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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 19, 1937

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Bilbao Battle Insurgents Press On

Reported advances near Bilbao as insurgents push north and north of the city. The Spanish-Italo Brigade reportedly holds La Arenas harbour entrance while defenders repulse center attacks. Carlist forces reach near Bilbao from Galdepano, wrecking ammo works. Basques guard Bilbao’s entrance despite bombardment. Refuges say attackers mined key buildings and bridges during delays.

London Tnorgents Bilhao Ciy Lain Arenas Bilbao Bibao Ondunia

Explosion on Loyalist battleship Jaime Primo at Gartagens

A Valencia communique reports an internal explosion aboard the Loyalist battleship Jaime Primo at Gartagens. Dozens are dead or injured and over 100 wounded are transported to a hospital while rescue efforts continue as fumes are extinguished.

London Shursam Valencia Jaime Premio Gartagens Nowpital

NO COMPROMISE General France Attitude On War End

The Vittoria correspondent cites General Franco rejecting peace talks, urging Nationalist victory as the only acceptable outcome. He criticizes the Valencia Government via German mediation and warns any pact would betray Spain. He says Britain's role is minor and Gibraltar holds little strategic importance. Irish volunteers sail home.

London France Franco Britwin Red Rei Spain Valencia Meir Ashing Wrennels Henae Yeeon Gibraltar England

Refugees Bombed by German Planes

London reports describe refugee columns fleeing Santander being shelled as German planes attacked. Witnesses say refugees panicked, bodies and wounded mix with fleeing crowds. In Lisbon, reports recount air raids and bombardment along the road as volunteers assist.

Naval guns limit sought by America and powers

The State Department urged major naval powers to accept a 14 inch gun calibre limit. Britain France and Italy reportedly favor the idea, while Japan remains resistant. America plans two 35 000 ton battleships with 16 inch guns, and a proposed 40 000 to 60 000 dollar design will be built by government yards.

Washington State Department Hfe Britain France Haty Japan America Navy Department Government Naval Yards

LARRAKIA INCIDENT Dominant Insurance Debate in Parliament

In the House of Representatives Dr. Page faced 20 minutes of opposition questions led by Mr. Curtin over Commonwealth versus State control of a proposed national insurance scheme. He urged awaiting a Commonwealth State conference to discuss policy and stressed that no final stance exists until States’ views and the British expert report are considered.

G. , Trop Thearme cGud Ndd Nck Commonwealth Gustin Page Ibn Biutes Darwin Baker Labour Christopher Bell Queensland Larrakia Penn Bell Greinber Bruce-Page Pabour Nsw W Aonems National Insurance Toeen Ataten

Japanese attitude to arrests of luggers

In Tokyo on Friday officials said they were not informed of Australia’s arrest of three tagging fishermen. If Japanese boats were in territorial waters the Fisheries bureau should state policy and enforce rules.

Pokyo Ottles Spaleonman Austealla Japanese Bureau of Fiaheries Australia Uyalor

Braddock Looks For Toughest Fight Of Career

Braddock says next week’s title bout with Louis may be his hardest test yet and that he expects to be floored a couple of times but will rise to knock out his opponent. He sparred five rounds today, scoring with a sharp left hook, while Louis moved with partners, appearing more aggressive but not the same fighter as in the Schmeling match.

Chicago Piitay Tarnen J. Braddock Joe Louis Lin Jem Braddock Schmeling

London Liner Mocambique Sails Amid Departure Mystery

A fragment notes an event aboard the liner Mocambique heading for London. Details are sparse but suggest a notable voyage or passenger movement tied to the ship and city.

London Mocambique

Baby Thrown From Car in Turramurra Incident

In Sydney a one and a half year old baby was thrown from a car when Mia Brain of Turramurra was in the front seat. An attempt to apply the brake inadvertently pressed the accelerator. The child was hurled toward a brick wall but Brain saved him by throwing the baby to safety. The infant suffered only minor scratches.

Sydney Mia Br&in Turramurra Keer Ax Fenra and Wet Nearing the Brick Wall When Mr. Brain

Sunday football threatens wider matches in New South Wales

The NSW Country League secretary told the Sunday Sport that despite threats, more than Rugby League style matches would be played around Bathurst and regional areas this Sunday. He cited legal backing and a fighting fund if action was taken, while Rugby League officials said Sunday football is not officially endorsed. The Rev A J Bingley said he would attend the Bathurst versus Western Suburbs match and would protest if admission charges were levied.

Sydney Binte New South Wales Palda New South Wales Rugby League H.R. Miller Bathurst A. J. Bingley Minmers’ Fraternal Western Sububa

American National Debt Reaches Record High

The national debt as of June 16 stood at about 36.634 billion dollars, marking the highest level in the history of the United States.

Washington United States

Imported Gentry Sparks Senate Uproar Over Governor General remark

The Senate erupted as Senator Collings denounced the Governor General remark as imported gentry while defending an imperial conference critique. President Lynch pressed for withdrawal, which Collings refused, insisting the term referred to governors general generally. He blamed reports and insurance plans for misrepresentation and political maneuvering.

Senate Senator Collings Canberra Lynch Collings Australis

Migration Debate Presses for Early Dominion Migration

London Thursday Conservative motion in the House of Commons supports early resumption of migration after government levies Dominion preparation. The plan seeks credit provision and shows backing from 244 Conservatives while New Zealand Prime Minister Mr Savage addresses the Overseas Settlement Board in London.

London Honey Croft House of Commons Teia Tursday Over Wes Settlement Board New Zealand Savage Britain Dominion

French Crisis Senate Amends Finance Bill in Paris

In Paris on Friday, Senator Blum challenges the government as the Senate Finance Committee seeks to limit the bill. He accuses lawmakers of emasculating the Finance Bid, pressing for tighter oversight and exposing alleged fiscal frauds.

Paris Frank Blum Senate Finance Committee Limi M. Blum

French financial measures to tax dividends and raise rates

Paris reports new financial proposal by the Premier Blumintude imposing a tax on dividends above six percent and requiring limited companies to invest reserves in government securities. Legal reserve fixed at ten percent of reserve. railway postal and telegraph rates to rise. indirect taxes adjusted. tobacco duty increases.

Paris

Mail Sorters Dispute Leads to Meeting at GPO

A conference is set for Monday between mail sorters at the General Post Office and Deputy Director of Post and Telegraphs Mr Duncan to settle a dispute over new regulations. A notice in the mail room outlined the supervision system, with the union secretary saying it did not seem highly objectionable.

Sydney GPO Post and Telegrapha Duncan Ute Pental Workers Union

Bouthern Great aeroplane to join Canberra War Memorial

Since July 1085 the famed Bouthern Great, Sir Churiow Xinguford-Beniths aeroplane, purchased by the Federal Government for £3000, has waited at Richmond aerodrome for Canberra air museum fitting. It is expected to be flown to Canberra soon to join the Nations War Museum, with the pilot yet to be decided.

Bydney Churiow Xinguford-Benith Bouthern Great Canberra Nations

Refugees from Rabaul Arrive in Brisbane on Monotoro

Refugees from Rabaul reached Brisbane by the Mon toro, declaring they were forced to leave due to lack of accommodation. Seven elder relatives warned the administrator that an upheaval could occur, but no action was taken to avert it. A refugee captain named W. Mitaie, commander of the Montovo, described the conditions and urged relief for the families and children.

Brisbane Rabaul Montoro Axtremary Critia W. Mitaie Montovo

Mrs Putnam Arrives Calcutta Resumes Night Flight

Mrs Amelia Earhart Putnam arrived from Calcutta and resumed her night at 1244 pam locations but returned ten hours later owing to weather. The entry notes a weather delay affecting her travel schedule and mentions Calcutta and LZ locations.

Akyar Amelia Earhart Putnam Calcutta Pam

Hints to Aliens Lord Paterson in New Role

In 2021 the House heard that Lum Roy a Chinese market gardener in Condobolin who had entered without permission could be deported yet was allowed to stay after officials noted his town influence and charitable works. The mayor and other leaders argued his departure would harm the community urging Paterson to permit his remaining in Australia.

Federal Lum Roy Condobolin Australia House of Representatives Paterson

Soldiers' Club Permanent Home Considered

The Soldiers' Club debates a permanent home for the Returned Soldiers club. A Tusmlay June 2 meeting examined options including retaining present premises, renting, or buying and subletting. Architects’ proposals show a single storey building with extensions possible, costing about £4,000 to £7,000 with £1,000 for incidentals.

Andro Mame Aleo Vroom Eterstary

Seamen Compensation Bill Notice and Transport Workers Action

Notice by the Assistant Minister Benater Brennen in the Bunate yardday announces Seamen's Compensation Amisading Bill increasing payments to injured seamen. Henina also gave notice of Transport Works Act provisions to suspend WO Poead on licensed transport workers.

Benater Brennen Bunate Henina Transport Works Act Manting Bkwis

Pacific Pact Talks Ahead Amid Diplomatic Struggles

The report notes lengthy negotiations for a Pacific pact with no immediate development. It cites daunting contending ideas among Pacific powers and says progress rests on extended diplomatic exchange, deemed impossible to expedite.

Japanese Attack on Pact Idea Sparks Debate

The Kokumin characterizes the Australian non aggression pact proposal as branding Japan as aggressive while Japan seeks peaceful participation in developing tarriertes rich in goat resources, currently monopolized by whites. It notes Premier deems the pact unnecessary as existing treaties suffice.

TOYO Kokumin Japan

Invitation and tensions shape Anglo German talks

The report notes a Ministry invitation tied to dominion interests and tensions in Anglo-German relations. While some officials see progress with a more open approach under Eden, others argue Britain should not recognize certain moves, prompting a cautious reevaluation of policy toward Germany.

Berin Hoashthy Vialk Reagan Britain

French Anxiety Over Pro-German Tilt in British Policy

A fragmentary note from the Manchester Guardian correspondent reports French anxiety about a perceived pro-German drift in British foreign policy since Chamberlain and Baldwin. The piece hints at concerns over Neville Chamberlain guiding London toward sympathetic stances toward Berlin.

London Dourty The Manchester Guardian Anyn von Nebrathevill Chamberlain Baldwin

Bill Introduced for Interstate Commerce Commission

A bill introduced to create an Interstate Commerce Commission to inquire into and report to the Governor General on anomalies or discriminations in interstate commerce. The seven year terms for three commissioners include a High Court judge as a possible member. The chairman earns 2500 pounds yearly, others 2000 pounds. The commission may hear private or public evidence, issue warrants for appearances, and investigate contraventions of constitutional provisions and federal powers relating to interstate commerce and foreign relations.

Commonwealth Rand Firatime Serace Mambera High Court Dhe Wedi Withéas

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