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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 31, 1937
Page
1
Report from Peiping and London describes Japanese bombardment near Tientsin and Peiping, with an emergency Chinese government to resist to the last man. Japan aims to control outskirts without fully entering the cities, while international powers discuss armistice options and readjustment of Far East relations.
Clumsy report notes Japan ready to aid local autonomy and organize efforts with allied agencies. Mentions official spokespeople and expected collaboration, outlining aims to support municipal governance and regional development through coordinated policy actions.
An account of a crash near Way Way involving a Mothplane from Mascot. The aircraft spiraled and struck a tree, tearing the fuselage and tearing off the wheel. The engine failed after fuel ignited, with one or more passengers fatal and others injured. The investigation leader and aviation officials were named.
A derailment of an express train near Vale Neuve Paris caused 25 deaths and numerous injuries. Emergency services and investigators assess the wreck as officials trace the sequence of causes behind the collision. Local authorities promise safety reviews and swift action to prevent repeats.
Newcastle miners abandoned a stay in strike at John Darling colliery after 37 hours underground. Mining company refused concessions, superintendent Jeffries warned of closures, and a 6 vote decision led to returning to surface amid cautious talks with unions and a call for reinstatement of a dismissed wagoner.
Thousands of miners marched from Av company mines, guarded by 60 police under Superintendent White, toward the Dunnlelis mine district. The protest ended with scattered injuries, stray blows, and several amid a tense standoff as workers began abandoning pits and returning to surface after a day of unrest.
The report lists multiple mines and numbers of men employed under the Une Ih Proprietary Co Ltd. except Northern Highways. Mines include Burwood Lambton Adlvington Dudley Stockton Borehole Wollerah North Wallirah Northern Highornys with varied worker counts. The piece notes the overall control by a single company.
London reports a cautious response to the British non intervention plan. Most powers accept proposals but oppose peacetime concessions until monitors are substantially with the withdrawal of forces. Berlin notes pessimism and Soviet blame toward Britain.
Melbourne Friday reporter describes Mr McEwen M P criticizing the Victorian Country Party Central Council for not joining the Australian Country Party Alliance. He warns that the council could be seen as repudiating Geelong Conference directives and questions the party's role in a national government.
London and Valencia dispatches describe shifting fronts with heavy fighting on the western and Fordova sectors. Casualties and wounded are mounted as Madrid reports no tunnels or bombing, while Spain’s political crisis deepens with pressuring factions and Franco’s government gaining international attention.
London reports Lord Baldwin will not decide on attending the Australian celebration until after a return voyage on the continent. The Australian Association notes the decision deferred amid travel plans for the 1938 event.
Rioting erupts in Belgrade as police with fixed bayonets clear abject areas after the Patriarch of the Orthodox Church’s service. Youths’ movement members drag a coffin through a crowd while bishops in gold vestments march. Police baton charges spark injuries, with thousands of spectators and widespread chaos in Slavia Quarter.
Defence Minister Parkhill announced that Australia and New Zealand Airmail service funding will be included in budget estimates for Parliament. Imperial Airways proposes a short Mayo aircraft and a two-stage mothership plan to launch long distance flights, with Empire route coverage estimated at seven hours for the Austral New Zealand section. A separate court note indicated £6000 from an Australian insurer was pledged to Heiley but no prosecution followed.
Canberra AdL.P branch vows future protest if the ordinance yields no result. A mass demonstration is set for Parliament House on August 24 if Parliament reconvenes, with NSW and Labor MPs urged to back repeal. Leaders label the ordinance a direct attack on freedom and vow to mobilize unemployed workers and allies.
Dublin correspondent of the Daily Telegraph reports a new purge by the Free State Government against the Irish Republican Army. Officials believe IRA members are linked to recent outrages on the border with Belfast. Government seeks cooperation from authorities to stamp out political crime.
Albert Fergus Hickey, a former insurance agent from Melbourne, was sentenced to a term for attempting to write forged certificates and misrepresenting his completion of required credentials to the directorship. The case highlights actions to defraud the organization and secure illicit approvals.
Baltimore dispatch reports a vessel explosion in Chesapeake Bay near Baltimore. Five aboard died and 30 are missing or injured as rescuers, including five cutters, search the wreck. The captain is severely injured amid a chaotic scene with limited survivors reaching shore.
In Sydney the brick workers strike concludes with public celebrations and a royal review. The narrative describes Farouk the boy king and Queen mother as white clad figures while crowds in the streets dance and drums play. Work resumes at Brick and Tile Company works in St Peters as the Ming’s review signals restoration.
In Hollywood New York Lady Kingsford Smith denies signing a movie contract and laughs off rumors. She says she plans to travel soon to Australia by the Marion and will depart shortly for Australasia.
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