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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 21, 1937

Page

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Eden appeals to Germany to cease arming and enter European order

In a Commons speech Mr Eden urged Germany to halt armament and join a political and economic European settlement. He warned that Nazi expansionist aims threaten Spain and Europe, urged cooperation among nations, and pressed Britain to press for German restraint and a peaceful solution.

London Geneve Forsign Mr. Eden_eald Germany Breas Fedon Spain Rit

Air defence plan for eastern coast of Australia outlined

A Commonwealth air defence scheme aims to build an aerial net along the eastern coast with aerodromes at Darwin Brisbane Evans Head Sydney and Canberra to ensure rapid defense and cohesion. The plan includes strengthening coastal forces increasing munitions and repurposing existing aerodromes with later expansion for Melbourne Adelaide and Perth. An overseas defence expert will advise the Air Defence Department on aerial mass formations and coordination.

Anatous Shend Defence Department Bellaly Darwin Brisbane Evan's Hood Sydney Canborra Thoush Tore Nierby Dutal de Ponse Commonwealth Canberra Melbourne Adelaide Perth

Defiant suspect questioned in boy's kidnapping death case

Arrests in Portland Oregon today tied to a child kidnapping and death involving a 40 year old victim. Interrogation revealed newspaper clippings and a man’s claim of complicity. Police report indicate two older Moskven children may later view the suspect.

Beecoey Waembar Mattson Portland Oregon

France Ready If War Should Come

A retired French officer Commander Shandon warned in Sydney that France would defend itself if war broke out. He claimed Germany wastes money on rearmament leaving limited funds for conflict and said Britain was preparing rapidly.

Spain Germany Sydney Coiamander J. Shardan Europe Emsiency Gwemany Shandon Great Britain

Dearer Bread Prices Predicted If Flour Rises

Sydney report notes bread makers warn price rise unlikely to beat savings erosion. Secretary Fraser says flour price bands and imperial duties would adjust bread cost, suggesting no fall in bread prices and only limited relief for bakers if flour remains high.

Sydney Mir Fraser

Bribery Charges in Perth Commission Inquiry

Perth report on the Royal Commission inquiry into bribery and corruption allegations linked to J J Hughes. The crown solicitor urged accepting matters related to stoppage of a royal officer’s salary and excluding perjury evidence. Hughes withdrew from parts of the inquiry, citing restrictions and potential conflicts with prior investigations. He charged that the premier and others were involved in fraud against Western Australian workers and a controlling owner stake was misused by a group of five men including the current premier.

Perth Royal Commission J. J Hughes Commalistoner Woolsey Celal Orofwalte Mir. Hughes Eealnet Witlcock Atip En. Opanle Kine Ons

Dock Workers Idle As Sydney Port Sees Standstill

Engineering trades at Mort's and Cockatoo docks halt operations as waterfront labor dispute keeps crews away. Workers report pay rates lag behind a pre war standard and claim a 1a 2931 wage cut sparked the stoppage. A meeting resolved to return to work pending arbitration by the Commonwealth.

Sydney Weanesany Mort's Cockatog Falund Dockyerds Jose IY Wis Marcow Coutl Cutywais

Primate Speech Sparks Commons Debate on Address

London Tuesday dear notes show MPs debating an archbishopric address on King Edward VII’s dedication and public funding. The speaker challenged wording while questions arose about rate increases and orders amid a court hearing on engineering awards and waterfront claims.

London House of Commons Mhurtle Arch of Canterbury Edward Veil Viurtle Plorabie

Unclear Tasmanian Report Sparks Doubt on Wednesday

Fragmentary text from a Tasmanian or regional report shows doubt about a planned Wednesday event. Names, dates, and places are obscured, leaving a partial glimpse of a possible primary product or project.

Bank resignations rock well known London bank

Five directors including Viscount Bonverie and Mr Rice resign from Graes Hrotherny banking firm in London. Sie Murrough Bula B and W D Holloway defend the move as unrelated to the bank’s standing, asserting the city knows the firm’s strong position.

London

Air Liner Bound for Canberra Struggles With Fog

A regional air liner bound for Canberra faced severe fog between Wagga and Canberra delaying takeoffs. After a first failed landing around dusk the plane, with Captain Beott at the controls, attempted again later as conditions improved, but visibility remained poor. The aircraft finally aimed for Mascot, with officials preparing for a night landing as the fog cleared enough to reach the airport.

Byrney Wada Lepen Sydney Wagga Genteres Implbourne Beott Cortemoundrs Leo Pan Canberra Canbarre Trentice Ile Hancy Gulletsi Waggm

Dash for Tokyo Record Sparks French Flight Feat

Marcel Doret operator Mitholott took off from Urgat Asroaréma at 6 30 to attempt a record table to Tokyo. The bold dash aims to set a new airspeed record as the flight path and timing are reported in the scrambled OCR text.

Marcel Doret Mitholott Urgat Asroaréma Tokyo

Ocean Rescues as Norwegian Liner Calls For Help

The Norwegian liner Venus engaged in numerous rescue efforts throughout the day, saving 49 men from the sinking Trym in the North Esn sea area. Reports say Trym signaled distress, then began sinking as Venus and Bergen steamer Foter aided, with crew members lifeboated to Venus. The Trym's port lights failed and engines likely flooded, complicating rescue and keeping the ship afloat uncertain.

Venus Trym Esn Venna Bergen

Fascist Victory Talk Echoes in Capris and Madrid

A Times correspondent reports Italian and German leaders insist on intervention in Spain at any price. Goering and Mussolini press for centralized control while Britain seeks universal non intervention. Both Rome and Berlin envision a strong Franco-aligned bloc and reject foreign volunteer schemes as unacceptable.

Italy Ermany Beloheviner Spain Ait General Goering Capris Rome the Times Germany Cantral Haly

New Aviation Rules Set for Multi-Engine Planes

Sydney reports forthcoming aviation regulations requiring passenger aircraft to have more than one engine and be radio equipped. The rules will apply to any carrier operating passenger services, banning single pilot operations on commercial or private flights.

Sydney Sivfe Aviation Pfer Nends Hain Tor Cormivereial Mt Aafety

Government TV Guarantee Proposal Sparks Aviation Purchases

A government plan to require a specific guarantee for aviation purchasers faces scrutiny. Officials argue the policy would protect buyers, while critics warn it could raise costs and stifle innovation.

Unclear Tennis Stars Highlight Perry Event

The fragmentary report notes Perry's players and a tennis event at a quiet Ford area with mentions of Crawford and Rand. The garbled text masks precise results, participants, and dates, but hints at a standings or grading scene rather than a final match outcome.

Ford Crawford Taro Txabe Fo Fathoas Hain Frente Baa Rand Tate Tint Watiieult

MYSTERY at the Bund near Wea derburo under probe

Police investigate the murder of a woman near Weederburo amid confusion over a linked Imperial ox figure. Detained suspect P. A. Greenaway is discussed in reports though authorities say no definite link has been established.

Weaderburo New South Wales P. A. Greenaway Wedderburn Noth Lappeara Griving Acer Viet P

Pacific Shipping Tale Reveals Hidden Trade Routes

Fragmentary OCR notes hint at Pacific shipping story involving voyage risks and commerce. Key names and places are unreadable, but the fragment suggests a focus on maritime logistics and regional trade impacts amid difficult conditions.

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