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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 27, 1937

Page

1

Garden readmitted to Labour after split in ALP executive

In Sydney on Monday the Federal Executive voted 8 to 4 to readmit most expelled union leaders, while censuring their actions at the August 1 conference. J S Garden MP and others were readmitted under conditions or uncon ditionally, with ongoing disputes over NSW Executive penalties and implications for the Northern Territory and Cook districts.

Sydney A.L.P J. S. Garden M.P N.8 Menara R. J. Heffron M.L.A P. King Kilburn F. Connors W. E. Dickson E. M. Horsington M. A. Davidson Garden N. W. Burke J. Maloney H. Fountain T. Falkingham G. Sinclair A. S. McAlpine May Garden Lang Gurden Cook AUP J. 8 Ste Laly Cleary Vic Garien NSW Mess Beasley and Graves Messia Dwyer Gray Ogile Utammania N.8.w T. Muward S.A Vinton Vnlone ALAP Mately Ich Nb.w Wnions ALP al Heffron Xing Kirburs Connors Dickson Horsington Davidson Alan Owse Burke Sut Maloney Tvelf Falkingham N.B.W D. Sinclair A. McAlpine Cain J. Sydney van Laomevere Watt

Italian Army Menace in Spain Report From Valladolid

A Daily Banteh correspondent from Valladolid describes Italian infantrymen in Spain amid 10 000 to 20 000 insurgent areas. Morale among idle troops is fragile as drunken incidents risk sparking wider trouble. The main hope is a general international withdrawal accord without prestige votes. The insurgent-ruled countryside shows orderly main roads, peaceful peasants, and crowded hotels despite tension.

Ehlet

Book Withdrawn Out of Print in London

The Prose Association reports Coronation Commentary withdrawn following a threat linked to the Duke of Windsor. Hoinemarne Ltd withdrew the publication after company counsel consultation. A second agency says nothing beyond the book being out of print.

London Hoinemarne Ltd Duke of Windsor Anert

Japanese Drivers Apologize for Tram and Bus Inconvenience

Japanese tram and bus drivers offered apologies for service disruption caused by a strike in Tokyo. The municipality discussed wage considerations and promised adjustments, while a renewal of operations was to be evaluated amid a 20 percent wage rise plan and stepped limits on future strikes.

Tokyo Buriay Remant Moloney

Wheat Shortage Feared Overstated by Financial Times Review

The Financial Times claims no real wheat shortage and current supplies are adequate. It notes that speculative buying and recent market gaps were exaggerated by reduced purchases. It also mentions rising German prices and distant shortages, with freight demand pushing costs for Austrian shipping.

London Financial Times

London Bus Dispute and Cost of Prolonged Strike

Lord Rahfield of the London Transport Board denies the bus dispute is apennible and notes current driving and conducting take only six hours four minutes daily. He warns that shortening the men’s day by half an hour would cost £650,000 yearly, or £1,500,000 if all workers are involved, while the board favors public inquiry and the men have resumed the offer.

London Lord Rahfield London ‘Transport Board May

Egypt Montreux Conference Ends In Negotiated Points

Egypt and French delegates attended a Montreux conference aimed at securing agreements on points of international concern. The talks focused on capitulations, hospitals, schools, and navigation. The Egyptian side asserted the larger line of capitulations must be addressed first, while French delegates left the conference to consult their government.

Montreur Thane Powerg Egypt Wnituh Denien France Keyptiana

Court Comedy at Rioum Achlzes Before Judge Busson

Monday spectators at Rioum Achlzes laughed as former deputy Phil Busson, charged with stealing legal documents, clashed with counsel and taunted witnesses. He boasted of war wounds and staged a conjuring display before producing damaged papers and being acquitted.

Paris Rioum Achlzes Phillibert Busson Buisson O Ytlasue Trrelevencien Wranco Persection Bunson Bussoo

Rebel attack tightens grip on Bilbao front

Bilbao report from the Daily Telegraph describes near Bilbao fighting as General Mola's troops press a double assault from front and rear. Navarre Brigade seized the Udale Mountains and threatens Marquina while rebels encircle areas east of Exaque. Armoured cars occupy a public square and peasants receive bread as trenches extend toward a line 12 miles from Bilbao.

London Bilbao Daily Telegraph Navarre Udale Inc -Aramagona Valley Bibar Mola Marquina Coifihiunique Sequestio Durango Bilbad Thkaes Milittamen Blorrio Mlorria

Rebel protest over blockade aid and naval actions

The Junta lodged a strong protest with Britain accusing HM S Hood of aiding a blockade breach. Reports say the steamers Thureton and Strea ae reached Bilbao without police protection, and Bettiah ships shielded them in extraterritorial waters, while Almirante Cevernn was notified of a right to free passage. The British foodship Oekgrove arrived at Santander after a warning about freedom of navigation.

London Franco Britain Nora Hm.s. Hood Thureton Streaae Bilbao Bettiah Almirante Cevernn Oekgrove Santander Britiah ‘Teatrayer Eapand High Seas

Racecar overturns at Penrith Speedway injures driver

Frank Kielnig lives through a high speed crash at Penrith Speedway while traveling an estimated 80 mph. The single car incident drew several thousand spectators as the car flipped multiple times and stopped near his position. He escaped with minor bruises.

Sydney Frank Kielnig Penrith Speedway Kieinig Kieiing

Naval treaties near signed to curb races at sea

London Sunday Telegraph correspondent reports imminent Anglo German and Anglo Russian naval treaties. They mirror the Anglo American French agreement of 1938 with key reservations. Germany faces qualitative limits and Russia terms loosened, while capital ships and gun sizes are constrained and aircraft cap noted.

Lontion Java Ly ‘Telegraph Germany Russia

Rebel leader threatens with insurgent ships near Gibraltar

From Seville General De Land warned insurgent warships may attack near Gibraltar as details emerge of the rebel Canarian forcing the Loyalist cruiser Jaime Primero aground off the South Canal. An Italian destroyer stopped a British oil tanker near Barcelona but later withdrew after government protest. the tanker was again halted before the destroyer sailed away.

Gibraltar General de Land Seville Canarian Jaime Primero South Canal Valencia Donday Barcelona Tha Deartroyer Pisnea

Roadside Murder Near Ulverston Claims Two Men

Police report two men, Henry Lawnan and Gordon Frankcombe, both aged 0 and 34, were found shot dead on a road near Ulverston this afternoon. Bodies discovered by a rabbit trap near a lorry. weapon not located.

Hobart Monany Ulverston Henry Lawnan Gordon Frankcombe

Mrs Simpson's Home Opened as Museum

Mrs Simpson's residence in Baltimore was opened to the public after a corporation purchased and converted it into a museum. It showcases miniature reproductions of Jo thar life, portraits of the Royal Fance fly, and new ayuper cuttings, with guides offering tours through the premises.

Baltimore

Swimming Rescue at Bronte Yacht Pool

Frank Murphy of Waverley was pulled from a Bronte rock pool in a near drowning. A boy's prompt artificial respiration and continuing aid, with help from Harry Whelan of Watsons Bay and another youth, revived him after two hours of resuscitation.

Bydney Monda Frank Murphy Waverley Bronte Yeu Harry Whelan Watson's Bay Murphy Wewsiern

1929 U S Employment Figures Reported In Brief

Independent reports state that the National Association of Manufacturers and the Federal Reserve Board noted employment in manufacturing around spring near 7 000 000, roughly aligned with 1929 levels. A total of 2 910 000 persons were found unemployed since 1033. Federal census data urged further study.

New York National Association of Manufactairew Federal Reverve Board Nice

Belgium Quietly Seeks German Pact Assurance After Locarno

Brussels and London debate Belgium's status under Locarno. The Daily Telegraph notes Belgian desire for a German non aggression pledge while fearing exposure under League Covenant Article 18. France backs independent Belgium to bolster western defenses and delay mobilization in the north.

London England France Belgium Brussels Daily Telegraph Cleo Alte Ceatt Belgiaen Berlin Times Pme

Parachute Death at Winterioa Display Grips Spectators

In a tragic incident at Winterioa, 26 year old American Rohn Sohn failed to open his parachute while leaping from a plane at 119000 feet during a Wings display. Despite desperate attempts to untangle second parachute cords, Sohn fell 2000 feet before impact, dying before medics could move him. Thousands watched in horror as the crowd pushed toward the scene and police kept order.

Farls Rohn Sohn Allence Bia Iast

Brisbane poll sustains Labour majority in Brisbane

Brisbane returns Labour with a reduced majority after Saturday’s poll. The municipal scene remains contested as 30,000 votes yet to be counted are not expected to change the outcome. Independent candidates who stood as Labour hopefuls after the Queensland Central Executive declined to back them were defeated.

Brisbane Labour Party Greater Brisbane Partien Netpal Oh Neation Iicipal Woa Nd Citizen's Organisation Geven Independenta Labour Qurenm

Turf Disqualification At Perth Over Pinal Handicap Inquiry

The Western Australian Turf Club disqualified jockey Whitefyred and trainer M Hountan Yorta after an inquiry into Mancosa handling in the Pinal Handicap at Canning Park on Saturday. The owner D Carhons was exonerated and no action was taken against the horse.

Perth Mancosa Canning Park W.A.T.C. At Whitefyread M. Hountan Yorta ‘Oetta D. Carhons

Anzac Service Draws Packed London Crowds

A vast St Paul’s Cathedral crowd attended an Anzac service led by Canon P James from Wellington New Zealand. After the service the Australian and New Zealand contingents joined a procession past the Cenotaph with wreaths laid by Sir Archdale Parkhill and others, followed by Royal Marines and Allied divisions. crowds observed the display of unity between Australia and New Zealand.

London St Paul's Cathedral Wale Iy Traten P_ James Wellington Ewland Zemhurst St. Paul's Australa New Zealand Royal Marines Poai- Wen Archdale Parkhill Jordan William Birdwood Ian Hamilton the Hamilton

Freight shortages push Japan imports higher amid raw materials surge

The report notes rising freight costs and supply gaps as raw materials for Japan swell the import bill. It cites large cotton bales and unspecified tonnage increases, with figures like 3,800,000 bales and 490,000 tons referenced in the chaotic OCR.

Chigat Ar

Gresford Disaster Reported by Magistrate in inquiry

Magistrate’s inquiry into the Gresford colliery disaster reveals a fatal incident caused by a coal mine fire. Authorities note 345 lives lost as workers were trapped and the shaft and mine structures were damaged. The report outlines company responsibilities and the sequence of events leading to the catastrophe.

Gisaatar Rami

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Al.p. Executive N.S.W Tasmania Tink Lazsarini A.C. Willy Mesara E. Mara J. Duttin Schreiber J. Wilkins Prevent Laken Logethen Tasmanian New South Wales Noarth Ernree Spain Guas Valladolid Duke Drieen Kemmiett Hmit Hitch Montreux Speedway Mrs. Simpson Museu U.S.A Locarno Pact Alaff Miritain ANZAC Japan Gresford
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