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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 09, 1938
Page
1
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The Federal Cabinet experienced a dramatic shake as Minister for Customs Mr White resigned within minutes of Prime Minister Lyons announcing a new senior Cabinet lineup including Mr Street as Defence minister. White cited opposition to a policy‑driven coterie and questioned the future of tariff and secondary industry decisions.
The Prime Minister announced Lieut.-Colonel T. W. White will step in as Minister of State for Trade and Customs. John Arthur Perkins was appointed to the vacancy, and Dr. John Hardon becomes Minister without portfolio. The announcement followed debate on cabinet seniority and government house ceremonies, with Mr White explaining his stance amid the shakeup.
Prime Minister Lyons described the cabinet arrangement including the Customs Minister’s absence from the inner circle as not altering tariff policy. He stressed the government’s commitment to efficient industries and explained a three-committee process would not grant policy-making power, noting Australian circumstances influenced these methods.
A malformed OCR reads like a cabinet roster naming many ministers and aides with misspellings. It lists the Prime Minister and various ministers for commerce industry external affairs aviation defense interiors trade transport and other duties, plus several assisting ministers and a postmaster general figure.
The Federal Cabinet met yesterday and announced changes to the Cabinet Committee. The Minister for Cantoma was appointed to the Fetler Cabinet Committee, while the Finance and Customs posts shifted. The Governor-General Lord Gowrie witnessed the swearing in of the new Ministers and assistants as the PM Lyona announced the appointments.
Official announcement states President Roosevelt invites King George and Queen Elizabeth to visit the United States in the summer of 1939. The Hyde Park invitation ceremony in New York was noted as the formal confirmation.
London dispatch reports King George VI announced in Parliament he accepted an invitation to visit the United States next year. He noted cordial Britain America relations, invited Romanian and French leaders, and spoke on defense readiness and civil defense with emphasis on voluntary national service.
A report cites Mr White accusing a new governor choice amid political strife. It mentions Lord Huntingfield’s term ending May next, Sir Winston Dugan's long service, and Defence and Dominion Affairs topics. The piece references cabinet tensions and questions over democratic governance and resignation motives.
London reports suggest a potential reconciliation between the Duke of Windsor and the royal family. The meeting, possibly on November 11, would require His Majesty's consent and could ease tensions after the Windsors’ time in Kenya.
The New York Daily News reports a London source that the Duke of Gloucester may visit the Duke and Duchess of Windsor amid pleas to Edward. It suggests the Duke of Gloucester may seek a diplomatic posting overseas, possibly Egypt or Palestine, with talks of railway influence and ambassadorial roles in Sudan and Egypt.
General Branca told a British Press interview on the Ebro front that the war is not finished until loyalist leaders are broken and that mediation is rejected. He claimed two million people hold proof of crimes and urged labour enforcement and amnesty for convicted veterans in a program to industrialize and improve living standards.
Heavy Japanese raintorcemnante gather in South China and Hong Kong area to counter Chinese attacks near Fat than as Bartahul falls, cutting Japanese warships’ lines. Reports say Chinese artillery threaten northern looting while Loyalists strike north of the boea.
A New Deal electoral test emerges as prices rise amid stock market gains. A forecast suggests Republicans may gain seats while public opinion shifts with Roosevelt policy as a central campaign issue. The impact on farm, labor, and old age pensions looms large in state and national races.
Qantaa Empire Airways director Mr. Perent a McMester fell ill today and was admitted to hospital. The company will maintain regular services amid handling large Christmas mails from Sydney. The ex tre flying boat and midplane will be used to cope with mail volume.
Mr Mehaffey named permanent head of a revamped Commonwealth works department. The branch structure will cover defence civil aviation and developmental tasks under government programs. The Director-General of works will remain permanent head while the Minister for Works Mr Thorby will oversee administrative functions and coordinate departmental duties.
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