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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 13, 1937

Page

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Selected Food Items Highlighted In Market Report

A fragment lists items such as ming food and related selections in a market report. The note references buyers and vendors but lacks full context or prices.

Japan Moves by Land and Sea as Sino-Japanese War Escalates

Reports from Woosung and Nankow describe a major Japanese naval and land push in the Sino-Japanese conflict. Chinese forces defend Changping and Shanghai while Tokyo seeks an apology, guarantees, punishment of shooters, and Shanghai withdrawal, amid rising combat and civilian concerns.

London Woosung Nankow Changping Peiping Great Wall United Presa Shanghai Reign Office Nanking China

Kinc May Build New Yacht

London report says Kinc may construct a new racing yacht as authorities consider options amid tensions. China evacuations and Tokyo deliberations unfold with mixed signals as officials weigh compliance versus forceful response to aggression.

KINC

Tokyo News Agency Reports Japanese Advances in Shanghai Sector

The report notes Japanese forces strengthening positions in Shanghai with Chinese compliance demanded. Battles of trenches and barbed wire cited as Brivin Consul calls on British to join the Mi Cee settlement, amid refugees heading to Hong Kong and proclamations of rail and naval actions tied to incidents in Yon and Woosung.

London Thursinyy Shanghai Hong Kong Tokyo Thy Buel Tring Hanke Yon Woosung Onyuma

Military decree enforces universal service in Spain front

The Daily Telegraph reports a military decree makes service mandatory for all males aged 1 to 20, leaving both sides paralysed for the 1150 mile front from the Pyrenees to the Mediterranean as garrisons struggle with manpower.

Valencia Thursd Speci Daily Telegraph Pyrenees Mediterranean

Foreign Press Protest Decision in Berlin

An emergency meeting of the Foreign Press in Berlin protested expulsion of Mr Ebbutt The Times chief German correspondent and criticised journalistic activity. British reaction to expulsion was not commented on by German press and reports discuss a broader campaign to clean foreign journalists.

Berlin Piation Dae Farsigi Landation Ebbust Goebbels Correat Adenta Bralin Ebbutt Timex Angrisa Une Britain Aurgents Aumbers Wretant Church Madrid

Drought Threatens New South Wales Wheat Yields

Weather and agricultural experts warn drought endangers NSW wheat crops with potential losses unless rains return. Predictions suggest yields could reach 60,000,900 bushels if rain improves, but without rainfall the district faces severe shortfalls and farm incomes may fall by millions.

Rydney

Hospital ship Helouan scuttled in Naples harbour blaze

A fire gutted the hospital ship Helouan at Naples harbour. The crew abandoned ship and were rescued as the blaze threatened the Savaya and other nearby liners before Helouan was towed away.

Naples

Pacific Air Line Wellangton Encounter in New Zealand Talks

Prime Minister Mr Bavngi stated the position faced difficulties but would not risk jeopardizing a settlement. Minister Nash in New Zealand awaited to clarify reciprocal landing rights for the Beulah venture. The trip aimed to use American bands in the Pacific venture and advance Pacific Air Line talks.

Wellangton Uniti Bavegey Nash New Zealand Bavngi Bekording Beulah Vainen

Tasmanian mobant selects denison standard bearer

The Prime Minister Mr Lyne said ThA had selected the standard bearer for Denison. John McPhee was applauded for confidence and support, with Lyne praising policy and gratitude to the Commonwealth for assistance to the state. He expected success in Denison, Wilmot, and other parts of the state.

Mobant Tne Ly» Pre Tha Denison John McPhee Becauno Lyuna Deniaon Wilmot Lyona

Mass Trial of Soviet Rail Employees Reported

Moscow reports a mass trial ending with 72 Eastern Siberian Railway employees accused of acts against the state. The proceedings allege involvement in sabotage linked to Japanese wartime service and espionage.

Moscow Wedneway Biberian Nowspaper

Call to Arms Soviet Order In London Report

Moscow correspondent reports a Defence Commissar has issued a decree calling all 1916 class conscripts and half of the VON5 class to service. Labor affirms the call as a joyous national mobilization while warning that war clouds grow denser and fascism prepares action against the Soviet.

London Moscow Daily Telegraph Yemmroshiloff

Telegraphist Arrested at Marseille in Mail Leak Case

Paris reports Airen Sentenac a telegraph employee was arrested in Marseille on charges of tapping official messages to Valencia from Algiers and supplying their contents to General Franco. Police raided Sentenac’s home after a woman friend handed over packets of coded Valencia telegrams. Multiple sailings and a government merchant fleet departure for Spain last month were linked to the incident and attacks by an unknown submarine.

Franco Las Palmas Inneweek Aigiein Meith Proost Paris Airen Sentenac Marseilles Valencia Algiers General Franco Bentenac Elve Ranco Spreu Sls Pibions Hentenac Bevera Steuer Spain Thgps

Cruel Hoax on Horse Ends in Tragedy

Mine police hunt for perpetrators of a misconceived prank that killed a horse near Grafton. A barbed wire trap near a sulky caused the animal to bolt and crash, leaving the horse dead with a stomach wound and the sulky wreckage nearby.

Grafton

Moneylenders Legislation Likely in Sydney Thursday

Government to consider a new bill aimed at regulating lenders and curbing aggressive tactics. Earlier version drafted to amend the Moneylenders and Infants Loan Act was printed but not tabled, with likely focus on wage airing and banning door to door canvassing to secure loans.

Sydney

YACHT DISQUALIFICATION IN ATLANTIC RACE SCANDAL

An American yacht named Elisabeth McCaw was disqualified from the Cowes to Featner Hooks Atlantic race after finishing strongly by crossing the start line moments early. Officials ruled the apparent infraction invalidated the finish position.

London Cowes Eiiaabeth McCaw

Shakespeare Secret Sought in Spenser Tomb Mystery

A fragment suggests scholars seek Shakespeare’s secret in Edmund Spenser’s tomb at Westminster. It claims poets signed the burial and hints that Bacon’s hand might bear Shakespeare’s signature. The Dean of Westminster weighs whether to open the tomb for examination.

Shakespeare Spenser's London Edmund Spencer Weetminnetér Spenser Bacon

Coal Strike Averted as Miners Win Higher Wages

After week long talks the Miners Federation and colliery owners reached a compromise that avoids a general stoppage. Immediate 10 percent rise for contract men plus 1 percent for day workers, and a Northern field minimum wage introduced with regional figures set. Terms to be reviewed by state conference and later aggregate coal meetings. rejection unlikely given the gains and move toward wage uniformity.

Sydney Miners Federation Miners’ Federation Federation Tosday Une Federaon

Censure Motion Defeated in Sydney Legislative Assembly

The opposition led by Mr Lang moved a censure motion, defeated 4 to 20 in the Legislative Assembly. Debate touched on government conduct, parliamentary reforms, and proposed reductions to members of Parliament. The session adjourned after governance questions and an address to the Governor was adopted.

Sydney My Lang Legislative Assembly Mayan Woollahrn Bate Ual Anil Wan Paite Conde Labour Thi Hidasitoon Devdagad My Tang Bhanigm Sirisittelie Abel Cermue Boorel Laing Mr. Weaver Willy Weaver

Remains for Australia London Wabenday

Arrangements are being made to ship the remains of Helen Hughes to Australia in accordance with her father's wishes as the family handles the travel details and formalities.

London

Gas Shortage Strikes Melbourne Suburb Darkens

A stay in strike by 300 night shift workers at the Eastern Suburb gas works in Melbourne causes widespread darkness. Supplies fail as picketing blocks entry to plants at Footscray and adjacent areas. government intervention possible amid industry dispute over wage allowances and supplier terms.

Bain Ag Argent Appeal Bern Edisunurs East Melding Hatotha Freiends Bn the Yard Footscray Box Hill Oakleigh Williamstown Bon Wigo Ballarat Cselung

Child Welfare Bygdney Legal Reforms Narrow Punishments

The article outlines a proposed Child Welfare Act with criminal penalties for female inaction prohibited. It specifies detention limits and restrictions on certain punishments. The text mentions designated early release terms and medical duties, with an emphasis on non graphic sanctions.

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