10 Mar 1938
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 10, 1938
Page
1
The readable fragments describe weave patterns and fall patterns. A warning states measures or concerns about wear. It mentions 1040 bands and a need for careful handling, but many words are unclear. The item seems to be a partial note about textile weaving and potential wear risks.
Diplomatic brief notes Britain pursuing broad goodwill with Italy aimed at covering Mediterranean and nearby regions, while Spain still blocks progress. Officials warn Anglo Italian agreement hinges on a Spain settlement as Lord Halifax weighs next moves with Germany and Herr Hitler, amid cordial Rome atmosphere and anxious European markets in Melbourne reports.
Washington report notes a resolution by Indiana’s Ludlow calling for a halt in naval construction until 1940 and a $0 armed limitation. It aims to delay the Naval Hap anolan Bill set to reach Congress next week with expectations of quick passage by the Democratic majority.
Paris reports Premier Chautemps announced after a cabinet meeting his plan to seek full financial powers on Saturday. He warned the cabinet would resign if the measure failed, aiming to rehabilitate the economy and fund rearmament. Political leaders and laborists debate the move as opposition fears dictatorship and unemployment rise.
Japanese forces press toward Hankow near the Peiping Hankow railway junction about 28 miles west of Chenqhoure as Chinese units retreat. Reports claim 800000 Chinese regulars and volunteers are fighting on multiple fronts while Japanese shelling and counter attacks disrupt positions across the Yellow River area.
An honorary advisory panel of four men was announced in Melbourne by Prime Minister Lyons to coordinate with the Defence Department. The panel includes Basington Lewin as chairman, John Fringer, Alexander Stewart, and Endy. The first meeting is set for tomorrow to review industrial organisations for potential emergency planning, with the panel to advise only and not be consulted on specific operations.
A brief 1905 Sydney column notes Premier Lang's policy stance. Remarks from Mr Stevens claim Lang’s speech mirrors prior attacks and contains harsh tone. The piece suggests the speech lacked new proposals and was largely abusive.
A Times Bevin correspondence reports former U S president Herbert Hoover met Adolf Hitler in Berlin for 40 minutes of talks. Hoover’s views on liberty and economic policy are described as shifting, with Hoover saying Americans doubt a possible Liberty under a strong German regime. Hitler is said to have replied that such liberty might be possible in a country with vast resources.
The Richard Whitney Co, a leading New York broker, is suspended from the stock exchange for insolvency. Whitney, four times president of the exchange and former J. P. Morgan and Co. associate, has faced market stir as stocks declined. He must appear before a state and range inquiry.
London reports Sir Samuel Hoare pledges national civil defense beyond soldiers and sailors in a booklet titled To-day's Bible. The pamphlet will be distributed to households across Britain and the Dominions to organize families for air raids and routine emergency precautions.
The Dominiose Office reviews full migration records as Australians and foreigners seek passage back home. About 400 displaced artisans and other residents are contacting Australia House, with many letters recalled and Overseas Settlement Dept overwhelmed by inquiries.
In London a House of Commons uproar followed Labour MP G Mander demanding whether Dominions were consulted on policy shifts after Prime Minister Chamberlain abandoned collective security. Mander warned of a fundamental policy departure, while MacDonald avoided confirming Dominion approval and the Premier affirmed possible Dominion cable inquiries into Anglo-Italian-German negotiations.
A Lord Committee report blasts Government aviation policy and urges reforms including creating an Under Secretary for Air and a Deputy Director of Civil Aviation. It recommends Imperial Airways focus on Empire airways and Britain to develop European services. The report notes poor cooperation with the Air Ministry and staff issues, and hints at the possible resignation of Imperial Airways chairman Sir B. Harrell.
Sydney reports a man charged with capital offence for assaulting a girl at Rozelle near Luna Park on June 20. He was granted bail of £500 and ordered to report daily to police. A girl testified to being driven to Rozelle with other girls where the alleged attack occurred. The defendant denied guilt and reserved his defence.
Sydney reports Mr Lang denying Premier Stevens remarks about a 2000 payment to his account and accusing Stevens of delaying Royal Commission terms. In Berlin, authorities note von Crammund’s detention issue linked to the same matter while a public invitation to Hanover is mentioned and police inquiries continue.
England named four selectors including Gir Pelham Warner as chairman and P A Perrin with captains Bel lira of Yorkshire and J Tursbull of Glamorgan amid a reshaped panel. The board discussed pay for professionals and experimenting with an eight-ball over following earlier moves.
Proposal to relocate Commonwealth Health Department offices to the rear of the Institute of Anatomy in Canberra triggers fear of city plan breaches and a fragmented landscape. Cabinet will see estimates next year as Works Dept drafts plans to extend the institute, with costs uncertain and concerns over public space and architectural integrity.
Moscow reports detail testimony on a serious medical case tied to the treason investigation. Lavin, Yagod, and Bulsnoff describe alleged poisoning plots, lab setups, and attempts to harm Gorki and his family.
A New York mother discovers a drug ring connected to Paris and alerts the Surete. Police believe the arrest will unravel vast international drug networks and trace the supply chain through schools and suppliers.
In Sydney on Wednesday Judge Thomson discharged George Briimmings Albert Kawari Garrett and Norman Martin after ruling the Crown failed to prove both charges of conspiring to affect public mischief and conspiring to cheat and defraud the Government in emergency toilet work allocations. The judge upheld the defence counsel's objection.
Cyril Clive Saher a railway porter at Fartey railway station was shot on duty and died today the bullet struck him in the head doctors say the bullet likely came from a cheap American revolver police report no motive found no robbery attempted a thorough county search failed to locate the weapon.
A fragmented report mentions O O P U members trusted not to betray secrets and Yagoda's admission of transmitting messages to Trotaky in exile. The text remains unclear but suggests ongoing legal or political intrigue with accusations of repeated transmissions and a halted proceedings.
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