06 Jun 1938
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1938
Page
1
Canton reports heavy air raids by Japanese forces with 2060 killed as the city collapses. A second raid was repulsed by gun fire, while unrest behind Franco's lines adds strain to the regional conflict.
Reported clashes around Kaifeng intensify as Japan plans an assault while Chinese forces retreat to avoid encirclement. Details mention Russian ties, volunteer units joining the defense, and reinforcements moving toward the front.
Reports from Barcelona and London recount a revolt at Cadiz and Seville against Italian and German intervention. General Dellano allegedly heads anti fascist forces. many officers detained and whereabouts unknown. Widespread arrests, clashes in Castellon, raids on Alicante, bombings, and Allied military attaches invited to visit bombed areas.
England announces a 13 man squad for the Nottingham first test against Australia. The lineup includes veteran Glamorgan bowler J C Clay aged 40 and familiar county players from Gloucestershire Middlesex Essex and Glamorgan. The selection faced scrutiny as form and fitness shaped the final list ahead of the series opener.
A new scientific service for Wes qnam on the land is to begin under sections issued by the Minister for the Interim for the establishment of a special research division to develop seasonal broadcasting.
Weather and uneven pitch helped Ward and McCabe, as Essex struggled with the bat. Ward spun the ball to keep the innings tight, with McCabe failing to reach runs while Brown anchored a stubborn stand. The day highlighted bowling pressure and tactical analysis of meteorological data.
Brownhill defeats rival in Geelong return as Lab gains a seat while other lines hint at aviation policy duties and a restructuring under new superintendents RW and RM with mentioning of Weddell and 1125.
The Press reports on a proposed Central European neutral settlement likening it to Belgian and Swiss approaches. Analysts suggest Ceechodovehia seeks neutral status to align with France, while critics warn of economic and political tensions shaping the plan.
Queanbeyan defeated Boorowa 42 to 12 in a cup match played yesterday. Referee A Spankie sent off Cameron and B Cranston for foul play as police later took names of offending players. Key contributors included Bob Kay Norton and Cranstons backs, with strong work by Hibbers and Thompson and solid defense by Norton.
Fragmentary brief reports discuss Austrian titles and labor law changes. The text mentions New York Times coverage of national labour act debates and potential political shifts, with scattered mentions of reform and parliamentary actions amid unclear context.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss doctors and refused service linked to a county poll. It mentions Mary County and continued reporting on page 2.
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