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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 05, 1937

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Missing aviatrix Mrs Putnam feared lost after plane down

Reports say Mrs Amelia Earhart Putnam and navigator Captain F J Noonan disappeared Friday on a flight from Lae New Guinea to Howland Island. US warships Lexington and Colorado head to the area for an extensive search though reach Howland in six to seven days. Radio signals and confusion surround the case as authorities pursue clues and verify any found plane or voice.

Honolulu Amelia Earhart Putnam F J. Noonan Lar New Gainea Howland Mrx Putnam United States Howland Island Navy Lexington Colorado Navy Department Waxhyon Nauru Island Ington Sunt Mawland Eland Francisco

Fatal fall from Sydney building noted in sun glare

A US chart misinterpretation caused Rumors of a fatal fall at an Australian building. Ava Al Thusamys and Nira Putnam were briefly feared dead but were later reported safe, while Captain Je Noonan and Mrs Pots family faced no immediate danger. An erroneous signal led to initial alarms before authorities confirmed the plane’s status and the rescue response.

Nira Putnain Howland Putnam Howland Island Wwein Pots Fam Je Noonan Uber Wilt Lswun

Goulburn Holds Massy Cup as Canberra Falters

In a Massy Cup match at Goulburn the home side beat Canberra by 12 points in a cautious, undistinguished affair. Canberra’s veterans underperformed while Goulburn benefited from steadier management though most players appeared unimpressive. A large crowd attended with over 400 fans on a Canberra-bound special train.

Goulburn Canberra Benbeien N.shise Los Angeles Sunt Fairne Rittman CTE Ac Awere Gribble Dowling Stanwell Boa Amelia Ar Grimes Marnam Crows Lynch Gritton A Smy Geaghin Hood J Hourgan Melavobhin Bradbury Aquires Godfrey Re Lynch Ri Fay T_ Grindle J. Grant O Brien Orourks Ay Boag RK. Hillman W. Grimes TE Stunwell W. Hu

De Valera's Irish Dail Gains Narrow Lead in Vote

London reports say Eamon De Valera is likely to win a slim majority as the new Dail fills. Supporters number around 45 with Labour Independent totals noted. the plebiscite hints at a new constitution. Patrick Pearse’s associate, linked to the 1918 uprising, is mentioned amid ministerial reshuffles.

London Eamon de Valera de Valera Peare Patrick Bearce

Mystery signals from Tasca cutter indicate plane origin

A message from Ban Francisco reports the coast guard cutter Tasca signaling signals from a plane. The location could not be determined due to fatal conditions. An open telephone line from Washington to Howland Islands tracked the attempt. In Los Angeles, a pilot forced down in the Atlantis area, promising rescue.

Ban Franciscn Cnastguard Tasca Washington Howland Islands Broniient Slevetupmanty

Faint Voice Reported From Nauru Amid Quiet Weather

A fragmentary dispatch from NAURU describes a faint voice heard during the night, with sparse context and unclear details. The garbled syndicate note mentions Amalgamated Wireless and an operator, suggesting a radio or maritime signaling incident with limited readable information.

Boy killed buried in fall of earth at Molonglo river bank

Colin Frederick Hobbs, 13, of Kingston, died when earth collapsed from a Molonglo River bank as he worked near a dredge. H. Luton, loading a truck nearby, found Hobbs dead at the scene. doctor said death was instantaneous and the body was taken to Canberra Hospital.

Colin Frederick Hobbs Kingston Molonglo River H. Luton Colin Hobbs HB. Fallon Grim Molungto Luton Hobba Hobbs Taton Lette Digan Hobe Tato Kanberra Hospital Mollinen

Wimbledon triple title seals Budge era at meekly fair London

Budge captures three championships at Wimbledon including men singles and doubles and mixed doubles. Miss Round wins women’s singles 6-2 2-6 7-5 over Miss Jedrzejowska. Final results show Budge and Mako dominating in men's doubles while Madame Mathieu and Miss Yorke win women’s doubles. Mixed doubles partners Budge with Miss Marble.

London Budge le Tory Makes Miss Marble Miss Round Jedree Howard Madame Mathich Mian Yorke Mesdames King Pillman Hughes Tuckey Mako Mise G.B Mile Jedirgejowski Poland Madame Mathieu Miss Yorke Pittman U.S.A Petra

In Quarantine Sydney Buries Smallpox Case On Ship

In quarantine at South Head, the Australian Oriental Miner Changte is held after a smallpox case was detected before reaching Thursday Island last week. Suspects are confined at the quarantine station and will remain there until July 10.

Sydney Bunday Changte South Head To-Ray Thursday Island

Evacuation of Amur River Islands Under Way

Soviet forces begin evacuation of disputed Amur River islands as tensions ease. Military units withdraw from contested lands. authorities report movement coordinated with regional command and border guards. The action signals a de-escalation phase amid longstanding border disputes and aims to prevent clashes along the frontier.

Ponyo Suany Amur

Minister Condemns Sit-Down Strikes In Washington

Sunday report states Labour Minister Miss Perkins calls sit-down strikes illegal and undesirable. Earlier neither Perkins nor President Roosevelt would disavow the strikes, amid pressure they faced, and Virginia officials were accused of silent tacit consent. Administration now seeks to curb the extremists after a delay.

Washington Miss Perkins Roosevelt Alrikes Strang

Canada at Britain's Side Speech at Paris Pavilion

Prime Minister Mackenzie King told reporters at the Paris exhibition that Canada does not seek to withdraw from the British Commonwealth. He said Canada wants to manage its own affairs but will not threaten England or the empire.

Paris Btackenzie King Canada England

By Election See Government Win Cherbsey Seat

The Government won the Cherbsey by election in Surrey as Commander Mureden Conservative aged 19 787 defeated Hay lor Liberal 10 752, filling the seat vacancy caused by the death of Sir A Boyd Carpenter Conservative.

London Mureden Haylor Cherbsey Surrey A. Boyd Carpenter

Speedway Test at Manchester Second Event Draws 54 Poles

In Manchester England the speedway test on the Overseas ed reports a second event with 54 poles, highlighting riders and results from the second speedway test.

London Manchester England

Non-Intervention Deadlock With Germany and Italy Refuse Proposals

London reports a non intervention deadlock as Germany and Italy reject Anglo French plans. Britain and France stand by proposals while Germany and Italy insist on maintaining non intervention and resist giving Britain and France full control. Spanish Prime Minister Negrin discussed troop strength with Delbos and Chautemps.

Paris London M. Delbos Germany Italy Thalya Iron Land Oury

Non-Intervention Subcommittee Divides Over Spain Plan

A three hour meeting exposed sharp differences between Italians and Germans and, to some extent, the Portuguese, against six other committee members. Britain and France offered naval supervision and impartial patrolling, while Germany and Italy proposed limited belligerent rights and frontier observance. Belgian, Swedish, and Russian representatives favored the Anglo French proposal, with continued discussion and a plenary session planned next week.

Spain Fimbasay Britain France Nron L Une Lord Hiymouth Nouleat Herr von Ribbentrop Eignor Gran Belgium Sweden Geechonovakis Rusia Plymouth Signor Grandi Aad Lord Plymouth Agele

South Africa Resists Japan Wool Purchase Pressure

South Africa remains firm against Japan’s threat to halt wool buys unless more is purchased from Japan. The Union Government notes Japan may try to pit Australia against South Africa, but will not cooperate with Australia. South Africa leverages its position as a leading gold producer to play a lone hand, awaiting clear indications of Japan’s intent before any agreement.

London South Africa Japan Australia Union Wetles Austeasia Sub “Africa Soth Africa Rover

Campbell postpones water speed record attempt

Sir Malcolm Campbell postponed his attempt on the water speed record due to unfavourable weather. He is now considering Lake Garda in Italy as the scene for the attempt, rejecting Windermere. His confidant Major Seagrave is noted as involved in the discussions.

London Matemm Campbell Lake Gardn Thaly Lake Windermere Iin Major Seagrave

South Africa Uses Bargaining Power To Pressure Britain

The text indicates South Africa holds strong bargaining power in trade with both countries. It suggests she is determined to improve her position and prof from it. If Britain refuses concessions, South Africa could redirect textile purchases from Britain to Japan.

South Africa Britain Japan

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