26 May 1938
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 26, 1938
Page
1
Melbourne reports turmoil as German press fans flames on a Labour-C.P. rift linked to Merstrim extension. Government survival hinges on Fi Extergency Act talks and looming October 1 discussions, with officials wary of factional weakenings and parties maneuvering amid a volatile public mood.
London reports Lord Halifax says British efforts and European assurances have eased Czechoslovak tensions. Paris Times and British officials suggest danger remains but has lessened since recent elections, with moves toward a peaceful resolution and reduced alarm.
London reports a strong protest over Australia’s mineral exports to Japan. An official says the matter will be discussed directly between Tokyo and Canberra, while Canberra watches and declines comment, with doubt about full demotion yet.
Analyzed excerpts mock German claims about provoking peace, contrasting British and German roles. Notes that some outlets praised Britain as savior while others argued Britain blocked German aims, reflecting tensions and misperceptions of the era.
Shanghai reports waning Japanese naval movement on the lower Yangtze believed to be a prelude to further action toward Hankow as tensions rise along the river.
report notes deaths of Chinese girls in a battle and tributes paid in London. references to royal figures and empire loyalty, mentions Emperor and British Commonwealth, with uncertain details about the battle and casualties.
A scrambled OCR snippet mentions a person or term Lord Offield and an unclear reference to an attempted action. No coherent event or details available to confirm a concrete story or names.
A brief cricket update notes a match between Porm and Surrey with performance highlights and key plays. Details on scores or outcomes are limited in the available text.
Reports from Surrey and Lords recount Bradman’s possible desire to preserve Australia’s campaign as crowds discuss his role. The piece notes selections for the English tour, with McCormick, Axwell, Barnes, Walker, and White expected to miss tests. It covers Surrey’s second innings and a tense pavilion atmosphere, while signaling a broader debate over team strategy and morale.
Australians attend a controversial exhibition linked to Fishlock’s lead in the Evening News with spectators following an event featuring Sertouary Yupparéhood Unde pomalarty and unclear references to Bar Inet and Badcock.
Rain halted cricket at Southampton with only 1020 weather updates and no prospect of match start. Players listed include Farin Moora Baring Rev J W J Brasle Arnold McCorkell Pothecary Creesa Bayes Heath and Hredman. Officials considered abandoning play for the day as rain intensified in London.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a waiting list for firemen in Sydney with a draft to accept 78 hours and hundreds of applications. An Auckland report cites the prime minister addressing a farmers union about government market surplus in dairy products and a proposed scheme to manage dairy surpluses.
An incomplete report describes rising water from the dam after heavy rains. It notes multiple hours of inflow and ongoing showers, with Darling Downs affected though some areas not yet reached. The piece emphasizes continued rainfall and flood risk in the region.
A passenger plane crash near Cleveland airport claimed ten lives. Witnesses report all engines failed as the craft went down, killing all aboard including several executives. The cause remains undetermined pending investigation.
Australis won the match with a narrow margin but left more minutes on the clock as McDonnell exited early due to an 82 minute absence. No further details on substitutions or final score are provided in the fragment.
Fragmentary OCR report states a captain was charged in a bustling scene with officers surrounding a tribunal. The garbled text hints at a court appearance and an arrest, but names, places, and exact charges remain unclear due to damage.
Maris Jaan and Rig Wetaat of Danley were remanded on a murder charge after Detective Love gave evidence. A trading of a reacham Sha details a pole which was locally petrayed at Bre near Morundah te drat.
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