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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1937
Page
1
A local firm announces new leadership with Namne de Aia as director and an auditing committee. The appointment aligns with the company’s strategic restructuring and will influence governance and future operations.
British circles fear Japanese aims in South China amid reports of possible incursions toward Canton. Thousands of Japanese travelers move by train to undisclosed destinations as Hongkong strengthens frontier posts. Chiang Kai-shek urges Chinese resistance, noting 400000 civilians harmed. Japanese condolences and apologies about the Panay sinking are reported.
Several explanations circulate about the Panay bombing. The New York Times cites Japanese officers’ bloodlust after air raids. The New York Daily claims the U S State Department concluded it was a machine gun attack by Japanese planes on survivors in small boats. Survivors were reportedly fired on as they sought safety, with two Americans wounded by machine-gun fire.
The Secretary of State Cordell Hull reports that after the Panay was bombed from the air Japanese surface craft machine gunned and boarded the vessel while the American plane fled. United States demands actives protests and a broadening of anticipated measures.
Sir Frederick Stawart told Sydney listeners that some House members refuse further delay in national unemployment insurance. If the Commonwealth cannot secure State cooperation, it must proceed with the national plan and challenge States still collecting taxes for social services after ceding responsibilities.
Frida: The president of the American Federation of Labour Mr. Green has instructed unions affiliated with the federation to enact immediately the boycott on Japanese goods decided in October. The boycott is a moral weapon for voicing appeal and protest against the aggressive war in China. He urged the public not to buy Japanese products and asked merchants to stop selling Japanese merchandise.
The Daily Telegraph reports a Free State communication to Britain about appointing a new Irish Minister in Rome accredited to the King of Abyssinia. The message asserts the minister will act independently for the Free State and will avoid entangling the British government in diplomacy. de Valera rejects de jure recognition of Abyssinia and disapproves annexation while pursuing de facto recognition for a Rome post.
Serious concern to Interior Department officers as government property across the city has been damaged in recent weeks. Petrol and oil pilfering from tractors and farming plants continues, while many electric light lamps have been stolen from public buildings. Never before have ornamental trees and shrubs been so heavily damaged in Canberra's history.
Sydney Friday report shows Mr H J Hanley, Country Party nominee, elected to fill the Legislative Council vacancy caused by Sir Arthur Treloar Wenney’s death. Field was excluded on first count. final tally gave Hanley an absolute majority over Kidd Lab and McDonald Independent.
A Tokyo report in The Tame notes that long reviews of messages from London and Washington fail to calm Japanese public mood over the Yangtse incidents. It says joint Anglo American action is ruled out and, with Japan already seen as in the wrong, wartime steps and restrained generosity will shape Tokyo's stance.
A Victorian article reports that a petition signed by 10,000 farmers urges the government to press federal legislation prohibiting Japanese individuals from owning or renting land in British Columbia. The farmers claim an oriental monopoly threatens the produce industry and national interests.
At City Court Lee, 38, remanded for a week on £300 bail for allegedly shooting Arthur Kingaley Tanti of Sydney at the Cosmopolitan Hotel with intent to murder. Police say Taplin was wounded in hospital with a bullet wound to the stomach and may die. Alleged argument at the hotel led Lee to fire after reportedly brandishing a deer pot.
The French Air Minister M Cot visits London ostensibly for the International Peace Conference. He will also discuss military aviation and issues related to rearmament with British officials.
The inquest into the death of Dorothy May Everett, 27, whose body was found in a school yard on November 28, opened today and adjourned to January 4. Evidence from witnesses traveling from the district was declined. Everett’s naked body was found. the master of the school, Rev. H V Fewtrell, said no nocturnal noises were heard and referred to a prior incident. The inquiry was adjourned for further investigation.
Friday's session of the Select Committee probing the administration of the Aborigine Protection Board failed for lack of quorum. Mr Davidson MLA labeled the inquiry a farce as members avoided active participation while proposing to continue discussions.
Shanghai authorities reject claims that two Japanese motor boats machine gunned the Panay or that occupants boarded her before the mark. A Tokyo correspondent says Japanese naval leaders urged Admiral Mane gawa to avoid resignation to assume personal responsibility for bombings. The British ambassador noted apologies did not reference firing on Tatung tad and Tuck Wo. The London press cites Whitehall seeing Admiral Murunqrt ie’s withdrawal as a sign Japan will heed Britain. The Times reports Britain and the United States may wait and see what unfolds.
A Perth report cites medical evidence linking the thymus gland, which normally diminishes in childhood, to the death of 61 year old farmer Tom Perry. Officials note the gland's presence was observed postmortem as part of the inquiry.
Australian butter production fell to 50 000 cwt in 1986 37 from the prior year amid price drops to 23 per unit and weaker Queensland output. Exports faced risk under the program, while cheese shipments rose in early months, totaling 48 475 cwt with October exports above 20 000 cwt and a 38 percent higher than the prior peak in 1934.
At Mareeba police station Mrs Taubelin Scott West was remanded to Cairns on murder charges after three West children George 22 Neil 19 and Ivy 14 were found dead with axe injuries in bed. Neighbour Ralph Radford reported a woman near the house asking him to enter as Maria West was away. The victim trio were taken to hospital with severe head injuries.
The Australian duo Quist and Bromwich defeated Budge and Mako 3-6 6-4 8-3 6-2 at White City, gaining a decisive edge in the inter nations tennis contest. Quist led with steady play, Bromwich recovered from early serving issues, and the Australians secured the vital doubles victory as the rubber nears conclusion.
Australian players dominated the opening day in Brisbane as Crawford and Von Cramm scored straight-set wins in singles. In doubles, Crawford and McGrath defeated Von Cramm and Henkel 6-4 after Hankel and Von Cramm split the singles.
A 48 year old cyclist Ren Mensies, described as unable to walk without fatigue, has logged 58 805 miles and aims for 2000 more before year end. He plans to ride 100 000 kilometres in France to challenge a world record, continuing after a car collision that broke his arm.
A person named C.1L0, identified as organiser MW YORK, was arrested in a Beverly Hills area raid. Property valued at thousands of pounds was taken from the scene. The raid involved additional unidentified parties and occurred amid U chery urgiat concerns.
A garbled report notes a court case where a defendant, connected to a cheque incident, faced a jury after a brief retirement. Details are unclear but reference to property, theft, and an apparent disruption during a home incident are included.
Geneva report notes a parliamentary rise with Italy departing Geneva Labour Office as Sele Maly allegedly forwards a message. The fragmentary text hints at ongoing labor and diplomatic activity, with unclear names and dates in a fluctuating report.
In Montreal the Premier of Quebec Mr Du propos calls for a larger share of dominion favors citing unrest in Ontario and Prairie provinces. He argues the older provinces will not bear the burden of Ottawa for unemployment relief and federal responsibility remains disputed.
London Thursday reports the foundation stone for the Wern Tarw coal mine project in Vale of Glamorgan. Government and Lord Nut Eld Trust provide capital over £660,000. The plant will carbonize coal to produce smokeless fuel petrol oils tar and by products. Four saams work at Wern Tarw and Raglan collieries, with new jobs and electrification and four years idle time.
The Royal Commission inquiry into alleged corruption in state undertakings began with Justice Halen Rogers noting the vast scope. Lawyers Monahan and Windoyar represented Ridney Snow, Samara for Lang, and Herron for Metters Ltd attended as the commission adjourned to Wednesday after lacking essential matches from the inquiry’s boundary.
London report says British oarsmen bound for Australia and the Empire Games clashed with police in Toulon. The Empire Games Federation chairman Sir Jas Laigh-Wood stated the incident was closed with goodwill. The boat captain sustained facial injuries, but he held his nerve.
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