08 Jul 1938
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 08, 1938
Page
1
London reports that Mr. Bruce plans a later year visit to Australia after Mr. Lyons announced it in December, but travel dates depend on ongoing trade negotiations. Meetings between Australian and British ministers resumed, yet officials were again excluded. Key issues remain before drafts can progress.
A day of extremist violence culminated in a deadly explosion outside Haifa’s Central Police Station and left about 40 dead and 60 injured. Civil unrest spread, with Arab and Jewish communities suffering casualties. martial law potential floated as authorities consider street patrols and security measures.
London reports show German press edging toward a friendlier stance with Britain while non intervention policies and colonial tensions remain. In Malle, a bombing scene and street carnage killed and injured Jews as police and troops responded. spokesmen claim steps to calm political mood. Berlin media dismiss occupation rumors as circulation stirs unease about renewed unrest.
London report covers Mrs. Bradman's appeal to meet the captain's wife amid board moves to resist altering the agreement. Discussion centers on alleged discrimination involving wives at matches and potential impact on the tour's conclusion.
June 1 Penrith Speedway tragedy discussed in Sydney inquiry. Constable William Perry testified near the abutting track as crowds were moved back and barriers set. Witnesses described safety measures and the risk to spectators, with custodians and police patrolling the fence to keep people behind it during the event.
In a heated legislature session Speaker My Sullivan PAI criticizes government power growth as officers grow impudent and autocratic. W. S. Roas and others clash over Cabinet resignations and Chaffey fallout, while Shand questions party discipline and long-term governance.
The Cordelia flying boat, launched from Singapore with an engine for the Cax Wopela, was forced back to Rangoon by bad weather and later aimed to land at Sob Sarit after detours near Kol Antu, as authorities reported a remote inland emergency.
London reports describe a soft wicket at Old Trafford likely to favor bowlers in the upcoming third Test with heavy rain and fine weather forecasts. Discussions focus on pitch treatment and the potential implications for match outcomes, including Bradman's possible sporadic appearance and Board of Control considerations.
A scrambled Sydney report notes the Mousewives' Association sending a letter to the Premier demanding action on rising food costs. The group accuses authorities of exploiting the community and seeks establishment of a food control board to regulate prices and quality.
London dispatch cites Shanghai Times correspondent estimates of about 1.3 million Chinese and 300,000 Japanese casualties. Observers warn large areas are under Chinese guerrilla control. Japanese gains are described as limited with railways and waterways the sole clear zones.
Shanghai residents report bombs exploding on the Bund as the Sino-Japanese conflict begins stoking fear. Japanese sentries and the Fendarmie are targeted. clashes left multiple Chinese and Japanese dead or wounded. Chinese forces attack near the Yangtze as wartime mobilization increases.
Tender by Standard Telephones and Cables Ltd for a short wave naval radio station at Canberra is accepted as gazetted. The station will support 100 naval officers and ratings and enable direct contact with the Admiralty, aiding imperial defence unification.
Councilor Rings of Romnehy reports the Runway Department plans to remove a mum to provide more standing row for travelers. Alterman Cimmerun of Nort ByN ey says better facilities cannot be achieved without more trainward operation. A suburban alderman criticizes placing cattle tracks on the Hine as a poverty-driven fix.
In Darwin on Thursday the company admitted fault over the arrangements for the arrival of the Hont Challenger. Fergus McMahon, chairman of Gantae Ver, said official service would resume next month and that everything would be satisfactory. The firm claimed it had done all in its power to ensure smooth operations, though ground starts require experience.
Ten German Jews disembarked in Sydney aboard the Nar kondka, stating they faced persecution in Germany and that relatives were praying for escape. A fellow passenger, Miss Vilamore, a Spanish assistant, recalled brief voyage hardships, while one man described distant Civil War and bombing memories.
The meeting examinedArabian deouling with political effects and tensions. Officials debated deportation, forced resettlement, and the claim that oppression harms civilian populations. The session adjourned with no immediate resolution.
Fragmentary note references a travel plan with a party accompanying an unnamed person toward a northern destination. The text is garbled, making dates, places, and roles uncertain.
A jumble of clipped items covers an air of wartime and royal events with stray names and places. Highlights include Singapore labor unrest tied to the Singapore Traction Company, a Dutch plane returning home from an excursion, court presentation of a royal figure, mourning surrounding the Queen’s mother, a Vancouver gas explosion killing three minors with fourteen rescued, graziers opposing slaughterhouse limits in Sydney, and a Swedish boycott appeal to the Tokyo Olympic Committee amid talks on athletes’ participation.
A muddled court narrative centers on Colonel Eric Campbell and associates tied to Du Menlo Labormtoration Ltd. charged with conspiracy to defraud creditors. Evidence includes Campbell proposing a 4500 pound sum, later signaling lower payment, and broad power of attorney allowing asset deals for the company amid allegations of tampering and misdirected funds across 1935 to 1939.
The railway system reports higher passenger numbers at 1.08 million, up 1.4 percent, and freight tonnage reaching 28.7 million tons, up 1.4 percent. Gross revenue for the period stands at 22.8 million, with net revenue up 8 percent and 1.7 percent respectively, marking a strong financial turn.
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