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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 08, 1937

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Nine Power Conference to be Called May Meet At Washington

A London report says the Nine Power Treaty could convoke a conference in Washington to address Sino French tensions. The Geneva advisory group notes the move signals a united front among fifty nations condemning Japan. Roosevelt and Hull push to coordinate limits on Japan via economic measures, with Netherland, Britain, France, and Russia seen as pivotal.

London League of Nations Assembly the Aga Khan Pacific Geneva Washington Cordell Hull Japan Roosevelt Paituo League of Naters United States

Early action Chinese hopes eyes on America and the League

The Chinese press notes a neutral stance may strengthen ties with the League and the United States to avert a broader war with Japan. Reports claim China will act swiftly. observers fear possible global conflict if diplomacy fails. In ShuangHan, Chinese forces resist Japanese attempts to press a wedge between Kisagwan and Liuhang amid heavy artillery and rain.

Shanghan Thurauay Kisagwan Liuhang

Australia to Attend Nine Power Conference Fight Over Far East

Prime Minister Lyons and Opposition Leader Curtin outlined Australia's stance on the nine power conference and League of Nations measures. Lyons said Australia would back action and support the Bruce recommendation while Curtin warned against entangling alliances. Roosevelt's speech prompt drew no comment from other officials.

Mr. Lyons Australia M. Bruce Clugus of Nations Roowevelt Bruce Lyons Tollenguen Curtin Labour Party Whyamatsu Roosevelt

Nine Power Pact Ties Nations After Washington Conference

The Nine Power Pact signed in 1921 commits the United States and eight other powers to honor China's territorial integrity. The pact includes the British Empire Belgium France Holland Italy Portugal Japan and China and will guide the forthcoming League conference.

Washington United States British Empire Belgium France Holland Italy Portugal Japan China League

American opinion on U S role in war and nine power pact

The Washington correspondent of The New York Times reports U S willingness to participate in the Nine Power Pact war effort, with emphasis on opposing Japanese aggression. It notes protests against abandonment of pacific goodwill and cautions about potential dangers if China’s fighting power is strained. The piece discusses aid to Japan, Pacific policy, and the risk to North Pacific stability.

New York Washington Lisle Department United States Amareanims Antolett York Ani amgRreaniin China North Paine Pacific United Tate Nestor

German Reaction to Mr Roosevelt Reflected in Unclear Text

Fragmentary report notes mixed German reaction to President Roosevelt with scattered phrases about public mood and health conditions. References to Belkow or Bek thevlam remain unclear, leaving key names and places unresolved.

MR Roosevelt

League action nears pacific accord in Geneva talk

The League approves a committee regulation on a Sand Agreement standoff. Aga Khan seeks a conference with members to discuss pacific solutions as the Nine invoke talks to calm postwar tensions amid shifting prewar alignments.

Geneva Wemesday League Nailoas Anseaolyuimat Ronny Nalione KUL Siam Gating Aga Khan Lehgie

Japan Will Not Attend Nine Power Conference Defiance

A semi official report states Japan will reject the invitation to the Nine Power conference. Tokyo remains steadfast in pursuing national unity despite external pressure. The advisor notes that economic sanctions will be endured as unity holds.

Tokyo Japan

Trade With Japan Under New Restrictions In Australia

Japan imposes stricter overseas purchase limits under a finance ordinance, affecting 231 commodities with a licence system for cotton, lumber and wool. Australia expects a 800,000 bale wool export target between January and June 1938, while trade balance worsens due to defence spend and wartime material needs.

Australia Department of Commerce Japan

Japan defends North China policy amid foreign criticism

Tokyo response rejects criticism over plans for North China. Foreign Office spokesman denounces the American exclusion act and bans on Japanese emigration. He says Japan acted to prevent massacres, citing population growth and crowded islands lacking an outlet amid provocation leading to war.

Tokyo Japan China Foreign Office

Dr Lang's Speech at UMN Sparked Off Controversy

Fragmentary report notes Dr Lang's UMN address on Thursday as the Archbishop of Canterbury figure sparks attack and defense. The piece hints at media labels and a pulpit seen as a Foreign Union department, with strong rhetoric about East and West relations.

Ganterbury Mms Old Trian Tribuna The Foreign Union Envoe Aiden Atlantic

German anger and press clamor over bishop remarks

Berlin reports a tense mood amid German anger over remarks attributed to a church leader. The Allgentane Zeitung condemns his arrogant statements as void of church repudiation, with references to the archbishop and related views.

Berlin

Australian Wool Exemption From Japanese Restrictions

Tokyo reports Australia’s wool remains exempt from Japan’s trade limits. The agreement allows 800,000 bales of Australian wool to be admitted to Japan by June 38, maintaining favorable terms unless a new treaty is reached.

Tokyo Weaneacay Trier Japan Australia

Brewers Strike Gribhant at Thursday Event

A garbled notice reports a brewing strike or labor dispute affecting an event on Thursday at a resort. The reader is urged to contact organizers or employers for details about scheduling disruption and potential appeals or calls for mediation.

Gribhant Muring

Italian Migrants Land Almost Destitute

Sydney dispatch reports the liner Dronney bringing Italian migrants to New South Wales in destitute condition. Passengers, largely Tatlenm and other nationalities, faced severe hardship during landing and awaited support while the voyage complications caused anxiety among the travelers and officials.

Aydniy Dronney Sydney Finotort Mutsonens Tatlenm New South Wale

Indian Boycott Causes Anxiety in Tokyo and Calcutta

A fragmented report notes Japanese officials seeking government measures amid Indian boycotts spanning Tokyo and Calcutta. The text reflects unrest and rare public weariness in Japan as indignation spreads, with scarce details due to damaged source material.

Tokyo Calcutta Haw Fespunne Titan Boycot

Alberta's Powell Charged in Leaflet Case in Edmonton

G F Powell of London a social credit adviser to Alberta faces charges as author of leaflets distributed by government whip Joseph Unwin who is charged with counselling murder. Powell released on bail of £1250. Major Douglas insists charges are ridiculous and notes Powell intended to stay in Alberta for several weeks. Powell's wife says she is amused by the arrest and that the charges involve alleged counselling murder and defamation.

Edmonton Alberta G. F. Powell London Douglas Credit Alberta Gav Seeaea Ea Eh Atta Aa Joseph Unwin Powell Douglas Admant Social Credit Secretariat Ude Alberts Mpulder Scaitigua Mbel

Lyons Predicts Little Change In Election Results

Sydney reports Prime Minister Lyons in Hurtsville predicting the electorate will keep the Government in power on October 23 with only two Tasmanian seat gains. Curtin’s Labour strategy relies on attacks. Lyons criticizes policy as barren and impracticable while noting banking and national schemes fears.

Sydney Thuraa Mor. Lyons Hurutville Tasmania Curtin Laetour Gin Commonwealth Bank Gole Agate

Curtin Opposes Entangling Economic Sanctions

Mr Curtin spoke against the Japanese boycott and economic sanctions, arguing past Australian actions risks war. He criticized the Lyons government for era and asserted that economic measures are futile, drawing a vociferous reception from the crowd at Mandwick Town Hall.

Hydney New South Wales Australian Labour Party Curtin Mandwick Tows Hall Aarvica Mediterranean Australia Langue of Nations Wade Une Economie Lyone Ile Me Ervee Cove

Italian Press Attacks Britain in Palestine Coverage

From Rome and Jerusalem reports, Italian press decries British imperial policy in Palestine. Accusations center on coercive measures and suppression of Arab and Jewish dissent. references to holy war threats and calls for vigilance against Britain’s actions. Government suspends leading Hebrew paper Davar citing need for corroboration.

Rome Mumadved Amualems Talia Britain Brita Jerusalem Davar Hasette

Damages Awarded in Police Assault Case in Sydney

Francia Walter Byrne and wife Wthel Byrne won damages from three police officers after a jury found assault by Detective Sergeant Dimmock and trespass by Dimmock and Detective Constables Law and Ty. Mrs Byrne received 100 for assault in her presence and 50 against all three officers for trespass. Byrne sought 5,000 and Mrs Byrne 1,000 in total.

Sydney Francia Walter Byrne Wthel Byrne Francia Byrne Dimmock Law Isry Byrne Mrs. Byrne

Australian Kangaroos edge Yorkshire in 8 4 rugby league win

London report says Australia defeated Yorkshire 8 to 4 after trailing 4 at halftime. Lewin and Robinson scored on moves following Willams penalty as Norman and Prige combined. Yorkshire had two goals. mixed reaction to the result with press criticism. Australia set to play Wakefield Trinity with threequarters McLean Beaton McKinnon Robert won and backs Reardon Thomson forwards Griffiths Patrall Curran Mer a McLennan Noevel.

London Kangaroos Yorkshire Australia P Willams P_ Will Inma Pasaid Norman Prige Lewik Robinson Threequarters McLean Beaton McKinnon Robert Reardon Thomson Griffiths Patrall Curran Mera McLennan

Mysterious storms cut Italy lines by phone across Europe

Reports from Rome and London describe telephonic cables cut by storms and damaged roads across Italy and France. Flooding washed away coffins and skeletons while a man drowned in Milan. Twenty three houses were undermined at Mount Girond as work halted by floods and undermining. The text also references a political note about the Labour Party’s expected win before December.

London Rome Europe Italy France Balau Mt. Oirond

Native chiefs harassing Italians amid scarce foodstuffs

London reports Abyssinian guerrilla actions against Italian forces and officials. 200 Italian soldiers and Askaris were killed in a clash near Adowa. General Grasina canceled a visit as fighting intensified. Abyssinian raids damaged transport, agriculture stalls, and food supplies remain scarce. Morale and finances are reported as low amid potential wider European conflict.

London Abymainian Civervana Atlll Abyssinia Italiana Anys Adons Askaris Grasina Carter Carter Attacker Makale, While Certain Points On Alia Acua Ababa-Masmawe

New Basic Wage Increases in Sydney and Industrial Centers

The Labour Minister announces wage rises effective from the first October pay period. In Sydney and nearby centers including Newcastle Port Kembla Wollongong Broken Hill, adult male rates rise 0.8 a week, adult female rates rise 0.75 a week, with cross state adjustments of 0.125 for males and 0.25 for females. A further 0.48 weekly rise applies to all adult male award workers and agreements, Crown employees gain 0.9 weekly, and new rates list Burney and Industrial centers at £3 14s, country at 8/18, Crown employees at 43/18.

Sydney Crown Crows Burney

Baby Injuries Over Parrot Case In Causes Court

Kathleen Patricia Noonan sues for injuries in a private hospital dispute claiming a parrot belonging to Patrick Francis Moonan caused severe harm to a baby. The plaintiff alleges loss from bite injuries and seeks damages in the Causes Court with the hearing adjourned to a future date.

Ayoney Kathleen Patricia Noonan Monkc Patrick Francis Moonan Duscauen

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