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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 15, 1938

Page

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FATE OF INSURANCE BILL HANGS IN BALANCE IN PARLIAMENT

The fate of the National Health and Pensions Insurance Bill remains uncertain amid waning support from Government and Country Party members. A joint party meeting may urge withdrawal while the government seeks amendments to reassure voters and time the guillotine debate.

Country Party U.A.P U.ap Gregory C.P W.A House of Representatives Hawker WAP B.A Chee Mr. Curtin

Bradman and Brown's stubborn century saves draw at Nottingham

In warm cloudy weather ten thousand spectators watched Bradman and Brown resist England's bowlers to secure a draw. Bradman surpassed Hobbs in test centuries with 133 as Brown reached 101 not out, while Farnes Verity Linfield and Wright toiled for the home attack.

Nottingham Brown Bradman Farnes Edrich Wright Hoars Tt Fa Linfield Verity Australia

Stop Press The Scores England vs Australia Cricket Snapshot

England five wickets for 403 in first innings. Australia first innings declared after fuelling a large total. Fingleton Bradman Hassett Verity Barnes c h. Hammond. Badcock Wright Verity. McCabe Paynter. Bundriea. Notable figures include Bradman not out and Hassett among top scorers while Verity and Wright dominate bowling.

Fingleton C. Hammond B. Mien Brown C. Paynter B. Verity Bradman I McCabe B. "Verity Hassett C. Compton B. Verity Badcock B. Wright Tet Barnett Bundriea

Brilliant McCabe Saves Day For Australia Draw

London report credits Frank McCabe with an innings of a lifetime to force a draw for Australia. The piece praises his technique and timing, notes his handling of the tail, and lauds O Reilly and Fleetwood Smith for backing him and showing grit under pressure.

London McCabe Australia Endera O'Reilly Fleetwood-Smith

McCabe’s Mastery Echoed In British Tributes

The British press lauds McCabe's performance as Bradman-esque and notes high regard from Daily Mail critics. O’Reilly and Fleetwood-Smith are praised for bravery while Brown and Fingleton face critique for lacking appreciation of the situation.

Wyatt Daily Mail McCabe O'Reilly Fleetwood-Smith Brown Fingleton

Father Acquitted in Case Involving Daughter

Edgar Henry Dick aged 36 a labourer and father of ten children was acquitted at the Quarter Sessions today on a charge of committing a serious offence against his 15 year old daughter. The jury found no evidence to support the daughter's allegations.

Sydney Edgar Henry Dick Bessiona

Bomb Thrown At Beirut Official Car In Monday Incident

Jemil Mardam Bey head of the Damascus Beirut administration escaped unharmed when a bomb was hurled at his car en route to the port opening. The assailants fled the scene as police began inquiries. The event follows the tense security climate in the region.

Boms Gyria Beruit Jemil ‘Mardam Bey Damascus Beirut

Floods Slow Japanese Advance on Hankow Front

Floods on the Yangtze threaten the Japanese push toward Hankow with diversions from Anking to the south and east. Japanese forces reach Tungcheng and Anking, while gunboats remain off Wubu and Kiuklang as command critics weigh river obstructions and ship movements.

Shanghai Yangtse Hankow Anking Tungcheng Canton Wubu Kiuklang M Shipping Lee Far East

French aid to China sparks Sino Japanese tension

A Tokyo report claims France secretly backs China despite denials. French airmen and advisers are replacing American and German personnel as ammunition arrives from French Indo China. Chiang Kai-shek's move to Yunnanfu could draw China and Japan into renewed hostilities.

Indo-China Chiang Kai-shek Yunnanfu

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