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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 14, 1937

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Heavy fighting in China as truce sought near Peking

Reports from Peking describe heavy clashes near the capital with Chinese and Japanese forces entrenched. A truce was announced with双方 agreed to withdraw but not be first to leave, while Japanese troops advance toward Fangtai and Nanking reviews wartime measures.

Peking Tiescay Murattie Walla Taaitaiga Mino Paemnechang Bown Wides Wang FiMe Paking Fengtai Nanyuan Avro Rome Tokyo Otto Kookenman Linn Nanking Peiping China

Loan Denied to Franco by London and Paris Banks

London and Paris bankers refused to consider General Franco's loan request of 79 million pounds. The Daily Herald says about 25 million would have been placed in London with repayment prospects unclear. The insurgent government is offering British firms whose property they hold a security against the loan.

London Paris Franco Daily Herald Te de

Conference urged for uniform wage awards across states

SYDNEY Tuesday. The Minister for Labour Mr. Cunningham urged a conference between Federal and State authorities to secure uniformity in award conditions. He said that first rank in the State award was being negatived by federal interferences in many aspects including the employment of juvenile labour and award conflicts in the two spheres clashed.

Sydney Cunningham

Gas Explosion Shakes Honolulu Warship Withdrawn

The U S Navy announced USS Colorado has been withdrawn from the Mrs Harbart Putnam search and heads north to refuel The coast guard cutter Teca destroyer Bywan Lexington will continue the search from Sydney to Honolulu Residents report a strong explosion seismic shock felt across the area as underground mains were damaged Workmen cleared a damaged main after two houses were affected and fires were fought The Navy seeks permission from Britain to extend search near the Gilbert Islands and Ose and Bwan are noted in the report.

Washington Navy Harbart Putnam Noonan Teca Bywan Lexington Sydney Tueklay Milwark Lexington Wee Aginty Oslay Hubert Holley Howland Tyand Manna Ayers Holley Tame Iast

Mussolini open to peace talks after Lansbury discussion

In Rome, Mussolini signaled readiness for a world peace conference addressing territorial, economic, and financial issues after discussions with Labour leader George Lansbury. He stressed careful war readiness, denied intentions to encroach in Spain, and suggested a round table on questions affecting Britain and Italy including Abyssinian conquest recognition.

Rome George Lansbury Musanlini Wigner Mussolini Linabury Italy Spain Lansbury England Mediterranean

Belgium Premier resigns amid royal withdrawal request

Belgium's premier tendered resignation to King Leypold after the justice minister’s resignation. The king urged withdrawal of the premier's resignation, seeing it as opportune and suggesting the government would meet the circumstances by accepting the justice minister's move. Prime Minister Van Zeeland reportedly remains in office while the issue is resolved.

Frussels Belghim van Zanland Ink Leypold Justice Mt de Levetoya M. de Laveley M. van Zeeland i M. van Zeeland i Now Counties the King’s Regiinat Uegoraugee BM van Zalucd

Belgian Minister Resigns in Turbulent British News Cycle

Sydney reports a Belgian minister resigning amid political turmoil. The Governor-General Gowrie and other View-Regal party members depart for Brisbane on HMAS to Papua and New Guinea, witnessing dances, canoe races, and native cricket before returning mid August. Parliamentary costs rise with new training schemes and higher MP salaries.

Sydney Gowrie View-Regal Brisbane New Guinesora Faucets Maten International Fund Portugel Lawarda Willbaard

British Cost of Non Intervention Near Gibraltar

In the House of Commons Mr Eden said General Franco had batteries along the coast near Gibraltar. The government monitors the situation as royalist forces press west of Madeira. Rebels fire incendiaries from planes, creating large conflagrations. Royalists claim key gains while insurgents report heavy enemy losses.

London House of Commons Eden Franco Gibraltar Madius Monany Royallat Madeid Villa Neuve del Pardillo

Polar Flight Progress Amid Arctic Cyclone Encounter

Soviet airmen report progress in a polar flight as a cyclone churns at 15 000 feet near Moscow. The team encountered a second cyclone at 18 000 feet and later pressed on toward San Francisco with the aim of completing a challenging night ascent.

Moscow

Non Intervention Britain to Submit Proposals

Britain has wired completed proposals to the Non Intervention Committee for the restoration of the Spanial Control System. The Daily Telegraph correspondent notes the committee meets Friday to gauge support for effective non intervention. If no real deal emerges, Britain will refrain from further proposals. France may reserve complete freedom of action.

London Britain Wirngst Diploma Ie J Teleraph Behain France

Film industry crisis looms over Britain

In London on Tuesday, reports estimate British film producers face losses nearing a million pounds as insurers, banks, and other financiers consider foreclosure amid industry turmoil.

London

Vote of Thanks and Budget Debate in Commons

In London the House of Commons discussed a vote of thanks as Mr Lane objected to a luncheon preface. Mr Eden refrained from detailing new British proposals while a Non Intervention Committee meeting was set for next Friday to report progress. Carson urged employment for youth amid high taxes, Lane challenged parliamentary fate and reflected on wartime tax returns and Labor policies.

London Pocelyn Bfr Eden House of Commons Bydney Spanker Lane Mh.r Broadway Association Grace Brothers Australe A. D. Carson Kane Carson

Privy Council Finds Negligence in Flood Damages Suit

In Sydney a Privy Council ruling upholds High Court findings that the council acted negligently in flood defense works. Damages total £61 14s awarded to the plaintiff family, who sued after a drowning linked to rainstorm damage at their Eastern Road Turramurra home. The Union Steam Ship Co and News boarder residents appeal the decision.

Sydney Tueway Byd Council Menew Pylvy Council High Court Wan Wighia Stevenson Horna Fured Costa Union Steam Ship News Boarder Zealand Li Eastern Road Turramurre Bel Burdett

Postal Employees Welfare Inquiry At Castlereagh Post Office

During a hearing on an application by the postal workers the wage inquiry was adjourned. It stated that Castlereagh Street Post Office handled about £4,000 a week while others processed more money in a day than they earned in a year.

Bydney Castlereagh Street

New Zealand Finance Minister in Washington Eyes Trade Pact

New Zealand Minister for Finance Mr Nash arrived in Washington and began exploratory talks with Secretary of State Hull on a trade agreement. He also discussed coordinating a Britain and American air service between New Zealand and the United States and noted Tasman shipping laws were not yet opposed. He hoped for adjustments to prevent ongoing disagreements.

Washington Wie New Zealand Mr. Nash Hull United States Trens Tasman

Associates Sydney Underwriters Plan Formation

Arrangements are underway to form an association of influential underwriters named the Associates Sydney Underwriters. Several leading members of the Sydney Stock Exchange will participate in the scheme.

Rydney Asociates Bydney Underwriters

Llewellyn Fails Cape to London Record Attempt

An OCR read notes Llewellyn’s Cape to London air dash encountering engine delays. The effort aimed to set a new Cape to London record with a 6 30 pm Khartoum leg and a Thursday update indicating the current pace around 3250.

Kisumu Llewellyn Cape London

Blum Hint Narow Escape From War Last Week

Paris on Tuesday the French vice premier M Blum commented on the Spanish situation at the Socialist Party Congress. He warned that danger looms as policy moves continue and frontier controls may be retained despite mixed reactions.

Paris Tuseda Pramier M. Bim Socialist Party Hewce Blum Kha Waaast Branco

Women’s Golf Final Set At Associats State Championship

Misa Whert of Grimt will face Ming Sidney Jones of the Australia Club in the final at Mensingston on Tuesday. In the semifinals Miss Ebert defeated Mia Goer, while Mia Blanks lost 4 and 2 to Coke pages.

Sydney Misa Whert Grimt Ming Sidney Jones The Australia Club Associats Mensing+ ston Miss Ebert Wea Mia Goer Era Tato Mott Taatean Coke Pages

Theatre strike looms as unions threaten escalation

Melbourne officials urged a conference of Theatrical Employees Union Musicians Union and theatre proprietors after an extension of the Sydney blackout. Brisbane observers report an ultimatum to Tivoli management and a warning of a Commonwealth wide strike if Melbourne talks fail to yield results.

Melbourne Tuesay Tivoli Theatre Sydney Dethridge Arbitration Court Theatrical Employees’ Union Musicians’ Union Brisbane Theatrical Employees ’Union Whdews Thalf

Larrakia Patrol Signals New Maritime Mission

The report notes ongoing government patrols with a vessel moving past the harbor toward Bathurst Island and nearby waters. Authorities refuse to reveal exact destination but indicate the ship will survey areas around Bathurst Island and shell near the coast.

Bathurst T- Land Mimmles

Bookmaker Fined in Sydney Court Case

Alldritt appeared in Sydney court today charged with breaches of the Bookmakers Act. He admitted recording only half the actual wagers, with Sergeant Forde prosecuting. The case suggests a common practice among bookmakers.

Sidney Alldritt Syd~ Vempeey Court Bookmakers Abldritt Forde

Paris Hotel Strike Fails Amid Broad Reopenings

The hotel strike collapses as almost all hotels operate normally. Only 22 cafes remain closed and just 4,000 of 19,000 staff are available, leaving broad service capacity intact across Paris.

Paris Tussay

Youth Jobs Debate at Sydney County Council Clash

Sydney Council clashed over youth employment in the Electricity Undertaking. General Manager Forbes Mackay argued the council should not act as a benevolent employer. Councillor Cramer pressed to pursue council duties. Debate touched on education levels, unemployment, and leave policy. Chairman Momm hone likened the act to making the general manager Mussolini.

Sydney Sydney County Council Coucillors Forbes Mackay Mackay Cramer Devaland Lloyd Iin Lloyd Mid Momihone Mussolini

Hopes of Retirement Shattered in Sydney County Council

Hopes that certain Sydney County Council members could force an early retirement of General Manager Forbes MacKay were shattered when advice from Southland indicated he would be only 58 or 59 on October 8 1038.

Sydney Sydney County Counci Forbes MacKay Souliend Esen

Lieutenant Dewar to Lead WA Party on Island Post

Lieutenant Dewar will depart Perth for Rottnest Island to command a party erecting a nine inch gun. The assignment is expected to last two or three months and will keep him from visiting Melbourne with the Apatralion League team, for which he was expected to be elected.

Perth Dewar Rottness Island Hier Melbourne Apatralion League Western Australia

High Wool Prices Predicted For Next Season

Sydney reports that agriculture official Me C Main predicts higher wool prices next season at an agricultural conference near Mawkesbury College. The event drew about 300 attendees from across the state amid global wool shortages and unsettled wheat prices, signaling potential higher costs for producers.

Sydney Aalater For Agriculture C. Main Mawkesbury College Wale

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