13 May 1938
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 13, 1938
Page
1
Geneva dispatch reports rebel forces renewing their advance and severing the Loyalist withdrawal between the provinces of Calatayud and Teruel. The advance traps Loyalist units and tightens the battlefront as Nationalist lines push forward in the Spanish conflict.
Bayonne reports in The Times quote General Fagan of Franco's forces as relieved from command in a tribute to fellow Spaniards. He claims Republicans lack victories, commends loyal units, and criticizes the Republican International Brigade with strong remarks about German and Italian forces on their side.
London decries Abyssinian conquest as unjust yet warns any move to overturn the League Covenant risks breaking peace. Lord Halifax pleads for legal restraint, urging the Council to uphold League principles while acknowledging the pragmatic limits of enforcing a conquest.
Geneva League Council discusses Spanish non intervention attack as New Zealand and Roseia back no vote. Sener dal Vaya accused Spain of blocking Britain and urges a commission to Spain. Lord Halifax defends non intervention and urges restraint while Bonnet and Litvinoff state European peace interests. Conference adjourns amid debate on inviting inquiry and party positions.
A labor dispute over loading shipments for Japan prompts the Gav renenen No to defer action until the weekend. The Trenaport Workers Acts oppose broad boycotts and emphasize upholding government rules, while highlighting the dispute centers on a principle rather than industrial conditions. The issue also references scrap and engineering news tied to Austracie imports.
In Rio de Janeiro a Fascist rebellion outside President Vargas palace was stopped by his wife and daughters with revolvers, aided by loyal officers until military police arrived. Several leaders, including Prince Don Pedro Braganss, were captured or wounded as the plot unraveled. Vargas mentioned uncertainty about foreign involvement, focusing on Rio de Janeiro.
Melbourne reports no decision on the scrap metal embargo by the Fonterense amid talks with ACT officials and Waterside Workers' Federation leaders. The matter awaits a letter to be sent to the Federation for referral to a conference on May 23 between ATU and the federation. Sydney reports solid support for the policy, with government penalties under the Transport Workers Act under review for workers who refuse to load scrap metal.
Newcastle reports indicate talks between the Watersiders and the Drivers' Union, with the Trades Hall Council seeking to defuse tensions. The ACTU secretary Crofts denies a rift, while plans to start w ork on Tuesday night are debated. Pay reductions linger as contingencies unfold amid the Commonwealth Army work context.
Czech Premier Hodsa tightens security as seven days are deemed crucial in the German escalation. Inner Political Cabinet members ordered to stay in Prague and cancel travel. Interior ministry bans Viennese newspapers amid the crisis while the government seeks early resolution on minority autonomy and German reaction. The Polish minority, about 190,000, is noted in the context of autonomy demands.
In Sydney a drastic police action could shut licensed gaming rooms as officers seek to curb illegal gambling. The action, described as far-reaching, hinges on Section 21 of the Gaming and Refresh Act allowing inspectors to declare venues as common gaming houses upon reasonable doubt or suspicion.
Police charged Domenico Maltis with murder and possessing an unregistered pistol in the fatal shooting of Rosario Beyerlio. Investigators traced Maltis from Ilvan Lyd to Melbourne, with a bleeper and 25 calibre pistol found, he said he traveled far before midnight.
In the House of Representatives on Wednesday, discussion centered on the dairy health inquiry from February. Questions to the Acting Minister for Health queried whether the Director General Dr J H J Cumpaton warned the Canberra Boers about an unjustified joke prior to Mr LT Molines from New South Wales Dairying. The record notes Molines’s imminent arrival and a potential earlier notification, with no clear sign of justification.
Budapest reports a cabinet reshuffle amid shifts in Hungarian policy toward Germany. Admiral Raeder’s visit to Berlin during the warship launch signals high level talks with Admiral Horthy and discussions on cooperation with Nazi demands. The policies trial cited reflects pressure over anti Nazi actions and government realignment.
In Brisbane the Kin Presbytery ejection hearing before Ube Summoon Court proceeded after an Archbishop order to eject Father C J P O Beirne. O Beirne faced Harold Hoare solicitor over alleged assault at Cannon Hill presbytery on April 12. Hoare testified Dr Dubig warned force might be used. O Beirne reportedly resisted, saying he would play here until the Pope gets out and then embraced O Beirne with minor force.
The Australian Jockey Club Trust Fund will compensate the widows of jockeys killed yesterday at Morphotvnils. One rider had a fatal head injury and another suffered autopsy findings. The report notes enuresis and unclear details about specific names or amounts.
In London reports say following talks between defense ministers, Lord Nuffield may restart mass production of planes for the air force. A hospital case and political intrigue surround the saga as officials seek rapid mobilization.
A London brief reports Jean Batten to be presented at court on May 12. Another item notes a 12 year old boy involved in a road incident that left Mrs Sloan with a fractured leg. A Japanese murder claim is cited from the Ngga Chronicle about a mission amnesty and a Chinese sailors’ killing. Police gifts for defence are described with funds raised in Canberra. A colliery inquiry mentions gas seepage and miners delaying work until safety is assured.
British quarters see limited alarm as Amoy tensions rise with Japan. Ambassador Robert Craigie is instructed to monitor developments though no representations have been made in Shanghai. Report suggests the Amoy affair may be used for foreign press optics.
Following restoration efforts, state officials plan to guarantee full salaries for lawmakers. The move aims to stabilize government operations and protect personnel amid funding uncertainty and budget constraints.
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