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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 27, 1937

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War Flares Up in North China as Forces Clash

Japanese troops seize Lang Fang after fighting with Chinese units in North China. Chinese reinforcements rush to retake town as Tokyo claims Chinese assault while repairing telegraph lines. Japanese air attacks inflict heavy casualties. Sung Cheh Yuan seeks orders to resist. Tensions mount over planned punitive operations and broader crisis prospects.

Tokyo Lang Fang Huantwui Caeeral Sung Cheh-Yuan Hopei 2Th Tientain

Wheat and flour demand cited in North China conflict

North China war discussion in Sydney notes Australian trade could supply wheat and flour to North China if needed. It cites a Japan Chamber of Commerce circular praising Japanese garrison movements as justifiable and highlights interest in watching developments of the China Japan dispute.

Sydney Japanine Chamber of Commerce North China Australis Ala China Japan

Rift between Church and State over Yugoslav Concordat

Reported unrest follows the death of Patriarch Barnabas amid political controversy over the Concordat with the Vatican. Indignation grows as ministers and parliamentarians who supported the Concordat are condemned, with clashes as MPs visit the Cathedral and emotional crowds react to the Patriarch’s death.

Barnabas Yugo-Slavia Vatican Paul Duntiee Subriviteh Patrinren M. Djurieth Belgrada Ana Drennen Barna

Labour Opposed to War Policy by Australian Trade Union Group

Sydney report notes Labour rejects the wartime policy adopted by the Australian Congress of Trade Unions in Melbourne. The ACTU policy allows foreign entanglements, aligning with Communist positions, while Labour favors national independence and anti foreign wars. NSW anti war committees faced bans as unions clash with extremists and Communists influence at meetings in Melbourne.

Sydney ALS J. Graven Labour Australian Congress of Trade Unione Melbourne ACTU Communist Party Labour Party New South Wales A.C T.U Australian Railway Union Miners’ Federation ACLU Atetralis The Unilon L Gutow

Borotra Marries Blonde Ex-Divorcee in London

The Daily Mail reports French tennis star Borotra wed Madame Harrethia formerly Mabel de Kor est after meeting at a British event in 193? The bride, once married with three children, previously engaged Borotra in January but the ceremony surprised many close to the couple.

London Manuay Daily Mail Dinger Borotya Madame Harrethia Mabel de Korest Fur de la Roque Grote de Feu Borotra Adenda Awa

Moratorium Law Debate Delays Cabinet's Planned Amendments

A Monday session saw the cabinet not yet finalize action on the Moratorium Law. Proposed amendments were discussed with U4 consideration and stated intentions by the government may be clarified later.

Atoney Biate Phi Itw

Flame Throwers Budapest Captain Faakats Inventor

Captain Gabriel Faakats of Budapest, credited as inventor of the Mumunmenwerfer, is discussed amid wartime inflation. The report notes he was among 400 Allied prisoners demanded to surrender, highlighting economic strain on innovation during conflict.

Budapest Gabriel Faakats

Opposing Sir Archdale Parkhill Questions Tabled in Parliament

Spender KC pressed the Minister for Defence with questions on taxation relief, infant mortality, birthrate trends, and how the new defence policy affects taxpayers. He also asked about continued party practice of delegating legislative powers to commissions. He has not yet decided on opposing Parkhill.

Bydney Warringah Archuate Parkh Spender Defence Archdale Parkhil Commonwealth New Defence Archdale Parkhill

Rebels pressing near Madrid amid fierce fighting report

The Times correspondent in London says insurgents captured a village Sunday near Madrid but were driven out by Government forces with counterattacks. Reports claim rebels used sixty battalions with twenty bombing planes while German pilots were captured after parachuting from a Dornier. Loyalist forces suffer dust and smoke hindrances as tanks plow through flooded fields.

London Ays Baryglona the Times Spain Brance Trvapa Quijorna France Salamanca Insurgente Plansa

Canadian Trans-Canada Air Lines Act described

Canberra cites Canadian example as model for state ownership in Canada and Australia. Canadian Parliament authorized National Railways to issue securities to 9 million dollars to acquire capital stock in Trans-Canada Air Lines, with the government guaranteeing principal and interest for ten years.

Sydney Ae 8 Defence Bie Archdale Parkhild Aaid Trans-Canada Air Line Canailian National Railways Trans-Canada Air Lines Corporation Wuch Trans- Canada Alr Corporation i Guaraed

Botany Bay Flying Boat Base Cost Debate

Rochdale mayor and Alderman McGuire clash over Botany Bay breakwater price. Experts estimate 800000 pounds for a flying boat base, while a protection wall at Doll Point could cost about 80000 pounds and seal against southern seas.

Bydney Rochdale GJ. McGuire Botany Bay Experta McGuire Doll Point Inia

Jardine II Tilts at Vatican

Rochester New York report states Andrew Jardine responds to Vatican criticism of his remarks to the Archbishop of Canterbury. He says the Vatican proves to the world England’s archbishop is too friendly with Rome and doing more work of the Reformation than anyone in the Church of England.

Rochester New York Pav Andrew Jardine Vatican News Omervatore Romano Canterbury Vatican England

Trial by Jury High Court refuses application in action

High Court denies Goya Henry air pilot's request for a jury trial over an £8000 claim of unlawful deprivation of liberty. Justice Rich ruled the case involves no matter of great public importance and thatjury trial is unwarranted in this matter of state and Commonwealth defendants.

Bydney Goya Henry Rich High Court Fils Honour Commonwealth Iportant

Sandringham King George to Keep Up Traditions

London reports King George IV plans to sustain Sandringham estate traditions by restoring stables kennels and re stocking with Labradors. A notice to 40 employees has been withdrawn as economies instituted by King Edward are cut out and royal routines are preserved.

King George London Sandringham George IV Edward

City considers by law to curb loud election broadcasts

Following a by election precedent in Woallach ta aldermen plan a week of discussion on a by law to prevent recurrence. The city solicitor Mr McIntyre has made a recommendation to the committee on the legality of the question.

Sydney Woallachta McIntyre

Countess Cardigan Dies After Fall From Savoy Window

London Sunday report says the Countess of Cardigan fell from a seventh floor Savoy Hotel window on Saturday and died. Her husband and 54 year old son were not home. detectives searched the West Hind area as friends learned of the tragedy.

London Daily Mail Countess of Cardigan Savoy Hotel Bomartown Oxfordshire Abe

Miners' Union Talks Postponed on Shorter Hours Plan

Unclear text indicates miners' unions and mine owners plan to discuss shorter working hours and wage or furnace negotiations with the proprietary company. The meeting to decide on the matter, scheduled for tomorrow, appears unlikely to occur, with doubts cast on its timing and purpose.

Sydney Proprietary Co. 04

Shots Fired At Stolen Car Near Bowentelis Station

A driver abandoned a stolen car after signaling to stop. The vehicle sped away and was found abandoned near Bowentelis Railway Station. Police search for the driver continues as details remain unclear.

Bowentelis Railway Station

Body recovered from sea after Bondi rock incident

The body of Thamaa Morrizon, 33, a bread carter, was recovered this morning by water police after he hurled himself on the jagged rocks at Bondi yesterday. An examination revealed death from injuries, reportedly severe.

Sydney Thamaa Morrizon Carter Bondi

Ordinance Muzzling Idea Sparks Government Row

The article reports on an controversial ordinance a meeting between ministers and department staff reveals lack of consultation and potential actions to suppress protests. Officials claim the Interior Department was unaware of the provisions until seen in the Commonwealth Gazette. Ministers consider repeal while critics urge action to defend civil assembly.

Lyons Bentor Ti Wan Department of the Interior Commonwealth Trim Paternon Menzies Parliament House

Misfit Youth Ordered to Australia Speaks Out

London reports say a youth ordered by a magistrate to Australia declares Australia does not want misfits. Arthur Cocka says the old colonial days are over and the world must realise overs seas are not a dumping ground for unwanted people. Melbourne notes the Interior Minister Paterson seeks details from Australia House and will comment later.

Bydney London Australia Arthur Cocka Melbourne Mr. Paterson Australia House

Pacific Liners Preview Two New Ships For 1940s

Auckland reports that two large new liners are expected to join Britain’s Pacific service before 1940. Commonwealth Treasurer Casey indicated little enthusiasm for subsidies, noting they are likely inevitable. He said America sets the pace and Australia must follow. The plan to subsidise construction and operation is nearly complete, with London as the likely hub. Commissioning of the ships would take about two years.

Auckland Pacific Commonwealth Casey America Australia Carey London

Premier’s alleged promise to Bate over Speakership

In an interview Mr. H J Bate claims Premier Stevens pressured him with a future Speakership before Sir Daniel Levy’s death. He says Stevens also discussed placing Levy on the Supreme Court Bench and criticizes Weaver’s selection as unfair. Bate hints at a political bid versus Weaver, while Primrose and Brevenn dispute the implications of such remarks.

Sydney H. J. Bate Lea Stevens Daniel Levy Mr. Bate Daniel v Lery Daniel Supreme Court Weaver Bate Primrose Mohnha Brevenn Bale Ua.p UCP U.A.P

Gordon seat indep likely in Gordon by election

A. H. Brennan, chairman of the VULA.P. Electoral Conference, said an Independent candidate was unlikely in Gordon. He believed Turner would win and noted the election would cost the State money, suggesting delaying until the State elections in about 14 months. Brennan called Turner "a political find."

Sydney U.A.P Bir. HB. Turner Gordon A. H. Brennan Vula.p Turner Brennan

Public Works Committee to Consider Revival Proposal

The Parliamentary Standing Committee of Public Works, long inactive, will be reconstituted as the Cabinet soon considers a proposal. Parliament has repeatedly demanded the revival of the series song, though critics deem much of the past expenditure unproductive. The task now rests on the committee to evaluate the path forward and the broader political will.

Sydney Standing Committee of Public Works Raject

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Wepeeney Wenden

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