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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 04, 1937
Page
1
Australia gained the upper hand on day two of the third Test in Melbourne as Bradman and Allen held the crease on a dangerous pitch. Worthington and Barnett fell early for England, with Sievers and O Reilly starring in a hostile spell of bowling that helped Australia threaten a decisive lead.
A rained soaked Sydney wicket delayed play as Australia clung to hope on a tricky pitch. Oldfield, Bradman, and McCabe built mid innings while Verity and Hammond struggled to gain traction for England in a gripping test. Wickets fell and the crowd urged quicker action as rain intermittent showers continued.
A report notes the London Naval Treaties expire and two ships of 8,000 tons will be started this year. King George V, Vickers yard at We Tyne, and Prince of Wales at Cammit Laird arms are cited. Progress on aerial rearmament is reported with manpower goals met ahead of schedule.
A scrambled report notes the French Parliament did not recognize a clock stoppage on New Year's Eve 1936 inside the chamber. The Blum government began a 40-hour week for France and ended the year by establishing a 40-hour day for parliamentarians, as celebrations continued outside.
The King George V national memorial fund is announced at £981,806. During memorial week January 14 to 20 the Lord Mayor asks the public to sign over odd shillings and peace savings into bank accounts to credit the fund. The total across the country may exceed £10,000.
Officials investigate a report alleging 100000 dollars worth of armaments were sent to the nation referenced as Bpaniah. The incident prompts questions about illicit weapon transfers and regulatory gaps.
A fragmented Madrid item notes a figure nicknamed San Tan Beans and known as Skew, with unclear context and several garbled words. The readable fragments reference a person linked to Spain and Madrid on a Saturday, but no clear event or role emerges.
The Queanbeyan and District Coursing Club cancelled the licences of all bookmakers operating at the Queanbeyan track after a dispute over posting betting prices. Bookmakers refused to display odds on boards, leading to a abandoned meeting, a loss of business, and subsequent cancellation of licences amid public pressure and brokered club decisions.
The German government confirms two Spanish steamers were seized near Spanish waters in what it calls Reprisal No 2. Reports describe a tense exchange with Spanish authorities and Basque defense forces signaling potential fire on attacking warships. The incident follows the Palos affair as Berlin asserts its strategy to counter what it calls foreign aggression.
Fragmentary report notes Spanish government forces gaining ground against loyalist units. Mentions movement to seal positions, village captures, and a counterattack employing tanks cavalry and mortars. Sparse details and unclear dates or locations.
A garbled telegramic note states Germany was prepared to prevent volunteers from reaching Spain. It mentions a German ambassador and other powers, with a warning that firm measures may be required if protest or noncompliance occurs.
Fragment from an out of context page continues coverage of a conflict labeled as an act of war. The readable text hints at intensified hostilities and official statements but lacks concrete details or dates. Readers are urged to follow the continuation on the next page for full context and citations.
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