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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1938
Page
1
Fragmented dispatches note British German and Italian ambassadors pressing mediation with China. Chiang Kai shek resists, saying China will not accept mediation that compromises sovereignty. Tokyo reports Soviet support and Japanese officials doubt Britain France and American battleship alignments.
A House of Commons debate on privilege condemned a War Office leak exposing secret plans for anti aircraft defense. Duncan Sandys faced questions over possession of sensitive information while the Army Court of Inquiry met briefly amid calls for a select committee. The incident raised tensions between parliamentary privilege and national security duties.
The Australian stands firm on trade terms as Britain must move in negotiations. An all-Australian ministerial meeting is set for Tuesday amid efforts to overcome a near deadlock. Sir Horace Wilson is expected to play a key mediator role, while Earle Page aims to depart Australia by month’s end. Plans for migration from Denmark and the Netherlands to Australia are discussed with Copenhagen and The Hague hosting talks.
In Friday’s report from Sydney, delegates from the Municipal Employees Union and the NSW branch of the Australian Railways Union resigned from the Lang Central Executive of the ALP in protest after it was disclosed that the Lang Inner Group paid the nomination fee for UAP independent candidate Garry Gordon for Croydon. The Industrial Executive condemned the Lang Group’s tactics as treacherous to Labour, with calls for a union renegotiation via a plebiscite and resignations noted by union leaders.
In London Thurmany, Australia’s bowlers, led by Waite and McCabe, overwhelmed Derbyshire in 30 minutes. Brown and Budcock struggled on a treacherous pitch while White and O’Reilly failed to lift the innings. Australia won by an innings and 2 runs with a total attendance of about 1,000 amid weather fears.
Fragmented report from Singapore explains Sultan of Johore's anger after a photographer aboard a Dutch ship is detained. The Sultan threatens violence while the incident involves London travelers and a crown prince, with photographs to be distributed globally.
In the House of Commons the government announced Canada Britain and the United States are cooperating against Nazi activity. The Minister for Justice, Mr Li Pointe, explained measures and noted investigations show claims of arms shipments were exaggerated while stressing vigilance against German espionage and public boasting.
Canberra reports last minute cabinet efforts to finalize the Australia Japan trade agreement before break up. Prime figures and officials indicate the accord will take effect yesterday with Tokyo awaiting confirmation and Sydney expected to host the signing if a cable reply arrives. The deal sets negotiated wool and textile export volumes and may be reviewed after six months amid uncertain economic conditions.
The Commonwealth Government announced a major reorganization of internal and main arterial air routes under Defence Minister My. Thorby. The plan aims to complete by July end with contracts five years long and feeder services linking inland towns to coastal hubs across Darwin Brisbane Sydney Adelaide Melbourne and Perth.
The assembly met today to consider Lee’s intention to move for the appointment of a select committee to inquire into a bars of the committee comprising the Chief Secretary Gollan Be verley Bennett Rous Lee Arthur Tite Burke Hedges and others. They also discussed allowing the committee to consult others. The House held that increased facilities are needed and urged public consideration of transport services.
The time limit expired today forcing Jews across Germany to fill long questionnaires detailing bank accounts, real estate, jewelry, and other valuables for the next thirteen years of pensions. Quermheimer, former Austrian Pen Club president, died in a Munich concentration camp. he avoided politics, with a possible explanation tied to a dedication in a book to Dr. Schuachni.
In Croydon, during Friday debate, the Independent candidate Gordon withdrew from the campaign with ALP inquiry into whether his resignation triggered a returned election deposit. The Premier demanded investigation into who paid Gordon and who benefited from the funds, noting Gordon’s deposit was refunded on written request to J Graves, ALP general secretary.
The Minister for the Interior Mr McEwen will cover over 10 000 miles in a three month inspection tour of the Northern Territory. The trip includes travel from Darwin to Broome to Perth, then Melbourne, plus a 3500 mile intensive leg from Mt Isa to Darwin via Tennant Creek Newcentin Waters and Wyndham. He will assess Darwin reconstruction and development plans, with recommendations to Cabinet on return in September.
Viera yburmlay reports the last Austrian leader Herr Boerckel hinted former Chancellor De Schuschmme will be tried over the hanging of 18 Nazis and the death sentence handed down on 13 shers.
In a fragmented report from London and Sydney, officials note a Japanese-British diplomatic fracas over ore embargoes and a Commonwealth response. The text mentions a consular ambassador, strained ties, and a police case involving a missing baby at Royal North Shore Hospital.
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A meeting of the Davis Cup nations in London, presided by Sir Samuel Float, defeated the proposal for a biennial or annual change. Voting was 14 to 7 in favor of maintaining the annual Davis Cup competition with Australia, Britain, South Africa, and Canada among supporters.
A fragmented British report notes ships damaged or sunk in Spain with figures indicating British losses and later dispositions. The source text is garbled but references ships sent to the British Hub after the outbreak of the war and long-term holds for some ships.
Nobert Fladgson, a British agent, arrived in London with the Apantah rebel authorities’ reply on the bombing of the British ship. He conferred with the Foreign Office about totals.
Rome report states the Pope sent a formal démarche to the Soviet Union protesting air bombings of open cities. The foreign minister replied the move aimed to enhance safety for civilians.
A fragmented foreign page item mentions various headlines from Sydney Melbourne and London including a verdict in a damages case, a flying boat Cordelia to Australia, a possible ship grounding, a Sydney jury verdict for a minor claim, and notices about employment for the blind with dates and locations noted.
The transport minister stated he would leave IL to Parliament to decide whether the 3 mile an hour limits should be modified. Mr Brunger challenged Parliament to find a measure he believes is already just. Parliament will not be game to do it.
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