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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1937
Page
1
London reports a new method for handling British non-intervention proposals. A questionnaire is to be circulated to about 20 signatories to gauge support for Britain’s control plan, aiming to reveal each government’s stance before a full committee meeting Friday.
Berlin reports that General Goering announced a state decree to nationalise the iron and steel industries in Germany, signaling a major shift in industry control under the Reich. The move centralizes production and places iron and steel under government oversight.
British tramp ship owners decide to continue voluntary co operation scheme protecting minimum freight rates and standard charters. Demand for tonnage improves, higher freights reduce need for the £2,000,000 provision set aside to prevent year.
Sunday reports reveal a Government Party ballot chose R W D Weaver as their speakership nominee while A J Bute of the UAP may seek nomination again. A leading UCP member has agreed to back Bute if he consents, potentially affecting prestige if the Government fails to elect its candidate.
Kiroku Hayashi, House of Pears member and ex-Kolo University, addresses a Pacific pact debate in Tokyo. He argues Australia would benefit from a nonaggression accord as a safeguard, calling for a united front with Japan to resolve regional tensions.
Belgrade reports the Yugoslav Lower House passed the Concordat with the Vatican by 168 to 128 after a chaotic session. Deputies from both sides clashed and sick deputies were moved to attend. M. Veneth and other officials were present despite police gatekeeping and rioting outside the chamber.
The Premier plans to seek understanding with the Orthodox Church as he presents the bill to the Senate hoping to ease religious tensions. The Patriarch's death raises fears of renewed unrest. authorities deploy armed police and troops occupy key city points to prevent disorders.
Sydney reports Bunny The Promer Mr Stevens announced that the Government will pay the full award rate of pay for relief work on a ration basis under the Department of Works and Local Government from the first pay after September. Alwyens said remaining emergency relief schemes are being closed and transfer of men to departmental work should be complete by end of August.
The Journal Water Transport reports that after four years and 15,000,000 roubles spent the Dua Volga Canal may be abandoned and restarted. Wreckers are blamed for the failed preliminary work as the project aims to link the Black Sea with the Aral region over 72 miles.
Munich reports Father Ruper Mayr once hailed as a Bavarian national hero was sentenced to six months imprisonment but the court remitted the sentence. A large police presence was at the court to prevent demonstrations amid the controversial release.
The Premier said New South Wales will invite King Leopold of Belgium to visit next year as guest of the 150th anniversary celebrations. He cited Belgium’s valiant WWI role and said the King’s visit would showcase friendship between Belgium and Australia, second only to a British royal visit.
An 18 foot launch named Advift hear Soman 1 Soaps sank on Saturday afternoon during a fishing expedition near Sydney. Henry Sovery, 36, of Bondi and William Hillman, 26, of Woollahra are missing. An extensive search of the river and its banks failed to locate them, with plans to resume the hunt tomorrow.
The unlawful Assemblies Ordinance sparks surprise and division within the Federal Cabinet. Only a minority reportedly knew its exact terms before promululation, with some ministers voicing views contrary to the minority that framed it. Public reaction is strong in Canberra and capitals abroad ahead of Sydney cabinet meetings.
A ravocation in crime assessment follows studies by Robert Hager who believes the policy will enable describing a criminal. He analyzed prints of four criminals he never met and offered near perfect descriptions including height within an inch and weight within five pounds and eye color and complexion details.
Two late night crashes left three cars wrecked but no injuries. Lelie Ault of Motorma s Queanbeyan collided with C A Oldfield on Uriarra Road near Motonglo. both cars heavily damaged with glass and wheel spokes scattered. Jon McGregor of Kingston struck an ornamental hedge on State Circle in tent a case of repeated hedge crashes near Civic Centre and Wentworth Avenue near the Power House raising safety concerns for night driving.
The new season’s fashions on Sydney beaches suggest surfers will resist strict bathing costume rules. Minister for Works and Local Government Mr Spooner may face enforcement challenges as sunny weather draws crowds to beaches like Bondi where trunks dominate the crowd.
In Alabama a six year life battle ends with the State Attorney withdrawing rape charges against Oxie Powall Orlon Montemery Wile Roberon James Roy Wright. The same day Charles Weems is convicted and sentenced to 75 years while another man pleads guilty to attempted murder of a deputy sheriff in 1996 and gets 20 years.
A man named Comnssius Toner aged about six was found dead on his farm with part of his head missing. A discharged shotgun was found near by his youth, and the body shows he had been dead for some days.
The Lyons government weighs delaying the election with a plan to hold it in November after the Prime Minister and senior ministers return from the Imperial Conference. Some ministers push for October 23 while Lyons favors late November to allow a full budget and broader legislative program. White supporters seek an August outline to avoid a long session.
In London on Saturday Britain and the United States split the opening rubber of the Davis Cup challenge. Austin defeated Parker 6 3 6 2 8 while Budge beat Hare 15 13 6 1. Austin edged ahead 6 3 in the first set of the later match and Parker fought in the third set. Budge dominated the late games, winning the second set 12 minutes into play and clinching the match with a final ace after a long series of deuce games.
Mr Putnam offers 20000 dollars for information that clearly solves the mystery of his wife who vanished during a flight from New Guinea to Holland Talana. The reward is payable for the recovery of the craft or any part of its contents revealing the mystery.
chaotic report from Sydney details a failed UAP preselection ballot after an explosion. votes listed include TIMER and Prencie Jr Furneshaw amid disrupted communications from St Igeras and a village destroyed with multiple deaths.
Queanbeyan dominates Crookwell 57 to 2 in the Massy Cup match at Queanbeyan. Royal and a reserve-packed side shine as several first-team players are sidelined by injuries. Crookwell struggles with a weak lineup and late efforts.
Canberra Juniors of the CYWA, in a Canberra Youth Welfare Association competition, played a testimonial match in Sydney this afternoon. They defeated North Sydney Juniors 5 points to 3 as McKivett landed all three goal attempts for Wests while P Clear scored Canberra’s sole goal.
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