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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1937
Page
1
Chinese and Japanese positions in North China report tensions as Nanking demands negotiations with central authorities while Tokyo presses for local talks. Observers say Japan waits for reinforcements before driving out the 29th army. Reports claim Japan seeks independence for Hopei and Chahar.
Amid rapid shifts in Asia, reports note Premier and officials debating responses to clashes involving Chinese and Japanese troops. Japan withdraws forces, while China calls for restraint and pushes for a final agreement addressing punitive measures, suppression of agitation, and regional stability without compromising territorial integrity.
In the House of Commons the secretary reports with Japan and China negotiations, noting open talks with Peking and pressure from Japanese forces. Chinese civilians panic as Japanese troops push into cities, with public buildings struck and streets crowded with refugees and soldiers.
A New York correspondent reports President Roosevelt is deeply apprehensive about dangerous developments in the Spanish conflict and the Sino Japanese dispute. Confidential briefings warn of potential, possibly imminent, shifts toward war or peace moves, with talks of armistice and stalled negotiations affecting U S policy.
A chaotic early report from Nanking notes cabinet paralysis and calls for cleansing of accounts as advisers push reform. Six Central Government divisions under Chiang Kai-shek move north toward border areas in a build up for potential action, supported by German military technicians.
Government representatives, meeting after a prior session in Jeuburen, plan an August conference on social insurance policy. They aim to decide on common principles and discuss public insurance measures while awaiting state views before potential action by October.
The Queanbeyan site was laid out on October 3 1038 by gazette notice. The Royal Australian Historical Society urged the Municipal Council to plan an official centenary celebration next year. Council discussion noted a fund of E2502 available if organizers were coordinated.
The principal capitals of Australia will gain a daily air link starting September 1. The Brisbane to Adelaide route will be operated by Air Line of Australia Ltd in conjunction with Australian National Airways. The new night services will touch at Kabane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide and cover 1550 miles in ten hours including stops.
Workers from the North Australian Workers' Union and Commonwealth Railways halt loading on a steamer due to a looming food shortage. A cargo of food from Sydney is tied up, with a barge expected to arrive Monday. Authorities fear extended stoppage may deepen the crisis.
SydneyThursday reports the government will study current moratorium law and determine whether to extend amend or end it amid political caution. Officials expect possible enforcement steps to compel debtors and discuss a proposed special tribunal to handle mortgage cases, noting prior delays in processing applications.
Minister for Justice Martin reports Lang Bay Gaol prisoner Renest Marlin used food for 40 hours in a hunger strike. Dr Holloway says the act stems from extreme mental excitement, not physical weakness. Unclear if Martin will stay at Lang Bay or be transferred overseas.
Plans for a military aerodrome at New Plymouth include underground hangars for aircraft. The machines will be brought to the surface swiftly. A similar setup is planned for a Palmerston North aerodrome with comparable equipment.
Arliss Hirenne of the Belgium Chamber of Commerce defended Belgian social and industrial conditions against accusations of a low standard of living. He argued the figures cited are misrepresented propaganda and that Belgium's average wages varied by industry. The remarks challenged claims about hours and pay comparisons worldwide.
A sparse clipping notes a shooting charge made on a Thursday in Sydney with unclear names. The fragment mentions a person and a possible incident near Hurry and Ropes, plus references to a poker game ending and a duty demand on Conway.
Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, famed flyer who vanished over Burma in 1935, is linked to a mysterious discovery. Officials seek full details from the Burma government as Dr Page presses for a complete report while awaiting the federal response.
In Honolulu on Wednesday a search by planes from the aircraft carrier Lexington for Mrs Putnam and Captain Noonan ended after five hours with no sign of the flyers. The search resumed amid tense conditions as the crew pressed on, failing to locate any trace.
The ACT Secretary urged trades groups to oppose a fourth Commonwealth Arbitration Court judge amid fears of ALP influence. Debates touched on government intent to appoint another judge, potential Labour victory, and concerns over conciliation commissioners and party influence.
Shareholders of the Takaupa wiley Pin Dredsing Company protest a reduced payout amid rising discontent with the board of directors. A shareholder voiced concern that only a nominal dividend of one shilling per share is being offered, highlighting anger over generous mining sanctions and the board’s handling of the issue.
Canberra reports show a stubborn stand by states seeking about £8.65 million for 1937–38, while Commonwealth insists on a £16 million cap. The council adjourned without a decision on total borrowing for the year, with fears that the funds would be unfairly allocated between farmers' debt adjustment and works programs.
Acting chairman halts departure as Commonwealth approves £16,000,000 borrowing for 1937 38. A proposed allocation splits £2,000,000 for farmers debt adjustment across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania with NSW and Victoria favored. Premier Dunstan protests that Victoria deserves at least £1,250,000 noting NSW gains in prior advances.
A compulsory conference resolved the Melbourne theatre dispute. Employers win a weekly 4 shilling rise, with others receiving up to an extra 10s if not already above threshold, and increases apply to all employees in the theatre industry.
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