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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 06, 1937

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Signals Narrow Search For Earhart And Noonan

Honolulu readers hear renewed hope as wireless messages place Amelia Earhart Putnam and navigator Captain Francia Noonan about 120 miles west of Howland Island. The Colorado and Lexington race toward Hawaii to join the hunt while signals from amateur stations confirm rough position and weather has hindered precise fixes.

Honolulu Amelia Earhart Putnam Francia Noonan Howland Island Equator Colorado Lexington Howland Los Angelea Brotnan White Bly Unkibara Huiryie Thia Pan American Airways Putnam San Fran Jeiaco Wyoming Ban Wessels Elt Hawaii Redio Bydney Sotin-wead Howinga Talend

Trans Atlantic Flight Prep For 18 Hour Crossing

Imperial Airways announces a planned 18 hour crossing trial flight from Europe to America aboard the Caledonia flying boat. Commander Arthur Wileaston, age 41, who has logged over one million miles on Empire routes, leads the crew as the craft departs from Ireland toward the Atlantic start point. The crossing duration is projected at 16 to 18 hours, with possible time adjustments.

London Imperial Air Flying Boat Caledonia Ireland Southampton Cap ‘Arthur Wileahaon Imperial Airways Inead

Australia wheat farmers hopeful of bumper harvest

A Sydney or Australian farming report quotes Mr. Walker of Lindley Walker Wheat saying the harvest could top 28 million pounds for farmers. The mood is optimistic about a bumper yield this season.

Ww.waiger Lindley Walker Wheat Jang Ald Torday

Gaol For Laundry Theft Case Aired In Court

In court today Thomas Vinc onen of Tabor faced charges of breaking and entering and laundry theft at the Marion Laundry. The evidence described a hard labour sentence as the outcome of the trial.

Rydney Thomas Vinconen Tabor Maraiiton

Gordon Seat State Member Resigns

Sir Phillip Goldfinch, general manager of the Colonial Sugar Refining Company, resigns from the Gordon seat in the Legislative Assembly. He cites inability to serve both head of the industrial organization and parliament. Rumors say Minister for Works Spooner may contest Gordon. Spooner denies this and plans to contest his Ryde seat next election.

Sydney Phillip Goldfinch Legislative Assembly U.A.T Gordon Colonial Sugar Refining Company Far Works Spooner Gorton Bpooner Ryde

Unusual Order Directs Return of Money in Probate

Sydney probate judge Justice Nicholas ordered Mrs Amelia Mary Kent to repay £841 to the administrator of the estate in an unusual case. The judge ruled that £400 held by Kent, given by her late father for the family, should be restored, with the total sum reaching £341. The case referenced savings and a portion connected to her late father Albert Humphreys amid other irregularities.

Sydney Nicholas Amelia Mary Kent Kent

Fianna Fail leads as De Valera wins big majority

In Dublin on Sunday the Fianna Fail party led by Eamon de Valera secured a large election majority. The Government needs fewer than half the seats for an absolute majority and the referendum to replace the Governor General with a President appears favorable. Final results due Wednesday with 455,088 for and 307,000 against in early tallies.

Dublin de Valera Fianna Fair Parti¢A de Valera Nuc Cy Congrave

Canberra Hospital Board Nomination Withdrawn After Advisory Council Reach

The Hospital Board Advisory Council nominated Mr. T. W. White to fill a vacancy, but Dr. Nott withdrew his proxy nomination amid council attempts to clarify the process. The council accepted the withdrawal and considered amendments to the Hospital Ordinance to broaden representation and appoint additional board members.

Advisory Council T. W. White Canberra Community Board W. Mughal J.T. H. Goodwin Hughes L. W R. J. Tillyard Aid Nott New South Wales Comte Percival Qouncil Col. Goodwin Tit Ted Dr Nott Jon Nott la Tillyard Industrial Shakespeare Opperman York London Ferris Edinburgh Shakecranre

Obscure Cycling Record Compromised by Opponent’s Time

The report notes Hubert Opperman failed by 33 minutes to beat Southall's Edinburgh to York cycle record. The fragment mentions Edinburgh and York routes and hints at a council nomination process related to a local election or committee.

London Hubert Opperman Southall Edinburgh York

Dive Over Giff Fatal Car Crash One Man Killed

Sydney Monday report of a crash on the Sydney to Newcastle road near Gosford. Jamon Bennett and Gledhill 30 Croydon were in a lorry that plunged 100 feet off a cliff at Mooney. Gledhill died beneath the truck. Bennett survived after being knocked unconscious and later found along the road.

Sydney Mooney Gosford Newcastle Jamon Bennett Riley Street Alrnest Gledhill Croydon Bennett Gred Gledhill

Blum resigns as premier to shield France from weakness

In Paris on a Sunday, at a Socialist meeting, M Blum announced his resignation as premier to avoid any hint of internal weakness during a time of imperial crime. He stated that peace threats would unite France. M Faure, minister without portfolio, stressed France and Britain and the United States would work for peace.

Montreal Washington United Prone Amelia Earhart Putnam Department of Commercs United States Paris Blum France M. Faure Great Britain

Italian driver wins Grand Prix on 301.2 kilometer course

Italian rider Gusat wins the Grand Prix motor cycle race covering 301.2 kilometres in 12 minutes 2. Ere second at 127.9 miles per hour to claim the Lagntweren Trophy. The event took place in Pecord Une on the June date reported as May and June 36 in Pecord Une.

Tenn Italy Crf A Gusat Noura Sumior Lagntweren ‘Trophy Pecord Une

New French Taxes Spark Debate Across Regions

Tax changes in France provoke widespread discussion as officials outline shifts in revenue measures and households assess potential impacts. Local leaders warn of adjustment costs while economists caution on broader economic effects.

Mosley Parade in London Meets Turbulent Opposition

A London parade led by Sir Oswald Mosley faced boos and hisses as supporters marched from North London toward Trafalgar Square. Police kept order amid a long procession, arrests at the cordon, and injuries among some bystanders. The Trafalgar Square meeting drew about 25,000, with Mosley’s voice largely inaudible.

London Oswald Mosing Oswald’ Finchals Tra Oswald Mosley Trafalgar ‘Square

Amur Incident Exposes Russian Weakness in Diplomacy

In Loudon Sumtay diary style notes the claim that Russia showed weakness after the Manchurians sank a gunboat. The report says the Russians slurred over the loss of 37 men and backed away on a key point, undermining Siberian army morale and signaling future events.

Loudon Sumtay Pas Ma

Township Faces Ruin as Mine Pumps Charged at £10000

Hikurangi township confronts ruin after a mining firm halts Isbendon operations. Flood waters surge as pumps would cost about £10,000. A wall known racehorse Gay Acre drowned at Wabalarah downstream.

Auckland Hikurangi Isbendon Pir Gay Acre Wabalarah

Death of 101-year-old pensioner Jane Blake in Australia

The death notice records Mrs. Jane Hiza Blake, aged 101, once deemed the only woman in Australia awaiting old age pension. She lived on a £900 legacy from England for about twelve years before applying for the pension.

MaLawarive Manag Jane Hiza Blake Ausins England Ahe

Woman poisoned in Kip area incident reported Monday

Sly Thomas, a 64 year old Kip resident, was poisoned in a case reported Monday. Authorities investigate motive and suspect details are not provided in the fragment.

Aydney Sly Thomas

Germany Faces Grain Failure Report Amid Berlin Turmoil

A garbled dispatch from Berlin notes grain shortages impacting Germany with uncertainty over harvest prospects and economic strain as officials scramble for relief measures.

Germany

Commonwealth Surplus and Tax Revenue Down Reported

The Acting Treasurer announced a Commonwealth surplus of £1,276,637 for the year ended 2030, with total receipts of £83,090,136 and expenditure of £81,819,499. The Lyons Ministry notes a sixth consecutive surplus, aided by income tax gains and higher land tax and post office revenues, while defence and pension costs rose against estimates.

Jenzies Lyons

Overseas Trade Shows Eleven Month Surplus Rise

The Commonwealth reports an overseas trade surplus for the eleven months ending May 31 of £8.5233 million in Australian currency terms with a favourable balance at £11.408 million and exports worth £100.2 million. May alone saw the balance rise by £1.64284 million and officials expect June to show another favorable balance, pushing the annual total higher.

Commonwealth Roland Wilson Australia Australis Emporis

Cardinal denounces church funding and wartime pensions

The address attacks church aid and Catholic grants in wartime accounts. Officials compare pension totals to Catholic estimates, noting an excess while highlighting funding for states, church activities, and unemployment measures amid broader financial strain.

Ald Roada Niemoelier Ota

Ingenious workers strike over wage increase claim

A fragmented OCR note reports engineers declaring a strike over wage increases. The text mentions a company and basic pay concerns but is garbled, lacking clear names, dates, or locations.

Desert Transport Police Station Relocated 300 Miles

A tow police station will be moved from Kabnerion to Soe Fara, a journey estimated at 300 miles, as authorities prepare the vast relocation. Local officials note logistical challenges and safety concerns for the caravan of equipment.

Kabnerion Soe

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Mrs. Putnam Imperial Airways Deen Dr. Nott Electin MR. T. W M. Blum Parade Amur Berlin Menai Franti Goweidarajon Defence Department Defence Equipment Trust Ac Cardinal Ty of Incresae Desert Transport Fara Er Na
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