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21 Aug 1937
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1937
Page
1
Shanghai Battle Deepens As Chinese Drive Wedge
Shanghai reports reveal intensified fighting after British truce proposals were rejected. Chinese forces press large-scale assaults, claim to split Japanese units around the Whangpoo River and Soochow Creek, with air raids on Nanking and heavy river bombardments near Hongkew and Chapei. Aware of martial law in North Shanghai, authorities warn of fires and strategic river operations amid civilian refugee movement to Hong Kong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Nanking
India
London
China
League
Tokyo
Simla
Japan
Yangtsepoo Road
Yangtsepoo Point
China Merchants’ Steam Navigation Company
Whangpoo
Soochow Creek
Whangpow River
Troopa
Finpar Parbitsl
Kiangwan
Woosung
Aberhart Calls Special Session to Replace Bank Act
Premier Aberhart announces a special session of Parliament in Edmonton Alberta to enact legislation replacing the Bank Act immediately. The move signals a sweeping financial reform and asserts provincial control over banking policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Alberta
Aberhart
Japanese Behaviour Condemned
The Times condemns Japan for entering war with China and using opportunistic methods that trespass on other powers’ property, causing heavy financial and material losses to Britain and other nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Times
Japan
China
Britain
Gas Dispute May Draw Victorian Cabinet Action
Melbourne Friday report states Chief Secretary Bailey told the trades hall disputes committee the Government would be informed of the request for intervention in the gas dispute. Cabinet is expected to consider on Monday as venues to reconvene the parties are explored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Bailey
Trades Hall Disputes Committee
Record dividend at Broken Hill Ltd yields 120 percent
North Broken Hill Ltd declares a final dividend of 1/6 and a 6d bonus per share for the year ended June 30, reaching a record aggregate of 120 percent. Final distribution amounts to £840,000, besting the prior high of 95 percent set in 1926. Last year’s total stood at 77 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
North Broken Hill Ltd
Nnal
Japanese rejection of British Shanghai plan debated in London
London dispatch quotes The Times on British and Japanese stakes in Eastern Asia. It notes Japan’s refusal to neutralise Shanghai and cites two main reasons: doubts about allied force protection for Japanese nationals and blame on Chinese attacks. It also mentions a proposal to move warships five miles downstream rejected by the Powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hasegawa
United States
China
Tu Gol
Thia
Japan
Eastern
Asia
London
Tokyo
Themes
Shanghai
Will Fight To Last Man
Sydney business leader Mr Mar Leong Wah returned from China and stated China would fight to the last man and last ounce of energy. He said real progress has been made in China recently while Japan appears to push to seize the initiative before the Chinese are ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Mar Leong Wah
China
Japan
Nanking Revolt Reported Fails Amid Chinese Fightback
Tokyo and Paris embassy sources relay a Nanking revolt against Chiang Kai-shek led by General Pei Chunghui, which failed as Chiang holds power. Peiping reports suspend Hopei-Chahar Council, leaving occupied North China under Japanese military control and massing for Nankow Pass with heavy losses at Changsha station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tokyo
Paris
Nanking
Chiang Kai-shek
Kwangsi
Pei Chunghui
Japan
Chiang
Peiping
Hopei-Chahar
North China
Nankow Pass
Changastation
Santander Fall Inevitable Insurgents Surprised
In St. Jean de Luz the French Consul says Santander’s capture is inevitable and the populace is despondent. Tebela estimates 10 government troops killed or captured in south Santander. thousands jailed in camps. Insurgents push gains as pilots report delays and rebels claim positions north of Reinosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Jean DE Luz
Thurs
Santander
Salamanca
Tebela
Paris
Bayonne
International Red Cross
Bilbao
Reinera
Reported revolt in rebel ranks rattles Madrid front
In Madrid reports say firing behind rebel lines near Saragossa signals growing dissension. Loyalist aircraft claim rebels shoot toward the rear as parts of Saragossa burn. Spaniards mutiny and clash with Germans and Italians noted. Yajanda government forms anti submarine flotilla. Turkey asked to shield Spanish ships. Turkey investigates sinking of the Armory. Spain protests to League members over foreign submarine aggression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Saragossa
Yajanda Government
Turkey
Angola
Spain
League
Attacks on Spanish Shipping Reported Near Istanbul
Three more attacks on Spanish government steamers were reported. The Armura, carrying Odessa grain to Spain, was beached and sank after an attack. crew rescued by a Turkish steamer. Aldecon fled to Argel after pursuit by an Italian destroyer. Conde de Absalo was torpedoed and sunk. the captain alleges involvement by six Italian warplanes and Savoia aircraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Istanbul
Armura
Spain
Odessa
Aldecon
Argel
Conde de Absalo
Savoia
Franco cousins sentenced in conspiracy case
Alphonso Franco and his sister Pita Franco, cousins of General Franco, were sentenced to four and one years in prison for conspiring against the Republic. Rosario Queipodelleno, sister of the Rebel General, was acquitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madald
Alphonso Franco
Pita Franco
General Franco
Rosario Queipodelleno
Sixteen executed in Gijon plot to destroy planes
Paris dispatch reports twelve persons including Spanish footballer Herrerita executed in Gijon for complicity in a plot to destroy Spanish aircraft. Six planes set to attack Oviedo crashed, with pilots near the start suffering serious harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Perons
Herrerita
Gijon
Oviedo
State lifts living wage to federal level under cabinet plan
Cabinet approves legislation to have the Industrial Commission adopt the federal living wage as the state standard. In Sydney and major cities wages rise to 3 pounds 18 shillings weekly, country workers to 3 pounds 15 shillings, with rail and tramway and most public servants set at 3 pounds 16 shillings. Female pay policy undecided, current NSW rate 3 pounds 11 shillings 6 pence remains baseline until changed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Industrial Commission
Newcastle
Wollongong
Port Kembla
Stevens
New South Wales
Portugal and Czechoslovakia Amid Armament Dispute
Portugal accuses Czechoslovakia of withholding Bren machine guns over third party pressure while Prague denies political conflict. Lisbon says its minister will depart for Vienna after handing affairs to the Italian envoy. Prague keeps its minister in Lisbon. Britain denies pressuring Prague. Bren guns are being made for the British army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Portugal
Czechoslovakia
Arma
Linbon
Spain
Vienna
Prague
Britain
Lisbon
Migration conference to discuss Empire settlement plans
A conference of societies favoring resumed State aided Empire migration will open at the Guildhall on October 11, opened by the Lord Mayor of London. A resolution asks the British Government to invite Dominion representatives to consider early settlement preparations and credit facilities for approved schemes. Mr H D Donaldson says Australia and Canada fear growing British alien influx gaps could threaten imperial issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Guildhall
H. D. Donaldson
Australia
Canada
Infantile paralysis controls spark federal health clash
The Commonwealth rejected a New South Wales and South Australian push for a Victoria quarantine to curb infantile paralysis. Emergency regulations require all under 2 from Victoria arriving in the Federal Capital Territory to report to the Medical Health Officer and isolate for three weeks. Health Minister Hughes warned that state measures face constitutional issues and may not reliably protect, noting past influenza restrictions were ineffective. Cases reported in Tarwin Meadows, Port Melbourne, South Melbourne and Brunswick as Victoria closes schools for winter break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
New South Wales
South Australian
Victoria
Hughes
Commonwealth Health Department
Federal Capital Territory
Sampston
Melbourne
South Australia
Mr. Hughes
State Health Department
Tarwin Meadows
Gippsland
Port Melbourne
South Melbourne
Brunswick
Kew Council
Children's Hospital
Tudor
Kew
Infectious Diseases Hospital
Bouth
Brighton
Quereneel
British Seaplane Delays Stir Australian Frustration
London officials from the Air Ministry explain the ongoing delay in approving Australian seaplane construction. Australian agents had warned that the postponed inauguration before June would be unlikely, citing prolonged negotiations between the two authorities as the cause of the setback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Autralia
Britain
Air Ministry
Agsegiere Lyr
Catalan Parliament Opens Amid Rebellion Suppression
The Catalan Parliament opened today with thePresent empowered to manage proceedings until the provisional rebellion is crushed. The session confirms authorities' grip as unrest spreads across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mussolini vows stronger Sicilian defences and mobile warfare
Signor Mussolini told army officers that Sicily’s naval and air defences would be strengthened after maneuvers showed hostile disembarkation was impossible. He rejected static war in favor of rapidly moving forces. He also noted Madrid remains unconquered as it has not faced serious attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palermo
Italy
Signor Mussolini
Sicily
Madrid
Plane damaged in landing near Brisbane during test flight
A Bengrull amphibian aircraft attached to HMLAB Sydney sustained heavy damage at Archerfiri serodromy when the retractable undercarriage failed to lock during landing. Pilot Plying Oficer Hickey and crew Sub-Lieutenant W Rowe along with Telegraphiat Downes escaped unharmed, though shaken, as the wheely mechanism collapsed on contact with the ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
HMLAB
Sydney
Oficer Hickey
W. Rowe
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Alan Cheg
Adelaide Shintion
Smimpy
Meteo
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de Lhe
Chapei
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Hongkew
Chapel
Nippon Yusen Kaisha
shanghai-Nanking
Ward Road
International Settement
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Frm
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Kiongwan
Suochew Creek
Hongkong
Rajputana
Whangpeo River
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