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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 08, 1937
Page
1
New South Wales reports a surplus for the year ending June 30 of £134,920, surpassing prior estimates as revenue outpaced expectations. It is the first surplus since 1926, with Mr. Stevens's budget predicting £5,874 and improving industry in recent months suggesting a larger surplus.
A British tanker Peneops rushes to aid a suspected torpedoed British vessel in the Mediterranean about 50 miles from Barcelona. A message says survivors are adrift in an open boat with no oars and that the captain died when the ship Inde elpherabie was torpedoed by an unknown submarine.
Rescue plans expand as Amelia Earhart Putnam and Captain Noonan remain missing. Naval officials expect a large search around Howland Island with 11 vans, Lexington refueling in Honolulu, and up to 900 planes mobilized. Messages from Mrs Putnam are suspected fakes or miscommunications.
Diplomatic reports say General Franco demanded belligerent rights threatening economic reprisals. Whitehall doubts the move, while Britain, France, and Germany weigh the implications of removing foreign troops and naval controls in the Mediterranean. Estimates place Franco forces around 600,000 versus government troops near 560,000.
The Canberra conference will bring Commonwealth and state representatives to discuss a proposed national insurance scheme. NSW Victoria SA and WA have accepted with Queensland and Tasmania showing willingness. No immediate scheme implementation is expected but cabinets will receive reports to guide policy.
Mrs Putnam's husband asked naval authorities to shift the search to the Phoenix Group. He pressed that the tuers came down in that group perhaps on a small atoll. The San Francisco eastguard commander endorsed the view and the search was to begin at dawn. He believes the message from his wife pointed 997 miles south northwest of Howland Island. A British broadcast report suggested the 281 miles could mean 2 degrees of seconds, placing the flyers under 10 miles from Howland Island.
Seven vessels sweep the Howland Island area while the Colorado speeds to Winslow Banks to aid in the search. Three aircraft will circle the area as Coast Guard reports and rumors swirl around a fading voice message. Japanese carrier Kanule and survey ship Koo shoo join search under Rear Admiral Mofin at Honolulu.
The United Press correspondent notes daily government spending of 250000 dollars on destroyers Lexing ton Swan Thasca and Lares, totaling 3400 men and 220 officers plus radio and shore personnel. Fuel alone for the two largest ships costs 10000 dollars daily, with pay not included.
Melbourne hearing on the Ward estate saw heated exchanges as almost 100 creditors pressed claims against William Cowper Ward Charles Royal Curwen and Alfred Keith Ward share brokers. Mr Hugh A Chambers chartered accountant was appointed administrator to manage Ward and Company and handle creditor inquiries after voluntary sequestration revealing a 46 000 pound deficiency.
London observers note two-way trials with Imperial Airways Caledonia and Pan American Clippers. Caledonia faced low clouds and drizzle and flew low to counter headwinds, while the clipper rose to about 10 000 feet to gain uplift. Captain Wilcockson said fuel could reach another 800 to 900 miles.
The King declines sending a royal guest to the New South Wales sesqui centenary next year citing royal duties at the start of a new reign. A message from Lord Harding to Governor-General says His Majesty regrets not being able to spare a family member now but hopes for a later occasion.
Reports from the Spanish front describe Italian legionaries capturing Campro Alen fifty miles from the coast. Government and Franco forces clash across multiple fronts with battles near Balnaseje Santander and Riva de Sella as Valencia authorities announce the capture of Bounete and advances toward Villa de la Canada.
Madrid reports the government forces captured Villanuva and Dela Canada after a bold all night assault. Insurgents driven back 15 to 20 miles with many prisoners taken and several planes destroyed. Rebel lines at Careabenseal cut off from their comrades.
The trial of Thomas Hunt 31 a commercial traveller charged with stealing 1500 pounds from Ernest Henry Webber of Auburn continues. Witness Mrs Caroline Gilden says she would not take Hunt's money and denies living with him since January. Hunt claims Webber sought his help to disentangle the matters and had offered 1000 to Mrs Gilden's husband. The case remains part heard.
Sydney report describes a Metropolitan Water Board scheme to employ young adults who finished primary education during a low period and could not find work. MLA A H Maverley notes many left school in 1931 1932 are now 21 and unemployed. urges government and institutions to act. Workers would receive a basic wage with merit-based increases.
A Belgian flyer named Ernest de Moiter won the balloon race for the second year in a row, covering 852 miles in 146 hours to claim victory on Tuesday.
The National Council of Woolselling Brokers reports a season ending June 30 with wool value at £60,175,487 and an £11,074,040 rise from last year. Average greasy wool price was 16.48d per lb, up from 16.01d and 8.72d in 1932/3. Carryover stood at 47,023 bales vs 76,083 previous year. total saleable wool 2,080,013 bales.
Final results show Eamon de Valera must decide on an alliance with Labour to amend the draft constitution amid criticism. Observers expect a new election in a few months. Cease to 68 seats for De Valera, 48 for Cosgrave, Labour unclear as are independents. Final referendum figures incomplete.
Leading amateur cycling class to hold a three day meeting at Randwick during the 150th anniversary celebrations next year. They seek government and Australian Jockey Club approval this week.
Wireless weather reports aided early transatlantic flight trials. The successful test convinced pilots that operating a regular air route to and from Atlantic destinations should face few obstacles.
The Hague reports that Dr. Stehn head of the Netherlands Indies Volcanological Department will depart Friday to Rabaul at Australia's request to assess whether the authorities are justified in keeping Rabaul as the capital.
General Franco urges belligerent rights and economic action against states denying them. He argues Nationalist Spain sacrifices in defense of western civilization justify respect and recognition, especially to England and France, and contends balanced motives while denouncing Red Spain. He claims no party seeks territorial gains or changes to Mediterranean status quo.
Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden said in the House of Commons that a plenary meeting of the Non-Intervention Committee is called for Friday and that Britain’s policy remains unaltered. The Australian Associated Press reports a sub committee may be formed to seek an equitable compromise following last week’s calm.
Rome reports that official circles describe General Franco's note as a noble document and approve of the threat to economic relations amid tensions with Italy. The brief mentions reprisals and potential actions in response to Franco's position.
Berlin reports claim the Spanish government is developing poisons and preparing large quantities under Moscow orders. Loyalists allegedly ran experiments in plants and labs, while acids claimed unavailable in Spain were sourced from the Russian Black Sea port. The note says Madrid is supplying gas masks to troops in retaliation.
The Spanish Embassy in London denies reports that government troops used poison gas. The embassy attributes the claim to Italian and German sources and urges careful analysis of the totalitarian azulea reference.
The broadcast from Paris notes General Franco sees Britain and France as key to Spain's future, with insurgent commanders realizing military and economic power abroad outweighs Italian and German backing. General De Liano calls withdrawal of four volunteers possible for European peace, signaling cautious optimism.
The report notes mic reprisals aimed at Britain and suggests Britain's rearmament would be hampered if Bilbao iron ore access is blocked.
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