10 May 1937
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 10, 1937
Page
1
The Duke of Windsor and Mrs Simpson posed on a Chateau de Cande terrace while photographers and reporters swarmed their arrival. Police clashed with cameramen as detectives shielded the couple amid a tense free for all before the wedding date is announced.
In Dublin and London reports describe Mr de Valera sending the draft constitution to Britain and the Dominions while Italy spikes British press. Mussolini tightens anti British stance as correspondents withdraw and newspapers face bans amid tensions over Spain and imperial relations.
Canberra ALP branch meeting at Kingston urged action by the Minister for Health after disputes over proxy voting and elected versus nominated board members. A letter was proposed condemning the hospital board and seeking an entirely elected board from the current term’s end. The campaign committee plans to meet tonight to discuss plans for the next hospital board election and advisory council.
In Gwydir Labour candidate Mr Scully built a large lead as returns came in. Final figures show Scully at 21 013 versus UC P candidates Bachelor 10 691 Milling 6 764 and Moore 1 638 with 0 informal votes. Despite late shifts, Scully holds a 2 820 majority as about 9 000 votes remain outstanding.
Perth Sunday report notes Mr J Curtin stating the by election proves Labour strength unseen in years and shows the anti-Labour vote cannot be exploited by a divided government. He warns the outcome signals what will occur at the next general election.
London swelled with celebrants amid Coronation week as crowds packed the West End and Thames front. Millions witnessed the processions, traffic clogged streets, and thousands filled stands and tubes while Australian troops drew attention outside Parliament.
The Canberra Community Hospital Board chairman defends his position amid Dr. Nott’s allegations published in The Canberra Times. He says the chairman’s honorarium arose from an unanimous board vote and accepts responsibility for missing board meetings while defending the board’s public proceedings. He also criticizes Dr. Nott for sending three written communications.
The French steamer Isarra landed 500 Bilbao refugees at Pauillac, mostly children, while escorting Royal Oak. The rebel cruiser Almirante Cervera fled as the British destroyer approached. Over 1000 refugees reached La Rochelle as Basques between 20 and 45 were mobilised for fortification work.
The hospital death of a passenger and Chief Radio Officer raises the death count to 35 with 30 survivors in hospital and six still critical. Com mander Preuss among the critically injured. several others unaccounted for or in debris. Theories range from sabotage to accident as authorities form separate investigations.
Queanbeyan Blues beat Bowral 14 to 8 in the season’s first Massy Cup match at Queanbeyan. Bowral led 5–0 before halftime. Queanbeyan rallied with late first half and second half scores, led by Corcoran Norton and Moore in a forward and back-line effort.
Queanbeyan Reserves played a sparkling match against Canberra Reserve team yesterday. Royal scored two tries, the second after a 90 yard run from goal line to goal line. The side included Williams Rowley See Bonivin Martin and Day, with Blundell Bod Mabe in support as the visitors pressed late before halftime.
A 1938 imperial trade conference is discussed as a possible step toward an economic unity for the Empire. Britain, Canada, Australia and others weigh US led lower tariffs and the risk of creating an Anglo Saxon bloc, with questions of dominion autonomy and timing at the Imperial conference.
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