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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 09, 1937

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Partition of Palestine Proposed Two Independent States

London reports the Palestine Royal Commission endorses partition into two sovereign states, Arab and Jewish, ending the mandate and creating a treaty framework. It recommends a Holy Places mandate protecting access to Jerusalem Bethlehem and Nazareth, with a Haifa Acre corridor and continued administration near the coast.

London Palestine Palestine Royal Commission Holy Holy Places Jerusalem Bethlehem Nazareth Haifa Acre

Tax Reductions State Budget Hopes

Speculation on content of tax reductions to be announced by Mr Stevena in forthcoming budget. Prowler promises wage and special income cuts, with concerns over income taxes and public servant saturation. Surplus of 124 820 cited. fate tied to next week's Leats Counc meeting on public works and taxation reforms. Australian taxes deemed more severe for medium and Fenuil Inenmon groups.

Sydney Thurulay My Stevena Forthcom Amisl Mayesa Mackellar White

Palestine Problem Reviewed in Government Report

The report analyzes the Palestine issue after World War I, detailing Arab and Jewish expectations under the Mandate. It notes the difficulty of reconciling national aspirations with a single state framework and predicts rising tensions as Arab and Jewish ambitions deepen.

Ander Billah Pranotien Bustern Palestine

Unfavourable Reaction in Palestine Reported

In Palestine tensions rise as authorities push back against partition plans. Arabs protest while Jewish leaders insist on access and statehood, noting Arab land losses and water access issues amid shifting territorial claims.

Government proposes partition plan for Palestine amid Arab Jewish tensions

A British government report outlines partition as the best solution under the mandate. It pledges to maintain peace and governance while limiting actions that could derail the plan. The proposal foresees Jewish statehood gradualism and Arab independence with economic and political guarantees, aiming to ease fears of domination and foster regional stability.

United Kingdom Nan Wien Thu Palestine Taplres Swartstinn Enon Ator Trenton Bolls

Strike violence at Merryville plant reopening sparks gun battle

In Merryville Tennessee on a Wednesday a gun battle erupted after the American Aluminium Plant reopened following a strike by workers. Miontern affikere and two police officers were wounded, with authorities confirming a fight over poststrike operations.

Merryville Urennessee Miontern Affikere Fave Plnkeline Enven Woks

Sino Japanese Clash Rages as Peiping Town Occupied

Chinese and Japanese forces clash in Peiping area with Lung- Wang Mato and Seng Chu scenes. Chinese casualties around 200, Japanese about 10. A tentative ceasefire was declared at 10 am and extended to noon but collapsed due to Chinese troop resistance and disarmament efforts.

Nanking Lung- Wang-Mato Peiping Seng Chu Lung- Wang Mato

Mrs Freer Seeks Clearing of Name Before Departure

Mrs M. M. Freer hopes to clear her name before leaving for Sydney. Thum interviewed prior to departure. Canberra allegations cited as grossly libellous if spoken elsewhere. Freer’s life in India is described as respectable and she questions who attacked her.

Auckland Sydney M. M. Freer Wold Canberra Paterson India

British Justice Gondon Defends Libel Suit Verdict

In a Wednesday session the court ruled on Ernest Frans Haantataengs libel action against New Perlodhain Ltd over a Cavalcade publication. Haantataeng claimed he was banished from Germany and argued a British court would not tolerate such an assertion. He asserted the notion would damage justice if echoed in England.

Arm Paris Haly Germany Genered Firanga Britain Thia

Fragmented news note on native violence and German airmen

A garbled report mentions a native man named Perth Thureany and a long run by Hector. It references fighting, torture, and the discovery of German airmen Bar Hram and Klausmann near Wyndhem, with activity around Forrest River Mission and local responses.

Perth Thureany Mnetot Kembertey Tyne Wenek Hector Hane Bar- Hram Klausmann Wyndhem Minal Maries Forrest River Crary

Draft allowance debate in New South Wales Parliament

Sydney report from Thursday on the graziers association urging the introduction of a bill to shelve the draft allowance on wool during the fourth sitting of the State Parliament. A speaker criticized what he called political play over the issue and expressed disappointment with the approach.

Sydney Thursay Graziers Association of New South Wales

Film Star Alice Faye Injured On Set Fall

Hollywood reports Alice Faye fell while filming on a set, crying out that her back was hurt before lapsing into unconsciousness. She was taken to hospital for a spinal X ray to assess injuries.

Hollywood Alice Faye

Protest at Wailing Wall in Jerusalem and US rabbis

A disrupted report describes a protest at the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem with mixed quotes from visiting American rabbis and Arab officials. It notes Jewish opposition to partition and mentions the secretary of a Higher Arab Committee commenting on anticipated disappointment and political tensions.

Jerusalem Wald Palestine Higher Arab Communtee

Indian National Congress curbs leaders from holding office

The Working Committee of the Indian Nationalist Congress Party passed a resolution forbidding its leaders to take office under the new constitution. The move aims to secure the release of prisoners sentenced for revolutionary acts, recover confiscated property, and limit police powers.

Bombay Indian Nationalist Congress Party

Blatch Confident Ahead of Armstrong Title Fight

Australian boxer Al Blatch says he is more confident than ever and expects to beat Armstrong tomorrow. Jolson, Armstrong's manager, offered a guarantee of 28,000 dollars to arrange the title bout. August 0

New York al Blatch Australia Associated Press Armstrong al Jolson

Spain and Britain clash over non intervention moves

London reports say Britain plans fresh proposals to the Non-Intervention Committee while Franco seeks Italian and German aid and a potential belligerent rights withdrawal. Paris notes France may resist foreign observers on the Franco Spanish frontier. Valencia reports Loyalists claiming air superiority near Madrid as Rebel forces press.

London Franco Hitler Signor Muscoliny Futuro Paris Italy Germany House of Commons Mr. Eden Britain Manchester Guardian M. Corbin Unler Contesia France Spain Valencia Air Bette Madrid Twanty -C Vornmont Rabel Bann

Planes in Putnam search released by American warship

The U S battleship Colorado arrived at the Windlow banks and launched three planes to search for Mrs Putnam and her navil plane Noonan. No definite sighting of the missing pair by early morning. Amateur stations report conflicting signals while coastguard and the Monterey log lines indicate ongoing, uncertain developments. The Phoenix group and Howland Island area are under intensive aerial search by Lexington and supporting vessels. Mr Putnam cancels a Honolulu voyage to stay near the search.

New York United States Putnam Colorado Monterey Phoenix Itasca Direston All Putna North la Howland Island Mre Mow J Taland Trip Mr. Putnam Sydney Thurada Admiral Murti Fimoliltt Nthe Phi Phoanix Howland Lexington

Tanker Seized by Rebels Shocks Coastal Port

Rebels seize a tanker near Bordeaux, detaining several crew members and causing shipboard chaos. Fourteen crew are left penniless and rely on charity as transport and safety uncertain. Authorities and aid groups scramble to assess damage and secure remaining vessels.

Alleged Theft Case in Sydney Involving Webber Former Employer

Ernest Thomas Miinl, 31, a furniture trader from Auburn, faced charges in Sydney over a theft of £1000 from his former employer Webber. Webber testified he gave Miinl money to persuade Golten to drop a divorce suit. Miinl claimed Webber fabricated the tale, while the defense contended the accuser’s story was inconsistent and incomplete.

Sydney Muraday Ernest Thomas Miinl Catuture Clul Hunt Webber Nin Guilin Golten Hust Mra Webber Saturn Webber Aid Tie Mra Quiten Rae Ots Thare

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