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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 08, 1937

Page

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Labour Party plan for social and economic reform in Britain

The Labour Party in Britain outlines a five year programme to secure peace and security, promote full employment, and expand social welfare. It proposes state control of investment, a national investment board, a return to the gold standard, taxes and price controls, a 40 hour week, higher school age, and international action through the League of Nations to curb armaments while preserving defense obligations.

London Hse Commonwealth Labour Party Bank of England Nateonal Investment Board Labour

Belgium Faces Diplomatic Strain Over Belgian Neutrality

London and Brussels engage in diplomacy as Belgium's neutrality stirs fears of a Western pact fracture. Premier Van Zeeland seeks to keep Anglo Franco Belgian unity while Degrelles and pro fascist Rexists complicate moves toward a separate settlement with Berlin. Public opinion in Belgium worries about a possible German pretext for more maneuvering in Western Europe.

London Brussels M. van Zeeland M. Degrelles Timon Belgium Europe

Marketing Beats in All States and Aviation Vote Split

The Commonwealth proposals to amend the constitution on aviation and marketing failed for marketing in every state, while aviation carried a majority overall and in two states. Informal votes surged, with a higher share than any previous referendum, and detailed state-by-state tallies show mixed results for each measure.

Commonwealth

Just A Foretaste Warning From Sir Frederick Stewart

Sydney report quotes Sir Frederick Stewart warning that a government crisis is coming later in the year. Brown expresses fear while the Booth Wi group anticipates unrest and vindication of the cautions given.

Sydney Frederick Brown Booth Commonwealth Inuartelal

Lyons voices concern over marketing powers plan

The Prime Minister states that voters appear to have rejected extending Commonwealth and State power to regulate marketing. He warns interstate marketing powers would become powerless, risking chaos and national harm, and says cabinet must consider next steps while State Parliaments bear responsibility.

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Stevens Urges Cooperation Amid Referendum Debates

Reports from Aynney and Sydney show MR STEVENS urging cooperation after a referendum for Vion, while Commonwealth Attorney-General Moniva criticizes non votes in New South Wales. The minister for commerce Thorby cites voter ignorance as the defeat reason.

Commonwealth Moniiva New South Wales

German Envoy Speech Sparks Australia Trade Tensions

A defiant address by the German ambassador to Britain drew British silence and Australian commentators noted Canberra's policy stance. The Australian Associated Press reports that Washington may pressure Berlin over diplomatic etiquette while discussions for a trade treaty with Australia hinge on existing tariff terms.

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Lyons ministries crisis reverberates through states

The Lyons government faces a deepening crisis as referenda spark anti federal sentiment and threaten Commonwealth control over marketing and broadcasting. Officials warn repercussions for state finances and possible retreat from interstate marketing, leaving states to manage aerodromes and export schemes amid legal battles and price expectations.

Lyons Commonwealth High Court Goya Henry

Six Men Drowned as Boat Breaks on Rocks at North Head

A 30ft launch broke down between the Heads and was wrecked on North Head rocks. Six men are confirmed drowned with one more believed dead. Three survivors were rescued by nearby boats after clinging to wreckage or rocks, including Edward Brown and Astrad O'Brien. Rescue efforts continued as police and pilots battled heavy surf and strong currents. The Voyager and other vessels faced peril while attempting to reach the stranded crew.

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Australia Will Not Lift Duties Against United States

The Commonwealth Government states Australia will not remove discriminatory duties on trade with the United States. The Online Minister, Mr. Tysha, emphasized that Australia’s trade relations with America remain unsettled. If a general trade quotient is agreed, Canada may be visited. however removal of duties is not viewed as likely before negotiations proceed.

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Troops Stand By in Palestine Amid Disturbances

Jerusalem reports anti Jewish unrest flared up with an Arab killing a Jew and another Arab seriously wounded. Authorities order re introduction of the curfew as British troops stand by.

Palestine Jerusalem

Adelaide Premier Critiques Conference Plans Amid Aviation Vote

In a Sunday report from S. A. Premier pleads satisfaction with public reaction to the Taamanian mentions and a forthcoming Imperial Conference. The Premier, Mr Buller, cites a marketing debacle and notes aviation votes show a near opposition split of nineteen to a related question.

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Labour Gains Extend London County Council Majority

Labour increases its London County Council majority from four to twenty six after final counts. Labour holds 75 of 124 seats with Municipal Reform Party taking nine seats. Six Labour gains include two in North Kennington as results wrap up in the capital.

London Labour Party Labour Imunicipal Reform Party North Kennington

League Protests to Italy and League of Nations

A forwarded resolution condemns the slaughter in Addis Ababa and calls on Italy to cease actions. It urges the Beitink government to protest to Italy and seek action from the League of Nations regarding the mass killings of inhabitants.

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Tonged Them to Take Police Percard Until The

A fragmentary text mentions police and cards in a context lacking clear details. The readable bits point to a police related action or instruction but fail to provide dates names or places for a fuller summary.

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