Japanese Claim Victory at Nankow Pass After Eleven Days
The Tokyo Times correspondent reports the capture of Nankow Pass after extended fighting. Japanese troops endured shortages with food and munitions flown in by air. Chinese defense deployed giant stones to halt advances as casualties mounted on both sides. A Japanese column after Kalgan moves south toward Peiping Suiyuan railway while Shanghai sees continued clashes.
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London
Tokyo
the Times
Nankow Pass
Chun- Sunglevels
Great Wall
Kalgan
Peiping-Suiyaan Railway
Japanese landings in Chinese coast area reported
The Times notes unclear details on the landing of about 20 000 Japanese troops. About 15 000 landed near Wusung and the south bank of the Whangpoo, 5 000 on the Shanghai coast. Forces move toward Klangwan and Pootung while intense bombardment continues near Paoshan Chapoo and Kasaing.
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Imperial Service Medal for Annie Roberts of St Kilda Victoria
Miss Annie Roberts of St Kilda Victoria receives the Imperial Service Medal from the Governor General after forty six years in public service. She joined Victoria's Public Service in 1901 and served in the Postmaster General's Department Melbourne as a telephone switch operator before transferring to the Commonwealth service in 1907 where she worked as monitor at the Central Exchange. She earned maximum staff cooperation and led instruction in telephone operation.
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Annie Roberts
St. Kilda
Victoria
State Public Service
Postmaster- General's Department
Melbourne
Commonwealth Service
Central Exchange
Miss Roberts
Elassca
Union Calls Off MEI EB Gas Strike Settlement Reached
The Gas Union votes to end the stoppage after a conference with the Metropolitan Gas Company. Production resumes at 6 am with a two shift plan and day work. Supplies will be scarce for a week as gas holders recover and plants return to full output. The settlement includes industry allowances, back pay to June 28, gratuities, and 12 days annual leave on full pay. Further talks planned on marginal rates to finalize the award.
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Metropolitan Gas Company
British Ambassador to China Bombed Near Shanghai
The British Ambassador to China Mr H M Hugessen was injured when a Japanese plane bombed and machine gunned his car between Nanking and Shanghai. The military attaché Colonel Lovat Fraser and adviser Halipateh were with him. Fraser drove the car bearing the Union Jack and was hit, while Halipateh suffered a concussion but recovered. A Japanese spokesman expressed regret, saying they did not know the ambassador was en route to Shanghai.
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London
China
H. M. Hugessen
Nanking
Shanghai
Lovat Fraser
Mr. Halipateh
Ministry of Finance
Turkey vows to blow up unresponsive submarines
Istanbul reports the Turkish government warns that any submarine in Turkish waters refusing to answer a challenge will be blown up.
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Istanbul
Coal dispute averted on South Coast
Sydney reports a threatened strike on the southern coalfield over wages and conditions was averted after owners, meeting with the Miners' Federation executive, agreed to pay higher rates. Deliberations to continue as adjustments apply to surface and underground youth workers with a five percent wage increase and a 20/9 percentage rate for surface youths, while underground workers receive Wongewillie plus five percent.
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Sydney
Miners’ Federation
Speed limit revision for Canberra discussed in House
The Minister for the Interior announced in Parliament that the Federal Capital Territory traffic speed limits would be reviewed. Current Canberra limits are 30 mph on public streets outside city area, 26 mph within city, and 15 mph at dangerous spots like the railway station and Acton offices.
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Mr. Paterson
House of Representatives
Federal Capital Territory
Nairn
U.A.P
Perth
Canberra
Acton
Santander Rebel Army Enters Italian Troops Lead Capture
Rebel forces entered Santander with Italian troops said to be assisting. Fierce street fighting drove refugees toward France as insurgents announced two battalions had entered and were welcomed amid bell peals. The main body was said to advance.
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London
Santander
Postice
Rome Codent Hails Van Ralian Remand in Italian Legion
A fragment from the Daily Mal notes Rome praising a van Ralian remand and a Soon toe played by Italian legionnaries. The odd wording suggests a historical or OCR- corrupted brief referencing Italian forces and a notable event involving a legion.
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London
Rome
Santander
Legionnares
Rescue by British Warship Clears Basque Government Members
British destroyer HLM.S. Keith rescued Basque Government members led by President Aguirre and 17 Nationalists held by Basques. Refugees report chaos at Santander with no water or light, looting, and boats fleeing as rebels fired on civilians.
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London
Santander
Aguirre
Bri
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Keith
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Pathis
Preservation of travel rules cited in old city order
The report notes limited passing speed through a limit zone after poor visibility as 10 mph. City records show the present ordinance is a 1936 revision of earlier carer ordinances, with the first of these passed in 1926 in page 26.
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Mr. Paterson
Japanese blockade of Shanghai trade draws world concern
Tokyo enforces a blockade of Chinese shipping from Shanghai toward Hongkong with foreign ships likely to be boarded to verify nationality. The measure, described as self defence, threatens British and other traders in Hongkong as Chinese shipowners seek foreign buyers amid rising tensions. The Times notes London’s resignation to a hardening stance, while Japan aims to pressure China into subservience, despite assurances it harms no foreign interests.
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London
Japan
Shanghai
Hongkong
Whitehall
China
Tokyo
Marshal Kahekie
Great Britain
United States
No Justification for Interstate Commission Revival
Mr Blackburn argued there is no justification for reviving the Interstate Commission. He said discrimination by states is minimal and the Constitution prevents one state from being favored. The debate touched on the Grants Commission and Lyons’ stance on any future commission role.
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Blackburn
Western Australia
Commonwealth
Commonwealth Grants Commission
Lyons
Nterstate Commission
British vessel Keith not meet Aguirre group near Santander
A wireless Times message from St. Jean de Luz reports HM Keith did not pick up President Aguirre and Basque ministers who fled to France by air. Eight hostages remained in captivity while nine escaped by motor boat to Bayonne. The Keith also rescued 28 soldiers guarding hostages. Shots were fired as she departed but caused no injuries.
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London
St. Jean de Luz
Keith
Aguirre
Finance
Justice
France
Santander
H.M
Bayonne
Civil guards seize Santander as insurgents advance
Civil guards and rebel sympathisers take charge of Santander with government officials imprisoned. Civilians with white flags invite General Davilla to enter as insurgent patrols seize key points. The main army encamps outside the city awaiting a triumphal entry today. Political officers and government members were captured attempting to flee.
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London
Santander
Morning Post
Davilla
Spread of infantile paralysis epidemic debated in Parliament
Labour member Mr Ley accused the Commonwealth of not doing its fair share to check infantile paralysis as Health Minister Mr Hughes defended government action. He cited 3,080 cases since 1927 and 439 deaths in ten years, noting no cure and the disease's transmission through secretions.
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Commonwealth
Ley
Labour
N.A.W
House of
Hughes
Beasley
Australia
Alberta Promises Six Month Moratorium on Debts Owed to Corporations
A reference sub committee in Melbourne discusses actions to curb disease spread and credits federal and state powers for protective measures. The report notes limits on infantile paralysis claims and critiques Canberra advisers while stressing isolation of each case to reassure the public.
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National Health and Medical Research Council
Melbourne
Imma
Beasley
Labour
Commonwealth
U A P Moves for Early Election
A rush election campaign from September 10 to October 9 is urged by a powerful U A P faction. The Lyons government plans a seventh budget with bets of 2 to 3 million pounds relieved from electors. The party leans to an October 23 poll, aiming to boost policy speech drafting in Tasmania in September.
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U.A.P
Lyons
Mr. Lyons
Tila
Ethen
Asctg Asa
Genkey
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