15 Nov 1938
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 15, 1938
Page
1
London report says circles indicate a decision to hold a general election early February. The Manchester Guardian notes the controversy over Nazi crimes and the political landscape in Germany.
Report notes American countries to meet in Peru under a common defense banner. It cites U S warnings, unity delegates in Lima, and discussions on naval, military aid, and a push to coordinate actions against fascist regimes amid global tension. The piece quotes officials condemning anti Jewish policies and calls for stronger collective measures.
At a Canberra Chamber of Commerce gathering held at Motel Wallington the Matai Trade Section approved Christmas shopping hours. Stores will stay open late on Friday December 28 until 10 pm, and December 24 shopping will close early, with shops reopening on Wednesday December 28. New Year hours were also decided.
Tokyo rejects powers requests to reopen the Yangtze River on grounds of military necessity and the danger posed by fines and Chinese guerrilla activity. The move underscores postwar tensions and Japan's war impact on regional water routes.
Sunday dispatches report Japanese forces evacuating Bias Bay and the East River sector to reinforce from Furmoens and Amoy. Chinese positions along the Yangtse River are described as serious as two Japanese formations converge on Iehang.
Industrial Commission testimony in Sydney indicates most witnesses describe cordial relations with chain stores. Justice Browne notes the panic and misperceptions about widespread exploitation are not supported by investigations. He emphasizes that labor laws and wage protections in New South Wales and Victoria limit such abuses.
In Prague on Monday the Blowake movement issued a virtual ultimatum demanding Slovakia unite with Czechoslovakia under a new constitution by tomorrow night or face further actions. A Bratislava correspondent notes government secrecy amid reports of a rising and Czech officers shot by Slovak militants. Trials for Blovales scheduled at Neuschien Monday. Polish raids into Eastern Czechoslovakia damaged bridges and buildings, with prisoners taken and retreating before gendarmes at the border.
W C Wentworth declares an ultimatum to the Federal Government giving a fortnight to present a real defence plan to the people. He criticizes political stagnation and urges firm action as the UAP convention delegates express disgust at the government’s hesitation.
In Sydney a meeting at Town Hall with police in attendance formed the National Defence League of Australia to rally citizens to defend Australia and its mandated territories. Speakers urged action against perceived leadership failure and argued the country faced aggression from other nations. The group planned a campaign to awaken public responsibility for national defence.
Detectives questioned today into the deaths of Mine Annie Wiseman and her niece Phyllis Wiseman who were strangled at the elder’s home on Saturday. Robbery is suspected but motive unclear as police search for valuables while noting jewellery remained untouched. Both victims, described as generous members of a wealthy Melbourne family, were buried in Melbourne General Cemetery this afternoon.
Captain Eric Chaseling told the Melbourne inquiry that a Commonwealth appointed officer in charge of Essendon Aerodrome could have prevented the Kyeema crash. He urged independent enforcement over airliners and direct control of every plane in the air, arguing current checks failed to avert disaster.
A Sydney divorce case heard by Ane Baer ended with Mrs Fraser gaining decree absolute on grounds of adultery after evidence showed Alfred Fraser had married a second time while still wed. The court noted public interest and allowed the decree despite earlier contention that the marriage should not be declared absolute.
British demonstrations prompt endorsement of a wet weather policy as officials weigh responses. Details remain unclear, but the event signals growing public pressure and potential shifts in local governance.
In a speech at Oldham the Leader of the Opposition urged a world conference as the only solution to the imperial problem. He opposed transferring people between powers and supported mandates. Attlee termed Germany's situation an appalling outbreak of barbarism.
The readable lines mention a wealthy widow Rasemed at 4,200 and a demand to pay 12,500. The text references Jews told of sums and a wrecking incident and an instruction to remove Jawa lectures from universities. The fragmentary nature limits clear entities or context.
A Dommican team was appointed to inspect all hooker published in Italy since the war to determine if they are fascist immoral defeatist or contrary to racial principles. The announcement outlines a broad censorship effort across Italian publications.
The People's Court has sentenced several Germans amid alleged plots to overthrow the regime and assassinate Hitler. Weapons and 200 witnesses were reviewed. Nikish and 30 others face treason trials with both Fascists and Leftists among the accused. Prison isolation persists at Monbit Prison.
Vatican reports a blaze damaged the papal throne chamber after a candle sparked a mantel fire during a Mass honoring Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini. Attendants and firemen contained the flames as the congregation departed. no injuries reported.
The readable fragments describe a local event or notice with scattered names and details. No clear person, place, date, or organization is confidently identified in the text. The material appears OCR damaged and fragmented.
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