Poll in March Elections With Referendum Mandate
The government plans a general election for the House of Representatives to run concurrently with the March 3 or 6 1937 referendum. A delayed date aims to avoid extra costs and bolster Australian leverage at the upcoming Imperial Conference in London. Prime Minister Lyons seeks a three year mandate to push policies and gain concessions, with potential industrial powers for the Commonwealth to be discussed later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Lyons
Canberra
House of Representatives
London
Australia
Lyona
Commonwealth
U.A.P
Labour
Lyons
Radio Priest Leaves Political Stage
Detroit report notes Father Coughlin disbands the National Union of Social Justice as discredited by Roosevelt’s election. He withdraws from radio activity while plans to hold a March election emerge amid Labour and UAP debates. Lyons private optimism contrasts with opposition as government builds toward London and a coronation delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
B. Stephenson
Michigan
Father Coughlin
National Union of Social Justice
Roosevelt
Insurgent Forces Enter Spanish Capital Italy Record Economic Siege
Rome correspondent reports orders to unveil stone tablets on November 18 in every municipal council building across Italy. The tablets record an economic siege imposed by sanctions and marked as an enduring symbol of perceived injustice to Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rome
Morning Post
Italy
London Boom Draws Buyers Amid Market Surge
The London Stock Exchange closes a week of frenzied trading with rising shares across sectors. Rubbers, Trans-Atlantics, tins, coppers and oils led activity as many first time buyers invest, boosting market capitalizations with Vickers shares up 18 million pounds since 1935 and Imperial Tobacco up 85 million. Bucket shops grow as risk spreads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vickers Ordin
Imperial Tobacco
Seat of Government Moved to Albacete
Five months after the Civil War began the Spanish rebels reached Madrid. Moors and Legionaries push from the suburbs toward the centre, shelling provinces and forcing government defenders to retreat along the Valencia road. Franco’s forces press on towards Casa del Campo and the Model Prison as Madrid buckles under bombardment.
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London
Madrid
Albacete
Valencia
Ogilvie Forbes
Casa del Campo
Franco
Meclodia
Varela
Wool Industry Association Arouses Ministry Over South African Wool Costs
In Tokyo on a Saturday report, Mr Kawamashi, president of the Wool Industry Association, has prompted the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to urge South African export guild to raise compensation for importers facing higher costs. The move aims to protect the government’s policy not to buy from Australia amid rising wool expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Wool ‘Industry Association
Kawamashi
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Australia
Australian Native Association Conference Opens at Canberra
The Australian Native Association begins in Canberra with Mr. P. J. Toohey presiding. Delegates from New South Wales Queensland South Australia Tasmania Western Australia and Victoria attend. Discussions focus on federation unity national insurance constitutional reform and appointing an Australian born Governor General.
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Australian Native Association
Canberra
P. J. Toohey
A.N.A
New South Wales
Messrs
Messrs. 8. W. Griffith
J.weatheraton
Queensland
R. G. Nicholson
Victoria
Massra
G. RB. Holland
J. Parker
ANA
Federal Council of the Australian Natives Association
Commonwealth
South Australian Board of Directors
National Insurance
Spring Exhibition Opens at Albert Hall with Floral Splendor
The eighth annual Spring Exhibition of the Horticultural Society of Canberra opened by Lady Whiskard and Sir Geoffrey Whiskard after a minute of silence for Sir Littleton Groom. Awards included the Lady Gowrie Cup to Mrs J F L Cumpston and other trophies to Tamsett, Hewson, Southwell, Lowe, and Col H E Jones.
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Albert Hall
Horticultural Society of
Canberra
Whiskard
Geoffrey Whiskard
A. E. Bruce
Littleton Groom
Groom
London
Mra. J, FL
L. Cumpston
Tamsett
Goulburn
Hewson
A. Southwell
Misa K. Lowe
Arthur Yates
Ophelia
H. E. Jones
8. P. Pinn
Lamb
Reid
Iceland
Insurgents Reach Near Model Prison as Madrid Battles Escalate
Rebels advance mainly north of the Casedal Campo toward the Model Prison while fires burn in key buildings. General Varela reports anarchists in confusion in central Madrid and fears for about 30,000 hostages. Lisbon dispatches say insurgents push with flame throwers, tanks, and armored cars to seize western park locations and move on the city center.
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Toledo Bridge
Manganares
Sefonla Gate
Casedal Campo
Manzanares
Model Prison
Model
Varela
General Varela
General Francy
Madrid
Lisbon
Parka
Madrid Civil War Escalates as Fugitives Flee
Fugitives stream from Madrid in all conveyances while disrupted streets see shops closed and buildings damaged by shelling. Insurgent leadership claims to defend the capital as Loyalist forces push toward control and international watchers report mixed diplomatic signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Senor Gil Robles
Liston
Spain
Ramon France
America
Dominions King May Visit Canada in 1938
London reports authoritatively that King Edward will likely not visit Canada in 1938 due to his India trip. Mackenzie King confirms the monarch plans a Canadian visit after the coronation, with possible tours to other dominions and aviation aiding long trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
India
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
Britain
Quebec
Mackenzie King
Europe
Edward
Dominions
Australian
Associated Press
Lyons
Baldwin
Daily Mail
River Fatality Drowned Man at Kingston Molonglo
James Feebey aged 25 drowned while bathing in the Molonglo River at Kingston yesterday afternoon. Companions failed to reach him as the river ran about 50 yards wide and 12 feet deep. His body was recovered midstream last night after a lengthy search by more than 20 young men and police divers. Feebey, a Tasmania native, had lived in Canberra eight months and worked at the Causeway Mees.
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James Feebey
Molonglo
Kingston
Feebey
Weilst
Bailey
Tasmania
Fleo
Canberra
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London Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange
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Berlin
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Hungary
Portugal
Paris
Japan
A.N.A. Conference
Australian National Review
Insurgenta
Getafe
General
France
Miash
Miajyh
Gustern
Delanno
Seville
Delarno
Senor Caballero
British
United Press
Hendaye
San Sebastian
Algodor
Toledo
Luigi Corsi Sillberta
Parla
Siliberta
Luigi Alany
10Th Artillery Corps
Caceres
Genoa
Vigo
Salamanca
Talavera
Torrijos
Soliberta
Illescas
Wall Street
New York
Treasury
The
Causeway Mees
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