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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 24, 1937

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North China Armies Withdraw Amid Tense Talks

A Shanghai report notes the peaceful withdrawal of the Chinese Army's 37th division eases tensions in North China, while Tokyo and Nanking clash over terms. Japanese and Chinese forces remain, with observers predicting continued influence in Hopei Chahar. Traffic on the Hankow line resumes as police monitor unrest.

Tokyo China Shanghai Sung-Chen-Yuan Hopei-Chahar Nanking Eandon Fria Psiping Daily Telegraph Japan Dely Tranait Stanamil At Ie Femee Fa Japanesa Occu Palen Hopel-Chachar Sounell Wasig Ping Marco Polo Bridge Loulouchia Papsoshen Hankow Tientsin Toa Shu- Tung Kawagoe

Three Killed as RAF Three-Engine Bomber Crashes near Kinder Scout

In Derbyshire hills a RAF three engine bomber went down in flames. Villagers saw three Vermy lights before the crash and noted engines appeared to be firing. The crash near Kinder Mountain stood at 2000 feet as wreckage smoked for 40 minutes delaying responders. The victims’ identities were not confirmed.

London Mee Derbyshire Hills Kinder Mountain Antense Redeuers Sgenn

Times Leader Sees Delayed Palestine Partition Plan

The Times discusses a delay before final adoption of the Palestine partition plan. It says both sides welcomed the postponement for further inquiry and study of measures proposed by the Commission. It warns deviation from the Commission’s conclusions could trigger greater troubles than Palestine has faced.

Palestine Hay Beth London Tyler Geeral

Shipping Combine in Japan Under Fed Control

Shipping firms in Japan form a voluntary federation controlling about 4,000,000 tons of shipping. Shipowners favor a voluntary plan over direct state control to regulate tonnage and operations.

Tokyo Fed

Plane Lost As Searchers Probe Port Phillip Bay

Melbourne's Friday search by Air Force units and multiple launches failed to locate the plane believed to have crashed into Port Phillip Bay yesterday with two men aboard. Poor visibility curbed operations though a large oil patch was found. dragging continued into the late afternoon without a definite find.

Melbourne Air Force Port Phillip Bay

German Attacks Paris Stir Tensions in Press

The article reports circulating claims that French legionnaires fight for Spain and Russian pilots pass through Paris to Spain. It notes official denials, questions over a covert poisoning campaign amid non intervention talks, and a tribute to France by Colonel Lunn for honoring non intervention.

Paris Guy Id Spain Uiticles Lunn Hitler

Japanese Victim Attacked by Youths in Singapore

Police report a Japanese man assaulted and stripped by a gang of Chinese youths in Singapore. A morning group of fifteen Japanese school students was also roughly beaten on the way to school. Parliament plans a adjournment to next week for summer recess.

Singapore Wivneed WoiKeben

New Lode Discovery Spurs BH Shares Rise

Adelaide trading sees Broken Hill Development Company shares jump to £87 on the Block Exchange after a late yesterday report that a diamond drill struck a new mulphide lode north of the North BH Company's mine. Today's price shows a rise of £16 from the previous close.

Adelaide Broken Hill Development Company Adelaide Block Exchange Thuradi

Refugee ship debate over British protection during evacuation

A wartime discussion centers on whether refugee ships receive British protection when entering Boaaiah waters for evacuation. Duff-Cooper insists ships remain under protection on the high seas, but rights vanish once territorial waters are crossed. Wedgewood Benn and Labour voices press for common humanity and a broader duty to protect evacuees.

Boaaiah Hove Italy Germany Severance Great Britain Wedgewood Benn Britain Duff-Cooper

Atlantic Air Route Dome Plan Sees Admiralty Backing

Engineer Harold Moss states the British Admiralty approves a British firm plan to fund two Seadomes for Atlantic air routes. The project aims to cut fuel use and boost range with integrated tanks and pontoons. Proposed domes would connect to New York, Norman City, and other sites, with a total cost near £50,000 and a potential bride tied to local social circles.

San Francisco Harold Moss Admiralty Tonda Br. Mom My B. Mclear New York Norman City Fanioua Gus Cowiey

Australian study debunks heart enlargement during exercise

Three Melbourne University researchers report that heart enlargement during exercise is a fallacy. Their two years of study found the heart may be larger immediately after exercise, not during. British specialists quoted in The Lancet say strained hearts are never proven and muscular effort in cardiac injuries is overstated.

London Athletoas Melbourne University Varateh

Faster flying on ANA line and Melbourne schedules cut

Australias Nations Airways announced reductions in Friday flying times between Bake Bourne and Bydney by one hour. The Pongans, currently on the Perth Adelaide service, will assume the By dney run, affecting Melbourne operations and overall schedule changes.

Melbourne Bake Bourne Bydney Australias Nations Airways Pongans Perth

Refugee ship shelled after leaving Santander

Insurgent warship fired eight of nine shells at the British steamer Macgregor carrying refugees. The vessel stayed on course until outside the three mile limit, aided by a British destroyer for protection. Trim said shots occurred both inside and outside the three mile zone, marking the first time a refugee ship was fired upon with refugees aboard.

London Warthipa Santander Trim Flys Weasel Three Mile

Rebel warship Canarias bombs Barcelona in raid

London reports a rebel warship shelling Barcelona causing four dead and 15 injured. The attack lasted 36 minutes as cruisers and fighter planes targeted northern villages near Madrid. Incendiaries hit Colmenar Viejo with deaths and many injuries. Evacuations reached Algeciras as Franco’s forces press north toward the capital.

London Canarias Barcelona Casatal Calino Matero Madrid Governeent Iso Colmenarvica Morty Sivitiens i

Train accident leaves man with leg fracture at station

A man identified as Thotian Wilson, aged 2, of San Bouch, was found lying between railway lines at Tachdale station last night with a fractured left leg. He alleged a train would roll over him before the station master noticed him.

Bydnen Thotian Wilson San Bouch Wan Tachdale Station

Man fatally shot near home in Riverstone incident

Phillip Molw Gregoires, 27, was found unconscious in a shed at the rear of his Riverstone home with a bullet wound to the forehead and died after midnight Friday. Police probe ongoing into the fatal shooting.

Qydney Phillip Molw Gregoires Riverstone

Church Glebe Slums Prompt Housing Board Probe

The secretary of the Housing Improvement Board Mr Garrick pledged the audio proposal would be earnestly considered amid concerns over dreadful housing conditions under church property. The Church owns estates valued around £100,000 secured years ago. Another Housing Board member will report on a city inspection and hopes aldermen will remove undesirable structures after the tour of the arena.

The Howing Improvement Board Mr Garrick Thei Watts Housing Board

Burrinjuck Dam Position Serious Says Premier

A Sydney report quotes Premier officials saying Burrinjuck Dam faces a more serious position than official statements imply. Immediate steps will be taken to strengthen the dam as heavy spring floods cause concern. The dam cost 1,750,000 pounds and no immediate danger was reported, though deterioration in concrete could worsen if pressure rises. Experts will monitor developments and act promptly to prevent costly damage.

Sydney Mavens Buiwan Brewster

Trans Atlantic Series of Trial Flights Planned

Five more experimental double crossings of the North Atlantic are scheduled in connection with air mail schemes. The Bottwood Flying base at Newfoundland hosts tests as aircraft move to the Flying base for the winter. Vacuum flights by Versal Airways and Pan American Airways show weather forecast accuracy and the potential of short wave wireless communication for regular Atlantic mail service.

London North Atlantic Ocean Bottwood Newfoundland Eltves Tanversal Airways Pan-Americas Airways

Repressive Ordinance Condemned in Canberra Public Opinion

Canberra residents condemn the unlawful assemblies ordinance near Parliament House and government offices. Labor groups, ministers, and many citizens view it as a political blunder and a threat to protest rights. Critics urge withdrawal and caution against broad power, with mixed calls for opposition.

Parliament House Peivin la Watt

Canberra Labor Leader Denounces Ordinance as Targeting Unions

Mr A E Gardiner, Canberra ALP president and AWU secretary, denounces a new Ordinance as an attack on workers and unions. He says the measure will not stop meetings at Parliament and vows continued action, criticizing government for harsher treatment of foreigners than unemployed Australians. He accuses overseas authorities of coercive methods mirrored here.

A. E. Gardiner Canberra ALP Australian Workers’ Union Workers’ Uniona Howes Lam Australis House Chinoas Hughes Overseas Autores

Tyranny and Advisory Council Clash Over Canberra Ordinance

In Canberra a heated debate centers on a draft ordinance unsubmitted to the Advisory Council. Mr. T. M. Shakespeare accuses the Minister for the Interior of breaking promises to submit drafts and calls for mandatory council review. He labels the move tyrannical and urges a formal censure and legal provisions to ensure ministerial accountability.

Canberra Howe T.M. Shakespeare Advisory Counsell Arnuel- Taras Tie Interor Advisory Council Interior Norfolk Island Candersa

Why Not Barb Wirey Letter to Police Support

A reader signs as OLD CAMPAIGNER in Thy Canburrs Times urging the police of the FCT to employ barbed wire and machine guns to guard Parliament. The brief letter advocates drastic security measures with a blunt tone.

FCT Usantase Areata

New Party Room Por State House Woollahra Candidate

Fragmented report outlines a new party room at the State House in Sydney. Mentions independent candidate M. Mason for Woollahra and Canberra a.w.u. ties. Describes uncertain decisions, government space, and possible changes in representation. Referenced names appear garbled.

Sydney Fir M. A. Mason Woollahra U.at Hugh Mim Canberra A.W.U Ty Mizicken Party Coum

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