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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 28, 1938

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Lord Halifax Succeeds Eden in British Government

Lord Halifax becomes Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs succeeding Mr Eden as Britain faces protests over foreign policy. R A Butler named Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs as tensions rise in Parliament and public shows strengthen support for traditional policy. Eden resignations spark demonstrations and a mass reception as Conservative leaders comment on the shift.

London Eden Great Britain Lord Halifax Council Laid Cranhorne R. A. Butler Ministry of Labour

Berlin Chronicle Records New Era Dating System

In Berlin this Sunday a historian details the shift from B C and A D to VATR and NZTR marking a Nazi era chronology. The article explains the neutralized dating scheme and its historical significance within the Nazi regime’s time reckoning.

Berlin Naz

Blackmail London Dailies Debate British Policy

London observers report Lord Cranborne defending government actions and urging stronger stance against Italian pressure while praising alignment with Eden. Sir Anthony Eden’s resignation and cabinet reshuffles spark debate on foreign policy and Europe. News Chronicle notes protests looming as Britain faces potential policy reversals amid Anglo Italian talks.

France Defies War Talk in Chamber Debate

In a charged session in Paris, foreign affairs debates resumed in the Chamber of Deputies with harsh rhetoric against appeasement. Key ministers defended a strong armed policy and pledged continued alliances, rejecting withdrawal and signaling readiness to back France’s defense commitments amid tensions over Abyssinia and Europe.

Paris Rance MC Dethos Chamber of Depution Sinat Pranca France Delhoe Tualy Chamberl Rome Berlin Chamberlain Britain Europe de Schuschnigg Wiandin Ronicas Italy Aiula Beltain Paul Reynard Germany Abe Mien M. Chautempa Timndin Dr. Delboa M. Flwndin Hitler Rhineland M. Pendia Wno Chautemps Chamber Can Hance

Three Arrests in America Espionage Case Reported

Washington reports three arrests in connection with a major espionage ring. Gunther Rumich, 37, United States Army sergeant who deserted in 1938, born in the U S but educated in Germany. Rich Doler, private in the Air Defence Department, born in Germany. Johanna Osainan, 36, housewife from Dresden. FBI chief Mr Hower announced the trio allegedly possessed plans for aircraft and fortifications and had obtained a code key to transmit secret information. Arrests regarded as of great importance with more expected.

Washington Hower Federal Bureau of Investigation United States P . Te Pint Moover Iine Wiesmeee Panama Canal Plana Nera Gunther Rumich United States Army Sie Germany Hietha Rich Doler Air Defence Department Johanna Osainan Holrdweener Dresden

Spain's Negrin pins blame on Europe for war延

In Barcelona on Sunday Premier Negrin argued European powers want Spain's war to continue to delay decisive action. He said despite Teruel's fall the Republicans will win, noting Madrid’s side is increasing airplanes and munitions to tighten the block on Franco's Italian and German supplies.

Barcelona Apain Fenor Nerin Yarwin Germany Spain Eaéntisi Franco

Indian Defence Wins Dun Naval Aid Deal with Britain

England agrees to India contributing £10900 to naval defense on condition that India maintains a modern naval fleet and cooperates with the Royal Navy. The move aims to accelerate India's naval development and strengthen coastal defences.

England India Yeuness Royal Navy Ts Iin

Austria Struggles With Nazi Policy Amid Tense Posture

Vienna dispatch reports Austria remains unsettled by Nazi policy as Berlin and Vienna trade cautious signals. Demonstrations by Fatherland Front supporters show loyalty to Austria, while Styrian officials face firings amid rising pressure as Germany seeks influence over Austrian affairs.

Vienna Fatherland Front Bchuseheig Hitler Styria Lutherlard Brant Saleburg Tyrol Lower Austria Boraburg Fatherland Gran

Search abandoned for plane wreck in coastal area

The Air Ministry ended the search for the Vickers Wellesley bomber with the crew presumed dead. Relatives were informed after coastal reconnaissance from Moray to the Firth of Dornoch covered dangerous airspace and sea. The ministry offered no further explanation for the crash appearance.

Air Ministry Moray Firth of Dorth Wes

New Air Line Base Near New York

Honolulu correspondent reports Pan American Airways plans to replace Pago Pago central station with a New Zealand clipper service. Uncertainty of winds due to high mountains near the atoll Rowe Taian, an uninhabited 180 miles from Pago Pago, influences the navigation change.

New York Honolulu

Japanese Drive Threatens Chinese Army

A Japanese spokesman states the drive on the Peiphig Hankow railway could encircle about 250000 Chinese forces with a route of escape across the Yellow River to Shanghai. Japan plans to press toward the rear of a Chinese force of 100000 at Lingshihsein after two failed Chinese counterattacks to dislodge the Japanese foothold.

Shanghai Peiphig Hankow Acros Shanai Lingshihsein

American Distrust of Treaties in War News

In Canton and ShanghaI dispatches foreign relations debates reveal distrust of treaties and pacifist claims as Japan intensifies air raids on Chinese targets. Reports note American officials voicing reservations on Germany Britain and France peace terms while Japanese air power grows and Chinese forces counter with evasive tactics and defensive efforts.

Bache Tenyin Aiso Eter Kadison Germany Hogland France Wedilluo United States Atlantis

Britain shifts foreign policy without Australian consent

The UK policy change announced by Prime Minister Chamberlain lacks Commonwealth approval. Australian Prime Minister Lyons plans to present a full report to Cabinet, including potential resignation of Foreign Secretary Eden. Ottawa Conference draft and migration schemes with Britain, Australia, and New Zealand feature in discussions with Dominion ministers.

United Kingdom Mr. Chamberlain Commonwealth Canberra Chamberlain Dominions Lyons An‘thoy Eden Tia Ottawa Uwe Blin Wiry London Tels Wit Party of Australan Oicers Sn Orl United State Relationanp New Zealand Wille Britain Inter For the Interior McRwent Australia Dominiona Malcolm Alaccenald

Group 8 Annual Meeting Hears Rugby League Reports

The Group 8 meeting at Goulburn heard club reps from Goulburn Crookwall Captain s Fini Queanbeyan and Canbert. Officers included Bowater as chair with Hoigh and Daglian as president and secretary respectively. Discussions covered credit balances, cup matches, and elections for several posts within the Country League.

Goulburn Crookwall Fini Queanbeyan Canbert PF Hoigh T. Daglian MSW Country League L. m Bowater Canungr Mer Ae Towers TM. Coffey Cxnharra Treesurar Pe Gilet O'Rourke T. Roight Gouburnt Courtry League Delventes A. C. Sowers

Government May Consider Measures to Lower Prices

Government may introduce special legislation to curb rising retail prices of essential commodities in Canberra. Prime Minister to meet Interior Minister to discuss relief for commuters and high living costs. Officials examine rail freight charges from Sydney to Canberra and nearby towns as a possible lever to ease consumer burden.

Ennsherra Taye Canberas Ras Gina Posi “Arte It Han Tamia Tigo Air Mobile Sygsi Oveney Melbourne Brisbane Department of Interior Canberon Mension Bydney Canberra Queanbeyan Ataty Bath and Inna Tat Goodie -Conayyned Ubrough

Shooting Fatality in Sydney Township Traces of Quarrel

A fatal shooting occurred after a quarrel at a Birmingham Street home in Merrylands Sydney. Albert Helgeson was shot dead while a young man, Edwin Wine, faced murder charges as the investigation and police statements unfolded. Eric Alexander Smith faced charges related to the incident and ongoing legal action was noted.

Sydney Bunnsy Saitto Albert Helges Mget Oi Birmingham Street Sertylann Bial bin Nonin-Law Lanpard Hawant Francis Fred Granville Aun Stordy Amadges Neithar Anit Eric Alexander Smith Fred

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