02 Jun 1937
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1937
Page
1
A garbled report mentions a secretary and an investigation into price knowledge, with references to the Justice Department and the Liquor Attack. The fragment references Palas and local instrictees, but lacks clear facts or names.
London reports a mounting international crisis after the bombing of the German warship Deutschland by Spanish planes at Ivizia, followed by German bombardment of Almeria. Germany withdraws from the international control scheme. British Foreign Secretary Eden cites serious incidents. Market drops reflect fear, while diplomatic efforts attempt to curb further interference.
Edmonton reports the Province of Alberta has defaulted on 1,659,000 dollars in maturing bonds. It marks a third major default by the government in three months, despite the Bank of Canada refusing loan aid to help meet commitments. The event rattles markets and raises questions about fiscal stability and support options.
Berlin and Geneva reports describe Germany’s reprisal actions after the attack on the Deutschland and the bombardment of Almeria. Spain condemns the attack as a grave aggression while France and Britain weigh responses and non intervention dynamics. Delayed German note and international reactions underscore tension in Madrid London and Paris.
In Parliament the chair of the French Foreign Affairs Committee pressed for a note from Valescia in conciliatory language. No serious developments are expected. The Spanish Government did not request the League Council meeting.
A Time dispatch reports Almeria devastated by a German bombardment. Casualties cited reach 30 killed and 85 wounded with 4001 missing or homeless as shelters flooded. Destruction and panic described across streets as rain and bombardment shattered the town. Spanish official statement confirms 5.45 am bombardment by a German battleship and four destroyers with coastal batteries resisting until ceasefire.
The text reports diplomatic tension as Italy and Britain discuss possible actions in Spain and against demoralizing provocation. It notes Italy preparing naval reinforcements and joint moves with Germany to counter Spain, amid the war’s nearing end.
A German newspaper article touts bombardment of Almeria as a superior method to defend civilization against Bolshevism, arguing it surpasses invasions of London in necessity and effect.
Monday naval funeral rites in Gibraltar accorded military honours to 24 crew members of the Deulacht. A firing party from the cruiser Despatch led the cortege, with infantry and Royal Marines among pallbearers. Twelve motor lorries conveyed coffins, flanked by British and German naval ratings. French movements: Paris reports only minor warship movements are being tracked due to ongoing activity.
A new active volcano appeared on the east end of Vulcan Island near Rabaul, causing Simp son Harbour to close to shipping by a mud barrier. Roads are blocked, towns evacuated, and preparations made for extended weeks of disruption with no rainfall in 24 hours.
Unstable Antarctic air masses bring wintry weather with widespread rain and snow as far inland as Mount Keapulake, Blackheart, Orange, BatheWat, Yethuime, Turuna, Roskey, Burrage, Oberon and Lithgow. Fresh snowfalls expected on higher peaks like Mount Franklin and near Orange with telecommunication damage and power outages reported. Air mail services disrupted by ice on wings and planes diverted from Sydney to Canberra amid stormy conditions.
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