Fragmentary Notice Mentions Odd Fellows Lodge Event
A damaged OCR fragment references an Odd Fellows related notice with terms like Friendly League and baths at a VAO O F, suggesting a local fraternal or social lodge event or activity.
22 Oct 1938
Page 1
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 22, 1938
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment references an Odd Fellows related notice with terms like Friendly League and baths at a VAO O F, suggesting a local fraternal or social lodge event or activity.
Paris reports say French Premier Daladier and Foreign Minister Bonnet discussed far reaching steps for closer understanding with Germany and possibly Italy. The talks allegedly include renunciation of war, a free hand for Germany in Central and Eastern Europe, softening of the Franco Soviet pact, and the possible cession of the Cameroons. A Franco German non aggression pact and renewed Berlin London activity were noted as possibilities. In Paris a plan to build a French air force of 5000 planes within two years was outlined by the High Command with potential doubling in necessity.
Berlin authoritative reports say German mediation could end the Slovak Hungarian frontier dispute. Slovaks may concede Hungary autonomy on ethnological grounds in defensive frontier areas. Ruthenia may remain autonomous within Czechoslovakia. Germany likely to oppose a common Polish Hungarian frontier but may accept partial Hungarian reuniting of territories. Budapest correspondent of The Times notes policy aims to re unite Hungarian territories with Hungary without delay. Rumanians favor Ruthenia remaining part of Czechoslovakia.
A fierce typhoon battered Kyushu injuring 592 and killing 26 with 227 missing and 35 000 homeless. Three thousand houses were swept away as the storm moved toward Yokohama and Tokyo. A liner grounded at Yokohama breakwater and a rescue ship set sail.
Rome correspondent reports the Pope harshly denounced Nazi policy toward Catholics and granted speech at the International Congress of Archaeologia. Publication was postponed due to communication limits with Cardinal Pacelli in Switzerland. The Pope warned Hitler against crushing the Church and rejected inflated anti-Nazi demonstrations.
The conference showed states resisting Commonwealth plans for defence and industrial development. Premier Dunstan urged close collaboration on defence works while NSW Premier Stevens pressed for stronger finance and manpower measures to support wartime needs. Lyons outlined an advisory committee to coordinate industrial development and public works across states and the Commonwealth.
Hongkong Reuters report says Japanese vanguard entered Canton this afternoon. Chinese officials fled, key facilities blown, and foreign concessions beleaguered. Japanese claim to have cleared the Kishui River and pushed toward Hankow, with unconfirmed reports of advances toward Taysh and Hankow while battles continue along Tehan-Singtsi railway.
A determined effort by Defence officers aims to thwart the transfer of central Defence Department administration from Melbourne to Canberra. Opponents warn of significant costs and disruption to the defence program, hoping to sway public opinion with press publicity in Melbourne.
Shanghai dispatch from British United Press notes British and German diplomats in Tokyo broaching mediation with China. Japan neither rejects nor accepts the idea, but seeks peace before year’s end. A British mission waits to confer with Chiang.
The Anglo Italian treaty appears ready for ratification as governments push to foster a supportive climate. Foreign Secretary informs officials that Italy plans to bolster forces from Spain and imposes technical and trade restrictions to ease implementation. Undersecretary R A Butler calls a Foreign Office meeting with British shipowners trading with neighbours to prevent untoward incidents.
Fragments describe a proposed transfer of the Cow fence Department to Canberra, endorsed by senior military figures, claiming improved administration. The text also mentions an attack on a ship by pirates and notes general agreement to compensate neutral shipping, with unclear details and inconsistent names.
OCR text presents unclear fragments about a permit or procedure but no clear event, date, or names. The readable words mention aation and neemalas, with references to ages and perhaps a local action. No verifiable facts or entities to form a solid news item.
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