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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 11, 1937
Page
1
Reports from Tokyo indicate a long war outlook after a failed Amoy assault and Shanghai victory. The Foreign Office cites Shanghai’s isolation as signalling potential Nanking government collapse while British and Japanese observers debate China’s resolve and possible northern offensives toward Nanking, Tatsang, and Kunshan.
Marshal Voroshilov declares during Soviet anniversary events that the Red Army will crush any attack on Soviet toilets. He cites Abyssinia and China as object lessons warning against capitalism and its threats, framing current conflicts as proof of war risk.
At Cobra Street level crossing near Dubbo a car collided with a rail motor, dragging the vehicle 500 yards before crashing. The dead include George Edmund Rathbone and his wife Mrs. Rathbone and mother-in-law Mrs. Stuart Milla. Injured include Mrs. Milla and two children. Twelve passengers aboard the train were thrown from their seats. Police report the rail motor was moving 25 mph and car occupants left Tottenham at 5 30 am for a holiday at Orange.
Rev D P MacDonald reported at a Red Cross luncheon that a German Lutheran pastor refused to swap pulpits on Armistice Sunday despite initial agreement. He cited loyalty to Germany and noted no German subject would attend Armistice celebrations in the British Empire. The German Government advised Germans abroad to foster goodwill, except Armistice Day. The German Consul-General said Armistice Day marks allied victory and he declines many invitations.
Reports say warplanes and artillery struck Nantag near the French concession with 100 hazardous devices and fires. French marines reinforced the boundary as crowds watched from ships and streets, while residents fled toward safety gates.
Mr E J Piper, returning from England aboard the Strathmore, says in Sydney that 60 percent of the German people back Hitler while 20 percent support overthrow and the rest fear Communists. He believes Germany seeks an alliance with Britain to balance France and settle old scores.
Nanking reports a bold new Chinese banking movement in North China to impede Japan. Chinese regiments pin Japanese forces at Paotienchu in northern Honan while the right wing advances toward the railway from Taming between Shantung and Henan. General Sun Chen Yuan's former 2th Army prepares to support Taming and attack behind the Japanese line. The plan includes Suechuan divisions under General Tangehihtaun from Chengchow to contact Japanese at Changteh fu, with the 201h Army ordered to cut the Peiping Hankow railway at Zhuntehfu or Singtel. Detachments have seized Chengan Shuntehfu and Kwangchuan station, blown tracks, and forced a Japanese withdrawal north of the Chang River.
Shanghai reports describe a midnight withdrawal with Chinese forces retreating south and west along the Whangpoo River. Japanese troops encircle the city as a trail of fires and shelling disrupts the French concession, while French and Norwegian officials seek measures amid the crisis. A Shimpeitai court began trials related to a planned revolt against the Japanese government, with 55 members implicated in the alleged plot tied to liberalist influence.
In Brussels on Tuesday the former Foreign Minister Mr Spaak failed to finalize a Coalition Cabinet amid a late hitch. The King urged him to persevere despite a split with Catholic members delaying government formation.
In the House of Commons Sir John Simon, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, denied exaggerated claims about commodity price drops. He stated some prices had fallen slightly but attributed the setback to external causes outside Great Britain and said prices were higher than at the Entente era.
Wages of male public servants rise by 6d from the first December pay day. In addition to the wage tax concession they gain an extra 1d from readjusted Commonwealth cost of living figures. Females will receive a 4d rise in living cost.
The Prime Minister Lyons and Country Party leader Dr Earle Page will discuss reconstructing the federal cabinet next week. Page may demand three full portfolios and two assistant ministerships, altering the present balance. Archdale Parkhill’s Defence post may be vacant. Arthur Armitage could replace him as Defence Minister while Parkhill is at the Imperial Conference.
The Premier and Assistant Minister Gollan clash with Mr Lang over the NSW trading club meetings. Stevens, formerly in opposition, is cited regarding licences. The government argues against an unexpected interpretation of Cahby while vowing to continue Saturday meetings for the year.
Government moves to regulate and identify greyhounds and coursing in New South Wales. The plan outlines uniform standards for control, training, and registration of racing dogs and related equipment to ensure proper oversight.
Sir Harry Twyford and his wife Lady Twyford receive a congratulatory cable from the Prime Minister Mr Lyons noting that she is the first Australian born woman to serve as Lady Mayoress of London. The message praises Australians abroad.
Osaka Mainichi reports Japan will not sanction wool imports before end of January 1938 due to financial considerations. Minister Yoshino believes current holdings can last with redistribution among manufacturers. Woollen leaders, led by Mr Kawan, would apply control law if stockholders resist.
Paris reports the Duke and Duchess of Windsor plan a few weeks in the United States following Christmas. They intend to visit Honolulu en route and will not suspend their industrial housing duties during the tour. A French ship is likely to carry them across the Atlantic.
The United States Maritime Commission sent Congress a 120 page survey describing the merchant marine as sick. Of 1422 sea vessels only 217 are age compliant, with 1205 obsolete by 1843, and nine subsidy lines likely to survive. Long hours and low wages injure workers while crews strike and mismanage passengers. A medical subsidy revision and a mediation board are proposed.
Fragmentary notice reports on a drastic military regime imposed on Majorca with broad control over daily life. References mention suppression and a controversial sentence linked to political or security actions, highlighting a tense atmosphere and official enforcement.
At the Munich Beer Hall commemorating the 1923 event, Hitler announced the anti comintern pact has strengthened the Rome Berlin axis into a world triangle of states safeguarding their rights and interests. Britain and France weigh pact implications with Hungary while neutrality appeals grow in Switzerland Bulgaria Romania Latvia Holland and Scandinavia.
Vienna dispatch reports the government organ Waltblatt states Austria need not join the anticomintern pact soon. The declaration reflects internal views amid impending Italian and German pressure to draw Austria into the new alliance.
Fragmentary report notes a Russian protest connected to Aves Mb. The text mentions the Cadmiren and a capinted aaa with unclear references and possible foreign influence or mis-typed terms. Further details are unreadable in the source.
A fierce battle rages on the Aragon front as forces clash in heavy fighting. Reports describe intense artillery exchanges and sporadic advances with no clear breakthrough, amid mounting casualties and strategic stakes for both sides.
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