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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 07, 1938
Page
1
Melbourne talks remain unclear as the city faces unresolved tasks and funding hurdles. Officials cite ongoing negotiations and budgeting constraints while residents await concrete timelines and decisions.
Doctor Benes resigned as President of Czechoslovakia under pressure attributed to Germany. General Sirovy takes office pending a National Assembly election. Benes cited the international situation and urged national unity while signaling decentralization and neighborly policy.
Prague’s Daily Telegraph report claims the Czech army urges breaking with Western democracies to join Fascist blocs. Col Morawicz argues fronts cannot be held against Germany, favoring neutrality with Germany Italy and Russia excluded.
Tanganyika residents fear German expansion toward Dar es Salaam and report a standstill in trade and business. Across all sections the community cabled the East African Board in London and other officials seeking assurances of British pledges to safeguard colonial interests within the Empire.
The Foreign Minister of Iraq arrived in London with a plan for Palestine settlement proposing Jewish Arab cooperation and a British controlled state similar to Iraq. Britain moves to increase troops as High Commissioner heads to London for talks amid escalating violence and rebel deaths around Tiberias.
The Daily Telegraph correspondent notes shops reopening in Czechoslovakia after German occupation. Many residents have fled, with empty flats and guarded abandoned shops mirroring Vienna. Despite troops, Eger and Carlsbad show normal business elsewhere, though factories and mines lack work.
Cairo reports a state of revolt as Germans pour in and British armoured units move up. Rebels tighten control in Haifa impose a curfew after 7 PM. Berlin notes define defence zones in Czechoslovakia amid reparations disputes with Italy viewed uncertainly by Berlin.
Observers report progress toward evacuating volunteers from Spain with a withdrawal framework likely. Italian divisions retreating and sick and wounded returning to Italy. Rome signals point to a final decision by Mussolini to be presented to the Grand Council. Reuter’s Barcelona dispatch notes no rush to alter Spain’s war aims amid ongoing demobilisation.
Paris reports another overwhelming vote in support of M. Daladier as the Senate adopts the Financial Bill by 286 to four granting plenary powers over national finances. The finance committee predicts a 1930 budget deficit around £60,000,000 to face the crisis.
In the House of Lords Earl Stanhope outlined government views on the Munich agreement and Czech resistance. He asserted the cession policy was favored by Czech leaders and that evacuation timetables were set by Lord Halifax. He noted potential invasion if no agreement.
The Manchester Guardian notes widespread speculation over Italy and Germany seeking a settlement of the Spanish question. It reports cooled ties between Mussolini and Franco, who allegedly refused Spanish aerodromes for a European war and stresses Spain’s strict neutrality.
Barcelona reports nine bombings since Tuesday as rebels widen terror raids including heavy bombs and bread loaves in monarchist colors. Savolas dropped 100 bombs on Joia Port with no casualties. Times correspondent notes Barcelona bombed twelve times since last Saturday with four injuries.
Sydney reports the Minister for Labour and Industry announces a coal strike settlement reached with mining representatives subject to implementation. Early resumption of work expected. A Royal Commission on health and safety will be expedited and pensions and workers’ compensation to be examined with possible legislation. Arbitration to handle purely industrial matters.
In the House of Representatives acting Prime Minister Sir Earle Page announced a coal strike settlement after a NSW Premier telegram. Leaders praised arbitration and urged impartial court judgment while opposition critics blamed Federal Government for delays. Miners to meet premiers of three states. unions told to keep strike organizations intact.
Police report a man posing as a newspaper photographer sought a shot of the North Rothbury colliery three hours before explosions and was warned off. Later calls inquired if the blast had happened as guards tighten around the Rothbury Estate amid local unrest over labor conditions.
Evidence concluded in the trial of Dr. H. J. Foley mayor of Glebe charged with breaches of the Local Government Act. Proceedings described as tense with counsel present as anti air craft actions blocked routes this morning and bombers reportedly entering tomorrow.
Eleven British girls from London arrived aboard the Oronsay. They travelled to Sydney under the Church of England Migration scheme for domestic service and have already been inundated with employment offers.
Last week discussions between the Commonwealth and State Governments produced a co operative defence plan to be kept secret as stated by Sir Earle Page in the House. Premier Stevens announces legislation to fix flour and bread prices in the Legislative Assembly. Wollondilly by election set for November 12 following Mark Morton's death, closing October 24 for migrations. Austrian Jewish refugees from Vienna blocked from landing aboard the liner to await Interior Department review.
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