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Canberra Times

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Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 26, 1937

Page

5

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Labour's defence policy calls for greater air power than sea strength

Opposition Leader Mr. Curtin argued the Labour policy prioritizes air force expansion beyond Japan's seaborne air power, while not abandoning the Navy. He claimed Australia can deter aggression with a plan no more costly than the Government, stressing unity with the Empire and a modern warfare stance.

Federal Labour Party Mr. Curtin House of Representatives Australia Curtin Japan Defence Archdale Parkhill

Australia defends self reliance in defence policy clash

Mr Curtin attacked the Prime Minister over the Pacific Pact proposal and Imperial Conference findings. He argued Australia must decide its own defence and condemned the PM for misrepresenting the conference and linking policy to party aims.

Curtin United Australia Party Australia Great Britain Mr. Curtin Darvat Briain

What Did the Conference Decide

Mr Curtin questioned the Imperial Conference report on Empire defence and Australia’s role. He cited per capita defence spending showing Australia far exceeds other Dominions and warned against penny‑wise budgeting harming social services. He stressed sea trade protection relies on naval forces for all Dominions.

eWe Mr. Curtin Australia Curtin New Zealand Canada South Africa

Air Power Urged Over Navy in Defence Budget Debate

Senator Curtin argues for expanding Australia’s air force to 50 squadrons to counter Japan and defend against modern warfare. He criticizes relying on Singapore’s fleet and calls for stronger inland batteries and land forces. Sir Archdale Parkhill defends Imperial Conference defence decisions.

Australia Curtin Japan Archdale Parkhill Defence Sir Archdale Parkhill

Larwood Suspended by Nottingham Club in London

Larwood says he was injured but told to report for practice. he found no place on the team sheet and refused to train at the ground staff nets. He planned to report again but received a letter stating he had been suspended.

London Nottinghamahlye Cricket Club Larwood Bein

Munro Divorce Case Draws Out Astonishing Allegations

Sydney hearing before Justice Boyce deals with a decree nisi from Maude Fisher against Darby Munro’s wife Lris Veronic Munro. Fisher alleges continued intimacy after the decree, while Munro denies any contact since the ruling. An insult allegedly spoken by the jockey’s mother-in-law was cited as part of the dispute. the hearing was adjourned.

Sydney Maude Fisher Darby Munro Justice Boyce Nisi Munro Lris Veronic Munro Fisher Chatswood Banstown Bankstown Munroe Messrs. Toose and Allan A. P. Windeyer Joseph Conlan Borothy Munro A. Pearpark

St George Murder Trial Details At Goondiwindi

A statement allegedly made by Harold Thomas Mullen was produced at his Goondiwindi trial for the murder of Ernest Harry Brown near St George on May 19. The document describes an argument at their camp, a struggle over a loaded rifle, and Brown being shot as he tried to report the incident.

Brisbane Harold Thomas Mullen Goondiwindi Ernest Harry Brown St. George Brown Mullen

Opposition Defence Policy Sparks British Commonwealth Talk

Leader of the Opposition argues Labour would cooperate with Britain but seeks no clear defence stance beyond homeland protection. Sir Archdale presses for navy, army, and air force growth as the sound defence path. Blackburn blames imperial monopoly for world insecurity as debate ends in adjournment.

Labour Party Great Britain Australia Sir Archdale British Commonwealth of Nations Blackburn Labour Victoria Britain

Medical congress in Adelaide studies disease spread risks

Dr. F Ponsford warns rats in Pars field acrodrome may carry plague via planes but finds no link to disease on wheels. Dr Sherry notes TB reduction could lower cancer rates and reports higher skin lip tongue mouth stomach cancer among low paid workers compared with professionals of similar ages.

Adelaide F. Ponsford South Australia Ponsford Sherry Victoria

Catholic Ball Debutantes in Canberra at Albert Hall

Twenty six debutantes will be presented to Lord Gowrie and Lady Gowrie at the Catholic Ball in the Albert Hall Canberra next Monday night. Debutantes instructed by Miss Mona Perinoni include Monic Campbell Missea Jonun Axelby Mollie Bates Maureen Carroll Hazel Connolly Dorothy Day Edie Doyle Lily Bywards Joan Farrell Molly Gallagher Jean Kershaw Diana Love Alice McNamee Maury McNamee Joan Naylor Lily ONeill Jean O'Reilly Frances O'Rourke Mary O'Rourke Sheila Pricatiey May Richardson June Reidy Daphne Ryan Alice South well Nceline Walsh and Tris Weorl- Anis.

Lord Gowrie Lady Gowrie Albert Hall Canberra Mona Perinoni Monic Campbell Missea Jonun Axelby Mollie Bates Maureen Carroll Hazel Connolly Dorothy Day Edie Doyle Lily Bywards Joan Farrell Molly Gallagher Jean Kershaw Diana Love Alice McNamee

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