Poison Gas In China Amid Nanking Charges Against Japan
Chiang Kai-Shek's communique accuses Japan of using poison gas near Nankow Pass while Chinese forces reposition behind the International Settlement. Shanghai sees quiet night as lines shift. heavy Chinese casualties reported in Liuho sector and Japanese advances near Shanghai University.
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London
Chiang Kai-Shek
Nankow Pass
Nanking
Daily Telegraph
Shanghai
International Settlement
Liuho
Woosung Highway
Shanghai University
Kalgan
China
Kaigan
Dow
Waida
Yuilei
Pataling
Chinghal
British protest after attack on ambassador in China
London reports the British government will protest to Japan over the shooting of British Ambassador Sir Hugh Osborn Hughes in China. His condition is serious with doctors watching closely as American aid and Chiang Kai-Shek’s flowers indicate international concern.
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London
Japan
China
Sir Hugh Osesme Huges
Hugesson
Washington
H. Thompson
Higel
Bonners
Lake Taihu
Shidshai
Hupeosniy Wa
Sabena
Colbereal
Mediterranean
Britain
Canberra works programme raises 515000 for territory
The 1937-38 budget tabled in the House shows an increased Canberra works plan costing 515,000 pounds funded by the Territory, up from 457,000 last year with 380,224 unspent. The plan extends over several years to relocate Defence and Post Master General offices and includes new subdivisions, a main administrative block, a hospital, a high school, court designs branch space, and additions to schools.
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Treaswer
House of Representatives
Ture
Tregester
Defence
Ponts Trade Marks and Designs
Attorney-General's Department
Casey
Defence Vote and Major Extensions to Utilities Planned
The article outlines an 11 percent defence vote and major extensions to water supply and sewerage systems. It notes works not complete until 1943 including hospital 130000, high school 90000, and Patents Office 50000. An extra 50000 will fund the Australian War Memorial this year, leaving 52 60 to be spent. Total estimated cost stands at 259000.
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Allaratim
Patents Office
George Vo
Budget Surplus Indicates Stable Taxation Policy in 1937
The Treasurer reports a small surplus with no tax reductions for the year. Excess receipts over ordinary expenditure totalled £1,276,558, after earmarking £1,000,000 for Public Works and using £276,558 to cut the accumulated deficit. Defence spending rises sharply, with £11,591,100 planned for 1937-38 across Navy, Army, Air Force, and munitions, financed by Defence Trusts, Budget funds, and a £2.5 million loan, including £2 million in sterling via London treasury bills.
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Nowers
Postal Department
Commonwealth
Postmaster-General’s Department
Santander Surrenders as Franco’s Troops Advance
Three Santander delegates including government leaders surrender to Franco’s forces at dawn. Nationalists enter the city with tanks and bands, while Government troops abandon positions and many militiamen switch to civilian clothing. Refugees flee to Bayonne as British notes warn of potential action if British ships are attacked. by August 18 the situation remains fluid.
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London
Santander
Franco
Giron
Davila
Anarchist Federation
Fiat
Ciscar
Bayonne
la Pallice
Rebels urged in Australia by Militia Monthly leaves House debate
In Parliament Mr Garden accused the Defence Department of approving Militia Monthly which urged Australians to support General Franco and rebel if needed. Defence Minister Sir Archdale Parkhill announced an investigation and ordered removal of the words by permission and the Commonwealth Arms from the magazine cover after confirming no department consent.
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Militia Monthly
Defence Department
Garden
Lab
N.S.W
House of Representatives
Franco
Australia
Defence
Sir Archdale Parkhill
Authoritie
Spanish insurgent hints to Britain on trade measures
An insurgent figure sent specific suggestions to Britain outlining measures for trade policy to be presented to the government, aiming to clarify identity and influence official actions.
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Fag Crag
Britain
Tne
Canberra Trades Hall project urged by Labour Council
The Canberra Trades and Labour Council votes to pursue a Trades Hall building in the Turner subdivision with a committee named to draft proposals for submission to unions in the Federal Capital Territory. Beneficial sewer work removes previous obstacles to development including a permanent fire station and police barracks.
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Canberra Trades and Labour Council
Can
Federal Capital Territory
Ades Hall
Turner
Trades Hall
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Oltye
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Canberra
Ablic Warka
Postmaster General's Department
Sey
Dyerhniwak
Mr. Casey
Tveru
Oach
Defence Equipment Trust
Civil Aviation Trust
Defence Trust
Times
Commonwealth Treasury
Gijon
Militia Monthly” Outburst
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Labour Council
Trades and Council
Ing
B. Rhodes
Pater
Sennerta
Fuor Trades Uniwn
Gillard
Canbagra
Carpenters’ Union
Trades and Labour Council
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