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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 20, 1937
Page
1
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A report by the Banking Commission urges the Commonwealth Government to extend its reach over private banks, create a special department for land and improvement lending, and back small secondary industry borrowers. It backs decimal coinage and repealing fixed gold mandates, while proposing new trading bank deposit requirements and a permanent loan council liaison with the Commonwealth Bank. The commission also recommends reforms to bank governance and expansion of the Bank’s powers to ensure financial stability.
Honolulu reports the Navy ending the search for Amelia Earhart and Captain Noonan with official confirmation of their deaths. The Lexington to return to the mainland. Mrs Putnam reportedly refused to accept the outcome as final. The New York Times notes a vast, coordinated rescue effort involving over 3000 men, ten ships, 102 American planes, and many Japanese aircraft.
A Manaus-based NYT correspondent reports Nicaragua ready to sign a treaty allowing a lake to Pacific canal route. The proposal asks the United States to fund 4 million dollars for construction from Lake Nicaragua to the Atlantic to handle large ships.
Balloon ascended to about 1008 feet when flames broke out on the gondola and balloon fabric. Protosogor Plecard suffered facial scratches as rescue crews directed the craft away from the hillside before it entered a patch of trees. Professor Pierard said the flight was an experimental test and another attempt is planned.
Acting Prime Minister Dr Page, speaking in Sydney after Melbourne party talks, set out Country Party aims to fix prices via excise bounty for exports, restore tariff levels, and back imperial defence cooperation. He supported aviation growth, British shipping in the Pacific, and urged unity with the UAP on peace and democracy principles.
Washington correspondent of the New York Times reports the Army has purchased a lowwing, engine driven pursuit monoplane claimed to exceed 300 miles per hour. The craft carries light bombs and machine guns. design appears similar to rivals, but new tactics expected as crew can change stations without interchanging during flight.
Mackay Aerial Expedition departs Kangaford Smith Aero drome shortly before noon heading toward Northern and Central Awstas with two planes, a Dragon Fly piloted by Captain Frank Nesle and a Puss Moth piloted by J Pollock. Leader Donald Mackay says this may be his last voyage. The party plans to spend a night near Broken Hull.
Northern Miners Federation and Broken Hill Proprietary Company conclude talks with rejection of wage and hour demands. J Jeffries notes openness to fresh proposals. Officials warn negotiations fallout could force rapid state action and trigger a mining industry crisis nationwide.
Sydney Lord Mayor and Aldermen condemned Tito Schipa for continuing the fascist salute after concerts. If the gesture persisted the Town Hall could be refused for future performances. Alderman Grant urged avoiding offensiveness and questioned entry fees amid Britain’s protests against Italian propaganda. The tenor said he would not repeat the gesture.
The New Zealand branch of the British Medical Association warned that universal medical service for practitioners and related services could add 173.5 million to annual taxation, a heavy burden seen as a potential shift similar to higher wage and income taxes, urging a deferment for broader international comparison.
White stated rent fixing has been considered by the Government but no step will be taken at present. He noted that last session the Government planned legislation in view but did not proceed with it.
Donald Thompson, a noted anthropologist, last heard from after leaving Mitlinglfie Mission Station for Darwin. Natives along the northern coast report heightened vigilance as fears rise for his safety amid the disappearance and ongoing search efforts.
In Darwin, a confrontation between the North Australian Workers' Union and the Commonwealth Railways grips the port. Negotiations faltered as a plan to unload the freighter Maxettay stalled. the Koolinda resumed portside cargo handling while a further meeting is set for tomorrow to decide if the Maratia will be unloaded.
A London Sunday report says a mysterious pilot, referred to as the Sunday Referce, flew over the city after midnight to protest Britain’s air defences. The pilot allegedly announced intent to drop flour bombs on famous cathedrals in a dramatic demonstration.
Tokyo reports military preparations and reinforcements with ten trainloads daily as Chinese 29th Army positions north of Lukenghiao. British, Chinese, and Japanese officials volley demands and counter proposals amid Sino-Japanese crisis rumors and a note from the Black Dragon Society seeking nonintervention.
Reports from Tokyo and Nanking describe high level talks as Japan warns against any moves that would disrupt a July 11 three point agreement. China denies the pact and signals possible military preparations, while Tokyo presses for compliance and warns of a firm response if demands are not met.
World wheat markets show obscurity with fluctuating pricing and anxious dealers. Germany may become a large importer while Italy is thought to be self sufficient with a harvest around 50 million bushels. Argentina’s crop appears normal, Canada varies, and U S export hopes fade due to rust.
Melbourne plan sees the Victorian Railways fund a scheme with New South Wales carriers to deliver goods directly to Riverine consumers. The railways aim for motor transport cooperation across the NSW border, with NSW operations avoiding conflict with state transport rules.
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