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Newspaper
Wagga Wagga Express
Location
Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1938
Page
1
Foreign observers warn the Yellow River flood could rank among history’s great events, threatening Japanese lines. The disaster is described as the worst since 1855, with bridges swept away and roads destroyed. About 700,000 Chinese remain in motion, with 200,000 in Japanese camps as rain continues for 18 days.
Spanish sources report about 12 000 rebel refugees fled to France with 10 000 claimed rebel casualties after battles in Alicante Valencia and Madrid. Loyalist troops repulsed attacks near Villa Real while Franco forces faced losses and hunger driven exodus. Co Baltran led the retreat as German weapons aided the rebels in three days of fighting.
The death occurred last night of Dy V Hordern, former international Australian cricketer. He was 55 years of age.
Russia protests to Japan over bombing of civilians in China. The Foreign Office says Soviet claims are unfounded while noting Canton and other cities were fortified.
Berlin reports indicate thousands of Jews face a wave of anti Jewish action as police arrest nearly 1600 individuals during the week. Relatives are left uninformed about the reasons for detentions, with the News Chronicles noting 6000 Jews divided across Germany in the same period.
The Apostolic Delegate states the Pope has appointed the Right Rev Terance McGuire of Townsville Queensland as Bishop of Goulburn succeeding Dr Barrf in a Catholic succession.
A local newspaper promotes its rent advertising platform the z raga highlighting wide readership and effective placement as advantages for property listings and rentals. The blurb emphasizes visibility and accessibility for landlords seeking quick tenant connections.
Government proceeds with closer settlement plan under Stevent Bruxner regime acquiring vast tracts. Goonoo and other purchases lead to subdivisions for immediate occupation. Areas include Gueamin Toorawegniab 16110 acres 98 blocks Werris Creek 18180 acres 98 blocks Munderdo Tumbarburaba 16990 12 blocks Tralee Peal Hin 10159 12 blocks Bald Blair Guyra 12664 14 blocks Barooga Tochmwal 700 61 Munyabla Henty 12740 acres 19 blocks after thorough inquiry by Closer Settlement Committee and local advisory input.
In a string of deceptions linked to a single con man, police report a series of clever but doomed attempts. A telephoned pretext lured a racing insider to part with jewelry, while a former bank governor and Dr Hamilton Marshall were robbed of golf clubs. Golf clubs at Rows Bay, Kenalugien, and Mont De Pines were touched by the same suspect who vanished without pursuing further thefts as two detectives waited.
A South West Soldiers League meeting at Wagga Town Hall heard delegates from towns including Waca Junee Tarcutta Dirruteer Coolamon Temora Ladysmith Wirrimb Young and Adelany. Resolutions urged waiving past crown instalments prioritizing soldier settlers relief acts reappraisal of land and pensions and extending public service and schooling opportunities for veterans families.
Light rain covered the Riverina and Victoria on Wednesday with Waeka registering 23 points and several towns recording higher amounts. June rain expected after a dry autumn, with readings from Wagga to Tumut and Gundagai showing scattered totals and ongoing forecasts.
In New York, promoter Charles Lucas of Sydney's Studs Wile Ltd. says he has signed middleweight Allen Matthews and featherweight Kid Fright for an Australia tour, with Roth leaving June 21. Lucas expects top Rank to back the deal and predicts Schmeling will knock out Louis.
The Minister for Lands announced the expert committee on rural rehabilitation will handle soldier settlers. Applicants must submit form 19, available at Crown lands offices, to start proceedings.
The State conference agenda limited motions to branch actions or executive submissions. A committee was formed to address soldier settlers and finalise issues. City appointees to the committee were Mesers Redgrave, Adamson, Harrison, Boomer and Hutchinson. A motion banning commercialised sport on Anzac Day passed. A motion to reintroduce compulsory military training was defeated by a large majority. Next conference will be at Young. Votes of thanks were given to Adamson, N McCoullough and the chairman.
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