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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 20, 1937
Page
6
M Leon Blum leads France's socialist movement amid crisis as strikes disrupt industry and cabinet actions shift finances. The article chronicles Blum's career, vision, devaluation of the franc, bank reforms, and electoral pressures, noting opposition from Maurras and the political strains of 1920s France.
The RM C schedules strong lineups for key fixtures at Duntroon Oval. Wesley College Sydney University appears June 19, Knox Grammar July 24 at Duntroon, and Northern Suburbs August 2 at home. August 21 sees an away match at Sydney against Combined Great Public Schools with further potential games against St Patrick’s Goular t and Canberra University College noted.
The report shows Bradford tops at 89d for 64's merino with no change for five weeks while Australian fell wool prices retreat by about 74 percent. London and port stocks are down 13 percent from three years ago and 29 percent below 1985, signaling continued firmness for Bradford sellers. Australian and global demand shifts from Europe to Asia threaten supplies, with Sydney and Brisbane auctions to guide price trends for the coming season. Sates in Sydney run June 7 to 10 with mixed forecasts as buyers in Japan and other regions adjust.
Meteorologist Wes Rydney of MW Mares predicts extensive rain for New Wales within a day or two. He notes farmers will benefit from this rainfall after a period of dry conditions and urges preparations for wet weather.
The Canberra bound Le ena mail plane struggled in dense fog yesterday morning circling Canberra for an hour without an opening to land. Captain Taylor diverted to Melbourne and Queanbeyan after radio guidance from 2CA, returning in the afternoon with no Canberra mail delivered.
Scott Bonnar of Sydney Melbourne and Adelaide presented a handsome trophy and five minis to the Horticultural Society of Canberra for the Bent Bonnar Cup. The 12 inch trophy and exact replica minis will be handed to the Society at the annual meeting May 31 by President Bruce. Bruce noted two other valuable trophies were promised and might be presented soon.
Vatican reports the Pope, turning 80 on May 31, continues a vacation despite doctors orders. He met with prelates and carried out public audience duties, though his voice weakened, audible to only a few in attendance. Preparations proceed for further celebrations on May 6.
France grapples with mounting debt and inflation as leaders warn of continued devaluation of the franc. Officials seek internal borrowing while hoping the Paris Exhibition will draw visitors, revive confidence, and stabilize the economy after a period of "low water." The next six months are seen as critical for the nation’s financial outlook.
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