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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1937
Page
1
An expert report analyzes unemployment schemes in Australia comparing British models. It favors a unified Commonwealth system to ensure solvency, uniformity, and nationwide protection, warning that multiple state schemes risk fragmentation and weak coverage.
A draft Australia wide scheme proposes a minimum 1 4 week service social insurance for insured workers aged 18 to 60 with wages fixed by tribunals. It details contributions, benefits by age and family status, and outlines funding, administration, and oversight by the Commonwealth and state systems, aiming for uniformity and adaptability.
Czecho-Slovak defense plan sets training ages from 8 to 34 with physical and moral prep. From 14 to 17, youths learn civil defence and auxiliary services. Cost estimates place government and employer contributions around 13.34 million, with total annual cost near 21.5 million for a full year. Modernized drafts propose a broader system of state support.
Dublin report on Mr de Valera launching an election campaign declares there can be no peace with Britain without full Irish jurisdiction and that wartime alliances do not alter Ireland’s demand for freedom and justice under a free and independent state.
London reports a split between the Garman and Allan Governments over resuming full cooperation. The Foreign Secretary said both nations will participate again in the Trusthode of the Noe-Intargestion Committee and naval observation in the waters. Eden noted convergence on withdrawing foreign combatants from Spain and continuing to prevent their combatant roles.
Opposition Leader questions Prime Minister's pledge to hold a session in March. Dr Page explains referendum campaign blocked early year session and claims no definite promise to summon Parliament. Lyons references earlier statements about a brief session and March convening.
British destroyers patrolling the Bay of Biscay have been ordered to aid the British steamer Seabank reported to be carrying gold and securities worth £10,000,000 from Bilbao.
London, Wednesday. The profits tax to replace the defence contributions proposed in the budget and later withdrawn. A tax of over one percent for companies and four percent for businesses will be charged on profits in the five year period from April last. Profits under 2000 pounds yearly are exempt. For profits above 2000 and up to 12,000, an abatement equals one eighth of the shortfall to 12,000. The estimated yield is 426,000,900 in a full year.
New York reports Mayor Shields has appealed to President Roosevelt via Chairman Lewis to withdraw violence and kidnapping blamed on strikers at the Bethlehem Steel plant. A steel worker was abducted, beaten, and left naked in City Hall as authorities offer 85000 for suspects.
Sir George Pearce may be appointed to the reconstituted Interstate Commission as a three member panel is planned by the Cabinet. The commission has not functioned for years though constitutional provision exists. Pearce is a retiring West Australian senator and faces election preparations. The Government may appoint three members, with Pearce possibly among them.
Police deployed tear gas to disperse rioters at a city hotel on Ave, ejecting demonstrators amid clashes that disrupted the area. Authorities urged calm and pledged a full investigation into the incident.
The Australian Broadcasting Commission announced that in the past year over 4 000 engagements were given to Australian artists across Sydney and surrounding areas.
Report notes a government takeover of air mail and communication services is denied. It cites statements by officials including Mr Casey and Mr Clive Baillou, clarifying no imminent transfer of control to the state amid imperial communications discussions.
Britain invites German Foreign Minister Von Neurath to London as a direct result of the Imperial Conference. Dominion leaders urge slow, careful diplomacy toward a Western pact, economic cooperation, disarmament, and Germany rejoining the League. Dominions favor addressing colonial claims and war guilt within Covenant reforms.
The German press welcomes Britain's invitation to Von Neurath and notes the visit is accepted in principle. It is seen as promising without committing to formal negotiations and widely agreed the moment is opportune for possible overture.
The court weighs salvage rights after the Japanese whip was seized by the Larrakia and towed. Tiwan notes that if owners sue, all seized Japanese vessels may be confiscated, prompting potential action by the owners.
Sydney reports that efforts will be made in Parliament to insert a clause in the Road Transport bill prohibiting motor horn use between 10 PM and 7:30 AM. The proposal drew mixed reactions with supporters citing noise control and opponents arguing practicality.
Statement from the Imperial Conference asserts Australia will not surrender New Guinea while South Africa New Zealand and Britain intend to keep South West Africa Samoa and Tanganyika. Britain and the Dominions align on this, rejecting a pre war return but open to broader global questions about haves and have not nations within a wider international framework.
In a House of Representatives session Mr Paterson faced pointed questions from Mr James about lifting Mrs Freer’s ban. The debate revisited cabinet decisions and ministerial statements on the previous admission policies and attempts to secure entry to Australia for Mrs Freer. Mr Lane pressed for clarification while Mr Paterson defended government actions amid cross‑party remarks.
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