12 Aug 1937
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1937
Page
1
Shanghai reports Twenty Japanese warships have arrived at Woo Sung near Shanghai as a battle fleet. The Chinese government plans to evacuate residents from Japan. A dispatch from Chang-Ping says the offensive on Nanchow is imminent with thousands of troops and large war material movements proceeding.
A report describes a shooting at Hunjao Aerodrome involving Japanese and Chinese factions. An unarmed driver Yor Rul allegedly killed by Chinese troops as Japanese forces dispute blame and vow investigations proceed.
The Commonwealth Government abandons proposals to resume organised migration due to lack of general agreement. No migrants will be allowed to enter unless necessary, with White Australia policy considerations guiding decisions. Reports say Victoria backs curbing unskilled migration while discussing broader shifts. Confirmation points to no immediate migrant intake.
An eight year old boy from Gaul Hels, De Arhwe Lazarup, died after contracting infantile paralysis during a period of peacetime unrest in Melbourne west. The incident followed ongoing health concerns and the community noted securing measures as authorities investigated.
War Office outlines plan to extend army careers. Recruits may serve longer, with potential eligibility for pensions after extended terms. mentions Churchill proposals on mobilization and partial widening of service framework.
London reports Britain's fleet air arm will lead naval power with 620 aircraft, planned long range patrols, and pilot training for extended operations. The Daily Telegraph correspondent describes upgrades, including catapults and deck operations, and notes a survivable joint air system to defend against potential enemy incursions.
Berlin reports claim the German government wants only official news and no foreign commentary, while German correspondents and editors protest potential expulsions. Loyalist forces retreat from Teruel as insurgents mass for a decisive battle to sever Valencia and Catalonia links. Madrid reports arrest and execution of Spanish officers tied to attacks on German and Maltese personnel in Malaga.
The British ambassador at Henidaye has instructions to demand the early release of three vessels Molton Canaie tan Castle and Mirapara held by “snell agents.” The Daily Telegraph notes Axempend and Sea hawk held at Morieaux since July 25 may now dock after court-ordered removal of disputed treasure./Geneva France plans to claim the ships as metal prizes. Seven POW prisoners escaped from Pantjed trawler Mirona Teguerus, forcing the captain to flee, then surrendered to the Spanish consulate and sent to a refugee camp obv.
At a polling declaration in Sydney the Waitara ranch UAP leader Mr Staey was cited as facing potential expulsion for contesting Gordon as an independent candidate. Mr Storey vowed to use legal rights to defend actions against him and criticized canvassers who labeled him a critic of Cinematograph Censorship banning films of Fairbanks Jr, Chaplin, Crawford and others.
The London exchequer report shows revenue at £233,82T47S for Tuesday, compared with £201,524480 at the same date last year, indicating a year over year increase in archived British revenue figures.
Washington reports a critical stage in talks among Imperial Airways Pan American and Australian authorities over US Australia and New Zealand air service. Dispute centers on land rights at Honolulu and San Francisco enabling Imperial to serve passengers coast to coast. Principal Pan American negotiator may travel to New Zealand seeking closer government promises.
Post mortem today strengthens police belief that Mina Mary St George aged 51 and Victor Millett aged 60, hotel employee, drowned in Audley River. Bodies found yesterday in the river, police reject theories of voluntary death pact or foul play.
About 40400 miners walked off jobs across northern southern and western coal fields in Sydney area protests. Northern field saw 2200 idle at pits including Aberdare Central Aberdare Extended John Darling Standford Main No 2 Millfield and Burwood. South Coast 895 idle. Coaseliffe Colliery closed by dispute. Western fields featured Ashfield areas and several collieries awaiting a new agreement. Union reps demand higher pay. owners offer 1 percent to contract workers and 7 percent to day labourers. A state miners federation conference planned Friday to decide if strikes continue.
Censored reports note King Carol's return to Bucharest after a European tour and night of talks with Premier Tatarescu who reportedly offered to resign but was not accepted. Cabinet fate to be decided today amid ties to the Iron Guard and rumors of German influence.
A Daily Telegraph report states about 30 to 40 percent of the 1937 36 Brazilian coffee harvest will be burned or dumped into the sea to sustain the U S wholesale price of 6d a pound. It notes 482 million bags of the cheaper variety have already been destroyed and that 40 percent of the crop will be stored while 80 percent will be released to the market.
James Harkins, a relief worker from Chester Hill, was killed near Villawood while likely gathering coal spilled from engines. The engine driver reported whistling, brakes tried, but the man could not move in time as rain fell. His widow and five children are left.
Inquest verdict finds Grace Jennings aged 10 died of arsenic poisoning after eating a corn cob contaminated by a painting brush and arsenic in a parent's barn. Police evidence shows arsenic residue near the nest and corn, with the coroner urging household caution and improved safety around children.
Premier Dunstan unveils a 20 per cent reduction in unemployment relief and raises married exemption from 170 to 300 pounds. Surplus projections improve to 11 thousand pounds. sustenance and employment relief taxes altered, hospital and charity funding, and university grant restored. Nine more agricultural officers planned.
In Sydney the Parramatta Quarter Session heard Charles Edward Gaswell claim his friend gave false evidence and caused a stir. Annie Burke, 74, of Granville, faced March charges. a car struck a woman sent her to hospital and Gaswell described seeing a body near Alfred Street. Detective Flint noted Gaswell recanted memories of the accident.
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