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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 23, 1937

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Japanese Salient Near Tarang Battle Threatens Decisive War

Chinese forces fight to hold a Japanese salient around Tarang as bombardment and mine explosions rock the battlefield. Reports say waves of Chinese troops counter the dive while Japanese planes and heavy weapons pound positions, with casualties and disrupted lines complicating communications. The clash centers on Shanghai area fronts with heavy involvement from Chinese and Japanese forces and foreign observers noting possible pivotal moment in the conflict.

Shanghai Tarang

Japanese Wedge at Tazang Guards Darkened Chinese Hold

Chinese defense tightens near Tazang as remnants report a counter offensive to cut Japanese advances. Engineers dig pillboxes under fire while Japanese naval bomber raids strike Nanking aerodrome, dropping forty bombs from high altitude.

Swanghal Thurdowy Tazang Romdside Capline Tagang Nanking

Silksworth Negotiations Break Down Over Chinese Crew

The Minister for Commerce announced that negotiations with the Chinese crew of the vessel alikaworth have failed. Two proposed agreements to repatriate and pay the crew were rejected by the sailors, leading to their designation as prohibited immigrants. Dr Page blamed extreme elements at the Trades Hall and noted the master refused wage terms to arrival.

DP. Page Dr. Page Malalla Hongkong Newcastle Brisbane Fasssnaer Miebera New Manila Mani Sitogether Reey Reat

Peace talks unlikely as Japan faces Nine Power conference

Tokyo reports indicate the government favors accepting an invitation to the Nine Power conference only if the Geneva resolution condemning Japan is linked. Officials doubt the meeting will occur, insisting true peace requires Nanking’s power to fall and warning the proposed talks would be mere armistice. A separate note says future army and navy blankets will mix wool with staple fibre for railway worker safety.

Tokyo Bruasela Galt Aking Depan Imamibara League United States Rowevelt Japan Ag Om

Youths Hold Up Taxi Driver

A scrambled report notes youths in Auckland attempted a robbery of a taxi driver. Details are unclear due to garbled text but indicate a violent confrontation with a revolver and the victim being robbed.

Judge Sheridan regrets improper remarks at hearing

In Sydney a judge tonight publicly apologized for improper remarks made during a court hearing yesterday. The Attorney General, Mr Manning, and Town Planning Association president Mr Bertram Ford, plus witnesses, noted the judge’s statement of regret. The judge said the remarks were not meant to insult Mr Ford or the association and expressed remorse for any hurt caused.

Bydney Bhertjan Manning Town Planning Association Bertram Ford Sheridan Thane Ford Tle Town Planning Association of New South Wales Tanid Ncetious Association

Dignity Hollywood Teases Pyramids Advertising Plans

Goldwyn telegraphed Wael’s Assistant Minister seeking lease terms for advertising. He outlined plans to promote Adventures of Marec hia in net publicity and a dignified display using the Pyramids, signaling intent to pursue a refined promotional approach.

Hollywood Musi Goldwyn Wael Quiring Mide Marechia

Bush ordeal Ends as Missing Woman Is Found

Melbourne report says Mrs J Deery, 28, vanished in dense bush for six days amid heavy rain and mood, earlier living in Dindmit. Rescuers and locals tracked her through flooding terrain to a timber trolley and road, where she was taken to hospital with bruising but no serious injuries. She spent nights in a hollow log and near a large boulder, surviving on chocolate from her handbag.

Melbourne Mra. J. Deery Dindmit Awollen Foxe Fahe London Particul Australia Buah Rowe

Conscription debate as final appeals flood Sydney voters

A flood of last minute appeals from Labour and Government supporters swarmed electors in Sydney on Friday. Speakers including Lyons Page Parkhill and Curtin urged against conscription and pledged no Australian manhood would be conscripted for overseas wars. They framed a choice between backing Britain and keeping Australia secure and war free.

Sydney Party MR. Lyons Australia DR. Page Sir Archdale Parkhill Curtin Labour

Rebels Capture Gijon as Franco Drives North

Rebels seize Gijon and Aviles after a long siege, with Franco in control of northern Spain. Government troops, 18 months besieging Oviedo, surrender. 39,000 Spaniards under British protection await relief via air and sea routes to the north.

London Gijon Franco Spain Salamanca Aviles Oviedo Pajares Carl At Asfarlan Renderr Insurgenta Twalve Bast Bilbao Bayonne Tomim Jean Jo Senor Tomas Gijon Gavmeer Eae Armen House of Commons Mr. Chamberlain Briish Navy

Government shuns Duke visit in own publicity effort

Friday the secretary of the Interior indicated the United States government would not collaborate with the Duke of Windsor and his suite. He stated the Duke's agents must arrange their own itinerary and publicity to avoid embarrassment.

Mashington Takes The Partment of the Interior Duke and Diuchens Windsor

Tea With Hitler Berlin Duke and Duchess Head to Meeting

A scrawled diary note reports that the Duke and Duchess of Windsor traveled to Berlin today and are expected to meet Adolf Hitler at his mountain retreat, signaling a potential diplomatic encounter during tense prewar years.

Berlin Priday Xeschal Crais Windeor Barchtongaden

Stork Derby and Cross Atlantic Talks Signal Shifts

In Australia a large family event dubbed a stork derby faces no prize money as officials warn against exaggerated optimism. Commonwealth and Italian government discussions loom as Non-Intervention Committee prepares to meet, while British moves to modify policy trigger reports of outreach to France and Spain about wartime transport matters.

Bir Eden Tieton Yeetarany Spain Beitian Audi

Eden Says Real Chance of Progress in Mediterranean Talks

British Foreign Minister Eden opened the Commons debate stressing that Italian proposals revived hope for progress on the Non-Intervention Committee's aims in the Mediterranean. He noted the Nyon Conference resolved piracy, praised allied efforts, and warned that continued violations could force a resumption of action while urging unity ahead of Belgian and French consultations.

London Britain Mediterranean Eden aGaira House of Commons Denaid Commie Esterday Spain Thia Te Wehouts Turing Den O ‘League Powera Secent United States

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