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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Nov 19, 1937

Page

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China rallies to defence of Nanking amid evacuations and reinforcements

The report cites large Japanese advances toward Nanking with 400,000 Chinese defenders along an 85 mile front. Refugees flood fuelled by warships moving up the Yangtze while international observers describe Nanking as threatened and the capital evacuated.

China Nanking Ope Betieh Vicwity Saochow Lona Saechign Chang Fanknes Ironsides Paneae Tushing Tere

London Says No to Italian Loan

London financiers refused Signor Mussolini's loan request brought by Count Bolbi, president of the Fascist Industrial Federation, seeking 420,000,000 to 30,000,000 pounds for two or three years at high interest, with no encouragement found, according to the Daily Herald.

London Signor Mussolini Count Bolbi Industrial Federation Italy Daily Herald

Closer Ties Britain and U S A Extends Beyond Trade

New York Times reports Britain and the United States plan reciprocal trade talks expected soon. The exclusive story says ties will strengthen across the whole relationship and may involve the Empire and dominions. possibilities include a broad empire-wide agreement or a separate pact with Australia New Zealand South Africa and Canada.

New York Britain America New York ‘Times Snds Mje Dominions Dutiklv Empire Australia New Zealand Aftica Canada

Union Congress Calls for Leadership Change in 1938 Purge

A large gathering of Labour movement reps in New South Wales endorsed tearing apart the inner ALP group blamed for choking the movement. A seven member committee was formed to organize a conference to rehabilitate the party with a democratic base, signaling repudiation of current leadership and control. Parliamentarians were urged to attend when the ALP gains representation.

New South Wales Labour Movement Ite

Plane resumes voyage from Capetown to London

Flying Officer Clouston and Mrs Kirby-Green departed Capetown for London at 8 am. The route included a stop at Johannesburg before continuing to London. In London on Wednesday Judge Windsor adjourned Mrs Kirby-Creon's bankruptcy discharge until December citing travel duration and possible postponement.

Capetown Clouston Kirby-Green London Johannesburg Asin

Street murder outside hotel in crowded city street

Clarrie Thorn, 38, with a police record, was shot in the heart near Park and Giuilersagh Streets outside a hotel. A large crowd saw two men flee. Thorn died instantly. He had recent legal troubles involving a Consorting Act case and had just been released on bond. Morris, a Methodist chaplain, commented on Thorn’s death as sad, noting Thorn had begun to reform after his release.

Hydney Nogn Clarrie Thorn Park and Giuilersagh Jehan Fit Thomas Albert Mortis Long Bay Morris Wesault Aiguetator Mindaier A. Morr

Japanese Ace Crashes On Enemy Guns At Nanking

Tokyo dispatch reports Lieutenant Bunji Sarabsa or similar pilot in a Japanese air unit died when his aircraft was shot down during bombardment operations over Nanking. Chinese artillery and anti aircraft fire sunk or damaged his machine leading to his death.

Court Remarks On Labor Daily Case In Memorandum Request

Mr Woaton argued that if he and one more in mowing the plaintiff had not proved their case unions would not warrant a new trial. The Chief Justice Sir Frederick Jordan suggested the court may need to review the entire scheme of raising in Labor Daily Ltd and to obtain the memorandum of articles. Weston noted that the nemirandus could not be supplied, and Jordan called that curious.

Sir Frederick Jordan Labor Daily Ltd

Brissane Milk Strike Triggers Mother Anxiety

Strike hunger alarm in Brissane as mothers face milk shortages. Rations run low and imports from the border are insufficient to feed babies. officials warn of continued supply delays and rising worry among families.

Brishane Thureday

Cost Of Privacy For Dionne Quintuplets

New York reports guardian Dr Dafoe says the Dionne quintuplets need privacy amid a half million estate. Upkeep costs run 400 dollars weekly for staff including two doctors, three guards, a housekeeper and two maids. Summer duties require extra staff, with Dafoe earning 400 dollars monthly and the children's parents receiving 100 dollars.

New York Dafoe New Dr. Dafoe

New Record Attempt For Comet Plane

In Sydney supporters back a plan to challenge the Ena Australia air record of 82 hours set in 1944 by Bott. The proposed machine is the same WhiCh recently flew the London Capetown record, aiming to establish a new long flight benchmark.

Svongy Thureday Sydney Ena Australia Air Bott

Vision of future television on tap in streets Sydney

Sir Ernest Bynest Fink spoke Thursday of a future where television and broadcasting would be delivered via a park of microwave plates atop each street, predicting practical television in about ten years in Australia while noting current radio would not be scrapped for at least that period. He cited global interest from Germany, the United States, and Japan, and referenced a £200,000 spend this year on programmes to push the idea forward.

Sydney Burney Necoud Viar Australe Lefeviaion Tosing Tinney Sir Trnest Germany Asolimad Japan Tie Sid Habain Ernest Bac Impige tWricu Arily

Heated Scenes in Legislative Assembly Over Budget

In the Legislative Assembly on Thursday heated exchanges erupted during budget discussions. Mr Gur was removed by the Chairman of Committees after accusing Mr E Mott of the Country Party of insults. Mr Elliott faced interruptions as he spoke about land routes, while the chairman urged Mr McGire to withdraw. Medges and others entered protests and some members walked out.

Bydney Legislative Assembly Gur Lam Ordée B iMir Hodges Emott Country Party Eiliott DHF Atutomenta Mick Cab Str Hedges McGire Medier Afta Medges Berril Genne Arma

New Cabinet Dr Page Will Gaus Portfolios

Sydney reports discuss a new cabinet under Dr Page with Mr Lyons. The Country Party delays the cabinet announcement until month end while talks focus on key roles for Page allies and ministerial assignments including commerce and interior.

DR. Page Gaus Sydney Thursdey Mr. Lyons Page Tim Siren Ye Ke Tipsge Thorby Aa Defence Mcmwen Ap Thompson Fadden

Opperman Finishes Transcontinental Ride In Record

Sydney observers report Hubert Opperman completing a record breaking cycle across the continent from Martin Place just before 1 am finishing a 2 751 mile journey in 13 days 1 hour 11 minutes. He surpassed the previous record by more than 5 days 6 hours with a tribute to organizer Smaull.

Sydney Hubert Opperman Martin

Sad Honeymoon After Prince Ludwig Funeral Scene

The Outend correspondent reports on the arrival of Prince Ludwig and his bride and the scene at the chapel Ardente. Victims' bodies lay at the chapel, later moved to the family mausoleum for burial. Despite mutilation they remained recognisable.

London Tete ' Atatea Ludwig Hease

Escaped Gang Two Recaptured by Police

New York report details two prison break survivors Oley and Crosby recaptured after officers besieged a building. A third escapee remained at large as police closed in on the area, with tense exchanges and threats noted during the pursuit.

Fascist Powers Threat to France and Paris Pact

M. Henri Berenger told a Des Amboleurs conference that Japan seeks a yellow race empire across Asiatic territories from Singapore. He warned of a Siam alliance with Hitlerian influence and noted Indo China and British India fears if war widens in the Far East. He said the German Italian Japanese pact carried no peace.

Paris France M. Henri Berenger French Senate Des Amboleurs Japan Singapore Franco China Jim Beance IndoChina Hainan Island Siam British India Far East

Nationwide Plot Reveals Secret Arms Stores in Paris

Police uncover secret rooms behind walls containing vast arms caches in Paris, detailing a nationwide plot by a secret society. Officers seize 690 machine guns and a hospital with an operating theatre, while raids expand across the city fueling arrests and inquiries into who supplied the materials.

Paris Theddite Arma Lay Amore

British Navy to Order Four Cruisers and Submarines

London reports in the House of Commons that along with two cruisers and a submarine planned to begin in December, the navy will order four cruisers and three submarines from private firms by year end. The fleet expansion includes additional vessels and coastal defense improvements.

London House of Dominiona Koday Royal Stockyards Mead Threveeads Catastapyor Depot Able Tan Motor Forpedo Boom Defence

Defiant Stand Denies French-Japanese Arms Claim

Paris reports the Supaneux Ambassador Mr. Yataro Bugimare denies MS Berane r's assertion that Japan sent an ultimatum to France regarding arms shipments. He says the French Government informed Japan that arms were not being sent and calls for no interference.

Paris Supaneux Yataro Bugimare Beraner Japan Matum Franée Monte of Ari Ching Arma

Kings Dance at Court as Royal Guests Attend

At a royal court ball in London on Thursday the King and Queen hosted King Leopold of Belgium with guests including George of Greece. The evening featured a gown parade and a military band replacement, marking a notable premiere in the state ceremony.

London Buckingham Palas Leopold George Greece Eure -Pargmnonial

France closes line to arms traffic amid protests

London reports that France has again closed the Indo China railway passage for arms shipments. The Australiee Associated Press notes Paris advised caution as Japan might bow to a Deadman-like stance if trade continued. Officials believe France seeks to curb a main supply channel amid tension with Britain and Spain.

London France indoChina Arma China

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