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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 16, 1937
Page
1
The Harping, traveling from Reskhampton to Brisbane, foundered amid heavy rain and high winds. The Mikdors stationed nearby all night as a wireless report noted the vessel sinking, with repairs ongoing and warnings issued by the Navigation Department about the drifting wreck east of the regular airline route.
Oviedo Times reports serious mutiny among Rebel officers defying orders near Monte andy as Loyalist advances press the line. Barcelona dispatch notes four Rebel bombers striking Barcelona environs, with civilian casualties and a British ship hit in the harbor. International Brigade fights at Trijarque with heavy losses, while Loyalists tighten grip around the Guadalajaram area and Trijueque following air raids and ground attacks.
The Parla correspondent reports Premier Largo Aballero facing a cabinet crisis as Loyalist Ambassador Lule Araquin leaves for Valencia amid tensions. Moscow rumors swirl of a shakeup with Dr. Neg rit poised to become Premier, pursuing an anarchist policy under a veneer of legality as factional rival Garcipa eyes control.
Justice Bryce ruled damages should not punish the co respondent but compensate the wife. The jury awarded George Methoard of Manly £000 damages from Rex Phillips in a multigaitwt case involving Dora Phoebe Matheson, former Morriasa. The report also notes unrest and attacks during a separate incident with ministers and officials.
A London report outlines a two hemisphere standard establishing the Eastern Fleet as a joint Dominion UK venture with a minimum force of five battleships ten cruisers twenty five destroyers two aircraft carriers eighteen submarines four depot ships one repair ship four mine sweepers two escort vessels and six mine layers, costing about eighty million pounds upfront and twelve million yearly. The main base would be Singapore with secondary bases at Colombo Port Darwin Sydney Fremantle and Auckland.
Rome reports in Stampa that Marconi has solved the problem of wireless electric energy transmission. He has long engaged in experiments toward delivering power by radio waves and wires are no longer required.
Three North West residents indicate intent to stand for the Gwydir by election for the Country Party. EG, a Barndine school teacher, E. O. aging, a station agent at Dunedoo, and W. Waterford of Ultinal are nominated, with the electorate council to handle nominations after Byaster.
A Italian broadcast style report claims Mussolini seeks to be sole protector of Mohammedanism and the Arab race. Rebellions in Algeria Morocco and Syria are noted with rhetoric praising Italy's friendship. A Derng ceremony featured lambs and loyal addresses, culminating in a risky camelot-like scene and a lone bull incident during a parade, with Balbo aiding in subduing the animal.
Auckland reports New Zealand plans to source munitions from Australia when Britain cannot meet demand. The Australian production unit reportedly lagged but Canberra could supply the Dominion, with samples of Australian munitions praised for high standard. The defence minister noted ongoing orders and the push to diversify suppliers.
In Melbourne Southern Airliners and Freighters Ltd plans a romantic project to map Barkly Tablelands in the Northern Territory. The company proposes buying diesel planes and using the New Guinea Transport Co as a guide to carry loads up to three tonnes of wheat, machinery, and other merchandise. Fuel for seven giant planes is described as totaling seven day gallons.
In Central Criminal Court the Crown alleged a death pact between a man Colin Nel McAuley and a girl Corin Barbara Gee. McAuley, 23, is charged with administering poison with intent to murder Gee. The girl testified she would not give evidence against the accused. The Crown argued that the pact involved poison and possible murder. the defense noted disruptions from the weather and personal objections to marriage. The case centers on the alleged plan and the validity of the charges amid conflicting testimonies.
A man, after drinking in Roseville, frightened a girl to coerce her into compliance. He admitted lying to police on the first statement. The jury found the accused not guilty as the panel of jurors, one offering money, faced threats about McAuley being at work.
Melbourne Monday report on Premier Ogilvie’s criticism of Commonwealth overseas mail policy. Lyons defends the government after a thorough investigation found no monopoly in Australia’s mail interests. Policy allows other nations to extend air mail services while Empire-owned carrier handles Dent Intercata.
Bucharest reports Queen Marie of Romania in a grave condition with secrecy around her illness and possible complications. Marshal of the Court General Adarenu also affected by illness. officials reveal little. Condition improved overnight as police and military precautions remain tight.
Heavy rain drenched the coast northwest of N W during the week easing winter pasture fears. Storms halted Brisbane Sydney air services with planes grounded at both Sydney and Brisbane aerodromes. The Australian National Airways miner Lepens delayed yet landed at Mascot at 5 20 pm. Coastal shipping was disrupted as two steamers Stockrington and Mimatengi returned to Sydney Harbour.
London reports Fort Belvedere will stay empty as King Windsor plans to reside elsewhere in England. Authorities expect the royal residence to remain unoccupied while decisions are finalized.
A Victorious campaign to keep butter prices stable is to be launched by the Primary Producers Organization. The plan retains the Commonwealth Butter Equalisation Committee to operate with butter and cheese factories. Delegates from all States discuss a key issue from the referendum vote as Mr. M. P. Dunlop, President of the Primary Producers Union, says responsibility for fair marketing rests with state governments.
The National Labour Relations Board ruled that Remington Rand engaged in broad Wag ner Act violations and used coercive tactics to break a 6000 member strike that began in May. About 4000 workers were active. Charges include firing union leaders and bribing officials. The board ordered reinstatement of discharged leaders and strikers and required exclusive bargaining with the union.
In heavy rain wind and water entered the Banco Court as Justice Mario Rogers commented on the weather delaying proceedings. The Ferliement House also entered during the downpour and the Public Works Department began repairs while passages upstairs became impractically wet.
Wool prices advanced in Sydney with gains of six to seven percent on average descriptions. Buyers from Yorkshire and Japan provided support while Continental interest remained irregular. Greasy merino wool gained for better bids, and total private treaty sales and skin wools added to around 186 bales.
Paul Bekel received one minute’s imprisonment by Justice Lutein in the Federal Bankruptcy Court today after being found undischarged bankrupt. Bekel was released immediately. The judge stated Bekel was a forsignal and appeared not to know the wrongdoing.
The Times Jerusalem report notes worsening Arab Jewish tensions in Galilee with yesterday’s murder of three Jewish settlers. Two Jewish shepherds were killed at Nazareth today, their sheep stolen, and a £1000 reward offered for the murderers. Robberies and vandalism target the Jewish settlements as guarded arms stores and armouries are broken into.
A German Junkers monoplane, delayed by weather since September, arrived in Darwin. The craft, owned by Sydney wool merchant H. Belasen who paid about £26,000 for wool export, attracts attention with plans to tour Australia and inspections by Chief Aircraft Inspector T. B. Johnston.
Newerne r, cropany reports a girl named Macy McGuinness bravely resisted a man attempting to steal £143 near a bank. She fought and broke away, escaping unharmed as the intruder fled.
The City Coroner committed Charles Cooney for trial on a charge of negligent driving after a fatal car crash. The deceased was struck while crossing the street as a dark form darted onto the track. A witness recalled the driver’s inability to stop and the impact’s shocking force.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a reference to an AP Conference aperture topic and a substantial reduction of abolition related phrasing. Names, places, dates, and concrete entities are unclear due to damaged text. The readable portion signals a discussion about institutional change and policy shifts within a conference context.
Victoria clinched the Sheffield Shield championship with a dominant performance to secure the title. Team and players contributed standout efforts, marking a successful season in domestic cricket.
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