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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1937
Page
1
A Sydney government briefing notes cautious trade prospects amid negotiations with Japan. Officials stress the need for balanced relations and warn against short sighted policies that could harm commerce. In sports notes, Lucas praises a fellow athlete’s form ahead of a decisive match.
Reports from Tientsin say Peiping was abandoned after a Japanese bombardment and Chinese troops retreated to Taochingfu. General Chang Tse Chung and other commanders maneuver for control as negotiations and defensive actions unfold around Peiping and the international concessions.
A stay-in strike began at the John Darling colliery near Belmont 45 miles from Newcastle with about 200 men refusing to surface. The dispute follows a prior Burwood pit incident and involves wheelers demanding reinstatement after a dismissal over alleged injurious behavior by a pit pony.
Peiping correspondent notes Japanese drills with artillery, tanks, cars, and aircraft at Tientsin Sungchow Pongtal and Peiping amid North China festivites. Marco Polo Bridge used as artillery target despite locals. Occupation plans wary. Japan not yet ready to move into Manchukuo.
In Sydney a stay-in strike by 600 Gas Workers Union members at Mortlake works ended after negotiations. A state agreement set to raise the basic wage to £4 4s with margins, and new rates take effect Monday.
The Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry plans an economic mission to southern countries in September. The two month tour aims to foster trade and closer relations with Japan.
The report notes North China plans large scale development including cotton fields railways iron mines and air transport. General Sung remains in place with loyal regional support aiding provincial policing despite potential removal.
A strike by 40 Mt Kembla miners halted operations over deficiency money with the Mt Kembla mine supplying coal to a Pros pecting Co. The action appears connected to a stay-in strike on northern fields, signaling direct miner aversion.
Heavy seas overwhelmed the pilot vessel Hastings at Port Macquarie bar. Captain William Liley drowned while pilot, Bosun Fitchett and crewman Ridett were swept from the vessel. Ridett survived after assistance from Fitchett. The Nambucca steamer, lacking a pilot, faced danger but was guided to safety by Captain A Crock. Liley leaves a widow and five children.
An air liner exploded near Brussels killing fifteen people, including one British passenger. Authorities suspect lightning caused the disaster as the grounded wreckage smoldered in a potato field and doctors work to identify charred remains.
Scenes of enthusiasm marked the investiture of King Farouk in Cairo at age 18 the youngest reigning monarch. Crowds lined the procession from the palace to Parliament where the oath ceremony was witnessed by the Queen Mother and princesses in the Chamber of Deputies. There was no coronation as modern Egypt has no crown.
Central Council of the Miners Federation is summoned for next Tuesday to review owners statements and prepare recommendations for an early conference of mining lodges. If a strike is decided 75 NSW mines and 2 500 miners would be idle. Industrial Commissioner to summon parties conference next Monday per Minister Cunningham. A long strike would hurt industry. Railway stock held as defence and gas firms have weeks of stock.
Sydney Thursday miners gathered under the Miners Federation to warn that a general coal stoppage will follow if owners fail to reach satisfactory agreements. W Orr says current stoppages show miners’ resolve. New Zealand and other states offer support. Federation hopes to reopen negotiations without compulsory arbitration.
Melbourne reports that Mr Curtin announced Labour aims to legislate a maximum weekly working limit via Arbitration Court. The party would test constitutionality if challenged. They also pledge higher old age pensions, raise school leaving age, expanded industrial training, and protections for widows with dependents.
In Murwillumbah a female pair of Siamese twins were born at the local hospital and were stillborn after being joined at the head.
The Church Standard reports a hostile dispute with Church of England authorities over Glebe property condition. The piece describes a tour of inspection of church-owned houses, mentions issues of decay, leaks, and proposed repairs within the church’s holdings.
Premier Stevens opened the Gordon by election campaign for UA candidate H Turner at Captain's Flat near Yundonderry. He hailed economic recovery, more production and wages, predicting a new Broken Hill in the making as a British company plans railway linked to mineral wealth.
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