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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1938
Page
1
London and Australian AP report Britain discusses response with Spain to curb attacks on British shipping. Reprisals via confiscation of General Franco's ships proposed while Chamberlain seeks a truce between loyalists and insurgents.
Sunny Bristol conditions greet the resumption of the Australians' match against Gloucestershire. O'Reilly opened with aggression, Linfield and Ward fell early, and a brisk bowling spell by Sinfield limited the visitors. Fleetwood-Smith then struck, Lyon hit fours, Allen showed resolve, and Australia edged towards victory as Gloucestershire folded after lunch.
Canberra Broadcasting House hosts a gala dinner as Prime Minister Lyons and Canberran leaders praise 2CA. A. J. Ryan, founder, recalls humble 50 watt beginnings and growth to 2000 watt transmitters reaching Townsville to New Zealand. Denison chairs remarks on national cultural role and need for accessible radio.
An Australian Associated Press Special War report outlines that Australians and other Dominion citizens ordinarily resident in England may be liable for service under a conscription act once war breaks out. It notes possible Dominion consultation, exceptions for education or special reasons, and debates over dominion status and neutrality under the Westminster system.
A 58 year old married woman died in North Shore hospital after 14 days unconsciousness. Despite thorough exams her condition did not improve and doctors, discussing her case, noted she was without pain after entering a coma. She first reported headaches on admission about a month ago. No post mortem examination was planned.
Shanghai report says Japanese landing at Saiheung was denied and the plan rests on a high-stakes gamble. A decisive win could seize Hankow and sever the Peiping Hankow line, but miscalculation risks isolating thousands of Japanese along the South Sungai frontier as Chinese forces push toward Kaifeng and Chengchow with about 250,000 troops.
Shanghai reports that in May Japanese naval aircraft conducted 1 800 raids against China dropping 900 tons of explosives.
Washington reports the Japanese government has acceded to some demands in the American protest over interference with American property in China. Japan formally returned certain property belonging to American missions.
General Franco replied to the British protest in London denying deliberate targeting of British shipping in Valencia Harbour. He promised an investigation and expressed regret for the incident involving the steamers Thorpehall and Penthames.
Air battle on the Teruel front in Spain leads to competing tallies as rebels say six loyalist bombers were shot down with their bombs detonating on impact, while loyalists claim twelve rebels were downed and five of their own aircraft lost.
Two piracy cases hit the Chinese coast in as many days. A Dollar Line steam tender was boarded on the Yangtse Kiang with £2500 in valuables stolen. In Hangchow Bay two armed junks attacked a Portuguese cargo steamer, killing the second engineer, destroying the mast, and taking the purser and three Chinese sailors hostage with loot.
Sydney taxi talks report Minister for Transport Mr Bruxner told taxi firm reps visitors often cannot get cabs at Central Station and other spots. He warned drivers to stop refusals and meter dodges and urged sixpence per mile as standard fare.
Queensland Labour MP Mr. Baker attacked the new Hospital Ordinance for disfranchising Canberra women, arguing it produced a Gilbertian situation where home voters were treated differently from working electors. He urged advisory council consultation and post voting, and noted paradoxes involving Dame Enid Lyons. Opposition backed inquiry.
A bleak cold day in Bristol sees Australia struggle on a slow turning pitch. Linfield’s line and the wicket’s pace disrupt the innings as Brown Badcock and Hassett fail to spark, McCabe repeats ducks, and OReilly remains the reliable standby amid sparse scoring and prudent defense. Gloucestershire’s fielding and Fleetwood-Smith’s bowling edge the home side forward with precision.
The Government proposes water supplies and irrigation schemes across country districts with large expenditures. A £200,000 project from the Murrumbidgee at Wagga aims to serve Uranquinty to Lockhart, while another scheme for the southern tablelands will source water from Temora for Beckem and Ardielhan.
The British House of Commons approved the second reading without a division. The bill grants new powers to the Board of Trade and retroactive authority for government purchases of wheat sugar and whale oil for storage against national emergency. Oliver Branley announced scope covers food stuffs forage for animals fertilisers and petroleum with further acts needed to extend the list.
A cable from Auckland reports the governments plan to permit a tyre factory in New Zealand drawing strong opposition. The move could trigger retaliation against New Zealand dairy products and meat by motor industry workers.
In Prague on Thursday the police returned the Hon. Unity Freeman-Mitford’s property excluding a camera and films. Freeman-Mitford departed for Germany that night.
Darwin residents anticipate a £50000 compound to close the town to Aboriginal people roaming the streets. Local claimants fear the barrier may draw more Aboriginals to Darwin, increasing tension and potential trouble.
William Augustine O’Carroll filed to deregister the Australian Journalists’ Association at the Commonwealth Arbitration Court alleging improper expulsion after voting on the Sydney Press Club issue. The judge called the expulsion precipitous and the application was dismissed.
Early indications from Brisbane suggest Queensland medical practitioners will reject the capitation fee of 11 for medical services under the National Insurance Bill. Two hundred of the five hundred fifty ballots issued have been returned and oppose the fee.
Johannesburg notes cabinet grants equal status to God Save the King and Die Stem with Die Stem previously played at a military review. Interior Minister Stultadford, who had threatened to resign over Die Stem, has withdrawn his resignation.
Dr Archbold plus two aviation experts depart Los Angeles for Honolulu en route to New Guinea to conduct exploratory work. The plane's cruising range is 4000 miles and Honolulu expected in about 18 hours.
Edgar Hoover arrives in Princetown to take command of the manhunt for the kidnapped five year old son of J. B. Cash. Scores of G-men join civilian searchers across the district. Braxton and Rae Raeburn remain in custody.
Acting Justice Edwards grants Elizabeth Walton a divorce after the Full Court ruling on secrecy of divorces. Walton’s husband, declared an habitual criminal, has served over three years in prison in the last three years.
Linfield made 4 for 645 and Cranfield 1 for 50 as the second innings featured Waite and Ward not out. Australia won by 10 wickets with Tyler, Waite, Ward contributing. TB 20 appears as the final note.
Kingston reports Sir Edward Denham Governor of Jamaica since 1934 died today. Other items note Czech recognition of Franco in Burgos, Australian golfers in Scotland, and probate value of K G Richards estate in Sydney. Nurses condition unchanged. Manchukuo to import wheat. London coroner cites negligence in underground rally crash. a Sydney air record attempt fails. King’s Birthday observances planned for New South Wales. warm weekend forecast. Western Australia MPs seek Yampt Sound ore export. compensation announced for RAAF crash victims Allsop and Lawson.
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