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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 31, 1937

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Japan to Attack Russia Next Amid Berlin Rome Entente

An unnamed observer in Manchester Guardian predicts Japanese expansion if China battles favor Seoul weather. The view credits Berlin Tokyo ties and Rome Italian strategy to tie British ships, with Germany aiming at Russia. Reports claim Soviet actions near Vladivostok and Amur, while Japan eyes northern advances and port seizures as Chinese forces suffer and evacuations occur.

London Manchester Guardian Russia Berlin Tokyo Rome Italy Mediterranean Germany Red Army Japan United States Nanking China

Liner Hoover Bombed Off Woosung Shanghai

The American liner President Hoover was bombed two miles off Woosung Shanghai. Several crew members were injured and two were stunned. The attack, possibly by a Chinese plane, prompted naval assistance and orders for emigration officials to proceed with refugees.

Shanghai President Hoover Woosung

Burrinjuck Dam to be lowered to relieve flood pressure

Sydney Burrinjuck engineers report a dangerous condition in the dam. The government will cut 10 to 15 feet from the top to reduce water pressure if flood levels return. The State Cabinet devoted its sitting to the engineers report and decided to strengthen the expert committee advising on permanent repairs.

Sydney Burrinjuck Goverfnment

Turkish Fleet Cancels Cruise After Submarine Attack

The Turkish fleet cancels a voyage to Italy and Yugoslavia following the recent submarine attack in the Dardanelles, announced in Istanbul on Monday.

Istanbul Italy Yugo Slavia Dardanelles

Cutter Capsized by Storm Near Port Lincoln Harbour

Six people aboard a cutter were swept into the sea when it was drawn under the stern of the steamer Iron Monarch by propeller suction near Port Lincoln Harbour. The occupants were rescued.

Adelaide Aea Port Lincoln Iron Monarch

Advisory Council Move for Abolition

At a recent meeting the chairman Lt Col Goodwin proposed abolishing the Advisory Council as it serves no useful purpose for its cost. The motion was amended after surprise at the late hour, with calls for more elected members and for action on legislative power before any elections. Discussions noted delays, representation concerns for Hall and Jervin Bay, and criticisms that the Council did not use its powers fully.

Advisory Council Goodwin Ita C. &. Daley Col. Goodwin Dr Nott Hall Jervin Bay Daley Col. Good Dr. Nott Percival

Melbourne Infantile Paralysis Council backs school reopenings

The Consultative Council of Infantile Paralysis announced Melbourne schools closed for over a month should reopen for children over 12 who have been well and had no known contact with sufferers. Unnecessary gatherings remain to be avoided as holidays end and several new cases and a fatality are reported.

Melbourne Consultative Council of South Melbourne Port Melbourne Chelsea Carlton Northcote Fitzroy

British Note Demands Redress Over Ambassador Attack in Shanghai

Britain lodged a formal protest with Japan via the Foreign Affairs Minister after an air attack on the British Ambassador’s party in Shanghai. The note demands apology, punishment for those responsible, and measures to prevent recurrence, asserting noncombatant protections under international law.

Tokyo Sir Hugh Knatchbull- Higessen Mr. Dodds China Times Tom Britain

No early reply to Japanese inquiry noted

The note postpones a reply as the Japanese enquiry is incomplete. The protest will not be publicly informed, and Hugessen is downplayed. The public underestimates that the ambassador attack equals an attack on His Majesty, and Japanese leniency is seen as lacking.

Tokyo Eevazesti Pen Lenant Iheance

Public protest and cautious demand for Japan relief

The report notes unanimous government support for a protest over the Huges son incident. The Times records mixed views on compensation and calls for a clear apology. Britain emphasizes indignation at the attack on non combatants and urges Japan to accept stringent terms to avoid broader conflict.

America approves British note on Japan clash

Washington Times correspondent reports the British note as a stern rebuke to Japan for the China crisis. American deaths are described as accidental and blame unclaimed, while officials say the U S stance would be equally condemnatory if repeated.

New York Washington New York Times Japan China

Britain Testing Japan's Decency Decency Question Under Tokyo Scan

Official circles in Tokyo maintain a testing stance on Japan's conduct as tensions surface. The issue centers on Japan's behavior and potential diplomatic repercussions.

Britain Japan Tokyo

Sino Russian Pact At Nanking Sparks Jealousies Across Asia

A non aggression pact signed at Nanking between China and Russia prompts neutral observers to warn Japan of possible Franco British American pressure and potential military clauses. Rumors suggest Soviet planes were sent to China while speculations point to a China Russia exchange of aero planes and materials to circumvent Japanese blockade. In Shanghai a British consular protest followed an assault on civilians and constables, and the Idumo warship shelled the Shanghai racecourse tower.

Nanking Beteen China Russia Shanghai Japan Foreign Office Tokyo Knatchbull Hugessen Tientsin Britain

Wool sales in Sydney open with strong bidding gains

At the Sydney Wool Selling Brokers’ inaugural auctions 1937 season, prices rose 25 to 30 percent from last year’s opening. Yorkshire and Germany led bidding, France contributed, but Japanese buyers did not operate. Three catalogues offered from Western, North Western and Riverina districts.

Sydney Yorkshire Germany Riverina

Japanese Buyers Influence on Sydney Wool Auction

Japanese buyers were largely absent due to shipment constraints, as Japan under the Japan Australia agreement had pledged to take 500000 bales. Auctions offered 15017 bales, 11930 sold, 647 disposed of, with 6055 bales from various wools. Winchcombe Carson Ltd noted prices about 5% above June, with Yorkshire Italy Germany France Belgium competing. overall prices 25-30% higher than last season opening.

Firma Japan Wapa Winchcombe, Carson Ltd Sydney Yorkshire Italy Germany France Belgium

Japan to Cut Wool Imports and Shift to Fibre

Japan plans to limit annual wool imports to about 500000 bales and cut woollen stock output by 30 percent. Commerce Minister Yoshida urged substitution of fibre for wool, with importers preferring 800000 bales. Bank of Japan governor said the nation can cover military expenditure, while an urgent Wool and Textile Manufacturers Association meeting will decide on measures to address export and supply difficulties.

TOKTO Joshida The Shipping Federation Wales Yoshida Obre Wool and Textile Manufacturers’ Association

October 9 Labour Relief in Election Date contest speeded up

Labour officials moved the election date up to October 9 amid rising demands for relief measures. Party leaders and local organizers confirmed rapid mobilization to ensure timely distribution of aid and polling logistics across districts.

Labour

Fragmentary OCR Summary Teases Political Ties

Incomplete text suggests discussion of country affairs and alleged receipt of items or influence. Names, dates, and clear actions are missing, making specifics unclear. The fragment hints at a larger report on governance or policy but lacks concrete details.

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