Loan programme above agreed limit at Canberra meeting
Loan Council may approve expenditure of about 17.5 million pounds for 1937-38 despite Commonwealth opposition to raising the 16 million pound borrowing limit. StateTreasury officials, meeting in special session, could not submit a firm aggregate figure. Total requests including municipal and semi government debt relief and farmers adjustments may near 22 million, with possible reallocation of funds for works and municipal repayments.
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Uth Cera
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Wiljuite
Mirkent
Nertieken
Fevenue
Miguel
Railway Flagman's Death in Unclear Incident
Sydney report of a railway flagman fatally mutilated after attempting to shelter from an oncoming train beneath Berkineville road railway line. The man, 43, tried to take cover behind boxing cover guarding signal wires. train struck him and he died instantly.
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Sydney
Charles Biggant
Berkineville
Bette
British film fever nears better path despite woes
Ernest Turnbull of Gaumont British Dominion Films Ltd notes industry errors after several small producers collapsed. He predicts a shift to fewer but higher quality pictures as the market corrects amid inefficient operations and costly delays.
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Bydney
Ernest Turnbull
Gaumont-British Dominion Filma Ltd
Turnbull Alu
London
Geveral Months Ag
New Zealand Minister Eyes Trade Pact With United States
The New Zealand Minister for Finance told Australian reporters that a crude trade agreement between the United States and New Zealand is likely to be achieved. He said he has at least invited the President to visit New Zealand.
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Washington
Tuousay
New Zealand
Fineance
My. Nash
Duke's Wedding Film Shown in Sydney Theatres
A wartime newsreel on the Duke of Windsor and Wallis Warfield was censored by the Commonwealth censor and shown tonight in Sydney city theatres after edits. The screening drew attention to the royal marriage amid restrictions on newsreel content.
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Duke of Windsor
Dre
Wallis Warfield
Australian officials cite shortwave stations in propaganda role
Australian broadcaster advocates say Lerman and Mullan shortwave stations relay propaganda to Australians via Australia class outlets. Chandler of the Australian Broadcasting Association suggests stations may unwittingly aid German propaganda and benefit from large powered transmitters. He notes compulsory use of wireless and questions whether private relays reach many listeners.
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Sydney
Lerman
Mullan
Dell
Chandler
Broadeastog Strong
Chendlen
British Proposals for Non Intervention Enter Dialogue
A London report outlines new British proposals for non intervention aimed at steering ambassadors’ views. The plan seeks to restore naval power controls and enforce supervision of waters while offering limited rights and potential withdrawal terms. Debates from Italy Germany and Valencia surface as officials weigh the risks of premature action.
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Rane
Italy
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Kleich
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Ali
Taly
Germany
Athey
Gibraltar Menace Of Rebels Guns In Britain War Talk
London dispatch reports Gibraltar tensions as ministers debate rebel gun threats and the Spain situation. Mr Seymour questions Germany’s role and Krupp weaponry while Mr Mandel and Malcolm MacDonald press for control measures and imperial responses amid mixed signals from the Dominions Secretary.
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Soymour
Germany
Ageinel Krupp
Ibraline
Hrnuinh
Mandel
Labour
Dominions
Malcolm MacDonald
Prstovanen
Spain
Chinese Japan clash escalates near Peiping amid calls for outside aid
War fever grips China and Japan as artillery and trench mortars open fire near Peiping after midnight. Tientsin reports a deadlock in negotiations while Lai-Chung-Yen pledges support to Chian Kai Chek in national resistance. Japan moves troops north, Katsuki arrives to command, and both sides refuse concessions.
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Nanking
England
France
America
Katsuki
Shanghai
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Lai-Chung-Yen
Chian Kai Chek
Tientsin
Tokyo
British
China and Japan near clash as talks offer apology
Warnews from Shanghai reports China submitting settlement proposals to Japan amid ongoing hostilities. Tokyo hints accepted terms would acknowledge Chinese responsibility, while evacuees prepare to leave Shanghai. Chinese forces redeploy as Nanking vows resistance and officials warn of hopeless peace outlook.
British Note to Washington on Far East Crisis
The Secretary of State Senator Hull indicated the government reversed a British note proposing consultation with the United States on the far East crisis. He declined to reveal contents but signaled multiple aspects where British and American interests warranted talks, even if no immediate action was taken. The Chinese Ambassador Wang said if Japan escalates, China will protest, as London watches incidents in the Far East with concern and maintains close contact with Washington.
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Wang Ping
Tnien
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Nanking
Chen-Chien
Ae Iy Sam Ael
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Chian ‘Retin
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Stute
Hull
Britain
America
Far East
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London
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Kuen
Britah
The Chinese Offer on Chinese troop withdrawal
A Tokyo Time correspondent reports the War Office proposals for settlement. No Chinese troops will be stationed at Liukou this and Langwangmiso in the future. Peace preservation ops will maintain order. The 29th Army will make a formal apology and punish those responsible for the recent incident.
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China
Japan
War Office
Tokyo
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Atate
London
Timea
Liukouthiso
Lang-wang-miso
War and trade talks amid a patchwork of names and places
The report blends international anxieties and legal questions. It mentions Paris situational claims by Wellington Koo of China and Japan's plans for Manchuria, with references to New Zealanders and various individuals, including Walker and Harrie, amid marriage, divorce and possible bigamy concerns.
Japan Prepared for Extreme Measures Amid War Posture
Tokyo reports army and navy on war footing with troops and aircraft advancing. Army spokesman says full preparedness achieved and further reinforcements en route as China incident tensions rise around Changhai and the Great Wall scenario. Naval units placed on standby with forces sent toward the South China coast amid regional agitation.
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Tuveday
Tokyo
An- Lay
China
Roosevelt Cartoonists Attack in New York Run
A two page ad by cartoonist Percy Crosby attacks President Roosevelt citing him as tax evader in income tax probes. Crosby accuses Roosevelt of aiming to destroy capitalism and claims every Roosevelt vote harms the human soul. He mocks Harvard training and says Roosevelt stands by while private property is destroyed.
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New York
Mr. Roosevelt
Percy Crosby
Roosevelt
Ita Cumuapuere
Harvard
Terrible Fall As Crate Drops Flings Workmen
Melbourne report details a crane hoisting a crate to a sixth floor under construction when it detached. Albert Wyle of Bayswater died after being flung 70 feet to the street. Arthur Brows of Armadale was seriously injured. The crate struck scaffolding and broke on impact as the men attempted to retrieve sand from it.
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Melbourne
Piladera Street
Albert Wyle
Bayswater
Ani’ Nix
Arthur Brows
Armadale
Divorce Tangled in Sydney Identity Mixup
Evidence before Registrar in Divorce Mr Body revealed a 27 year old New Zealand stockman Cyril Hnent faced trouble denying marriage records as errors nearly led to extradition to Australia. The mix up was uncovered in time.
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Sydney
Mr. Body
Cyril Hnent Hastia
Body
Australia
Putnam Search 60 Planes Sent North of Howland Island
A Navy air search near Howland Island reported sixty planes deployed from the carrier Lexington to locate two missing airmen. Conditions allowed scanning at altitude and limited sightings while a portion of the force was held for emergencies.
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Honolulu
Tyradar Bixty
Lexington Ak
Howland
Ayers
le Rayne
Rimaine
Phunen
Censure Motion Threatens Dunstan Ministry in Melbourne
In Melbourne on Wednesday a no confidence motion targets the Dunstan Ministry over meat distribution promises in the Assembly. Indications point to a large Labour opposition and potential votes next week, with redistribution plans aimed at balancing voting power between city and country.
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Melbourne
Shundtan
Legislative Assembly
Bern
Labour
Wiutiati
Dunstan
ULI
Golfer Identified as Bandit in New York Case
A golfer identified as the bandit who posed as a detective and extorted money from a man in New York in 1927, with four accomplices. The defendant, La Verne Moves, was convicted of extortion. sentence included suspended imprisonment for all months.
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New York
Tupsda
Verne
Russian nonstop flight sets world record from Moscow to San Francisco
Reported by wire services that Russian pilots exceeded the global nonstop flight record around 2 pm Moscow time en route from Moscow over the North Pole to San Francisco. They planned to press toward Los Angeles or Mexico with signals indicating continued progress and a possible extension to San Diego. exact final timing and path remained uncertain.
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Moscow
North Pole
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Los Angeles
México
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San Diego
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Tyte
Lagenel
British Columbia
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