03 Jun 1937
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1937
Page
1
A terse report notes Paley facing off in a minor skirmish at a local rally. Details are limited but the event centers on Paley and nearby supporters, with no injuries reported and police presence keeping peace during the gathering.
Britain presses for guard assurances from Spain as German naval strength grows in the Mediterranean. Mussolini and Hitler consolidate influence, with Italian ships at Naples and naval units reinforcing Spanish waters while London weighs Non-Intervention limits and possible safety zones for maritime routes. The report notes fragile diplomacy and cautious moves toward a broader war posture.
In Melbourne the Commonwealth Government plans a national insurance scheme under a Health Council to merge state and phity services. The Governor General will outline intent on June 17 but no bill will be introduced before the federal election. The plan covers pensions, widows, orphans, workers compensation, and superannuation, funded by a single levy.
After cabinet debate Acting Prime Minister Dr Earle Page announced Mrs J Freer would be allowed to land in Australia. The reversal ends six months of exclusion and signals ministers' concern over the prior interior department decision. Page noted discussions included representations from Wellington and authorities in Western Australia and that Mrs Freer's entry is now permitted.
The Vulcan and nearby Matupi volcanoes remain active as ash and smoke rise to about ten thousand feet. New Guinea administration reports weather clear at Rabaul but volcanic activity disrupts air travel, evacuations advised for women and children from Rabaul, with relief efforts organized from Koepang to Tamau and Kakopo.
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