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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 19, 1937

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Japan Presses China Settlement Amid North China Tensions

Reports from Tokyo and Nanking depict Japan demanding a halt to Chinese troop movements in Hopei and affirming that troops were sent to protect nationals. Marshal Chiang Kai-shek is said ready to take command, while Chinese divisions arrive near Peiping as boycott protests gain momentum.

London Nanking China Japan Hopei Miss Tokyo Dome’ Agency Chiang-Kai-Chek Peking Kawagoe Pao-Ching-Fu Peiping Hopel Nenking Rifesto North North China Tokyo

Japan's terms for settlement in China

Japan sets settlement terms including uniting East Ho North Hopei and Chai provinces as an independent state with Tientsin as capital. Tangku to become a Japanese naval base. Militarisation of Peking city with Japanese troops to garrison.

London Japan China East Ho North Hopei Chai Tientsin Ao Tangku Liukou- 4 Garison Peking City

Bid for throne voiced by vicar after Windsor Duke remark

The Rev. Anderson Jardine who wed the Duke of Windsor said in an interview he believes the Duke would bid for the throne if King George VI were unable to rule. He cited George VI's indications of emulating the Windsor claim.

Lake Placid Anderson Jardine Duke of Windsor George VI George

Naval treaties signed in London target Britain Germany and Russia

London foreign office reports two bilateral naval pacts with Britain Germany and Britain Russia will take effect by July end. These agreements limit qualitative arms and govern information exchange. Russia reserves a Far East caveat allowing departure from restrictions if Japan withdraws, while German papers say Germany accepts qualitative limits and is not pursuing a naval arms race.

London Britain Germany Russia Foreign Office Toar Far East Rusia Japan Berlin

Davis Cup Inter Zone Final Opens With Close US Germany Tussle

United States and Germany split opening singles as Henkel edging Budge 6 2 1 3 and Von Gramm defeating Grant 6 3 8 2. The Germans later clinched the tie as Budge dominated the net and Von Cramm outplayed Grant, sealing a strong lead through steady aggression and late breaks.

London United States Gar Henkel von Gramm Grant von Cramm Budge Theead

Premier denies moratorium decision reports

Sydney Premier Mr Stevens rejected newspaper rumors of a government moratorium decision. He said no minister or cabinet statement supports such action and that no covenant feature is planned. Legislation on moratorium will come in the next parliamentary session, though Christmas breaks may delay introduction.

Sydney Stevens Merstorium

Putnam Search Cost To Be Probed

New York Saturday Byron Beott of the Naval Affairs Committee seeks information on the cost of the Putnam search. He wants legislation to curb federal faculties from searching for those lost on publicity migration. Rosa Collins backs the idea, arguing to publicize costs should be faced by those advocating it. Estimated search point cost is about 3,600,000 dollars.

New York Byron Beott Naval Affairs Committee Putnam

Escape Clause Omitted In Naval Treaties

The text discusses missing escape provisions in naval treaties limiting cruisers to 8 000 tons and guns no larger than 6.1 inches. It notes that Germany and Russia could immediately build such cruisers after three months’ notice to Britain and critiques the Anglo-German and Anglo-Russian agreements for tonnage limits and who polices violations.

London Sunong Waderscamia Germany Russia Britain Japan

May go up 16 miles in balloon ascent

A Rochester report states Professor Pickard will attempt a stratosphere flight at 4.8 p.m. Sydney time, wearing a parachute and football headgear, with a gondola supported by 80 balloons. He will radio the ground crew, and if successful, plans a 16 mile ascent in future experiments.

Rochester Minn Pickard Sydney

Indian Nationalist Congress Pushes Unity in New Ministry

The Indian Nationalist Congress in Poona urges six provinces to form a ministry and publish a policy speech in Harajan Weekly. The message argues that accepting office signals a move toward complete independence, calls ministers to modest conduct, and stresses that government should bridge Hindu Muslim and caste divides. It claims the step aims to avert bloodshed and mass civil disobedience.

Poona Saturany Indian Nationalist Congress Cot

Old Man's Death in Fire Echoes a Gruesome Find

Sydney report says Walter Jamen Crampton aged about 60 collapsed beside a grate fire at his Metany home. He was found by his son in the dining room, burnt and unable to be saved. Police believe he overbalanced while near the fire and struck his head, leading to his death.

Sydney Walter Jamen Crampton Mta Fin Polis Crampton

Putnam Search Near End In Honolulu Narrowing List

Navy says the hunt for Mrs Earhart Putnam and Captain Noonan will likely close tomorrow night near Honolulu. Brief notes indicate aircraft tonnage and crew sightings have narrowed the search area to a few square miles.

Honolulu Navy Mre. Earhart Putnam Captain Noonan Peete

Murder in old battle field at Vimy Ridge site

A 36 year old woman named Rachel Kenard was found dead in old Canadian trenches at Vimy Ridge. The body lay near a belt hole beneath barbed wire as investigators probe a possible motive for the killing.

Theody Rachel Kenard Battle- Sekda Vimy Widge Abe Ealouay

Aviator Harold Gatty Plans Marriage to Java Girl

The aviator Harold Gatty has taken out a license to wed Alder Ding Vol-Nerney, 23, of the Australian Associated Press region, with reports confirming the ceremony occurred yesterday afternoon.

New York Harold Gatty Alder Ding Vol- Nerney Associated Press Wun Nuele

German Economy Discovery Of New Alloy Dentistry

Berlin correspondent reports a vast gold stock used in German dentistry with yearly losses halved by new alloying. The piece notes ongoing gold usage and an unexpected byproduct from economy measures. Also mentions hairdressers collecting large amounts of hair for felt production.

London Berlin Y” Pnys Tas Hitkarta Germany

Boxer Seeks Speedy Reno Divorce

The English boxer Jack Doyle arrived in Reno by air and said he wants a faster divorce than his wife secured in April. He stated there is no other woman involved and he hopes for a quick settlement.

Boxer Reno Jack Doyle Apri

Panic on Paris Bourse Drives Franc to Low, Rumors Stir

Panic sweeps the Paris stock exchange as selling pressure drives the franc to its lowest level in years. London and Panic officials are baffled by the market mood amid rumors of French government dissension and possible resignation of M Bonnet. The unrest follows a Socialist Conference vote and growing expectations the Labour Federation and Socialist programme will push social reforms, affecting transport and insurance policies.

London M. Bonnet Socialist Conference Mar Paria M. Shum M. Chautemps Labour Federation Socielista Gramme

Institute appoints Allan Fisher to international economics chair

The Institute of International Economics appoints Professor Allan Fisher of the University of Western Australia to occupy the chair of international economics at its headquarters, marking a key leadership addition to its global economic research program.

London Institute of Interna Jana Allan Fisher Economica Uni of Western Australia International Economica

Press Sees Better Prospects Amid Nonintervention Debates

Diplomatic dispatches report a mixed but hopeful mood after yesterday's nonintervention meeting. British plan gains cautious approval, while Times notes likely criticism and amendments. Key disputes focus on withdrawal of foreign volunteers tied to granting belligerent rights, with French stance unchanged. Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain references large armament expenditures as context for policy.

Paya Morning Post Mm Dlear Srntiah Voluntesra

Franco opposes withdrawal condition in non intervention plan

London hopes fade as General Franco issues a lengthy Salamanca statement. He says the National Government earned belligerent status, so rights cannot hinge on volunteer withdrawal. He claims not to need foreign aid and cites Valencia Government hurdles. Non-intervention talks face extended, tough discussions with Britain, France, Russia, Germany, Italy, and others continuing.

London Franco Salamanca Valencia Lord Plymouth France Russia Germany Italy Norway

Objections to Withdrawal of Foreigners in Berlin Crisis

Fragmented text reports objections to withdrawing foreigners amid Franco and Spanish party tensions. It references General Franco, belligerent rights, and interwar political maneuvering, with mentions of Germany, Spain, and socialist ministers amid a Moscow press stance.

Vranco Belin Tt In Parte Daily Mail Franco

Labour election plans conference set for Canberra next month

Labour outlines policy and October election strategy to be discussed at a conference in Canberra. J Holloway, K Dwyer Gray, and Dwyer Sr. Currin to preside with committee representatives from various regions. The event aims to shape Labor’s campaign ahead of the Commonwealth elections.

Labour Waytern Jon Gray J. Holloway K. Dwyer Gray Dwyer Sr. Currin Conte Fander Ieee Ee Acta Memare J. 3. Rogeyear AEN

Amateur Athletics Crowd Sees Unclear Mile Race Result

A fragmented report describes an amateur athletics crowd and a mile race with an unclear winner. Names and places are unreadable, but the scene focuses on a local event and the crowd’s reaction.

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Canary U.S.A Deotr Rosa Collins Prof. Pickard Indian Congress Gandhi Couness Java Paris Professor Fisher Michelesborough Henry Bryden Spain Armatonbte Tsien Moncow Moscow Luscasson Oeculties Canberra Fay Compton Australia The Mediterranean Hari
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