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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 27, 1937

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No Hope of League Reform in Imperial Conference

London reports that divergent views among Britain and Dominions arouse no current hope for League of Nations reform. Discord over Abyssinia and European power interests impede universal action while Dominions favor mutual imperial arrangements. Eden notes easing tensions, Paris ministers urge a common effort amid postwar distress.

London Britain League of Nations Haly Abyssinia England France Italy Fiat Ines Morning Post Aausti Ar. Buen Europe

Note from Haile Selassie to league over reparations

Haile Selassie writes to the League expressing he cannot attend the forthcoming meeting. He urges the League to secure reparation for offenses and sanctions for aggression, citing ongoing malpractices and plunder. The missive notes pressure about sanctions and potential repercussions if demands are unmet.

Geneva Belauala Lisgoe Forthcom Thalr Pre League Malari Kurspe

Pacific Pact Endorsements Stir Tokyo Diplomatic Debate

A Pacific agreement sparks Tokyo debate as a U S envoy and Anglo Japanese talks feature prominently. Norman Davis, the American ambassador, is cited in discussions about future naval and alliance arrangements amid regional tensions and new strategy considerations.

Tokyo Wedoraday Nichi” Naka Pacific Norman Davis Sppresaal Pete

Baldwin Tenders Banquet To King At Downing Street

London dispatch says Prime Minister Baldwin hosted a banquet at 19 Downing Street. Queen Mary and other royal party members attended, along with Cabinet officials and distinguished guests.

London Tusaday Baldwin Aenight Tin King Ahd Jogen No. 19 Downing Steet Queen Mary Royal Party Prursts

Peace move display impresses London observers

Diplomatic writers in Manchester Guardian describe Germany's peace objective as largely farcical and the focus shifting from colonies. They note Berlin’s view of coronation unity as Britain as a whole and question whether friendship with Britain will rise without harming other powers.

London Manchester Guardian von Blomberg Britain von Blomberg Iuino Russia Mim Mac “Bolshevic Lonion Germany Mance Saville

National Insurance Legislation Likely After Election

In Melbourne on a Wednesday report from Canberra indicates that a national insurance bill is unlikely to be introduced before the federal election. Ministers urge careful study and a conference with stakeholders to shape taxation and fund distribution, while insisting unemployment aid and defense are not to be major election issues.

Melbourne

Cabinet to Consider Bill Next Week

The Federal Cabinet will review a bill at its meeting next week. Prime topics include further investigation into a Commonwealth question prompted by a Treasury report and British expert input, with tentative proposals on no-interest measures amid opposition concerns.

Tuin

Sunday Football Ruling Sparks Bathurst Debate

The Rev J Bingley condemned Bathurst Football Club for playing football on Sunday calling it bigger than Bathurst and a statewide issue. He said he would pursue the matter until the end, challenging whether Sunday football should be allowed anywhere in the state.

Bathurst J. Bingley Bingley

Ministers Rule Out Early Election In Australia

Sydney reports that ministers denied any plan for an early federal election. The Prime Minister Lyone returning from London was said to be not hurrying home to Australia for a party campaign. Officials suggested an election unlikely before late November or early December.

Sydney Lyone London Defence Thorby Auntealla

Imperial Conference Decisions Reach Royal Heir Hopes

London dispatch reports the Daily Mail noting dutch hopes for a royal heir loom over forthcoming public engagements as the Guten Court anticipates a birth, shaping expectations around imperial relations and succession.

London Tuseday Daily Mail Brinowes Juliane Nacuene Tawarde

Antijewish Riots In Poland Reported Abroad

A Manchester Guardian correspondent describes anti Jewish riots in Poland where mobs wrecked shops and homes and demolished synagogues and schools. Hundreds of poorer Jews were raised and left without food as peasants backed by party agitators attacked Jewish centers while some non Jews applauded looters and others intervened to save property. The conservative press reacts with mixed reactions as ministers order an inquiry.

Pandat Semita Party Wascist Po ‘Gram Allence

State Parliament Prorogued at Sydney In May Session

State Parliament in Sydney prorogued on 10 May with officials indicating further prorogation today as political proceedings and legislative plans remained unsettled amid ongoing government negotiations and upcoming sessions.

Sydney

Empire Prepares London Conference Progress Report

Important progress described on imperial conference work. Agreement to form a committee to build machinery for naval and other needs, with Australia and New Zealand present. Britain asserts rights against altering Australian rights to British subjects, while technical sub committee to handle nationality laws will meet later.

Evan Meng Jong Tegtslee Jon Australia New Zealand Fae Caney Lyons Austraia Britain Donald Bomnerville Baldwin Canada South Africa

Air mail service agreement linked Sydney to London route

Commonwealth and Britain reach an air mail and passenger service pact with Sydney as terminus. Cabinet meetings in Melbourne to decide objections. Two weekly trips planned with a single aircraft type for the full Melbourne to London leg, surcharge of fivepence per half ounce, post timetable details tabled in Parliament.

Sydney Commonwealth House of Commons Canberra Melbourne United Kingdom Lemdon Tekining Sole Mingapore-lydwy

Mussolini appeals for World Arms Limitation Conference

Washington notes Mussolini formally asks President Roosevelt to convene a World Arms Limitation Conference. Roosevelt tempers reaction, indicating no immediate comment amid Britain’s reluctance, and reports suggest Rome circles see Mussolini aiming to curb British rearmament. North Botanic encampments and charity mobilizations by Salvation Army, Roman Catholic Church, and others are listed among wartime relief efforts.

Washington Mussolini Roosevelt Britain

Government to be asked to approve high speed aeroplane

The Commonwealth Government is urged by the Civil Aviation Board to approve purchasing a high speed American aeroplane a Lockheed 13 contact monoplane with a top speed of 294 miles per hour. The design will be similar to the aircraft bought by the Broken Hill Associated Smelters.

Sydney Commonweath Civil Aviation Board Is & Lockhard SacBee Typ Tn Broken Hi Associated Smelters

Presbyterian Assembly Debates State Aid to Denominational Schools

The Presbyterian Assembly debated granting state aid to denominational schools. Speakers urged candidates in the next election to state unequivocally their views on school subsidies. The discussion highlighted the campaign to support or oppose state funding for religious schools.

Sydney Presbyterian Assembly Noni Allfort Wloo- Mona Aes Mr. White Pat Peat

Death sentence for third airman reported in London

A report from Bhibao states that a kind German wirmen has been sen anced to death. It is understood that the Hebele are wiering four Bhitiah personers for the Ieghunge of the condemned eiraan.

London Bhibao

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