17 Apr 1937
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 17, 1937
Page
1
London reports Russia will build battleships and seek parity with Japan’s capital ships, but official circles doubt the plan. They note Soviet yards and expertise are lacking and most Soviet battleships are obsolete and confined to port, while Japan fields nine ships ready for action.
The non-intervention committee today agreed to establish a cordon around Spain and to operate from midnight Monday. A technical advisory sub-committee will draft a withdrawal scheme for non-Spanish nationals involved in the conflict. Signor Grandi and Maisky urged renewed talks, and proposals were announced to extend measures to prohibit non-Spanish nationals from activities prolonging the war.
London reports describe the Mary Llewellyn from St Jean de Luz attempting to run the rebel blockade with a cargo of potatoes. The Sarkani was seized by insurgents as it passed through the Straits of Gibraltar. the Java refused convoy protection. The Roxane and Cato clashed with French vessels while Espana allegedly captured a merchantman bound for Bilbao.
The Chief Secretary Mr Chaffey stated today he would not support banning race broadcasts to country people and diggers in hospital. The government faces amending the Gaming and Betting laws and cabinet committees are taking time to consider all aspects of the issue.
Commonwealth Statistician Dr Roland Wilson reports a sharp fall in unemployment in the March quarter 1937 with 99 per cent of reporting trade union members unemployed. Across states unemployment ranged from 1.4 per cent in Western Australia to 11.8 per cent in New South Wales, while total building expenditure for 1930 reached over £25.7 million with major activity in Sydney and Melbourne.
Reports say Dartmoor Prison faced incidents similar to 1932 riots with long term prisoners complaining of food, misbehavior escalated to outbursts at mealtimes, plates and bowls hurled at staff, warders armed with truncheons, and night staff increases threefold. Residents report disturbances audible nearby as 900 inmates allegedly planned another mutiny for Coronation Day.
In Melbourne on Friday representatives from all State Governments unanimously resolved to submit to their parliaments legislation adopting Commonwealth aviation rules. A joint committee will review existing regulations before drafting state laws and sending copies of current rules to each state. A follow up conference is scheduled for May 20 with Mr. Menzies expressing satisfaction at the cooperation.
In Delhi on Friday, the Fakir of Ipi ignored pleas from tribal elders and Khai sora women to cease anti-British activities. Military measures tighten with special zones to block hostile tribes from fanatical propaganda. Report notes about 30,000 British troops, including two tank brigades, in Waziristan.
In Washington the Gavagan anti lynching bill cleared the House by 277 to 119 after a six hour debate marked by sectional bitterness. The measure imposes penalties on officers who permit prisoners to be mistreated or killed and heads to the Senate. Opponents led by Mr Sumners argued the bill targets the South and is unconstitutional.
London reports from The News Chronicle’s Vienna correspondent that Hitler may indict three German Cardinals and a bench of bishops for high treason unless a Papal encyclical is withdrawn. Charges reportedly hinge on alleged smuggling of documents from Germany to Rome underlying the encyclical.
Efforts to secure an £8,000,000 loan were reported with a £5,000,000 flotation set aside to carry over to next year and £2,500,000 to be spent this year on original allocations. Victoria and New South Wales saw reductions while NSW aimed to maintain its works programme. The Acting Federal Treasurer warned that failure of the loan would affect later conversions and keep interest rates down. debates referenced Commonwealth youth education funding and criticism of plans seen as inadequate.
The German minister for economics Dr. Schacht signaled in Brussels that Germany would consider admitting Russia to an international commercial agreement. The report, met with cautious reception, notes Germany’s raw materials needs and the possibility of easing tensions through a non intervention framework and renewed conciliation after today’s meeting.
The Iron Guards rally to support Prince Nicholas in Bucharest after his resignation in protest of King Carol’s stance on his annulled marriage. General Cantacuzenu claims arrest threats, denounces the king, and vows continued struggle if Nicholas is expelled. A deputation seeking Nicholas at his country palace is blocked by gendarmerie.
Sydney Friday session of the 3.P. Royal Commission hears Windeyer deny official stance by Webb and another in the Bradby and Donnelly cases. Norman Hill confesses food relief funds and betting gains, while Miller describes alleged unfair treatment, interest in truth, and coercive questioning. Witnesses describe police pressure, threat of dismissal, and audit of conduct during interrogations at Macquarie Street and Poligo HQ.
The Gwydir by election candidates were Ernest George Batchelor of Baradine a teacher Oliver Louis Milling of Dunedoo a stock and station agent Geoffrey Stephen Moore of Coraleigh Manilla a farmer and grazier William James Scully of 92 Ewworth Street Tamworth a farmer all named after nominations closed yesterday.
Sydney Friday reports that the little Digger Mr W M Hughes will speak to the largest postwar audience of returned men. The address follows the Great War’s end and will be broadcast across the national network at 2 30 p m Sunday. Initial plans for a city theatre rally were altered due to influenza.
Mendel Picket Mrs Picket and their son Charles aged 15 filed in State Supreme Court for 75000 in damages against Bron Zoological Park. They allege Janet the gorilla and Eilen the chimpanzee forcibly ejected them from the monkey house during closing time. Charles had his toe broken and later amputated. Helen Picket aided by husband, Mrs Picket fainted amid the incident and struggle with the animals.
A mass meeting of 600 miners from the Wonthaggi branch of the Miners Federation decided to resume work pending an investigation into mine safety. The Melbourne meeting set the date of Friday for the decision and called for continued caution.
Sydney report states Metal Trades Employers review failed negotiations with Iron Workers Union during the week and decide no immediate action to end the dispute. The brief reflects a stalemate and ongoing labor tension with no scheduled moves.
An illustration in the Commonwealth Department of Commerce monthly bulletin shows eight bullocks pulling a ten ton load with slack yokes. Officials acknowledge a drawing error and plan a complete revision of the masthead and illustration setup after five years of publication.
The Minister for Alm. M. Coty informed the Aero Club of France that the New York Paris air race had been abandoned. Three French planes built for the race were used as trial machines for the North Atlantic route.
London reports suggest aviation authorities oppose more entries for the Paris contest amid safety concerns. Only two entrants are identified Amy Mollison and an unnamed British firm as May 1 closes. America urges postponement to avoid bad timing before trans Atlantic services begin.
In Sydney an inquest on Mrs. Kate Fallaise returned an open verdict. The coroner could not determine whether she took veronal to end her life or accidentally. Dr Charles Mahel noted long illness and years of pain, with multiple operations and prescriptions to ease suffering, suggesting a possible accidental overdose.
Melbourne reports Professor Stériings of London visiting Australia as representative of the Empire migration group. He interviews officials and Yeomen about resuming large scale migration and notes that the British Government may lend up to 40 million pounds to finance the scheme.
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