19 Oct 1937
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 19, 1937
Page
1
The Japanese forces in North Shansi defeated combined Chinese Nationalist and Communist troops near Sinkowchen. They seized Tatow and Tachow, key locations marking a strategic win and disrupting northern operations, per Domei Agency reports.
Frontline reports from Shanghai and Peiping describe renewed Japanese pressure along the Hopi Boust border and South Hopei. Chinese counterattacks supported by artillery and aircraft claim gains as Japanese air raids target military facilities and civilian areas.
London reports warn of another Non-Intervention deadlock as little has changed since the August 16 standstill. Eden to preside as talks resume, signaling Britain's push for peace and decisive action. Officials study waterside control proposals linked to Dutch admiral's plan amid Franco and Ribbentrop tensions.
Jerusalem dispatch reports Grand Mufti Maj Amen el Husenini fleeing to Syria under armed guard in Lebanon and planning a visit to Italy to seek Mussolini’s support for actions against British Palestine. He spoke of promises by Italian agents before departure. Palestine unrest continues with killings, shootings, and reprisals affecting Jews and Britons amid police and military responses.
In Jerusalem on Monday an Armenian street photographer was critically shot after Arab workers were fired upon by a sniper. The attack left one worker wounded as a party of Arabs headed to work came under fire. In London on Sunday secret plans for warplane devices disappeared from Tolworth factory. Authorities tightened airfield watches and security, fearing a rival power may obtain the plans.
Danube delta hospital ward thefts fueled a leper outbreak scare as 70 patients armed with knives and sharp instruments attempted to flee the hospital. Romanian troops were deployed to quell the panic and suppress the spread of infection after the incident near Tichileats.
Reports on Saturday indicate the Australian team failed to secure a single test while the broader context notes danger and a large crowd. The train capacity and local reactions frame a year marked by dramatic, contested events with international attention and domestic concerns.
Reports warn Kooweerup flood risks will intensify as rainfall reaches headwaters. The main canal at Kooweerup stands around 25 feet 4 inches, projected to surpass the previous peak near 20 feet. Authorities urge precaution and monitoring of rising water levels.
Japanese government reports consular notices from Sumatra describing a September incident near Flores. A warship opened fire on a boat, the Tokush wht 708 bulteta, causing fatalities. The Tokuei Mari was suspected of poaching but later cleared and released on October 9.
Rheims Cathedral, halted by war and shell damage, is fully restored and re opened to public worship by Cardinal Fushart of Rheims. The structure, begun in the 15th century, had never been consecrated due to interruptions and war.
Rain intensifies flood warnings across Victoria with warnings of rising creeks and overflowing rivers from Warburton to Melbourne suburbs. Lilydale reports boats used to rescue marooned residents as bodies surface from floodwaters including the disappearance of three year old John Sheehan of Warburton.
Rain continued to fall heavily as worry grows over delaying Australia’s Caulfield Cup race. WA TC chairman Mr Clive Leonard said no decision would be made by Wednesday, with a postponement whispered to shift events a week. Track conditions worsened with drenched grandstands and blown temporary structures. The WA TC chief planned an inspection tomorrow to decide when the race will be held.
An airliner from Sydney circled for nearly an hour in cloudy skies before landing at Essendon, delaying the trip. Communications with wireless authorities continued during the stoppage. The aircraft then departed for its next stop, weather hindering further progress.
Italian bakers aim to blend maize with flour in a new bake. The plan surfaces amid November trade notes, signaling a shift in milling and flour usage.
A prehistoric mammoth carcass was discovered on Wrangel Island in the Arctic. The frozen specimen measures about nineteen feet in length and was covered with hair roughly fifty five inches long, with authorities noting it is the first nearly complete specimen found.
The Dutch authorities and the Commonwealth Government coordinate to assist Miss Batten crossing the Timor Sea. A patrol boat Larralls will stand by 100 miles offshore and a seaplane is ready on the other side in case of emergency. Weather permitting, Miss Batten will depart at 6 a.m. tomorrow.
Ethiopian bedouins and Arabs telegrammed Mr Neville Ci lain denouncing British policy in Palestine and pledging to join Palestinian brethren in rejecting dismemberment and separation from the Arab world.
Fragmented OCR reads of a local election scene show voters at a polling place with confusion over absentee ballots. A veteran worker and a Booth attendant appear amid unclear notes, with no clear final result or further word from officials.
The New Bquid Willard reports a large wheat yield this year after recent rains. Director of Agriculture AH. Mice Donald says production could reach between 46 000 000 and 60 000 000 bushels. An official estimate from the state notes a potential total near 7009 000 bulks for the year.
Melbourne reports a record harvest as rain aided crops in multiple wheat growing areas. Some regions faced storm damage and soggy fields, but overall production rose with improved yields and stronger output across districts. Local growers credit timely rain and favorable conditions for the bumper season.
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