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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 16, 1938
Page
1
London dispatch reports Anthony Eden as he contemplates forming a great national party rather than a center party. He urges cross party consultation on major issues including foreign policy, defense, and social conditions, while public still questions his aims after resigning as foreign secretary.
The State Department recalls Ambassador Wilson from Berlin amid Germany s anti-Semitic campaign and re examination of German American trade. President Roosevelt may issue a statement urging humanitarian consideration while Ickes condemns Nazi anti Semitism as an assault on civilization.
Prime Minister Chamberlain warns of rising lawlessness and unemployment while urging a united Britain to speed rearmament and defend liberties. Four Commons members including Churchill, Duff Cooper, and Amery push for national unity. Chamberlain cites German antisemitic actions, protests to Berlin, and British diplomatic measures over Dr. von Rath murder and refugee concerns.
Ministers refuse commitment to transferring colonies or mandates. MPs cite past statements by predecessors, demand full House discussion before any transfer talks with foreign powers. Concerns arise over Tanganyika and other African territories under German rule and an early Dominions Conference is favored by many Conservative members.
Britain and the United States anticipate announcing a reciprocal treaty by week’s end though compromises fall short of original aims. A 100 page public report outlines concessions on some 800 commodities, with Canada and Australia aspects shaping the deal. Domestic pressure and agriculture protections complicate the pact while currency protections are left flexible.
Assumption grows that Nazi levy overstates Jewish wealth. Officials put Jews assets at 210 million pounds vs government 672 million. Banks limit withdrawals. 140,000 Jews seek US entry though only 27,000 visas yearly. Pogroms intensify as Jewish properties burn and livelihoods vanish.
The Federal Cabinet voted to expedit three year defence plans where possible and will outline further speed ups next week. If States withhold cooperation the Commonwealth will proceed independently and aims to spend over £50 000 000 by 1940 while completing the scheme within three years. The Militia Recruiting Campaign Committee, including ministers Street Thorby and Hughes, discussed a major recruitment drive with immediate training on enrolment and provision of equipment and mum ory.
The Australian Associated Press reports that Government supporters are disturbed by the potential impact of the German pogrom on policy. Dartford by election results are seen as not rebuffing foreign policy, with by elections at Walsall Doncaster Bridgwater and Fylde set to reveal electors’ feelings and possibly push for early election.
The Berlin correspondent of the Daily Telegraph reports wholesale seizure of Jewish securities valued at £16,000,000 and looming ruin of Jewish social institutions. Tax arrears of £5,000 since 1920, arrests of 900 for criticizing pogroms, wrecked American stores, and attacks on Dutch Polish and Romanian subjects are noted as diplomats file outrages.
The Manchester Guardian correspondent argues that pogroms in Austria and Germany began earlier and are more extensive than public reports indicate. Stronger anti Jewish actions are described as escalating beyond prior understanding.
A protest meeting in the East End floated an appeal to fly British Jewish leaders including the Chief Rabbi and Lord Reading to Germany to negotiate with Hitler for German Jews. David Goldblatt of the Middle Party framed the idea comparing it to Chamberlain flying to save world peace. Authorities began actions on November 10 as reports state one hundred killed or injured.
The Minister for Civil Aviation Mr Thorby announced approval to buy 17 High Frequency DF Adcock Cathode Receivers replacing Bellini Post medium frequency gear at multiple stations including Sydney Brisbane Rockhampton Townsville Cooktown Cloncurry Kadumba Groote Island and Darwin. Total cost about £2500 per station with deliveries starting in six months.
On the night of November 8 executions began at the Buch nenwald facility. Authorities reported rapid progress with multiple condemned individuals presumed to have been put to death as part of the ongoing proceedings.
The Daily Telegraph Vienna correspondent notes widespread vandalism in a central Jewish cemetery with destroyed ornaments desecrated graves and a wrecked temple. Despite orders to repair damages, mobs continue window smashing amid hostility.
The Times reports approval of Chamberlain's Berlin protest and British politicians' stance on von Rath while backbench mood evidences strain over possible colony transfers. The News-Chronicle notes the growing discord in Parliament over appeasement policy.
Three R A F crashes today kill five, including Wing Commander A H Smith. The total RAF deaths this year rise to 201 with 105 planes down. Police reorganisation in Sydney transfers four detectives to uniform duty to reduce senior sergeants in the inspecting branch.
Melbourne reports the Dunstan government suffered two defeats in the Legislative Assembly over the Moneylenders Bill. An amendment to exclude cash orders from the bill passed 28 to 26, and another removing loan terms and interest details passed 27 to 24. Government plans to recommit amended clauses next week.
Farmers in the Mallee report widespread crop and stock losses due to a severe drought. Strong winds raise red dust that sometimes obscures daylight. Insect plagues, including many amai flies, afflict residents, causing swollen eyes and impaired vision.
The text records a formal split among Conservative MPs on colonies and appeasement. It notes Mr. Chamberlain facing potential political disaster when discussing colony returns in public, with many MPs fearing it could hurt votes at the polls. It mentions trouble securing support for appeasement with Germany.
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