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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1937
Page
1
London reports a grave crisis after Spain’s two government aeroplanes bombed the German cruiser Deutschland, killing 22 crew members and wounding 60. Germany vows reprisals as naval units stage defensive actions at Almeria and Gibraltar amid international unease.
Daily Herald correspondent reports Herr Hitler is alarmed by a secret memorandum from German industrial leaders expressing dissatisfaction with recent conditions and fearing for the future. The memo calls for tax cuts and a more conservative foreign policy, noting many Germans rely on government support and warning of ongoing raw materials and export challenges.
An official communique from Valencia reports the Spanish ship Ciudad de Barcelona sunk near Barcelona at 1800 hours after four torpedoes were fired by a German submarine. The vessel, with 100 crew and no passengers, carried general cargo and did not fire on accompanying seaplanes. Germany warned it will answer to the Non intervention Committee. the Valencia government had warned previously.
German chiefs confer and continue a communique signaling readiness for action amid sected tensions. Officials from key groups discuss steps and potential measures as the situation remains tense and unresolved.
A report notes railway workers receive a pay increase of about one third. The change may affect wages for crews and related operating costs across lines. Further details on implementation dates and affected grades were not specified.
Ministers discussed the planned speech by Prime Minister at the opening of Parliament in Canberra on June 17. The cabinet met to prepare remarks, with National Insurance issues noted as not included in the address. The meeting was expected to continue the following day.
In Milan on Monday Signor Mussolini denied inviting Mr Roosevelt to an arms conference and said Italy would participate in talks on future armament limits. He argued disarmament was impossible but urged considering a plan to curb the armament race for the coming year, citing Italy’s population and strategic position as advantages.
The Timex correspondent reports 45 foreign militia men released by General Franco have entered France from Bor deaux, including 24 Britons. An Englishman was captured at Talavera wharf, while 40 of his battalion were killed. A French captive described months in a filthy prison and maltreatment, with executions observed after the men were taken out and shot.
A fragmented OCR read mentions a banker’s death amid unclear details. Authorities and investigators pursue leads as headlines signal rising questions about the incident and related motives.
Emaciated refugees at Kokopo face two day rations amid volcanic mud and ruined supplies. The Malaita steamer ships from Brisbane with relief while New Guinea Airways plans air drops. Medical aid is coordinated from New Guinea towns as authorities race to stave off epidemics and maintain evacuation amid collapsing buildings and widespread mud quagmires.
Government notes efforts to secure a relief ship for Malaita refugees leaving Brisbane with supplies. Messages describe food supplies running low and no immediate rations, while authorities plan improvised aid and radio station work to support operations.
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