11 Dec 1937
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1937
Page
1
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Japanese forces launched a noon attack on Nanking after an expired ultimatum. Chinese defenders fought from city walls and gates as shells rained on the capital, with civilians urged to resist and aid the central government.
Tokyo reports Asahi and cabinet plans show Japan will push toward victory after Nanking with peace talks possible if China submits but will press for marching east to establish a permanent order.
New York reports heavy snow and blizzard conditions causing 37 deaths. Roads and rails blocked in several regions including Ti. Food shortages appear as crops risk annihilation and artificial heating is used to protect them.
The Times reports Anthony Eden in Parliament says Britain is stronger militarily with no imminent danger to Europe. He notes armament leads to better posture, while some groups doubt certainty amid tensions but view conditions as improving.
Insurance firms resume higher taxi premiums while owners press ahead with forming a protection group. A Nelson led miners promotion official predicted a conference among federal and district executives to address labor connections and public notices in Labor Daily.
London reports rising anti Japanese sentiment at Oxford University after a controversial event featuring a Japanese diplomat in a public cultural display is abandoned amid student protests.
Two people died and a third woman was poisoned when cyanide fumes leaked from a fumigated Melbourne home. Elderly Dan Herbert Major and Mrs Brown died in their south Melbourne residence while another woman, Mrs Culleney, collapsed and later died at the hospital. Neighbours heard screams prompting rescue efforts.
The Daily Mail correspondent reports an Austrian POW Paul Rudolph escaped to Yugoslavia and says a lost army of about 106000 prisoners from the Great War, mainly Slavic, Austro-Hungarian, and Hungarian, are living in remote Siberia and Outer Mongolia. Many have remarried and settled.
A Canberra court convicted Sylvia Green on a drunkenness charge after she claimed no fixed abode and said she traveled the country with her husband. Judge Goodwin imposed a fine of eight shillings or in default two days' detent.
The Full Court ruled Lang and Beasley were properly elected directors of Labor Ltd along with O'Reilly and Kilburn. The decision reverses a prior Equity Court ruling and limits actions by two dissenting December appointees until they qualify under company articles. The court ordered costs against Magrath as submitting defendant and addressed breach of article 108 prohibiting one faction domination.
In Paris German suspect Weidmann confessed to multiple killings including the American dancer Jeanne de Kovon. Police recovered bodies, and autopsies indicated murders followed the victims arrival. Weidmann admitted shooting several associates and burying corpses, claiming money motives. He faces murder and robbery charges.
Post mortem declares drowning as the cause of death for three year old Michaal Hardy Cor Dott whose bruised body was found at the base of a 20 foot cliff near Lane Cove River. His mother reported his disappearance after he left home with his dog toward a bush path.
Amelia Allen of Pacific coast told Australian press Pan American Airways will soon launch the fleet Beattie shipyard is building two large clipper‑styled airliners nearly ready with first models due in February. Each 109 feet long with 1M feet wingspan and 42 passenger capacity. Flights planned at 200 miles per hour, officials say.
Disturbed by reports of conditions at Canberra Hospital, Health Minister Dr Earle Page intervened to direct the Hospital Board to implement the Hospitals Commission recommendations on relations with medical officers. A medical aid committee was named and will attend board meetings on matters affecting medical staff.
Commonwealth and state tax data released show total taxation of 108,208,203 pounds for the year, equating to 10 pounds 18 shillings 4 pence per person. The per head figure reached a record 60,837,000 pounds across all states and the Commonwealth, driven by higher tax takes in each jurisdiction.
Officials of the Railways in New South Wales examine the possibility of operating air services. The department notes growing private airline competition across Australia and stresses no government decision has been made yet.
Lang charges in Sydney report that a Royal Commission will be appointed without delay to investigate fraud and corruption related to the sale of the State Brickworks State Metal Quarries and the Monier Pipe Works. The Premier in discussion with the Attorney General is drawing up terms.
In Sydney on Friday Elimbeth Blewart was awarded compensation following the death of her husband Judge Cashond In andi ye Alle. The case references a May event and outcomes to support the award.
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