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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 16, 1937

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U S Sends Note to Japan Demanding Indemnity and Regret

The State Department, after Roosevelt's direct talks with the Japanese Emperor, sent a stern note to Tokyo. It expresses shock at the bombing of vessels on the Yangtze and demands formal regret and complete indemnification. It also seeks assurances that American interests and property in China will be protected from further attacks or interference.

New York Roosevelt State Department Foreign Office Fei China Temely Preas Tokyo Aome Congres Chinelash Navy G. H. Carlson Allie Aude

Warships Stay in China to Protect Nationals

Shanghai reports Admiral Yarnell said American naval vessels now in Chinese waters will remain to protect nationals. He noted that China had not requested withdrawals which would not be approved. The destroyer Onhu will resume its station in the Yangtze River after conveying survivors of the Pan a Shenghui.

Shanghai Admiral Yarnell Yangtse River

Panay Victims Rescue Hampered by Fighting

London reports a British note of protest over recent attacks on Panay and Chinese shipping aims to show firm stance while not published until Eden explains in Commons. Tokyo notes discuss British prestige and possible Anglo American cooperation as Japan presses aims in the Yangtze region.

London Tral Shipping Anthony Eden House of Commons Roosevelt Shanghai Hashien Lawrence Roorevelt Romevelt Atlee Yangtse Eden Ching Pronent Drentic Wetian Fac East America Mara Dravtie Weton Ameliem Wetion Britain Te Iy Br. Eden Tokyo Americe Anglo-American Co Los Ortin Extent United States China Whalla Hiden Weanesaay Une Bhanghal Manchester Guardian Chamberlying Thomas Inekip Pilon

Free State Eyes Abyssinia Conquest Talks in Dail

In the Dail Mr. de Valet announced Ireland will pursue Abyssinia conquest policy and send Free State ministers to Italy to address the Emperor, the Abyssinian King.

Dublin de Valet Dail Free State Abyssinia Italy

New Wool Fibre From Wood Aims To Replace Supplies

A German report notes a new wood based fibre called Abres, produced from wood and albumen. It promises strong, dyeable material usable for textiles, but wood shortages may hinder large scale production while other nations push domestic manufacture.

Peiping Inauguration of New Regime

The ceremony in Peiping was attended by Jepensac and Chinese representatives. Tang Erb Ho, president of the Executive Commission, outlined the administration’s goals and expressed hope for foreign powers to aid the world renaissance.

Peiping Jepensac Tee Executive Commission Tang Erb-Ho P ‘Une

Fighting ceases at Nanking amid Japanese control

Japanese forces have complete control of Nanking with hostilities believed to continue. The water front district falls to invasion as Chinese defenders retreat under heavy fire and fires erupt along the river. Marshal Chiang Kai-shek ordered the withdrawal, covered by battalions while Japanese troops trap survivors and push inland.

Ablanghal Nanking Faiskwan Sanking Pureng Hich Chiang Hat Shok Yangtse Wuhu Nenking Pukaw

Rome Berlin Plan Aims to Break up League of Nations

A German-Italian diplomatic bloc seeks to detach Austria Hungary and perhaps Yugoslavia and Poland from the League. British and French resistance may avert the collapse, with neutral Beaten facing a problem reconciling neutrality with membership in a rival international body.

London Germany Italy League of Nationa Berlin Rome League of the France Europe Populaire Fiat Austria Hungary Yugo-Slavia Poland League England the Times Teibuna Neutral Beaten Daniaation Fantithosia

Russia Sees Shift as World Interest Grows After Elections

Moscow reports increased focus on international affairs after elections. Pravda critiques British policy over Japan outrages and Italy leaving the League, arguing fascist aggression persists and that Italy’s exit harms the League but may not matter.

Moscow Italy Pravda Poe Trida League

Election results in Moncow declare 1143 deputies elected

The vote tally in Moncow completes with 1143 deputies chosen, including 198 Communists and 248 non party members. Women accounted for 184 of the elected.

Moncow

Trade collapse rifts Britain and China in 1986 November

Fragmentary figures show Britain exported iron and steel to China valued at 9 486 pounds in November 1986 with much lower totals for machinery and other goods. The text is incomplete and contains several garbled entries.

Britain

Tokyo Celebrates Fall of Nanking in Mass Demonstrations

A 700000 crowd cheers in Tokyo and Peiping over Nanking's fall and the puppet government proclamation. The Emperor unseen, lanterns waved as pro-Japanese victory displays unfold amid reports of Chiang Kai-shek’s administration and German press silence on the events.

Tokyo Japan Imperial Palace Bansai Nanking Peiping Prince Konoye Chiang-Kai Whak China

Kangaroos Choose Team for Third Test in London

The Australian rugby league squad for the third test, set for Saturday in London, features Ward at fullback with Dawson Makinnon Beaton Norval in the threequarters, Reardon Gilbert in the halves, and Prigg Lewis Nervo Holdbe Pearce Curran among the forwards.

London Ward Dawson MaKinnon Beaton Norval Reardon Gilbert Prigg Lewis Nervo Holdbe Pearce Curran

Rescued From Liner Murder Victim’s Body Found

Fragmented article fragment reports a murder victim found aboard a liner and describes rescue attempts. It references political figures and defense spending debates, mentioning the prime minister, parliament, and defense budget figures. The text also includes an unrelated crash narrative with details about passengers and an emergency search.

Canberra hospital board reverses policy on medical board

Canberra hospital board agrees to accept the NSW Hospital Commission’s recommendation for a medical board if there is unanimity among medical officers to express the majority view. The report notes ministerial intervention cited by some as dictation, and details discussions with Minister for Health Dr Earle Page amid proposed building extensions and staff arrangements.

Tal Board N.S.W Earle Page Mes Canberra G. T. Evans F.C. Oren T. W. White Gvanted Wade and Commonwealth Te Board N.8.w Can Bere N.E.W

Actors England Australia hearing hunger strikes scare

During a hearing of the Actors Equity of Australia led by Sir Conway the president said thousands are being catered for by storestars and actors fear starvation as theatres struggle. He warned that audiences are shrinking and performers face poverty while pantomime work pays little.

Bydney Actors Skater Conoilation Sir Conway Actors Equity of Australia Hia’ Ar Wasimtien

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