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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1937
Page
1
Snow Storms Widen California Damage Across State
Heavy snow and freezing temperatures lash California with damage pegged at half a million to a hundred million on fruit crops. More than 16 000 workers battled orchard heaters the past two nights to guard crops as winds and cold spread. Rescue drops of food parcels reach stranded areas in mountain valleys amid perilous conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Citiuaders
Imperial Vally
Metators
Aipair Maine
Hore
Lord Hartingdon Australian Tour Notes Released
Fragmented report from Sydney on Lord Hartingdon’s Australian tour. Disjointed phrases discuss travel, potential outcomes, and population shifts between Australia and other lands, with uncertain references to habitable portions and health. The text reads as garbled OCR with unclear dates or clear actions.
Passing Phase Remarks on Meat Prices by Muster Federation
Sydney report quotes Wr Calne, secretary of the Muster Builders Federation, calling high meat prices a passing phase. He predicts warm returns to normal in the near future as markets adjust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Wr Calne
Muster Builders Federation
Mual
Oil, Hopes Dashed in Darwin Ballatt Report
A Darwin report by the Director of Milne outlines that after a 7 recovered from a bore at Murrangt, past audiores in the Northern Territory have been found but none supplied the expected quantity. The director notes over 20 years of exploration without a viable discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darwin
Milne
Northern Territory
Ballatt
Murrangt
Unsettled Conditions Rise Amid Drought’s Strain On Abattoirs
Unsettled conditions arise as drought and industrial trouble disrupt abattoir operations, with the sector returning to normal after the upheaval. The report notes stress on supply chains and reversal of prior disruption as conditions stabilize.
Church Reform Plea Seeks Pooling of Clergy Resources
A London signed by twelve tinshops in Birmingham Bishop Baines and other ecclesiastics calls for radical changes in the Church of England. It argues for pooling church resources and stipends for all ordained ministers, contending wealth and income should fund ministry rather than personal living standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bisbop Baines
Birmingham
Jay Moembera
Church of England
Britain Acts Enlistment Ban In Spain Aid Row
London reports Britain's reply to Germany Italy and others on stopping foreign volunteers for Spain. The note seeks port and frontier controls and urges imports and direct intervention limits. It stresses Foreign Enlistment Act enforcement and possible penalties for recruiting volunteers in the United Kingdom, noting France agrees in principle and will align with Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Germany
Italy
Massa
Portugal
Spain
Todi
Thars
Nuperixton
Spanish Porta
Land Frontiera
Apaig
Ware
United Kingdom
Laauell
Parsons
Britain
Last of London Volunteers Leave for Spain
A group of 25 volunteers from the Independent Labour Party departed Victoria Station London today bound for Spain. The organization states all volunteers are medically fit and have no dependents. Further volunteers will be barred from going to Spain under the Foreign Enlistment Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Independent Labour Party
Victoris
Spain
Gaveralas
Gresar
State Department memoir on American volunteers to Spain
The State Department stated Americans seeking to join the conflict in Spain face no passport protection. Report describes the lack of passport safeguards for those traveling to fight and notes limited legitimate reasons for such travel. The dispatch mentions concern over trips and emphasizes the official stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Spain
No Enlistments in Japan Report from Tokyo
A terse dispatch notes that no new enlistments are reported in Japan with Munviay and Tokyo authorities unclear. The report mentions volunteers arriving at Seville but details are obscured and uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Tokyo
Seville
Times Berlin correspondent cites French coup allegation
The Berlin correspondent of The Times reports denials of intervention while detailing a counter claim alleging France plans a coup utilizing Abdel Krim to thwart Spanish control in Morocco. The charge suggests Franco's lands would be preserved with French colonial troops redirected to France via a land route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Berlin
the Times
Enya
Campolg
Germany
France
Abdel Krim
Span
Morocco
Spain
Fatal swim claims father and son at Barham River entrance
Melbourne reports a rented boat at Balrat and a 14 year old boy missing after a fatal swim off the Barham River rocks. Officials searched the coastline overnight but found nothing, and a victim recovery was not completed by morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Alfred Baley
Ballarat
Barham River
German Unease Over Morocco Crisis Deepens in London
The Paris Times correspondent reports rising anxiety in Britain over Morocco. Berlin denials fan French distrust as Paris and London weigh the danger of German moves. French and British alertness fuel doubt Britain would back France if intervention occurs, with cautious official signals in Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bunday
Paris
the Times
Morocco
Berlin
Bertin
Times
Madrid's latest order stirs fight or quit call
Amid chaotic dispatches from Madrid, authorities warn of intensified conflict and mass casualties. Loyalist lines face heavy artillery, shrapnel, and dynamite as columns advance on 178 square miles. International pressure and pleas for restraint surface, while civilians endure in common graves and threatened neighborhoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ondon
Immueyente
Avenia
Madrid
Mina
Halla
Pilot's Escape From Forced Landing in Ranges
Nak We olata aged 35 and his cousin Pine Potaika 2 Maoris survived a forced landing in the Kaimanaja Ranges on Saturday. They walked through rough country to the nearest township and suffered bruises and cuts. The arrival news ended an aerial search with about 100 planes involved yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Nak We Olata
Wangal
Pine Potaika
Kaimanaja Ranges
Cape Flight Tragedy Hinders Cape Attempt
Hy Brook who left Gravenport Aerodrome at 6:18 a.m. yesterday on a bold cross coast flight to Cape back arrived at Matonilles Ind. Witt for Belodtal 13 minutes Inter. He landed at Paul Thaly but ran out of petrol and abandoned the 10 Bight. Authorities compel Brook to abandon the attempt and plan a return to renew the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonton
Hy Brook
Gravenport Aerodrome
Capeback
Matonilles
Ind
Deficit Hit After December Expenditure Surge
Treasury records show a deficit of 290000 pounds for the first six months of the current financial year, driven by heavy December spending. November surplus converted to deficit, and December costs include three pension and salary paydays plus a 150000 pound Christmas relief grant to states. Details show total receipts 28,129,000 pounds and expenditures near 4,? million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Novamber
Commonwealth Public Service
Girl Murder at Peking Montay Victim Milas Werner
Doctors say Pamela Werner was murdered indoors with medical knowledge evident in the post mortem. The body was dumped in a ditch after a skull fracture and removal of internal organs. A £100 reward is offered for information leading to conviction in the case of Milas Werner, daughter of the consul in Foochow, found outside the city wall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Montay
Pamela Werner
Seur- Eeon
Milas Werner
Conaul Nl
State finances deficit increases no alarm in treasury
Treasury officials say the rise of 41,761 pounds in the half year to December 31 carries no significance and the budget will balance by June. Large payments in the last six months of the year include 625,000 to the How Hal Commission, 58,000 for freight concessions, and 483,000 for increased business undertakings. Most tax revenue is expected between now and June 30 to enable balancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Treasury
Midea
How Hal Commission
Wool Sales Open With Strong Demand in Melbourne Trade
Brisbane dealers report an auspicious start to the wool sale with the highest mean of the season. buyers from Japan, America and local mills show keen interest as competition drives prices up by about ten percent over December levels. American, French and other buyers active, with healthy clearance achieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Gentnantal
Miradford
Locat Milla
Brirbane
Undar Road
Japan
Ceemen
Frenchy Bay‘ark
No Cause for Complaint on Australia Japan Visit Policy
A Canberra discussion notes Japan’s claim that business men should be allowed free entry and domicile rights. A mutual Australia Japan arrangement would permit visits to conduct business and stay until transactions complete, reducing residence time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Uitte
Japan
Australia
Missing Immigrant Escapes Custody En Route to New Zealand
No officials from the Interior or Customs are pursuing the woman refused entry to Australia who escaped while detained for transit to New Zealand. She lacks funds and must rely on Australian friends for help. If she is recaptured, she will be sent back to her port of embarkation at the shipping company’s expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
Customs Department
Australia
New Zeeland
Brophy Shooting Two Men Remanded In Melbourne Court
William Cody and Geoffrey Davies were remanded at City Court on February 11 on charges tied to a May 22 Royal Park shooting targeting Superintendent Brophy with intent to murder. Police held them on additional charges. counsel criticized the procedures as improper and unfair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
William John Cody
Labourer
Geoffrey Davies
Cook
Royal Park
John Brophy
Sonnenberg
Cory Wa
Berin
Bott
Ula
Havinis
Guidor
Davies
Aary
Guldée
Cody
Ike Soaneavers
FPW
Lloyd George Patches Liberal Rift Over Duke of Windsor
The Daily Herald reports Lloyd George, president of the Liberal Federation, presided at a North Wales meeting to mend quarrels stirred by a Windsor-related message. The party decried the remark as unwise and noted past praise of a minister in September, complicating liberal unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Munday
Daily Herald
Asa George
Loggechesite
Duke of Windsor
Wales
Liberal Federation
Lloyd George
Menange
Miter
Bread Price Rise in Country Markets Reported
In Sydney on Monday the Master Bakers Association general secretary Mr J Tarael Wald said bread prices would be raised in all country towns. The Provident spokesman Mr White noted no meeting had yet been held to consider metropolitan rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Master Bakers Association
J. Tarael Wald
the Provident
Mr. White
Princess Julians wed at Krynica farm and motel
Definite news from here reports Princess Julians wedding at the Krynica Farm and Motel in Poland. The venue is owned by tenor singer Jan Kie Dile, who recently married Marta Borrethy, the Austrian winger, adding a notable double union to royal circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hague
Julians
Woneynooning
Farm& Motel
Krynica
Poland
Jan Kie Dile
Marta Borrethy
Defence order delays 40 plane factory talks
The Commonwealth and Victorian governments have not completed negotiations on Reman's Bend to build an aircraft factory. A delay is possible as the order for 40 fighting planes is being prepared, with the Victorian government stating the company should commence factory work shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Commonwealth
Vie~arte
Commonwealth Action
Reman
Bench Swamp Threat Prompts Labor Action Debate
Fragmentary note shows threats to bar judges from nine to 11 and discharge two officials, signaling a challenge to labor measures. The unclear text suggests opposition to a specific course, with implied push for favorable action by authorities.
Planes Forced Down In Storm Landing Near Wimmera
A two crew plane carrying Victorian mail and one passenger was forced down four miles from Victoria River Downs station amid a heavy storm. All aboard were uninjured after a remarkable landing. Two women at Wimmera Home Station reported the wreck by wireless. The mail was offloaded and later returned by lorry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McRobertson Miller Aviation Company
Wimmers
Wimmera
Plang
Brean
Waverill
Nave
Daly Waters
Qantasire Airways
Victoria River
Ite
Wavelill
Aafély
Victorie
River Downs
Horpetend
Indian tour Amarnath incident report query
A special committee report on the Amarnath incident is discussed with apologies requested. The Cricket Board of Control chaired by Sir John Beaumont was to examine the events of the India tour, including claims of misconduct and failure of support, following the match in September.
Fragmented sports note on team, players, and lanes
A fragmentary report mentions players forming a unit and a lane setup for the team. It references failure and internal forming by members, but details and context are unclear in the OCR.
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Gram
Iin
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