fragmented report notes Winston Churchill addressing a large audience in London, decrying Italian leverage and resignations amid European negotiations. He questions Britain’s role and policy, warning that talks may end without changing the balance of power in Europe.
At the Ure hotel in Blackheath a man named Ferguson was found dead in a bedroom with a revolver nearby. Police say it is a death by own action, noting prior threats to his wife and a recent incident where he fired near her head during a quarrel.
reports from Hankow say Chinese airmen plan strikes on Japan after a successful raid on Farmout. A single Chinese scout flies over Tokyo with no immediate confirmation of bombing targets as military planners evaluate prospects.
In Melbourne the Demsey murder trial of Matthew O Keefe, Roy McFarlane, and William Graham proceeds with jury absent. Justice McMahon indicates the panel will not be excused yet as prosecutors and counsel clash over evidence and how the missing transport incident is described. Detective McKeigh testifies Graham claimed knowledge of the transport and Demsey affair, while public curiosity reportedly altered the scene.
Expressing complete confidence in Mr Chamberlain, the Woreiga Minister Mr Herting declared that Chamberlain has full support for his policy and the method of executing it. The statement appeared in Friday reports from Eapitown.
The fragment reports conservative support for Prime Minister Chamberlain and a German acceptance of an Italian formula. It notes a resignation offer by officers of the committee and two members facing censure votes from the opposition, with mentions of parliamentary and ministerial actions and a late Tuesday-night committee meeting.
Rome correspondent reports Lady Aveton Chamberlain discussed British policies with Mussolini and Count Cinna. The talks center on postwar relations and possible non conscription in peace, amid British concerns over wartime commitments and Italy's stance.
A distressed mother and father reunited with their child after a case of apparent kidnapping. The school principal reported the child’s temporary transfer to the mother and father, while authorities noted attempted extortion by the kidnapper. The conductor and bystanders observed several people boarding a bus without clear details.
Sydney coroner and witnesses recalled the February 6 Bondi Beach tragedy in which five men and youths aged 11 to 47 drowned as heavy seas swelled and receded. The Bondi Surf Club aided recovery while authorities labeled the incident accidental. Chief Inspector Maher testified the waves played a key role.
The Opium Board invites applications for an administrative and secretarial post based in Geneva. Applicants aged about 40 with experience in industry and reliability, plus capacity for handling monitoring and filing tasks, may apply. Salary about £1300 to £11,000. deadline March 31. inquiries to permanent secretariat.
Two men identified as Jack Waitz and Alex J Trey from Routh Weat Racks died in an explosion at a quarry. Police and investigators cordon the site while witnesses describe a blast that torn through the work area.
An official Spanish insurgent statement cites 15 188 prisoners and 9 653 Republicans dead between February and February 22. They say they moved six miles south of Teruel and advanced toward Villaapaard bay Juliane, capturing sil Ingrs and using artillery to command the valley.
Fragmentary OCR text references Britain and aviation figures but lacks clear events or names. Context suggests wartime coverage with mentions of pilots and flights, yet most lines are garbled and unreadable, making precise details impossible.
A fragmented Australian article discusses the Calis boycott against the Labor Daily and mentions the Australian Labor Party, miners, and accusations against the Communist party. The piece refers to internal disputes and political maneuvering surrounding the current alliance and timing of actions.
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