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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 01, 1937

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Soviet Accepts Franco British Appeals On Spain Dispute

The report states the Soviet Union accepts British and French appeals to curb interventions in Spain while insisting only Spaniards should settle their conflict. Litvinoff accuses Republican allies of aiding rebels and urges volunteers be used only under effective government control. Independent Labour Party inquiry into church support for Franco is noted, with Scottish volunteers departing for Spain and a projected 600 Scots joining by January’s end.

Spal Ramis Litvinoff Alyana Ditmany Russia Spain PS Mnim I BO Britash Imhin Volumue Ate o’Aimaires Ogilvie Forbes Madrid Independent Labour Party J. Me Franco Peter Kerrigan Communist Party Scotland

Baldwin Warns of Rearming Europe Amid Global Tensions

London reports the Prime Minister Baldwin warns that Europe faces a rapid rearmament and growing forces. He calls for peace through armament and urges government action while New Year messages cite the looming influence of the era's military buildup.

London Europe Beith Dace M Baldwin Rene Rimrave

Australians in London Indignant at Rumors in Century Text

The Australian agents in London deny recent reports as unfounded. The Agent-General for Queenland says he has referred the matter to the Government and taken measures against spread of inaccurate passages. The issue involves anti conscription sentiment during the Great War and controversy over church admission amid wartime politics.

Iquaraba London Queenaland Prema Abelloua Ne Lew P. Btephanson Australia Karl Karppel An-Engliah Aus Talis Queensland

Australian pearling industry eyes joint action

Canberra officials say the Australian pearling industry faces serious threat from Japanese competition in northern waters. They favor forming a common association to locate and exploit pearl beds and resist reliance on foreign operators to protect Australian owned vessels.

Canberra Tito Japan King

Pope Improves as Blood Clot Diminishes at Vatican

The Vatican reports significant improvement in the Pope as the blood clot dispersed and the fever side effects eased. Danger to his health is reduced though continued bed rest and daily bulletins are advised by Vatican officials.

Vatican City Vatican Prees Beceuss

Paris strike ends as collective contract signed

In Paris on Wednesday the fruit shop and warehouse workers signed a collective contract ending the strike. Earlier union leaders had warned of evacuations by armed forces to quell any renewed disturbances. At 6 00 pm armed detachments appeared but found the strikers gone, a government move aimed at preventing fresh outbreaks.

Paris Wednesda

Surf collision leaves Goctar with fractured neck

In Sydney at Manly district a Goctar surfer suffered a fractured neck after a collision with another surfer. He was unaware of the injury, delayed X rays, and required hospital treatment with a plaster neck brace for several months.

Sydney Ateyne Christman Manly

New Year Broadcast by Mr Lyons Forecasts Empire Unity

A New Year message from Prime Minister Lyons urged unity among English speaking nations for stronger Empire defence. He spoke to Australia and Great Britain via three broadcasts, praising Commonwealth ties, mutual cordiality, and imperial trade, and predicting a prosperous, peaceful year.

Australia Great Britain Mr. Lyon Lyons New Zealand British Commonwealth of Nations Mr. Lyons Mateners Britain

Soviet Scientist Expelled For Refusal To Return Home

MOSCOW Wednesday the Soviet academy expelled Professor Trutleft and Professor Tameffa for refusing to return abroad and work with foreign firms. Their work was deemed important to the Soviet war industry. Both were given leave to pursue research overseas after arguing they had positions with foreign companies.

Moscow Fumula Boviet Academy

Will Missing Delays Funeral Arrangements at Lady Houston

A missing will at Lady Houston caused delays in funeral plans announced yesterday. The absence of the will has hindered proceedings as relatives await resolution and official steps to proceed with the estate.

London Lady Houston Jdeath Wa

Auckland Gale Claims Two Lives At Waterfront

A Thursday Auckland gale caused widespread damage along the waterfront and claimed two young men. Anno Gordon, 20, was washed out by an undertow with four others. Four were moved but efforts to rescue Gordon were unavailing.

Auckland Anno Gordon

James Clark Falls From War Ferry In Crowd Tragedy

James Clark plunged from a war ferry amid a crowd of onlookers who were unable to assist. The incident occurred during a public event, with authorities investigating the circumstances of the fall and the presence of the gal onlookers.

James Clark

Trade controls threaten British firms in Far East trade

An East of Suez shipping authority warns British companies face freezing out as Japanese competition tightens. He notes a past agreement with Japanese lines that split the Japanes e Australian trade, now expired, with Japan apparently unwilling to renew. The outlook is grave and government assistance is expected soon.

Commonwealth Nat Hie Sompanly Japaneae A.tineen

Pacific shipping subsidies under imperial conference plan

The shipping committee reports two pile coatings costing about £2,260,000 would back the Pacific run. Britain, the Commonwealth, New Zealand, Canada and Fiji will decide subsidies shares over the coming months for reparation proposals to compete with American Pacific services ahead of the Imperial Conference in London in June.

Seemines Britain New Zealand Canada Fiji Pacific London Taita Tee Commonwealth

Australian Flowers in Exhibition May 1887 Coronation Link

Australian flowers cooperate to participate in the May 1887 Chetoos Mower show marking the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Wild flowers will be packed and forwarded by the Royal Horticultural Society of New South Wales to the exhibition. Government invites Commonwealth organizations to notify intentions to exhibit and specimens will be sourced from Kew Gardens and private London gardens.

Netainanheer Ais, A George VI Elizabeth Fce Royal Horticultural of New South Wales Governmenta Commonwealth Organiaationa Kew London Tor

Clerk Moodley Kills Self After Arrest in Murder Attempt

A clerk named Moodley employed in the Indian Agency General committed suicide by self harm after his arrest on a charge of attempting to murder Sir Syed Rasa Att the Agent to the Government of India in South Africa. He reportedly fired a pole on in the afternoon tea area.

JO Nannesburg Moodley Indian Agency General Witords India South Africa Syed Rasa Att Poleon

Ferocious attack on shopkeeper in Melbourne morning incident

A man entered Percival Turning's grocer shop at East Brucewick Melbourne this morning and suddenly used an iron bar. The assailant assaulted Turning, causing injuries. Turning was detained by bystanders until authorities arrived.

Melbourne Percival East Brucewick

Bones Found Fire Arson Arrest in Mundin Queensland

Police arrested Nelson after bones and teeth were found in a fire at the home of Harry Melson near Gellapoo Station Mundin. The blaze is believed to have occurred about 20 days ago with the suspect linked to the incineration.

Nelson

Third Test Begins Today Amid Weather Uncertainty

Melbourne faces unsettled conditions as heavy rain and soft pitches threaten the Australians and England ahead of tomorrow's match. Captains worry over pitch behavior with looming showers, while Bradman and selectors weigh changes. O'Brien injures thigh but not serious, and debates over Darling, O'Brien, and warding the team continue amid uncertain conditions and potential selection shifts.

Melbourne Australia England Luttrel Jupiter Pluvine Belbourne Capricio Bradman O'Brien Tugg Darling O'Brian Vos

Larwood Peeved Return to England After India Tour

Harald Larwood plans to leave India and return to England amid limited cricket activity. The fast bowler and his wife express dissatisfaction with missing practice and the lack of opportunities during the tour, citing a quiet spell with no bats or balls and a brewing break in his cricket duties.

London Harald Larwood Daily Mall Indie Larwood Mis Beduilse Praduca

English Critics Weigh England Win Again in Cricket

The Times cricket writer cautions that England now faces a world stage with limited risk of failure, praising its balance and suggesting Australia’s Bradman era is fragile. He notes England’s bowlers and batsmen show confidence while Australian powers resist reckless gambles, keeping the King’s team in contention.

London the Times England Australia Bradman Hay Denn Batemex Oreilly Mi ‘Cleus Bredman Allen

Fragmentary OCR Note on Acme 1130 Mapping Plan

A clipped OCR fragment hints at a mapping plan involving Acme 1130 and a person named Dretwan Seman. The readable bits mention trapped chances and a potential schedule, but key details and full names or dates are missing. The context remains unclear.

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