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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Nov 19, 1938

Page

1

German decrees abolish empire wheat preferences abroad

British and Australian reports detail new trade and immigration measures. The text discusses limits on Jewish movement, wartime assets, and the impact of Anglo American trade talks on woollens and wheat duties. It notes reliefs for wool exports, curbs on German products, and shifts in dairy and fruit duties.

London Thoreday Associated Press Dominions Britain United States

Labour Picnic At Cotter In January Details

Mecandarre Trades and Labour Cmecit will hold the annual picnic near the Cotter River on January. A pall will be held on Sakur fay evening, January. Preparations include a tree crown and a nominal charge for atulte.

Mecandarre Trades and Labour Cotter Bunag Sakur

Japanese Trade Talks and Australian Press Tangle

Fragmented report notes a Friday discussion between the Australian Trade Council and Japanese officials about postwar trade and policy. The Australian delegation reportedly conveyed concerns over tariffs while acknowledging shifting alliances, with vague references to wartime sentiments and economic plans.

Britain Grants Concessions to United States in Trade Talks

An analysis notes Britain grants to the United States include free entry for wheat with limited compensation. Other concessions cover dried fruits and canned fruit, while Australian wheat remains unaffected. Woollen goods gains may boost Australian Roemerino, as negotiations for broader liberal trade continue with Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, and entries for other nations.

Washington Britain United States Australia State Department Australte Hull South Africa New Zealand Sas

Australia weighs shifts in fruit duties under Gitawe accord

A report by Commerce Minister Sir Earle Page outlines changes in preferences under the Gitawe agreement affecting fresh apples and pears canned pineapples caribed apples grapefruit fruit salad and loganberries. It notes duty adjustments for apples grapefruit fruit salad pineapples and loganberries with specific rates during defined periods and prices driven by export surpluses and import demand.

Australia Earle Page Australas Farle Ottawa York

Enlistment Debate Spurs Co operation Appeal

Prime Minister Tayons appeals for voluntary recruitment to defend Australia amid government and opposition backing for adequate defence. Lyons and Brennan stress necessity of defence, while Frost interrupts with questioning remarks. The discussion centers on voluntary service as the chosen method for bolstering national security.

Tayons Corel Serena Australie Australia Brennan Byoan Auetzalia Jay"Bresnan Lyons Lyon Mr. Frost Windlers

Scullin Urges Unity to Reform Australia’s Parliament

Former Prime Minister Scullin argues for a constitutional session to draft proposals for a unified sovereign Parliament with full legislative powers. He cites seven parliaments and seven departments as cost- and delay-causing, urging Australians to decide on a single system and a re cast constitution to meet national needs.

Australia Scullin Lab House of Representatives Oan Welldelay Boullin Brennan Lab Scullin Geullinante Afr. Sculin

Czechoslovakia Parliament Meets Rome and Berlin Watches Pact

Articles from Prague Berlin and Paris discuss Czechoslovakia’s parliament meeting with Rome and reactions to the Anglo-Italian pact. Coverage notes ministers on Treasury benches, German and British pressures, and Belgrade, London, and Paris commentary on diplomacy and autonomy debates amid tensions with Germany and Mussolini powers.

Rome Ander Wala Prague Gaechoslovak Petsangi Ana Laming Dass Treasury

New Zealand Economy Faces Imports Restrictions

Wellington reports ongoing financial strain as sterling reserves remain near 5 million, with annual outlays around 1 million. Analysts note potential continued limits on imports, aiming to stabilize balance of payments amid slower growth.

Signing of Anglo American and Canadian American trade pacts

At the White House a signing ceremony drew about 250 spectators including journalists. Secretary of State Cordell Hull, British Ambassador Sir Strand Linday, and Canadian Prime Minister Mackenzie King spoke brief remarks. President Roosevelt thanked technicians and urged posterity to record the phonograph details.

Washington White House Cordell Hull Stonard Linsay Biiter Markeenaie King Fednevelt Nyse Ax Trom

Works Programme Details for New Appropriations

A fragmented report outlines a works programme with a total appropriation of 7,000,485 for new works announced yesterday by the estimate administrator. It notes funds for already announced projects and those awaiting final announcements, with no heads yet approved.

Es Imater

Fall of Daladier Ministry Seen Imminent

Paris focus correspondent predicts resistance to decrees signals near certainty of Daladier ministry collapse. Reassembly of Parliament referenced as context for impending government change.

London Paris Wawa Daladier Par- Mamiont

Wallandity election complaint raised in New South Wales assembly

In Wollondilly Sydney on Friday the Leader of the Opposition criticized the handling of votes in the Wallandity electorate. He cited unduly delayed counting and informal vote concerns, noting 12 000 voters polled with discrepancies. The lecturer commissioner and others were urged to clarify the results as rumours of faulty ballots circulated. The house adjourned and a protest day was set for November 28.

London Gruneald Forest Obtein Brater Comeneroiel China Tinnot Sydney Lai Lagiaea Uve Chee Lang Gould Ure Lee Eichest

Railway losses and profits contrast across months

The report shows railway lines in the ten months ending with a total loss of 20 000 pounds while profits reach 463 000 pounds in the same period last year. A separate Palestine note reports Abdul Rahman st being shot and critically wounded while entering a school amid wider clashes as a soldier is killed and another wounded. Australian Broadcasting Commission officials anticipate no action this year and consider extending the present Commission terms. A Rio survey of iron ore deposits at Yampi Sound is expected to finish by year end with 72 men employed and a budget of 1000 pounds.

Wellington Palestine Outrag Terusalem Abdul Rahman St Whatib Defence Party Australian Broadcasting Utso Aurteaian Yampi Benator Mctany Senate Australia

Japanese Withdrawals in South China Reported

Shanghai reports a Japanese Spokesman admitting withdrawals at several points in South China due to Chinese attacks. He said Japan would soon begin another offensive.

South China Shanghai China

South Africa and Germany Seek Trade Ties and Return

A report from Berlin notes South African leader Pirow discussing the return of a South African leader and the role of Germany in South West Africa. The talks cover future white South Africa, German cooperation, and trade questions amid German recognition concerns.

London Thuratay Booth Deence Pirow Berlin Sibieter For Economiee Dry Funk Utitler Gooring Tanepinyike South West Afria Germany Calonink South Africa West Africa

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