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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 13, 1937

Page

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Non- interventionsystem hopes for full restoration loan

The Times reports optimism about restoring the financial system and easing tensions with France. London sees German actions as less threatening, with substantial gold flowing to the city. The Daily Mail notes about 5,000,000 pounds arrived over five weeks as talks continue among British and French financiers for a multi-million pound loan deal.

London the Times Germany Daily Mail France Maillion

Madrid Battle London Rapid Offensive In Civil War Report

Madrid dispatch says capital defenders drive rebels from a village near Wattle, taking 200 prisoners in a sharp offensive. Paris notes heat and daily skirmishes as Jean Tremoulet arrives in Sydney as French Consul General, recalling Barcelona devastations amid renewed war reporting.

London Madrid News-Chronicle Joyal Bydney France M. Jean ‘Tremoulet Mariposa Sydney M. Tremoulet Barcelona Barrcalona

New Zealand Premier Urges Peace and Empire Defence

New Zealand Prime Minister Savage, returning from the Imperial Conference, argues wars could be avoided if all able-bodied workers earned decent wages. He supports peacetime advocacy yet insists on empire defence and Dominion contribution to the current plan, noting government spending to raise wages through mining and agricultural industries.

Balboa New Zealand Savage

Film methods Sydney film leaders plan Australian project

Mr 8 B Crick managing director of Fox Films Corporation Australia returned to Sydney after studying in Europe and America. He said 20th Century Fox of America and their executives would aid Australian film production. Mr Charles Chauvel also returned after Hollywood training and will produce a film immortalising the Australian Light Horse.

Sydney Europe America 8. B. Crick Fox Films Corporation (Australialn) Ltd 20Th Century Fox Company of Charles Chauvel

Audit of Books Brisbane Block Exchange Meeting

Brisbane Monday meeting adopts rule to audit books of all members. Audit to be carried out and reports prepared for the committee.

Brisbane Brisbane Block Exchange Taresent “Ead

Hopes Face All Doubts To Be Removed In Earhart Search

Washington reports five officials concede Mrs Amelia Earhart and navigator Captain Noonan are likely lost. Honolulu dispatch says airmen aboard Lexington prepare for a final, desperate search near Howland Island. Officials note discouraging signals and limited hope, planning a wide sweep of potential landing areas across the Phoenix Island group.

Honolulu Lexington Amelia Earhart Putnam F. Noonan Howland Island Colorado

Empire Games Strong British Team For Tokyo 1940

The British Olympic Federation informed the Australian that an appeal has been launched to fund sending the best possible team to the Empire Games in Sydney in 1938 and 1940. It is unlikely that the Bounty team will be selected before December as the British championships results are awaited.

London Presa Fungs Sydney Tt Io

Flour Tax Mill's Claim Against State

A writ from the Supraia Court seeks recovery of £90,004 from the State Government for Homebush Flour Mill. Mr D R Hall ably pursued the writ, challenging the validity of the act of 1051. The company now states it has paid £16,? and asks for £20,000, claimed to be improperly collected.

Rydney Supraia Fon’ Bettalt Homebush Flour Mille Ha D. R Hall High Court

Paris Strike Guards Work to Shield Restaurants

Paris a Sunday report says the government deployed steel-helmeted guards to prevent restaurant strikes from paralyzing service. Mobile units guarded cafes, keeping customers safe as 16 protesters were arrested at Gare Saint Lazare while about 40,000 workers were urged to comply.

Paris Workin Gare Saint Lusare

Women's golf semi finals announced and results

Corry led Mim Mason as Ram Rankin 4 and 2 defeated P.O. Road to reach the final. Sidney Jyane beat Blan Le and another contestant by six and at some stage the page notes a famine in Italy while Prem and other names appear in terse match summaries.

Corry Mim Mason Ana P.O. Road Mias Rankin Sidney Jyane Blan le Miss of All An Sewmpepeests

Across the Pole Family Flight Nonstop to San Francisco

Moscow reports a Rugien ace Michael Gromof leading a crew on a non stop flight from Moscow to San Francisco across the North Pole. The journey, described as a three day trip, involves two assistants and marks a bold Arctic crossing.

Moscow Michael Gromof North Pole San Francisco

Ghastly murder at Concord home shocks town

Alexander Campbell Sinclair returned to Queen Street to find his wife and two children dead and a third child dying. The scene showed razor injuries and a blood filled room with the stepmother escaping into a locked bathroom while police investigated a history of nervous distress and alleged substance use.

Sydney Queen Street Concord Abe Ghastly Iing Sinclair Inclair Jean Sinclair Alexander Campbell Sinclair Hom Hin Dau Marguerita Maering Somaaebe Bincifir Hove William Jean Finclair Steet Alma Busedaly Binclair

Australe beef ship scandal condemns unfit meat at port

A Lonpen bound shipment of beef arrived in England and was condemned as unfit for consumption after inspection. The damaged cargo prompted warnings about quality control and possible changes in meat trade regulations.

Lonpen Tore England

Theatre Strike Continues Over Federal Wage Increase

Tivoli Theatre employees who walked out Saturday night to demand higher pay held a meeting and resolved to extend the stoppage until their demands are satisfied. The union secretary Mr. Harrop said negotiations had dragged on for about a fortnight. Theatre manager Captain Mayer cited principle in the dispute.

Sydney

Tragic toddler drowns after wandering from camp near Liverpool

An 18 month old named Terence Mervyn Hume wandered from a camp overnight near Liverpool and fell into a creek, drowning after his mother notified police. The body was found in the creek. a previous eight year old sister also died in similar circumstances at Murwillumbah two years earlier.

Bydnyx Terence Mervyn Hume Liverpool

Mrs Freer Welcomed by Hundreds on Sydney Wharf

Crowds greet Mrs Freer as she returns to Sydney aboard the Wanganella from New Zealand. She speaks warmly, opens letters, and says she has no plan to seek redress in Canberra or Western Australia. The Minister for Health and the New Zealand cabinet minister are among arrivals. some confuse them with the welcome for Mrs Freer.

Sydney Mra Abs Freer Qeliner Wasgenciia New Bema Brees Mra Freer Anid Abe Canberra Mr. Hughes Hughes New Zealand Mr. Semple Freer Wanganella

Engineers' Strike at Matters' Ltd in Sydney

Engineers at Matters' Ltd in Sydney remain on strike after a week, refusing to resume work at the minimum award rates of pay. The walkout, affecting ongoing projects, reflects ongoing industrial tensions and demands for improved wages.

Sydney Monasy Matters’ Ltd

Sino Japanese Conflict Deepens Near Peking

Reports from Monday describe violent Sino Japanese clashes around Wang Ping near Peking. Fighting continued overnight on the Paothan golf course area as both nations clash with heavy casualties feared. The Chinese government threatens full resistance while Japanese forces reportedly seized Wang Ping town and advanced toward the Chinese capital. Verbal exchanges and armed clashes persist as both sides accuse the other of bad faith.

Carina Chines Peking Wang Ping Sein

Japanese Threaten China With Change in Attitude

A Tokyo war office communique says the deteriorating situation stems from a Chinese offensive from Peking after Japan’s withdrawal. It notes Chinese advances from Luhwahine and warns that Tokyo may be forced to counter the action, signaling tougher measures against China.

Tokyo War Office Papaeshen Luhawahine Japan

Seven Girls Found After Night in Bush Near Melbourne

Seven girls spent a cold night in the open before dawn searchers found them near Melbourne. They endured exposure but their condition is reported as improving with no serious injuries noted. They were rescued after efforts by local volunteers and police.

Melbourne

Public Strike Riots Reported in City Standoff

Riotous strikes erupted across the city as unrest flared amid protests and police clashes. Local officials pledged order as workers and unions pressed for demands, with casualties and property damage noted from several districts.

Mother saves child after being killed by train at Homebush station

An Auckland report describes a tragic accident near Homebush station where a mother saved her child moments before the train struck. The two are mentioned in a fleeting, chaotic account with limited readable details about the incident and timing.

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