19 Mar 1937
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 19, 1937
Page
1
Vienna dispatch reports the Duke of Windsor's wedding will be held at the Legation Chapel in Vienna two weeks after the Coronation. Mrs. Simpson will move to Vienna shortly before the ceremony.
The foundries near Sydney closed Thursday with about 1,500 idle and 2,500 moulders and iron workers affected. Unions demand higher wages and no overtime, with strikes in recent months. Efforts are under way to organize funds for unemployed workers.
Mrs Amelia Earhart Putnam starts her round the world flight from Oakland at 4 38 p m Pacific time as Pan American clippers launch survey and regular trips to New Zealand and China. The 8000 stamped letters to fund the journey accompany the voyage with Darwin as a planned stop and Alameda radio coordination.
An unnamed 30 year old Paris journalist and actress shot Chamberun in the groin aboard a train at Gare du Nord. The attacker, a well known Parisian, was arrested. Chamberun was hospitalized after an operation and his condition described as serious. A dispute over love and trust is cited as motive with statements about lost affection for a well known statesman.
Harry Ralfs representing a British iron ore company has been in Tokyo for weeks to market Blythe River ore and other beds to Japanese firms including Mitsubishi. Negotiations faltered as Japan questioned project status, but Nikkan Kogyo reports Mitsubishi may pursue inquiries via Australia for potential 500000 ton yearly contract.
In the 12th day of the taxi drivers strike 200 demonstrators massed in two Loop points wrecking cabs slamming a strike breaker and clashing with police. A stray bullet flew but no injuries reported as mounts and crowds fought near offices and street clashes sparked vehicle fires and broken windows.
A historic French noble tied to one of the oldest families served as ambassador to Rome. The article notes Madame de Fon faced three firings at point blank ranges within a single incident.
Leaders of the Rebs unions say they expect intervention from the Federal A.L.P. interstate executive regarding the NA.W. dispute. Melbourne advices report telegrams to state branches to set dates for a Sydney meeting. It is noted that Curtin might be ill during the unity conference in Sydney next week, though this is not deemed likely at present.
The Communist Party in Victoria withdraws Senate and House candidates but will stay active with as many as 100 meetings weekly in Melbourne. The move aims to pressure Labour into forming a united front while Critics expect it to damage Labour's election chances.
In the House of Commons a crowded hushed scene paid tribute to the late Sir Austen Chamberlain with one vacant seat formerly his. Neville Chamberlain led the government bench in the muted ceremony as condolences were exchanged with the King and Queen.
Officials warned trout fishermen in Sydney as license violations were reported. The fisheries act imposes a minimum penalty of two for illegal trout fishing with the season ending on April 30.
The Minister for Simons said the Government was advised that a Milk Board member J Graham would have his position validated and salary payments since 1852 reviewed. Graham is a partner in Graham Bros dairying. a firm member in a milk trade may affect membership rules.
Spanish Foreign Minister Delvayo says Spain will remain a democratic state and will not become Soviet. Seventy four English volunteers sail for Lisbon to join Hispano Port frontier service under non intervention. Dutch merchant ships seized by insurgents. Dutch submarine commander ordered from Spanish coast.
Washington correspondent for the New York Times reports persistent rumors and official denials about Bolivia selling a confiscatory decree against the Standard Oil Co. that could jeopardize United States capital in Latin America. The chatter ties to debates over the Roosevalt policy and protection of American investments abroad.
Police search for a car driver linked to a fatal hit and run in Sydney. Arthur Stutchbury aged 32 was crossing the street when struck. The owner, who phoned police hours later promising to return, has not appeared at the station.
Mrs Hubert Fairfax urged Australia to expand free library facilities saying the country lags behind. She noted no trained Norarian in N E W outside Sydney and called for legislation to foster free libraries. The movement already has two branches and seeks more nationwide.
The Minister for Commerce Dr Page remains marooned on his property on the Clarence River 30 miles from Grafton. He said by telephone waters are falling but he does not expect to reach Sydney until Monday.
Paris faced a near silent city as 1,000,000 workers heeded the Federation of Trade Unions call for a general strike. The stoppage aimed to pressure Blum and deter Fascist provocation, with transport kept running for essential returns home. Police reports said 140 officers were wounded in clashes, as the government prepared to ban meetings to restore order.
Melbourne report on the Wonthaggi disaster inquest shows Daniel Besford admitting the mine was a naked light mine not inspected with safety lamps. Inspectors acknowledge gas detection failures and that shaft 20 examiners lacked mandated lamps. The inquiry is expected to last several days.
Margaret Lillian Jeffrey a special woman constable told the jury in Banco Court that Mrs Grace Brady thanked her and another constable after leaving the station on the night her husband faced murder charges. Brady seeks 2000 pounds from Detective Inspector Matthews and Detective Sergeant Allmond alleging unlawful arrest and imprisonment.
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