17 Jun 1938
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1938
Page
1
Disconnected fragments suggest an emphasis on a navy wireless station at Can as an emergency link for European and Tasmanian operations. The message mentions aircraft rates and a flood disaster on the Yellow River affecting port and communications, with a focus on Australian interests and homeland links.
Mr Cameron explained to the House that remarks about the Prime Minister were misinterpreted and not intended as an attack. He acknowledged the Labour Party protests, the suspension debate, and his use of the term elaymakin while denying it was aimed at Mr Wilson.
Keone reports amid fog as the Anetra National Piene en route to Melbourne struggles for landing. One pilot and five gasminere on board attempt to reach an aerodrome but miss and divert to Flinders. Fuel remains ample though rescue teams locate the craft and stabilize the situation.
Vast flood waters sweep toward Shanghai through the Yellow River and Grand Canal corridor. Japanese held Shantung province girded by rising waters as rivers breach embankments near Taungeal and Chengchow. Rain continues as authorities report inundation of rail lines and surrounding towns with casualties and widespread disruption.
The Commonwealth government remains steadfast on its iron ore embargo despite renewed requests from Japan and Western interests. Officials cited strategic and economic concerns guiding the policy and signaled no change in position at this time.
The report notes General France and General Franco discuss preventing a stranglehold with ports for foodstuffs and contraband, raising potential political significance. Officials remain silent as fears grow that postwar outcomes could boost German and Italian economic power. Britain presses Franco for two ports to aid food shipments and other conveyed goods amid intervention questions.
Fragmentary text indicates a federal review of state seats and Senate representation. Mentions Hale, iG Senomeeirss, and Miata among introduced measures. The passage seems to reference a political reallocation or discussion ongoing with officials and dates not clearly captured.
Confused OCR reads show a government plan to reverse mutual life exclusions in an insurance bill. Amendments aim to curb friendly societies and trade unions, provoking a serious setback for the government. Debate extended late into the night with consideration of clauses finished.
A six trustee board approves a national scheme to fund travel for tamarants as part of a republican communique. It claims rebels have captured Castellon and that General Franco controls 37 of Spain’s 50 provincial capitals with Republic forces taking positions three miles south of Castellon amid ongoing clashes.
A government plan seeks compulsory radio navigation for aircraft and outlines erecting three new beacons at Essendon Kempsey and possibly other sites. The program aims to ensure beacon funding remains intact and insulated from political control while detailing revenue provisions and statutory use of funds.
Military correspondent reports the German Army absorbing the Austrian army with methodical thoroughness. He predicts an increase to 43 divisions including seven infantry, one armoured, and one independent force. The Austrian War Ministry chief Zehen allegedly died by his own action, and many senior officers were dismissed for refusing the oath. General Bayar is named as the only Austrian given command.
Afragmentary UK dispatch notes severe cholera deaths and a deputy governor agreeing to modern search drills. Reports from Berlin and Vienna cite serious political splits within the Austrian Nazi party amid mounting tensions with Allied authorities.
Scattered prison reports place Adolf Schuschnigg in detention at a hotel that serves as Gestapo HQ. Earlier conjecture suggested he would be deported to a concentration camp, with Vienna’s former mayor Morr Anhmidt now implied to be a Dash concentration camp inmate.
A garbled report hints at a boxing clash involving Louis Schmeling. Mentions a fight outcome and possible rebroadcast or rematch plans, with unclear names and dates due to OCR corruption.
Melbourne report describes a court outcome with an officer fined for obstruction. The article notes the verdict and mentions costs totaling 19 shillings and 10 pence, with the proceeding led by Jude Spart. Details are fragmented but indicate a municipal or regional legal matter involving a police or union official.
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