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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 12, 1938
Page
1
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A political writer for the News-Chronicle reports that Germany calls Sudeten halt and that Their Majesties will visit Australia, New Zealand and South Africa within the next two to three years, in addition to a Canadian trip. Dates are not yet arranged, but officials expect the tours to begin after formal guest receptions.
Article notes German halt on plebiscite after completing occupation of the Fifth Zone. Czech and German demands for a plebiscite appear unlikely to succeed in currently occupied areas. Contention centers on future borders, ethnic issues, and potential customs unions as notes from Berlin and Prague reflect stalled negotiations and shifting alignments.
An interior department official told Canberra restaurant and retreat proprietors that the 1926 Tending Ordinance will require all shops to close at specified hours. Enforceme nt would curb tourist appeal and reduce Canberra’s one-time attraction for visitors.
A Cairo Cairo era dispatch notes that arms and political moves surface as Arab leaders travel to London after the Cairo Arab Congress. talks involve Colonial Secretary Macdonald and Palestine figures, amid troop movements and shop hour restrictions in Jerusalem area.
Rumors swirl about a new state treasurer and a reshuffle in the Labour and Industry portfolio. Premier has discussed potential reallocation of duties with colleagues. Speculation mentions Minister Retarder and a note on under review positions amid cabinet talks.
A Tasmanian meeting of the Combined Mining Unions central council ended at midnight with an unanimous recommendation to the main gathering. The council proposed a formula to be accepted, noting work commencing Monday or Tuesday as part of the agreement.
Perth reports that Yaague of Nations delegates talk but fail to pay, yielding little progress on peace efforts. James Part, ex High Commissioner for New, criticizes the costly installment and extravagant building plans while acknowledging limited gains from negotiations.
London dispatch notes the International Commission again considers decrees on the plebiscite as the British Legion weighs whether to be drafted for duty in Budetenland where current facts suggest they may not be needed.
London dispatch reports at Shorenem a Russian official made vague assurances about aid to the Cusc chats, citing Russia’s military weakness as the reason for noncommittal replies. Aimed at signaling cooperation, the remarks underscored Kyiv’s security concerns and Western mistrust.
London reports indicate the remarkable speed and efficiency of recent mobilisation. About 26,000 reservists were called up from 7,000, with 5,000 reporting at a single depot before proclamation. Admiralty notes only one employer refused a reservist a job, while depots dispatched officers to take charge of idle signal motion assets.
Troops at Plymouth were granted extended leave during a rapid mobilization drill, with over six thousand men reported for the exercise. The first three days featured a tense arcane schedule as troops rushed to depots, and most reported on time despite delays.
Unease grows in Danzig after Robert Forrester, the Danzig nominee, praised Hitler and occupation of the Paced. He warned Germans in Danzig will be repaid for suffering as Austrians and Sudeten, and urged intensified anti Jewish actions to force Jews from the Free City under Hitler's guardian.
Brussels crash claims twenty lives as Vanne airliner fails near Boerst Westniin. German crew and three German passengers perish, including a husband and wife. Lord Mayor Arthur Twyard and British Legion advance guard members travel from London to Prague to chase the incident.
In brief items report a Melbourne jockey estate valued at £12,000 bequeathed to his parents after Keith Volke died from Moonee Valley injuries. Queensland rain fell across the southeast Darling Downs with up to three and a half inches. Also noted are Hobart Devonport Apollo re christening, Sydney man fearing operation, a derelict man in a cemetery, and Von Cramm tennis release date in London.
Large crowd clashes outside Cardinal Tait's palace in Saint Stephen's Square Vienna police halt rioters after barring Bible study services. Cathedral defended amid arrests and traffic blocks. Cardinal under house arrest. Berlin and Vatican reaction pour in as Vatican officials assess protest and potential diplomatic actions.
Maeven, veteran leader of the United Party Front, questions returning German colonies. He warns it would be fatal for the union to surrender South West Africa or other territories, stressing the risk to inhabitants and the Union government's stance on territorial changes.
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