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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 13, 1938

Page

1

Commonwealth plans curb on indecent books in Australia

England makes history as indecent books trigger a stern Commonwealth campaign. The government aims to halt importation of mature publications and curb criminal, sexualized material. Cabinet moves consider domestic production controls and broader enforcement by state authorities.

Commonwealth Taplin Cates Adnan Clumiy Indeemat Publica Commonreadh Federal Cabinet Tudiaon Australia Pirkinas Cenip Board i Tx Lyomay Feng Ene Wigie

Aircraft orders surge in Britain with British firms secured

Britain awards 200 aircraft contracts to de Havilland and other firms including Avro and Power aircraft. orders exceed those in America, boosting trainer and transport aircraft production.

Phillips Powis Aircraft Co Ford de Havillands Val Aircraft Co America

BM A Decision Will Seek Talks With Commonwealth Government

The Federal Council, after full consideration of the position on the national insurance scheme, will seek talks with the Commonwealth Government. It notes united opposition from members in Australia and Australia. It proposes reopening negotiations to approach the government with possible alternatives.

Bm.a Federal Council M.A Austral Ta Commonwealth Nagatiatown Muller Bath Federal Cabinet

Bradman Back in Slow Form as Australia Fights Hard

England hold a strong position at Trent Bridge after day two, with 58 for six and Paynter fighting to 216 not out as Compton reaches a hundred. Paynter and Compton set a fifth wicket record while four Australians reach fifties, Bradman out for five and Fingleton and Brown dismissed early. Weather fine with crowd over 30,000, but Bradman’s critics note a lean innings as Australia trails England’s lead.

London England Hammond Austalians Bradman Fingleton Brown Paynter Compton Alen Trent Bridge Compton Hutton Oma McCormick Hinksélt Ing Pranary McCabe Burnett Urmonth Enigth Pynter Aturop Hhe O'Kelly Fratver Fietwood-Smith Orca Arave O'Reilly Fleetwood-Smaith Badcock Saguare Payater Ward Sing Venpian Giand Paynter Mirah Balt Amex Beventean McCuhsco Reet O'Mellly Gigrvnew Verity Aod Utrobox Binfield Igh & Vote Tase Lo Coats O'Reilly Lestwood-Amith Jo'reily Fiatwood Bintin Aml McCormink Rielag McCabs Finglevan

Aviatrix Lands In Field Near Brisbane Turf

Aviatrix makes a rough field landing at Brisbane near tide and ice stumps. The aircraft, described as a 40 foot span craft, escaped with minor injuries after a prior extended flight to Tapia. Details remain unclear as report continues on page 2.

Brisbane Bunday Varramantas Busway Tapia Paynter

Australia Menace of Test Defeat in Rain A Test

Australia threat of defeat as only seven wickets stand with day waning. Bradman and Tingleton resisted early England control before Wright struck. Compton and Hutton restored England’s lead as Australia faltered in fielding and running.

Australia

Unclear fragmentary note on bill and ministry concerns

Fragmentary OCR text reports concern at slow process in the ministry and House debates over a bill and a national scheme. Observers suggest if debate continues or bill stalls, the national insurance framework may be abandoned.

Fencrst Babaring Tk Deverandh National Inoursnan

MINES MARCH ON FIVE ROUTES IN CHINA WAR DRIVE

Shanghai reports Japanese forces advancing along the Yangtse towards Hankow and Sinmafu while Chinese resistance stiffens at Lunghai railway. Western officials warn of growing disruption to rail lines as allied ships and merchantmen are urged to withdraw from dangerous routes. Observers note possible shifts after Hankow fell and speculate on further moves before July.

Shanghai

War Ministry Announces Widespread Military Draft

China Hankow reports the War Ministry states the military draft will be applied nationwide by population. Conscription aims to be evenly distributed across communities regardless of wealth or status.

Hankow War Ministry

British Opinion May Force Showdown With Franco

British opinion grows wary as Parliament debates a bill to shield employers from liability for contributions during a prolonged Spain crisis. Government plans to cover employer duties in case of inability to pay, while a separate amendment proposes annual independent reviews. The debate ties to Franco and potential UK actions over aid to Spain, with ministers awaiting further statements.

Trekanrer Casey

Fire unnoticed by test listeners near Hawthord

A neighbour informed authorities that a house fire in Hawthord went unseen by passersby. Two young children were inside when the blaze broke out, and the incident raised concerns about early detection and response.

Hawthord Tam

Earth Tremor Shakes Britain and Continent

A London humorist reports a major earthquake felt across Britain and Europe, timing around 2 am. Quakes disrupted streets, with Woolwich hit hardest and a man reported killed amid shaken buildings and frightened residents.

Londor London Sompton Britain Woolwich

Frontiers Met With Gunfire as Autonomy Sparks Unrest

Reported clashes on the Xe frontier amid an autonomy push where towns show support while reserves stand ready. A Caschindelen clash at Wart-Mord led to arrests and injuries as authorities seek calm. Authorities planned voluntary donations to bolster defense and national resolve.

Wart- Mord Bndetena

Dutch Abney Speech at Liberal Conference Sparks Colonial Talk

Dutch Abney Leidenschaft at the International Young Liberal Conference described a demand for colonies and warned against presents of honey and near the Reuma-cotenin naval base. His remarks touched on colonial policy and naval considerations amid tense regional talk.

Daten Konig Reuma-cotenin Feebe

Europe on the Brink of War Revealed Diplomats Speak

London reports from the Diplomatic Correspondent outline Germanys threat to seize Czechoslovakia and France mobilization plans drafted days earlier. British leaders warn Autonomy is fragile yet vow to stand by allies. French PM pleads for internal unity as tensions ne ar the day of a Viller Breton memorial visit.

London Avatration Associated Germany Czechoslovakia France M. Dniadier Dale Dier Wan Determ Googe Viller Bretonneum Taraocracies

Eden warns against peace via concessions to foreigners

Mr Eden tells constituents that appeasement brings only temporary calm and true peace cannot be secured by concessions. He laments global turmoil and warns that political and economic optimism is dangerous while liberty remains at risk. He cites national anxiety and the cost of war as a warning against false peace.

Anthony Edin Pases

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