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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 18, 1938
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text describes a horse racing event with partial horse names, odds, and times. The readable items include a race card format, handicap details, and various jockeys and horse names, though many words are garbled. The piece lacks coherent structure and complete facts to form a full record.
The article reports Britain delaying any partition plan for Palestine while tightening controls on Jewish migration. Govt relies on Woodhead Commission advice, prepares an ultimatum as troops mass near Ramallah and Jaffa. Salem streets lie quiet under curfew with armed patrols, markets hushed, anxiety high as Arabs and Jews fear further clashes.
The coal strike ended at midnight and work will resume next Monday. Propertors assured mines would reopen after Royal Commission safety review. Five centers and the federation pledge no production interruption. the eight weeks strike cost miners federation £300,000 in this overall event.
London reports stress that any Anglo German Munich agreement should become a formal pact. Observers warn Britain must secure real front line defense as Hitler aims for colonies and Dominions hesitate. German press signals response to British rearmament and possible international friction.
London reports indicate Hiller seeks to expand colonial claims and form a permanent anti aircraft force from older regulars plus civilians in nearby areas to bolster defenses. A Daily Telegraph piece notes Brig General Groves calls for unified air defense control amid shortages and chaotic arrangements, with Britain lacking sufficient aircraft and jet training.
The article reports Japanese forces advancing on Hankow and occupying Tiehtoushan and nearby areas. It notes Japanese landing points near Hankow Manchang and Mount Beikingy, with references to German influence and Czech armament assistance. Prices have doubled since Friday as the government requisitions feed and controls prices.
State Press NZ reports the premier announces government policy to expand access to wealth, with a racial recovery scheme starting April 1. He denies socialistic leanings while promising improved conditions for the common people and nomads, and asserts banks will remain secure if cooperation continues. The government denies plans to buy out the New Zealand Bank.
Canberra conference discusses a major Australian defence overhaul shifting £43,000,000 in three years to over £50,000,000 in two years for civil defence works. States may redirect loans to fund road and rail duplications with defence significance while political talks determine implementation across NSW and Victoria.
The Commerce Department opens offices in Adelaide under Mr EA Benson who transferred from Melbourne and plans another at the Commonwealth Bank Building in Perth led by Mr A Le Nath formerly Shanghai Trade Commissioner. The moves extend the department's operations with Lyon Bourne and Brabane present, mirroring existing Adelaide and Perth offices and extending the dairy officer headquarters in South Australia.
A hospital airplane bound for Stockholm from Soertera crashed in North Sweden during fog, killing five aboard. The crew included a woman patient, a doctor, a nurse, a pilot, and another crew member. The aircraft struck a mountain, then trees, caught fire, and the occupants were incinerated.
The Daily Herald reports the King will announce plans to visit Washington after touring Canada. An ample programme in Washington includes talks with Mr Roosevelt and witnessing the Naval Review at the Potomac. A State Dinner and Ball are planned at the House, with possible Bermuda calls on the return voyage.
Berlin correspondent reports Brazil requests recall of Ambassador De Lima Bilva from Berlin in a move described as a bid to misrepresent events. Brazil informs Germany that its own ambassador You Ritter will no longer be accredited, signaling a diplomatic rift between Brazil and Germany.
The Premier said the Government would give full cooperation to the Commonwealth and other areas for defence work as long as the basing was available. He noted Queensland previously received less than its fair share of Commonwealth grants and that current defence allocations to Queensland were very small.
The report notes Bradman and Hassell in uneven form with Bradman slightly tired but winning the dock quoits and pot con auction bridge. Prize-winners included McCabe Hancett Walker Chipperfield Mrs McCabe and Mrs Bradman amid bustling bidding and local play.
In Sydney and Colombo crowds discuss the Warringah seat where MP Spender reportedly plans to stay on. The report notes the political shift, possible candidates, and a federal contest looming as Bravens and others consider entering the arena. The piece mentions personal strains including a family medical issue and a call for renewed homeland ties.
In brief from Sydney and Parkes a set of short items cover financial data for the first quarter of the year with costs of 2740 tied to the July to September period and comparisons to the previous year. Other notes mention 1000 stud ladens owned by James Whitmill in Warban, a sheep incident involving a poisonous substance, a Bourke man swallowing poison and needing transport to Mascot, and a ship trade note about a 8 pian Ya formilated as a centers measure of the Met Trades Union.
A Hungarian minister urges Germany and Italy to support a plebiscite to decide Slovak and Transylvanian alignment within Czechoslovakia. Berlin's response remains cautious as Vienna and Rome weigh further mediation while Hungary signals readiness to end negotiations if terms fail.
A Danish minority in a remote region appeals to Hitler, seeking relief from alleged abuses by local authorities. The plea cites German minority protections and requests immediate action to safeguard rights and families facing hardship.
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