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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 31, 1937

Page

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Volcanic Eruption Threatens Rabaul Area

A scrambled note lists the Chamberlain cabinet roles and names including Lord President of the Council and other key posts such as Chancellor of the Exchequer, Home Secretary, Foreign Secretary, and War Secretary, with scattered titles and misspellings. The garbled text centers on a volcanic threat impacting the Rabaul area and names numerous cabinet positions without clear narrative.

Prine Counil Lord Perry India Dominions Colonies Scotland Healthy Board of Tracfret Admiralty Board of Educative Agriculture Ominister Labour Ainister

Eruption Triggers Mass Evacuation Near Rabaul Island

Earthquakes and landslides sparked by Vulcan Island eruption drive a whole population from their homes. Matupi Island near Rabaul becomes active as Blanche Bay tremors ripple through the chain. A tidal wave measured eight feet but receded quickly. The Commonwealth Government orders relief ship aid for residents. The last major wave struck Kokopo in 1919.

Vulcan Island Matupi Island Rabaul Blanche Bay Ajithin Kokiopo

Landslides and volcanic tremors disrupt New Guinea area

Reports from the New Guinea Administration describe landslides near Kalkopo and a land cut off at Kalkopo by upheaval. Vulcan Island eight miles south of Rabaul erupts after tremors, with ash guidance and oil tanker movements noted. No casualties reported. several towns report outages as craters blacken the region.

iNew Guinea Kokope Judge Phillips Kalkopo

Many Changes in British Cabinet Prompt Surprise

London reports a reshuffled British Cabinet amid Imperial Conference discussions. The new lineup includes 15 Conservatives, four National Liberals, and two National Labour members. Notable elevations include viscountcies for the President of the Board of Trade Walter Runciman and the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Sir John Davidson, with Sir Geoffrey Storm Fry named KCB. The reform aims to balance politics and administration, as Sir Samuel Hoare moves to the War Office and Sir John Simon joins the Cabinet as a National Liberal. Overall the new cabinet totals 21 ministers, down from 32 in the Baldwin era.

London National Labour Grand Crows Baldwin Garter Board of Trade Walter Runciman Duchy of Lancaster John Davidson Bath Geoffrey Storm Fry Mindare Baquel Hoare Duff-Cooper Muad

Earhart Putnam Eyes World Flight Restart Plan

Amelia Earhart Putnam aims to restart her world flight on Tuesday replacing the route for better weather. Noonan to navigate as numerous staff changes accompany her, adding a South America leg and an Atlantic crossing.

Miami Amelia Earhart Putnam

Radio Station Closed by Eruptions Evacuations at Rabaul

Deputy Administrator Wanlisa reports total evacuation of New Guinea residents to Kokopo after eruption disruptions. About 600 Chinese and 2000 natives, with a few whites remaining under supervision for supplies. No loss of life or panic noted. Radio outages hindered messages as smoke and fog intensified. officials seek fuel and food shipments to danger zone. References to tidal wave fears in 1918 1919 and past earth shocks noting minimal current anxiety.

Unter Wanlisa Kokopo Wanlan Hitlona Ae Fatupun Sa Suios Eect Mally Ses W. B. Gind Nodup Rabaul Territories Branch Dr. Page New Guinea Blanche Bay

Relief ship H.M.A.S. Moresby sent out to aid Bali

Within ninety minutes of the cable appeal from the Rabai administration the Commonwealth Government detail the H.M.A.S. Moresby of Carpentaria for provisioning with feed and medical supplies. The vessel is expected to reach Kekope within three or four years.

Rabeul Gommenwastth H.M.A.S

Air Fatalities Reported After Five Free Flights

Five air fatalities are reported after a series of free flights organizers offered. Authorities investigate the incident as officials in the region confirm losses and outline safety concerns impacting the aviation program and involved communities.

Abyssinia Italian Troubles in Addis Ababa

The article reports on Italian residents in Addis Ababa facing extreme heat and harsh conditions. It notes about 6,000 Italians living there, with workers suffering from heat in lower towns and doubts about the previously claimed value of the region. Count Volpi is quoted regarding Britain and imperial policy toward Abyssinia.

Cook Seat Reopening Ballot Refused by Pedera

Ballot procedures faced a setback as a request to reopen the ballot was refused by Pedera. Election officials indicated no further action would alter the current process. Local residents expressed disappointment while awaiting clarity on next steps.

Davis Cup Debacle as Australia Loses Singles

Australia forfeited the opening singles in the Davis Cup tie at Forest Hills as Budge defeated Crawford 6-1 6-3 6-2 and Grant beat Bromwich 6-2 7-5 6-1. Bromwich struggled after a strong start while Crawford failed to match his best form, leaving Australia with an almost impossible task to win the remaining rubbers.

Forest Hills Crawford Bromwich Budge Grant Australia United States Grant Bromwich Orteade Te'wan Broms McGrath Sproule Crawsford le Court Ser Hee Ely Love Ford Fove Tyle

Mail Subsidy Project Sees Payment of £130000 Fulfilled

A company occupies the site and receives full payment of £130,000 as part of a mail subsidy project. The arrangement confirms funding completion and the payer acknowledges the subsidy coverage.

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Tenn Neville Chamberlain Lord Halifax John Sman Hailsham Sim Samuel Hoare Anthony Eden DE LA Warn Hore Lord Zetland Malcolm MacDonald New Britain Golden Beards Volcano Island Matupitaland Rarpaul Tatavea Bat Securi Tne Territoriae Prime Ministers Department Is Bau Panthauta Rabaulte Runciman Branley Samus Hoars John Simon Mo. Whigh Samuel Hoare Dette Leamy Hor-Beliohs War Office Mr Baldwin Junior Minter Mmb Amelia Earhart Putwam Mrs. Putnam D. Euan Wallace Nisister of Health Ar. Hudson Mawcomer RH. Bernays Lawral-Nations of Commons Raghorus Plymout Forsignalfoire H.M.A.S. Moresby Abyssinia Addis Ababa Jower Count Volpi Britain Cook Seat Pedera Tove Poins Gram Hila Roturan Avan Orient Line Pe Ee Duke OF Windsor Duke of
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