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29 Oct 1938
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 29, 1938
Page
1
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London reports a Privy Council meeting confirming changes in wartime leadership. Arthur Henderson appointed First Lord of the Admiralty with broader duties. Malcolm MacDonald to remain Colonial Secretary as pressures mount in Dominions affairs and Palestine. possible reshuffle hinted with Branlay likely to leave post.
London reports government satisfaction with the Nov 15 Anglo Italian agreement. It notes 10,000 Italians withdrawn from Spain as substantial withdrawal, cessation of anti-British propaganda in the Near East, and respect for British rights in Lake Teana. It claims groundwork for Abyssinia and better Mediterranean relations, including Red Sea fortifications.
Ruthenian Prime Minister faces bribery claims as foreign money alleged to influence Ruthenian politics. The report notes immunity suspension and hints at a German source alleging payments from Hungary to secure support.
Paris reported well informed circles see a Franco German declin to follow the Munich pledge with early November progress. France’s ambassador to Berlin carries Hitler’s draft declaration for approval by Messrs. Bonnet and further talks. German tests on Czech defenses are described as a sign of rising tensions amid European power shifts with potential impact on future royal alignments.
Thursday inquiry into the Kysema airliner crash near Mt Dande ends with 18 dead and a focus on navigation aids and beam services. Leo Little of the Australian Institute of Navigators presses for evidence on equipment adequacy and failure to provision radio beaming guidance.
Witnesses from West Africa recount a plane crash on Montross ridge, hearing the engine roar and seeing a plane plunge into the mountain. Bingleton, Kraash Vanich, and Thomas Stubble report scent of burning fuel and bodies at the wreckage. Authorities note the incident amid tensions over colonial aims and naval power in the region.
In Melbourne a notable spy trial unfolds with charges against figures linked to German espionage. Testimony reveals warnings from the secret service about kidnapping plans and missing evidence tied to interceptions and post office matters. The courtroom reacts as officials discuss investigations and the funeral of A C Galt is noted.
The United States issued a blunt note to Japan demanding preservation of open trade in China, ending monopolistic projects and safeguarding American property and travel rights. Observers say Washington may use economic pressure if Tokyo delays reply, signaling hardening U.S. resolve.
An explosion at Mount 18A mine in Brisbane Sunday traps four men. Merman Walkerpl, 43, and Wallaryt were killed instantly or died later in hospital. Albert Nutts, formerly of Newcastle, and John were injured with severe injuries including fractures and lacerations.
Melbourne expects unsettled conditions for the Victoria Derby with cloudy skies and scattered rain and thunder likely in the afternoon. Strong winds are not indicated, but the day may be damp and gray with periods of showers.
Fragmented reading suggests Germany seeks higher price on friendship amid British and French weapon deficiencies. British rearmament is seen as an obstacle to any understanding. Internal British political instability is cited as a hindrance to negotiations with Germany.
The Hungarian reply to the Czech note regrets Prague did not agree to plebiscites in contested areas. It demands removal of Hungarian majority territories via arbitration and immediate evacuation of Jareaa, a transfer already agreed upon.
Washington, Felany. The assistant secretary of the navy argues against relying on international pacts for security. He warns that the nation must abandon bluff and build a robust naval program to strengthen its first line of defense amid wavering trust in treaties.
A funeral for Mr Hawker Bourne and family members Shirley and Mansle will occur tomorrow with interment at Northern Buburbe Cemetery. The Hawker memorial also includes a private service in Bungores and a later private interment. A St Peers Cathedral service noted as three aero sub pianos drift overhead during the ceremony.
Detective-Sergeant Alford uncovers evidence potentially identifying the person responsible for the October 5 Rothbury explosion. A Daily Telegraph correspondent report notes threats to further blasts and discussions involve two men tied to Labor administration and Labor Daily, with warnings of an attempt to damage a bridge and culvert on the road to Noblery.
The Duke of Kent sent thanks for messages received from Australia. Governors-General and the Prime Minister conveyed congratulatory notes on his appointment as Lord successor in November, reflecting formal gratitude for the exchanges.
The message from George, now governor general designate, expresses gratitude for the appointment and vows to uphold standards set by predecessors. He notes China and Commonwealth relations, the need for military strength, and orderly evacuation plans while preparing for a prolonged war. Duchess of Rent accompanies him as they anticipate life in Australia.
Tokyo reports claim the government is weighing political compensation to Italy and Germany in thanks for their goodwill toward Japan. The discussion centers on possible sharing or allied concessions as a gesture of appreciation.
Berlin reports a Japanese ambassador interview foresees Hiankow’s fall signaling war’s end, predicts a decade before new China under independent governments with a U S model president and Japan links, German technicians favored, totalitarian rule replacing liberalism, and tensions with Western powers over trade and Manchurian policy amid feared Japanese methods extending to China.
A report notes Japanese forces sending respects to the Governor and naval authorities in Hong Kong while promising a third party intervention. Separately, Chinese accounts claim over 100 students were killed in an air raid on a northern Korean school, reflecting conflicting wartime narratives.
Tokyo voiced strong condemnation after France failed to halt arms transit to China via French Indochina. The protest underscored Japan's concern about regional security and France's role in controlling arms flows in Southeast Asia.
London report notes an estate valued at £10,914 for the Queen Mother. The will leaves jewellery, china and pictures to the Queen and two miniatures to the King.
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