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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1938
Page
1
A terse report notes Britain and France plan to strengthen defences as Chamberlain contemplates policies. The piece reflects on his emotional departure and suggests shifts in wartime strategy amid mounting tensions. The record cites Allied leaders including Churchill and mentions forthcoming Precattallan measures.
Fragmentary report outlines British plans for national security amid occupation in Sudeten areas. Mentions Zone Two, key towns like Rumberg, and a London ministerial briefing. Reflects early wartime expectations and press commentary from the period.
London reports British observers noting Berlin aims to redraw borders using prewar Hungarian census figures to justify a plebiscite in regions with low German majorities. The article details German claims, Czech reactions, and Allied uncertainty about future frontiers and population shifts, including potential mass migrations and economic arrangements.
Prague cabled reports claim a new frontier line pushes into Germany near Pilaen Beno Menrachos area, triggering shock across Britain and France. Officials warn rail routes and major roads cross German soil, while calls for federated autonomy surface amid plebiscite debates in Sudetenland.
In Warsaw Polish Foreign Minister Col Seck met Jount Canky formerly of the Hungarian Foreign Office. reports say Poland will back Hungary in its claim to Ruthenia to create a common frontier. Agreement included Bulgaria’s influence and restoration aims, with ongoing pressure over Ruthenia’s fate and regional alignments involving Czechoslovakia and Slovakia amid Munich talks.
Prime Minister Mr. Chamberlain defended his government as the vote passed by 348 to ? with an amendment rejected 308 in favor of wartime defense plans. He accused critics of endangering Czechoslovakia and warned against appeasement. The Prime Minister then left the chamber as the division resolved. Official results not released until tomorrow. Conservative MPs abstained or were absent from voting.
Four state governments signaled cooperation with the New South Wales labour formula to settle coal-miners’ disputes. A late-week resumption is anticipated after talks between the labour minister and union leaders. Difficulties over the Federated Firemen’s and Engine Drivers’ log of claims were debated, with authorities aiming to restore work soon.
Brisbane via The Chronicle reports progress toward withdrawal of Italian volunteers from Japan and a broader Anglo Italian agreement. London dispatches promise concrete withdrawal plans, with 10 000 foreigners set to retreat and 19 000 volunteers likely to be ready for delivery. The Rome and Barcelona correspondents note diplomatic pressure and a campaigning focus shifting from battlefields to council chambers.
In brief reports from Melbourne Friday, long distance flight concerns and weather warnings dominate. Airlines of Australia pilots report six hour interval updates on routes Sydney to Brisbane while Melbourne hosts new detective school training for over 150 officers.
Report from Friday describes a terror tactic where Jews are raided at night, asked to leave within 24 hours, then contacted by phone to explain their absence. Authorities push Aryan-only rules, with German-born individuals required to know English and to pose near sports events as part of a broader crackdown.
In Burgor on Friday Ganitral Feaceo states that Franco opposes mediation and refuses to submit to decisions by powerful entities without their consultation insisting on independence and self determination ahead of any external judgment.
The Grand Council of Fascists ended after four hours with a communique thawing the stance. It approves proposals to settle European Jews in certain areas of Abyssinia if international Jewry ceases hostility to Italy. A decree bans marriage between Italians and Jews, restricts foreign Jewish entry, and expels many Jews within six months unless married to Italian subjects before 1938. The note praises Mussolini for decisive intervention in international affairs.
London dispatch reports Chinese forces recaptured Wang Han and South Kwangchen, killing 41,000 Japanese and forcing retreats near Mushutkang. Japanese northern command pivots a new push with 40,000 troops under Fu Trot amid Taihang Mountains. Landing craft drive Chun leno toward Panpishan, with 7,200 killed and 24,700 wounded claimed.
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