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17 Dec 1937
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1937
Page
1
Japanese Designs on South China Turn to Canton
London reports a provisional Peiping government and Japanese moves toward Canton as 50,000 Shanghai-bound troops prepare to sail south. Navy escorts mass in south Chinese waters and bombers operate near Hongkong while Chiang Kai-shek vows China will resist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southoerde
Shanghai
South
Lon
Hongkong
Nanking
Plana 3
Bhunchuniveri Armamen
Huntieh
London
Nanking Hae Bein
Chiang-Kai-shak
Puppet Government Formed in Peiping Amid Chinese Turmoil
The Australian Associated Press diplomatic writer reports a new Chinese provisional government under Wang Ke Sin and Tung Br Ho, backed by Japan, claiming to restore order and cleanse party dictatorship. It asserts control over customs and revenues in areas Japanese-occupied including Shanghai, with a ceremonial crowning and a claimed national capital shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Associated Pres
China
Japan
Times
Kyo-Mintang
Wbliahad
Wang Ke Sin
Ald
Whe Re Public
Tung Br Ho
Hope ‘Chaar Gunnel
Hee
Dew
Te Pers
Shanghai
Homa
Sirosd
Hitler lays claim to Christmas in German propaganda
Berlin reports Hitler asserts Christmas trees as German property while accusing outsiders of copyright. The piece questions a papal view calling the tree pagan and notes competing claims over Christmas symbolism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Berlin
Bristians
Germany
Abyssinia Irish Note Shapes London Dublin Talks
Diplomatic note from Daily Mail cites Me. de Valera delaying British awareness of Ireland's stance on recognizing Italy's Abyssinian conquest. London and Dublin talks pending. constitutional issues likely to arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Daily Mail
Me. de Valera
Abyasiniq
Reappointed For Five Years In External Relations Act Context
Melbourne reports that under the External Relations Act the Irish ministers to foreign powers may still be signed by the King. The British Government disagrees, deciding to reappoint for five years from October. Mr. H. M. Bruce is named High Commissioner. Valera may be consulted. Bruce is praised for service in finance, industry, and international affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valera
Daca
Tor
Japanese Slaughter at Nanking Reported by Observer
A foreign observer describes scenes near Nanking where Japanese troops killed Chinese civilians and left corpses along walls. He notes trains and columns moving north from Pu know toward Chuchow as three routes converge to join Japanese forces in North China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aankow
Nanking
North China
Puknow
Aong
Nentsin-Pukow
Chuchow
France Stands Firm on Colonies in Debate
In Paris the Chamber of Deputies debated ceding colonies to Germany with strong opposition from both Left and Right. Minister for Colonies Moutet said France would not let the matter be forced and would only consider it when ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Germany
Chamber of Deputies
M. Moutet
France
Queanbeyan Approved Neon Street Clocks Project
Queanbeyan to install three illuminated neon clocks after 80 years without a town clock. At a Municipal Council meeting two firms won permission to erect large illuminated clocks as central advertising features. The clocks will be placed on Crawford Street and Fallirk’s/Fandings intersections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queanbeyan
Fallirk’s
Fandings
Queanoeyan
Crawford Street
Hotel Shooting Turns on Intent to Murder Charge
Detectives report Arthur 23, a Paddington barman, shot in the saloon of Bourne hotel. Taplin, seriously wounded, could not aid inquiry. Harcourt Lee, 38, a Sydney exile, charged with intent to murder. Both men linked to past disputes over starting price betting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur 23
Greent Road
Paddington
Barbourne Hotel
Taplin
L. C. Cooney
Sydney
Harcourt Lee
Man's terrible fall shocks Sydney marine project
Sydney report notes Alexander Burrows, 27, fell eighteen feet from a scaffold at Milson's Point onto timber, dying instantly as debris exposed drain. Article then mentions flying boat construction plans with depots and landing stages, outlining early starts in several sites and possible temporary facilities during the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Alexander Burrows
Milson's Point
Cindatone
Ville
Brinbane
Aydney
Darwin
Groote Bylandt
Kerrumba
Jelthough
Night air mail service to commence by June 1938
The Commonwealth Government plans a nationwide night air mail network with ground organization complete by end of June 1938. Fifteen aerodromes from Darwin to Perth will have beacons and facilities. eight more ready within six months. Pending beacons at Winton and Moscow. additional sites eyed in Victoria.
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Darwin
Perth
Cloncurry
Longreach
Brisbane
Evans Head
Kemounty
Coma Harbour
Buda Soulburs
Canberra
Waserdon
Aur
Mine
Vorrenk
Kalgoorlie
Parth
Holbeck
Bocalia
Western Junction
Hewert
Tintinere
Cédans
Winton
Moscow
Fend
Yes
Victoria
Ballarat
Brawell
Beaufort
Commonwealth
Sydney
Empire Flying Boats
British Note Outspoken Press Comment On Japanese Attacks
The Times leader condemns Japanese actions as irresponsible and warns of possible deductions about deliberate shipping disruption in the Yangtze. It suggests Tokyo may be seeking to provoke U.S. and British protests while noting limited apologies from Tokyo and hopes of restraint. The British ambassador conveyed the note in Tokyo, with Hirota promising to prevent recurrence and cooperate with U.S. requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Times
Tokyo
Himperor
Peter
Rooevelt
Japan
China
Robert Craigie
Hirota
Foreign Office
Wednewday
Eden
Britain
Oden
Rear-Admiral Recalled by Japanese Authorities
Rear-Admiral Nelbo' Miteunam, chief of aerial operations, was recalled by Japanese authorities in accordance with their war plans. It is understood he will be relieved of his post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bhanghal
Nelbo’ ‘Miteunam
Panay
AL Ts
Pacific Manoeuvres in Early Date Stir US Japan War Talk
A New York report states the United States weighs a naval demonstration in the Pacific possibly in March. Potential routes include Honolulu Manila or Shanghai with joint action by Britain and the United States discussed. Conservatism and public opinion urge avoiding war, while Japan is pressed over China and naval incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Japan
Pacific
Honolulu
Manilla
Shanghai
Britain
New York World-Telegram
Unitedtates
Tokyo
New York Daily News
China
United ‘States
Alpesh
Eye witness accounts of Panay attack at Shanghai
Eyewitnesses describe Japanese air attack on the Panay near Shanghai with planes firing on the ship and sinking it. Survivors recall machine-gun fire and WWI style rescue efforts, while Britain invoices compensation talks progress in London and Tokyo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sourosa
Nouth
Queanbeyan Plans Centenary Celebration
Queanbeyan set to mark its centenary next year after the 1838 proclamation. Council authorised initial arrangements with a debenture funded scheme to finance festivities and a series of events to engage citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queanbeyan
Ald
J. Esmond
P. Carew
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Renee
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MR. 5
M. Bruce
Abyssinia
Dublin
Mr, Lyons
Bruce
Australis
Thureaay
Apuly
SouMonth United
Oahu
Wall
Talshwan Gate
Night Air Mail Service
Aus-traiia
Utavansole
Ean
Telegraph
Far East
Soviet Union
Apacer
John L. Hodge
Diane
Wunn
Redea
MR. Eden
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Collett
Williams
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