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09 Dec 1937
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1937
Page
1
Japan Presses Surrender as Nanking Siege Intensifies
Fierce fighting rages outside Nanking with Japanese forces pressing a siege and demanding surrender from General Tang Sheng-chi's 300,000 Chinese troops. Tokyo cites possible peace terms including territorial concessions, while Chiang Kai-shek and allies attempt to flee and delay collapse amid bombardment and strategic withdrawals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Nanking
Tokyo
Domei Agency
Tang-Sheng-Chi
Wuhu
Chiang-Kai-Shek
Japan
Foreign Office
Far East
Freusky
Neware
Herr von Dircknen
Mosa
Napoleona Freschmen
Parliament Ministers Move to Add Two Wings at Parliament House
Complaints over ministerial rooms prompt Cabinet to draft plans for two story additions costing £10,000. The joint House Committee aims to complete the two new wings above the existing building within six to seven months. Private members clash with ministers over space favored for typists and secretariat staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houses of Representatives
Parliament House
Joint House
United Australia Party
House of Representatives
Senate
Menzies
Lyons
Customs
White
External Affairs
Hughes
Interior
McEwen
Pariament House
Defence
Thorby
Casey
Japan Keeps China Policy Steady Despite Shifts
Tokyo states Japan’s fundamental policy toward China remains unchanged though the situation may alter. Britain and other powers may push Chinese leaders toward cooperation with Japan, as Japan weighs peace plans after Nanking. Meanwhile Beijing eyes a new government and large parades at Shinto shrines. Washington notes Britain cannot regain full Far East influence for about ten months due to rearmament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Japan
China
Britain
Washington
Sir John Wrench
Justice Minister plans detention of certain sex offenders
The Minister for Justice Mr Mar Itin announced a bill to detain specific sex offenders past conviction. The legislation would take these individuals into custody and hold them unless there is reasonable certainty that repetition of the offence is unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Mar Itin
Ambiguity Persists Over Japanese Troops in Settlement
The Foreign Office says responsible diplomatic officials will handle future questions between the Japanese Army and International Settlement authorities. The situation remains unclear as troops designated to specific sectors may roam beyond their zones and traverse the settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Foreign Office
Mother's Heroism in Wellington Fire Claims Self
Mrs Emily Parkes died after heroically rescuing her daughter from a burning Auckland home. Her three young daughters escaped. she believed another child was inside and reentered the house. She sustained fatal burns and died several hours later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Parkes
Auckland
Non-Intervention Censure Motion Triggers Commons Debate
A Labour Leader Atlee faces a censure motion over his Madrid speech alleging breach of faith in the non intervention policy. Liddall raises the notice while Eden confirms undertakings signed before departure. The Times notes a battalion company named Major Atlee in his honor. Parliament to consider time for the vote next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Liddall
Labour
Mr. Atlee
Madrid
Eden
House of Commona
Atlee
Daily Mail
the Times
International Brigade
Major Atlee
Spain
Imperial Airways Cygnus Crash Probed by British Experts
Three British specialists opened an inquiry into the Cygnus crash that killed two, visiting the guarded wreckage at Brindisi and examining the crew. Italian witness accounts suggest structural failure or propeller loss may have caused the disaster. Samian Sharma is reported out of danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brindisi
Imperial Airways
Samian Sharma
Barcelona Air Raid Kills Dozens in First Raid
Barcelona and suburbs hit for five minutes in a raid that officials say left between 50 and 100 dead. British Labour Leader Mr Atlee witnessed the attack and later condemned the non intervention policy as a farce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barcelona
Atlee
Palma
Majorca
Mr. Atlee
Yugo Slavia to Visit Berlin in January to Shape Europe
Berlin reports say Prime Minister M Stoyadinovitch will visit Berlin mid January to discuss extending the Rome Berlin axis to Belgrade. The move signals a potential new balance of power in Europe, seen as more significant than Delbos's Paris itinerary. The Times Berlin correspondent notes high‑level anticipation and strategic stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Berlin
the Times
M. Stoyadinovitch
Belgrade
M. Delbos
Europe
Substitutes Hit Germany Export Trade Says Article
Berlin reports a drive to find substitutes for imported raw materials has harmed Germany's export trade. Despite 10 to 15 percent lower prices, German firm tenders were rejected in South Africa and Rhodesia as exports were deemed lower quality due to material shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
South Africa
Rhodesia
Greyhound Racing Revenue Targeted for Hospitals
It was learned tonight that a sum of 156 which will be the gross revenue of the metropolitan greyhound clubs after the new racing bill becomes law will be earmarked for hospital purposes. The money must first go into consolidated revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
American leaders fear dictatorship wave endangering democracy
A New York conference of business and industry figures heard warnings from Mr. Lewis Douglas and Mr. Virgil Jordan that democracy could fall to authoritarianism and inflation within five years, threatening the world’s economic and political order. The only positive note cited a forced investment of 25 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lewis Douglas
Collectivisn
Virgil Jordan
National Industrial Conference Board
Royal Engagement Denied by Duke of Portland Solicitors
The Times reports the Duke of Portland’s solicitors deny a royal engagement involving the King’s visit to Welbeck Abbey and an Englishwoman, stating the engagement was not imminent. The letter refutes circulating newspapers’ claims about the pending marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Duke of Portland
Times
Welbeck Abbey
Blockade denial shadows Spain unrest notes
Britain refuses to recognise any blockade claim after a note from Spanish insurgents. Eden states no right to declare a blockade and British shipping will stay protected. Separately, a nationalist command boat sails 300 miles to Agadir after crossing the Canary Islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Spain
Eden
Casablanca
Canary I
Agadir
Morocco
London replies in non intervention to draft Spain resolution
The International Non-Intervention Committee confirmed by its sub committee chairman that responses from Spain to the November draft resolution amount to acceptance in principle of the committee’s plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
International Non-Intervention Committee
Spain
Franco airmen forced down in the Mediterranean
Two airmen of General Franco were forced down in the Mediterranean due to engine trouble and were picked up by a steamer engaged in Australian trade. They clung to the wreckage for hours and claimed a Russian ship refused to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malta
Franco
Mediterranan
Violent Storm Strikes Sydney Suburbs Causing Damage
A thunderstorm hit Maroubra and North Manly with lightning damaging roofs and windows. Mrs King’s home roof was torn up as lightning ran along rooftops, terrifying her and her three year old. A tree at Mrs Murray’s house was struck and a branch shattered a window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Maroubra
Manly
King
London Loans Chancellor Simon Comments on Australian Conversion Loan
The Chancellor of the Exchequer Sir John Simon told a House of Commons questioner that 60 to 80 percent of the last Australian conversion loan remained unspent. He warned that the outcome of operations depends largely on market conditions and the timing of the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sir John Simon
Grattan
House of Commons
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