29 Nov 1937
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 29, 1937
Page
1
Fragmentary text mentions an eco cinema or financing deal valued at 258 pounds, with phrases suggesting monthly payment terms and perfect financing conditions. The readable bits imply an installment arrangement and a possible product or service offering. Further specifics are not recoverable from the fragment.
News from Shanghai and Tokyo reports Japanese forces near Nanking after capturing Wuising. Chiang Kai-shek’s 12 divisions and 40,000 Ediwan troops defend the city amid food shortages. Prime Minister Konoye warns war could be declared if China widens hostilities and hints at a new administration in North China in January.
New York papers quote William Philip Simms urging a united front among democracies to counter a Japanese victory in China. He warns of Japan’s possible grip on Asia including the Philippines and Dutch East Indies, aided by Italy and Germany, while Britain France Russia might hesitate to oppose. Officials say Japan seeks world dominance unless stopped by a stronger power.
Two men, Matthew Francis Fey and another, were charged at City Waterhouse in Melbourne after police recovered a fed truck linked to a rough grave site near Kinglake Went Forrest. Arraignments set for tomorrow with a week ext rotation remand sought. Police seized the vehicle at Beaufort and stored it in Russell Brent police yard. Eight detectives and staff pursued leads. five men were questioned, two detained, and others located in towns and Melbourne.
United States acts in concert with Britain and France to press action in Shanghai's Chinese customs organisation. British Ambassador in Tokyo instructed to leave the Japanese Government amid Britain claiming consultation on any Chinese arrangements.
Described as the greatest day of the campaign, Italian wartime rhetoric recalls bombing Abyssinians with incendiaries. Vittorio Mussolini and others boast of dropping bombs and starting fires, claiming spectacular effects and dramatic ground-roofing conquest.
Considerable research has been completed and it is believed the constitutional matter will be raised. The piece suggests a focus on the laws of divorce and the steady pursuit of peace within the Restoration era, with attention to hidden angles and timely revelations.
A Sunday landslide in Los Angeles caused heavy damage with further collapse feared. Rocks, soil and trees slid from the mountainside, threatening a city aqueduct area and possibly destroying a bridge valued at about 3 million dollars. Estimated damages already reach 200000 dollars.
In fog on a Sunday the P. and O. liner Mongolia collided with the collier Corfeld near Nore in the Thames estuary while inbound from Australia. Both ships were under way slowly. most passengers slept and were unaware until breakfast. Corfeld to be dry docked for repairs.
Sydney reporters describe a cliff incident where a large police and civilian group searched rocks after a woman toppled from a height following a disturbance. The scene near Bonds involved onlookers and a man named Mr Glapshaw, with unclear details from the damaged account.
James Hepple of Auburn faced a fortunate escape after a fire damaged a stable on the North Sydney Monday. He narrowly survived a blaze that consumed 1860 felts before authorities intervened.
Prime Minister Lyons said finality was not reached in forming the new Ministry after talks with Leader of the Country Party Dr Page and Attorney General Menzies. He expects to announce the cabinet tonight and denied rumours of cross party portfolio deals. Negotiations with United Australia Party members for three-year terms were reportedly complete, with NSW heavily represented. A two-man ministry and a Defence portfolio under the United Australia Party were noted as likely.
Reported in a terse party update the COUNTRY PARTY nominated a panel for ministry positions with Lyona as Prime Minister candidate. Dr Page faced reform repeal, Lander retained, Thorby elected Deputy Leader. McEwen a narrow margin winner. Resignations of Paterson and Muster noted. Paterson cites health, Muster business reasons.
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