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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 11, 1939

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Spanish Revolt Crushed Respite After Madrid Attack

The report says Madrid was cut off and a broadcast claimed the Communist revolt was crushed while Nationalist air patrols over the city continued. Reuters notes confusion over claims of surrender and a likely Nationalist offensive looming. Valencia reports executions as talks with Republicans proceed.

Madrid Uncil Incos Council Iti Levanto Gatnjor Boyatinty Burgos Minga'n France Valencia Minardi Fyaahiu Natalie Ioviena

Blockade of Spanish Coast Conference Details In Rome

Rome Times correspondent notes Bir Noel Charlon and Count Ciano discussed troop movements along the Mediterranean. They report reassuring Libya talks and a calm Mediterranean stance. Britain ready to act with Halifax aid, but unclear if action is imminent.

Ciano London Fininy Rome the Times Noel Charlon Count Ciano Jediterranean Libya Mediterranean Menem Loris Britain

Shipping Free Debates Split North China Circles

The Pekin correspondent for The Times reports that failure to secure wide circulation of the Federal Reserve Currency leads the Provincial Government to divide North China into two currency zones. London edition Friday notes the move follows currency circulation problems impacting provincial governance.

Pekin the Times North China

Potato Prices Seen Falling Amid Market Pressures

Market reports from Sydney and Tokyo indicate potato prices are poised to drop as shipments rise and government controls ease. Price gaps between retailers and the public prompt official inquiry into middleman margins while Australia contemplates import policy and broader wartime trade effects.

Japan's trade set to rise under planned sanctions relief

The report forecasts Japan will boost production across multiple sectors by 1942, with large gains in petroleum, coal, copper, wool, machines, locomotives, and automobiles. It argues self sufficiency in iron, steel, and metals by three years, and notes anticipated sanctions relief easing.

Tokyo Wan Japan Dapan Ban Chukia China

Copper Fire Mystery in Bydey Bullet Incident

Fragments describe a copper bullet and a fire under a laundry setting. Witnesses mention Mins Wong Menley and 1A as names amid an unclear sequence. Police investigation continues with uncertain details and a rescuer named Moor involved.

Bydney Mins Wong Menley

Oxford Group Bequest Declared Invalid In Court

Justice Bennett in the Chancery Division ruled a £500 bequest to the Oxford Group invalid as the group did not exist as an association with a proper secretary or receiver. The court found no evidence the group operated as a charity or promoted religion in the legal sense.

London Justice Bennett Chancery Oxford Group Becaus Sup Duden Iheanse

Britain warns on enforcing Franco blockade beyond waters

Foreign Secretary Lord Halifax told the House of Lords that Britain would resist any blockade action outside territorial waters and would deem the sinking of a British merchant vessel a serious matter even within those waters. British warships have orders to protect British vessels. A Valencia report claims the Stangate reached Valencia despite a warning from a British warship.

London Britain Franca Halifax Lyesse Valencia Alates Chair Stangate

Loan for Brazil America Makes Bid

Washington reports a U S treaty with Brazil totaling 120 million dollars aims to end barter trade and expand American credits to Brazil. The plan includes a 50 million dollar gold reserve and a Federated Bank, with further credits of 60 million dollars to finance Brazilian purchases of U S products.

Washington United States South America Brazil

Licence petrol security case mentions Canberra owner

For having an eth in motor driver’s licence security case William Claud Mooney of Canberra faced issues in court. The fragmentary OCR text lacks clear details but indicates involvement with a licensing matter and an offense related to petrol security or driving regulation. The readable names: William Mooney, Canberra. The material is partial and unclear.

Ethin Ptral William Clauidy Mooney Canberra United Pollen Court Weanenay Woeney

Parliament to Assemble on April 19 for Autumn Session

Prime Minister Lyons indicated that arrangements are underway to convene the Commonwealth Parliament on April 19 for the autumn session. The cabinet discussed national insurance progress, with blocs in government seen as delaying a compromise. Civilians will meet next Wednesday to expect a formal statement on national insurance.

Lyons Cammon Wealth Rexvon National Insurance Lyann Civibians mathlomal_insurance

Explosion aboard ship near Bangkok kills crew

An explosion in the engine room of the Slam Bteam Navigation vessel bound from Singapore to Bankok near Laraing killed one. eight crew members escaped to lifeboats and were landed.

Singapore Salina Bankok Aunk Laraing

Mystery shift in Piha coffin case arms police probe

Police investigations into the death of 43 year old Robert Gordon Mackay at Piha last month take a startling turn. James Talbot is charged with interfering with human remains after graves were opened in Auckland cemeteries and a coffin believed to hold Patrick Henry Shoane’s remains was found empty. Talbot to appear in Auckland police court tomorrow as authorities probe multiple graves and possible body removals.

Robert Gordon Mackay Piha James Talbot Nives Mitl Patrick Henry Shoane Falbot Auckland R Wan Mac May Talbot Walter Gilmour

Wyatt Earp fisheries probe eyed for 1910 voyage

The Wyatt Earp may be used for interior fisheries investigations this year. Plans include handline fishing trials at multiple locations to support pack leptin research and meteorological data. A meteorological night near Quarto Island and a Cape Freshfield base are discussed for future Antarctic expeditions.

Terior Wyatt Earp Bae Siebert Rae Fiat Wyat Earp Praia Cape Freshfield Tole Antares Ettan Aroha

Wheat Bounty Payment Hit By Delays And Support

Sydney reports that farmers will soon receive the wheat bounty payment as a government statement outlines steps to expedite advances. Officials say the routine advances may proceed without the usual neccessary steps, with banks cooperating to ensure timely disbursement this year.

Stevenny Valny Mie Dutawan

Brick Cost Criticism at Building Court Inquiry

In Ayidingy Iriany the Building Court inquiry heard Mr. Cook contend brick price per thousand in 1938 was unjustified. Public interest centers on whether brick workers or a company should decide which firm produces brick and who can sell it.

Aydingy Iriany Sydney

Government invites applications for industrial vision post

Commonwealth Government calls for applicants to lead a new industry vision unit under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Renewal. Salary 1480 pounds. The project seeks suitable industries and required faculties. Critics note a gap between shop prices and grower returns with retail prices in Sydney questioned.

In Cential Council ‘of Scientific Am Industrial

New South Wales Will Not Be Left Out In Aircraft Plan

The British Air Mission chairing a New South Wales inquiry stated Australia will not be ignored in plans to establish aircraft factories. Premier Stevens said Britain and America may need to reserve planes, so Australia should pursue a bold plan to expand production, with a Commonwealth agreement to boost domestic output and exports. Workers and Australian industry are expected to grow, with factories under contraction and financing arrangements to be signed soon.

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