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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 23, 1938

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Royal visit heightens security for king and queen

Withdrawal of troops from Spain and a royal visit to Villers-Bretonneux prompt tight police security. Thousands of guards will seal routes to the memorial, with aircraft patrols and armored checkpoints.

London Miubce Villers Drattoneux Moatland Yard Clei Somme Frettoneux Paris Ian Avery Howe Jones Usr Momant Usat Thair Majestine Pula Paria Attedrome Betirem Villera-Tirelioneun Onder Forve Fouche Villera-Sirellenoux

Diggers Plan France Visit For War Memorial Unveiling

A contingent of 400 Diggers sails from London to France on June 20 to take part in the unveiling of the Auerysllen War Memorial on July 1. The group, part of a broader wartime commemoration, will stay in Boulogne and Amien with a Guard of Honour under General Sinclair MacLaglan.

Ville Bretoneux Hundredeat Diggers Auerysllen War Wil France London Boulogne al Wwe Sinclair MacLaglan Het Brigade Owilivall Air Talbot Biobbe England

Non-Intervention Plan Adopted in Madrid Coverage

The Paris Daily Mail reports General Franco may accept withdrawal of Italian and German volunteers from Spain. Most Italian volunteers could move to Seville or Cadiz within three weeks for repatriation, with two brigades remaining in front lines. Withdrawal could lead to belligerent rights and recognition by Britain and France.

London Tuseday Paris Daily Mail Franco Spain Seville Cadiz Britain France

Debate in Parliament on air bombings and war law

In London the House of Commons debated air bombings in Spain and China. Churchill and others condemned the attacks on civilians as contrary to wartime law while ministers argued no humane option besides intervention. Speakers criticized shipping protection and warned of wider aerial warfare.

London House of Commons Spain China Chamberlain

Australian Trio Eliminated in First Round at Wimbledon

Three Australian women Hartigan Stevenson and Wilson exited in the Wimbledon singles first round while Wynne and Coyne advanced. Mina Stevenson impressed with ace serving as crowds cheered, but Jagged battles saw Coyne defeat Yorke in straight sets.

London Hartigan Stevenson Wilson Mises Wynne Coyne Mina Stevenson Madi Jedre Paz Bla Coyne Yea Aghsnet Mina Yorke Remulta Ee Coyne Mine Yorks Sunte Jedresjowski Mint Biovennon

Latin Prescriptions Prompt Senate Debate on Drug Labeling

Senator Brown condemned Latin prescriptions in a Senate debate on the National waurance Bid. He argued patients must know what they are taking and pressed for a future law forcing doctors to clearly state drug contents. He expanded the critique to proprietary lines of grape and medicine and questioned manufacturers' claims.

Brown

Senator Guthrie Scores at Sheep Show

Goulburn reports Senator Guthrie scored at a local sheep show as part of a regional event. A separate note states the body of ten year old Janice Oskman may be exhumed after an operation related death in hospital.

Guthrie Goulburn Bon Janice Oskman Hoapfts

Sydney State Parliament Opens With Pageantry

Report of the opening of the New South Wales Parliament at Macquarie Street. The Governor Lord Wakehurst presided as crowds gathered for the ceremony. Benasol Outhrie led Carriednies to a sweeping victory in the junior show, with multiple firsts noted among the contestants.

Sydney Lord Wakehurst Macquarie Street Tne Syanry Benasol Outhrie Prise Chan Je Porvon Tne Fd Utes Bawrvar

Spy hunt abroad stirs American nerves in New York

A dispatch from New York reports growing public unease over German plans and spying fears amid wartime-era rhetoric. It notes warnings about restraint while the Herald Tribune discusses possible German maneuvers and asserts U.S. loyalty despite rumors. Berlin denies German officers were involved in any covert actions.

Japanese Poachers Fire On Lager In New Hebrides

Unclear report describes alleged poachers from Japan firing on a landing party near New Hebrides islands. White residents and natives reportedly scattered as shots were fired from the beach while divers operated offshore.

New New Hebrides Ogee Tamar Ligier Fred

Pit Fatality at Aberdare Central Mine

A miner James Harrower died in a cave in at Aberdare Central Mine after a fall of timber. Four rescuers were injured by another collapse during the salvage. The mine was closed today out of respect for his death.

Cessnock Peter Marrower Cos Aberdare Peter Viet Wenimeelf Bankshett O.K James Harrower

Japanese Plan New Thrust on Hankow

Shanghai dispatch reports a Japanese push to Hankow from the north and Sunghai arc, with fresh troops entering the Yangtse valley for a new eastern thrust. Chinese forces in Hankow reorganize defenses against a northern assault as floods swell the Whai River in the Unuhai Valley.

Hankow Shanghai Sunghai Arca Yangtse-kiang Crow River Kluklang Ramla Tienshan Whai Unuhai

Iron Embargo Effective On July 1

A foreign policy note states an iron embargo will take effect July 1. The measure restricts import shipments of iron ore from Australia to the United States, with December tonnage as the agreed baseline for initial shipments.

Australia United

Contested Defence Briefs Spark Public Debate

The defense minister faced sharp criticism over alleged secrecy about wartime conditions. Report notes two phases in the matter and mentions Britain’s long lead times on orders. The exchange touches on plant completion and national wartime readiness.

Higher Taxes Hint for Next Year

Fragmentary text hints at proposals on tax increases for the coming year. Mentions a Caney reply and options for boat owners, with unclear figures and names due to damaged OCR.

Caney Canoption Boat Owners Gsharmen

Football Clubs to Deal with Thevatened Menace

Melbourne report outlines measures by clubs to address a perceived menace in football. Officials vow proactive steps after questionable revenue disclosures and signals of possible manipulation in matches.

Transfer Plans From Rabaul For Administrative Move

Government announces transfer of administrative headquarters from Rabaul to Salamamea and Wau. Plans include road construction from Salamamea to Wau at about £100000, with total project costs around £345000. Parliament to consider loan guarantees and district staff funding. no compensation to current admin sites.

Aminuts Guinan Bre Rateulo Selameus Esternal Ametra Mughes Governinsal Bas Salameua Wau Goldaiin- Sughee Wold Tat Jong Ras Rf Pey Wat Markham Ramu Ualth En Cue Tee Mo- Tube Salamans Iis Rabaul Salamave Thare Nalemann Fust- Bees Raten Govfarmosnt Trenafer Alumine Saat Newafiangeten Aguesia Ann i Pereiudea

In Brief HAZIO TG RAPPRERS JEWICH BERLIN

A jumble of 1920s style items notes Louis to fight this Saturday in New York and travel from across the country. Government talks housing loans and air force safety while an aviation crash inquiry expands with two crew members not yet fully accounted for. Demands push for better working conditions with pay and safety measures in mines and factories.

AIR Force Jusgeenen Air Lidente Dywetigetion Committee Liverpool

Wages Tax Ryndday Nears Change in NSW

More than ten thousand public service workers in New South Wales are expected to pay roughly double the wage tax from June 20. The change follows an emergency act enabling the federal service to tax salaries above certain thresholds, with increases allocated to the new revenue.

Nsw Avarage Wervan LN) Act passed by the @cullin Feder Nervante

Banking Reform Recommendation by the Roy Commission

A recommendation from the Roy Commission on Banking urges reforms to the Commonwealth banking system. It notes the need for legislation to be drafted and submitted to the Commonwealth Parliament within the coming year and discusses potential appeals of decisions by the Commonwealth and Federal Government.

Roy Commisasion Iyate Bonha Court of Appsal

British Migration Report Preview From Oversea Group

A government office releases an advanced migration report from the Oversea Governing body. It outlines broad immigration trends, calls for cautious policy, and notes population growth as surveys indicate rising movement and settlement patterns in Britain and overseas territories. The full document is slated for publication next week.

Sinaar Britain Desainiana

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