Trade Impasse Fears Over Japan Australia Talks Continue
Canberra reports indicate Japan may resume talks despite resentment over Australian tariffs. Sir Henry Guilett says he has no clear sense of Japan's next move but hopes Tokyo will respond soon to Lyona's offers to suspend discriminatory actions and reopen negotiations or proceed on current terms. Ambiguity fuels speculation about Tokyo’s intent.
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Canberra
Australia Lifts Sanctions on Italy Amid Trade Revival
Deputy Governor General Lord Huntingfield proclaims the end of the Sanctions Act 1935 saying no necessity remains. Trade figures show Australia’s imports from Italy fell during sanctions but exports rebounded, reaching £36,646 in June 1936, the highest since 1836. The proclamation allows normal trade to resume between the nations.
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Taxation Staff Changes After Retirement Provisional Promotions
Following the retirement of Deputy-Commissioner Wr E A Black the Commonwealth Treasury announces provisional changes. J H Trebilco becomes Deputy in Western Australia and J H Be Deputy in New South Wales. Brown becomes Assistant Commissioner Victoria with others promoted to Deputy-Commissioner roles in Canberra and Victoria.
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Geelong Bombing Inquiry Probes Suspects in Milne Case
Melbourne police questioned several men about the Geelong bombing morning at Milne’s home. All were released. Milne, famed for memory and observation, provided a brief description of the bomber seen through a window. He is expected to leave hospital this week.
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Geelong
Air Pilot's Licence Curse On Suspension Proceedings
William Charles Gatenby sought an interim injunction in the High Court to restrain the Minister for Defence from enforcing the suspension of his air pilot licence. The hearing, tied to a Mascot autogyro landing and an Essendon Aéro drone regulation breach, adjourned to August 5 with undertakings to comply and a ministerial assurance not to consent to suspension in the interim.
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William Charles Gatenby
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High Court
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Mascot
Essendon Aérodrone
Nationalists Hold July 14 Celebrations Amid Disorder
In Paris on July 14 Franco regime supporters staged a grand military display as Leftists waved red banners. Nationalist forces moved to restore order with mobile guards deploying to quell disturbances during the national day events.
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Paris
Flags to Fly in Italy Amid Sanction Endings
In Rome on Tuesday Signor Mussolini ordered that the ending of sanctions today be marked throughout Italy by hanging out flags. The proclamation directs flags to be flown as a national symbol of the policy change and unity.
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Rome
Signor Mussolini
Young men charged in garage hold up
At Central Court today James Patrick Green 20 and William John McBurnle 15 both described as labourers were charged with robbing Er nest John Lowater and Jean Crage at knife point on July 13 taking a cash bag from the British Cab Co Ltd. The pair were remanded to July 23 with bail of 50 pounds each.
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Bydney
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James Patrick Green
William John McBurnle
Ernest John Lowater
Jean Crage
British Cab Co. Ltd
Army Proposals Outline 13 Year Armament Plan
In Tokio on Tuesday officials unveiled cabinet submissions detailing a 13 year armament programme with a total outlay of 155 million pounds for the first six years. The plan aims to expand the Japanese army's size and equipment as part of a broad national defense build up.
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Tokio
Prime Minister says Country Party benefits from Liberal pact
Mr Lyons stated that four Country Party members in Cabinet showed no formal pact with United Australia and that this arrangement benefited the Country Party and the community, reflecting government satisfaction with the situation.
Australian Cabinet debates closer settlement policy and land use
Minister for Lands Butten shew says no definite decision yet on the closer settlement report. Sir Arthur warns government land for wheat is scarce but dairying and small settlements offer vast eastern slopes. He supports negotiated resumption of a portion of large estates and opposes costly hole and relief schemes, urging a public loan to fund a rapid settlement program. Birurd Trethowan calls closer settlement a patriotic imperative amid national concerns about international events.
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Indian Cricketer Amarnath Reinstated for England Tour
Amarnath of the All India cricket team, currently in England after being sent home over alleged betting remarks, is reinstated and will rejoin the squad on July 33 traveling from Karachi to London by air. He will offer an unqualified apology to the manager. The manager, Mr. Viliamagram, has not yet been informed and will assess the sincerity of the apology under board guidance.
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Tadian Board
England Beats Northern Districts In Rough Armidale Match
English side won 16 to 15 in Armidale after a controversial clash with Northern Districts. Offs went twice for English players amid hard contact and a late incident saw a player ordered off as Exley and Beart scored for Austria?
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Herdengton
Tarrant
Roser
Rainstorms End Heat Wave Across North
Rain and cold air sweep the region ending two weeks of extreme heat that caused about 2000 deaths and 100 million dollars in damage. Grain markets drop as cereals fall led by maize. Lanark Montana sees 900 feet of track washed out. Climax and Kokomo Colorado report four inches of snow blocking roads.
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Empire Economy Strength as Path to World Peace
Dr Earle Page in a BBC broadcast urged a pause to assess Empire strength. He linked strong economic unity with world peace and prosperity, urging Britain and Dominions to boost trade, development policy, and international cooperation to reduce trade barriers.
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London
Earle Page
B.B.C
Page
United Kingdom
Taxation Debate on Bonus Shares and Overseas Goods Clause
Sir Norman Kater moved an amendment to exempt bonus shares from income tax, arguing they symbolize ownership already held by recipients. The amendment failed on voices amid broader discussions, with Concannon’s proposal to exempt superannuation payments also rejected. O'Connor urged deleting Clause 35 on overseas goods, warning it would push companies out of New South Wales. the clause was approved by voices.
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Sydney
Norman Kater
Legislative Council Today
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Concannon
O'Connor
New South Wales
Former Naval Officer Arrested for Selling Secrets to Japan
John Farnsworth, ex Lieut Commander of the U S Navy, was arrested on charges of selling confidential naval information to the Japanese Government. He pleaded not guilty and is in prison after failing to post 10 000 bail. Farnsworth, discharged nine years ago for prejudicial conduct, had been under long surveillance for alleged traitorous activity. A Japanese contact is named but no diplomatic action will be taken. Farnsworth was noted to have aviation interests during service.
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Washington
John Farnsworth
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Lakely
It Ia
High Commissioner Claims No Indication of Commonwealth Advantage
A statement from the high commissioner asserts there is no clear sign of a distinct advantage to the Commonwealth. The remark addresses ongoing discussions about benefits and equity among involved nations.
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Commonwealth
Sir William Birdwood to Visit Australia in 1937
Sir William Birdwood forwarded a cabin to Field Marshal Sir William Birdwood inviting a visit to the Eastern States during his projected trip to Australia. Doubt remains on whether the visit will occur this year or next. It is understood he will visit relatives in Australia in August 1937.
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Sir William Birdwood
Australia
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Pact Between Country Party and UAP Denied by Chairman
Sir Arthur Trethowan, chairman of the Country Party, said there is no warrant to end the pact with the UAP. He noted it is a long time until the elections and saw no reason it should not operate at the next Federal elections. He was replying to E B Sherwood's Liver pool Plains Electorate Council remarks about tariff controversy threatening the pact.
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Papal Plan for Abyssinia Collaboration Spawns Vicaries
The Pope has formed a committee of cardinals to study cooperation between the Holy See and the Italian Government in Abyssinia. The plan includes establishing 12 apostolic vicariates and prefectures, with foreign priests excluded and non Italian missionaries reassigned abroad.
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London
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Holy See
Abyssinia
World anxiety voiced at CambridgeEmpire university congress
Sir James Barrett president of the Victorian branch of the B.M.L.A. representing Australia at a Cambridge congress of 70 Empire universities warned that civilization may disappear if reason and common sense fail. He urged universities to maintain a steady outlook and cooperate to avoid disaster amid Europe’s tragedy.
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London
James Barrett
B.mla
Australia
Cambridge
James
Europe
Romance of Bridge Building Talk to Returned Soldiers
Mr L G Thornton delivers a talk tonight at the North Canberra Sub-Branch on the Romance of Bridge Building. He will screen ancient and modern designs and a collection of photos and diagrams to illustrate the subject for the returned soldiers audience.
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L. G. Thornton
Canberra
No G Men For Australia Proposals Rejected
Australian officials say the Commonwealth will not back Judge Brennan’s Brisbane proposal for a separate federal detective agency. They emphasize the Commonwealth Investigation Branch is sufficient to enforce federal laws and that creating a new force would clash with state police and is not desirable.
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Commonwealth
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Brisbane
Attorney-General's Department
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No Old Rags for Jews in Germany Debates Loom
Berlin reports a ruling targeting the rag trade and old clothes business that would bar Jews from livelihood in the industry. The measure, framed as a cleanup, threatens thousands of workers and prompts debate over economic and civil rights.
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Berlin
Empire Unity Discussed In Parliament On Dominion Policy
In a House debate Labour M P Lieut Commander Fletcher urged inviting Demi Hilon Prime Ministers to a conference to frame a policy for the British Commonwealth. Sir John Simons said the 1937 Imperial Conference would offer discussion. He noted current Dominion discussions and travel plans for ministers to Australia and Canada in 1937.
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John
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Sir John Simone
Australia
Canada
Lord Hartigan
New Zealand
Victorian UAP Faces Defections Over Dunstan Policy
The Victorian U A P risks a four vote split as Mr McFarlan and seven colleagues push for a party breakaway to gain control in the House. They favor aligning with the Country Party on non inimical policies, while Sir Stanley Argyle rejects backing the Country Party line supported by Labour.
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U.A.P
Macfarlan
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Dunstan
Country Party
Stanley Argyle
Labour Party
Darwin Strike at Aerodrome Involves Forty Laborers
About 40 men took part in a Darwin Aerodrome strike on Tuesday over a dispute with two workers sent from Broken Hill to operate tar sealing machinery. The two men, employed by Broken Hill Prop, were union members from New South Wales. The Department of the Interior said no union preference was provided for this work.
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Cabinet to discuss British position amid Austro German pact
London reports the British cabinet will meet to decide how to respond to the Austro German agreement. The Times diplomatic writer notes the first question is whether a Locarno conference would be useful and many expect cabinet backing for a different strategic move.
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