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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 30, 1937

Page

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Death by Own Action Battalion Defies Japanese Assault

Amid dramatic siege scenes in Inner Mongolia, the Death by Own Action Battalion holds a warehouse position against Japanese artillery and infantry. Colonel Freich Chingyuntt pledges to stand until General Chiang Kai-shek orders withdrawal as British and Allied observers report tense near-warfare conditions.

Shanghai China Alcazar Spectror Freich Chingyuntt Chiang Kai-shek

Incomplete OCR: Honolulu vacancy notice and names

Fragments describe a Honolulu area notice with names and addresses as part of a blocked advertisement. The readable items include a person named Hiram and references to a hall, an apartment, and a date near a renewal or page event. Details are unclear due to damaged text.

Casualty Lists for Sydney Report Chinese Losses

The Japanese military headquarters via the Consul General in Sydney reports casualties in North China up to October 19. The tally lists 4,467 dead and 5,73 for missing. Chinese estimates place deaths in North China at 175,000 and Shanghai at 250,000.

Sydney Ching North China October Bay North Ching Shanghai

Bruce’s term as High Commissioner extended five years

The Commonwealth Government reappoints Mr. S. M. Bruce as Australian High Commissioner in London for five more years. Bruce, a prominent international figure, has served as president of the League of Nations Assembly and chaired the Lausanne Montreux Conference, which influenced Turkey’s fortifications.

Bruce London Sydney Eure Australie Ottawa Ferme Commonwealth Granville Ryrie Missioner Lyons Str Lengue of Nations Assembly Turkey

Barcelona Capital Move Reported From Valencia

The Valencia correspondent of the British United Press says the capital will be moved to Barcelona tomorrow. The Spanish government confirms a transfer from Valencia to Barcelona for convenience and to give Catalonia a sense of the broader Spanish Republic, while promising not to interfere in Catalan affairs.

London Valencia British United Press Barcelona Catalonia Spain Soes Mut Therameter

Directors Meet Abandoned as Board Room Locked During Litigation

A Friday Labor Daily directors meeting was not held as board room access was blocked due to pending litigation. J F Wilson, J Kilburn, J F O'Reilly and McGrath attempted entry but were refused, with plans to expedite appeal in the Royalty Court regarding the Labor Daily Ltd. dispute.

Rydney Labor Daily Kmodeath JF. Wilson The Printing Industries Union J. Kilburn Brickagers' Union J. F. O'Reilly McGrath Mice Tony Shel Gaur Wayulty Court Labor Daily Ltd

Hitler's view of women and trusted friends revealed

In a Daily Mail excerpt, journalist Maya Wardrice cites Herr Hitler as not a woman hater but selective with intelligent women. He favors feminine companionship with trusted figures like the Milford sisters, Unity Freeman-Mitfur, and Diana Guinens. Mussolini is noted as cautious in foreign affairs, prompting calls for careful, clever diplomacy.

London Thurday Herr Hitler Maya Wardrice New Paper Dietstora Price Mail Mert Hitler Mussolini Fia Australia New Zealand Lori Redesdale Ue Diana Guinens Unity Freeman-Mitfur Hitler Unity Munich Adl Milford Sisters Bignor Muscolini Mr. Price

Britain Adheres to League Policy in Commons Speech

In a Lords and Commons session London affirmed that the League of Nations remains the basis of British foreign policy. Lord Cranborne defended the government against Labour claims that omitting the League from a constitutional speech indicated abandonment. The debate emphasized continuance of engagement with Washington and the advisory committee’s verdict on Japan’s actions, while Lloyd George criticized the League’s authority and non intervention policy as a failure.

London Lord Cranbourne Mouss of Commons League of Natione Labour League of Nations Far Saat League Thi House Waanington Geneva Japan

Trouble Ahead Unless Imports are Reduced

Melbourne reports warn of trouble unless imports are cut. Beullin urges reduced importations to ease demand for raw materials, lower prices, and restore purchasing power for workers. Sciktin calls for drawing on reserves to avert financial default as in past depressions.

Melbourne Yarra Beullin Tnla Aluiny Auistensia Sciktin

Bones Found Near Carnarvon Stir Murder Theories

Human bones discovered near Carnarvon appear burned and partly buried. Police investigate a possible link to a murder in 1928. A white man is believed involved, with inquiries ongoing into the bones’ origin and connection to the disappearances.

Carnarvon

Profound Meaning for Italy Says Mussolini in Rome

In a crowd of about two million at the Mussolini Forum, Mussolini declares the 16th Fascist year will seek peace, rebukes democracies for misusing the term, boasts of empire rebirth, calls for revising peace treaties, and urges closer ties with Germany while aiming to eliminate Bolshevism.

Rome Thuradlay Signor Mussolini Mussolini Forum Elnuses

Step in conquest Berlin debates Germany colonies fate

A fragmentary Berlin dispatch reports that a major question in Europe is Germany's return of colonies and the removal of Bolshevik influence. It notes Branca and Pertinax commenting on Germany's colonial ambitions amid a new programme, while Tokyo and foreign office voices reflect caution over amplified German raw material needs and peaceful intentions.

Berlin Germany Pitta Europe Tutabaott Mongolini Dia Eurrope Mies Africa France Branca Aly Tage Pertinax Paris

Jean Batten Likely Reimbursed by Government

The New Zealand Government may reimburse Jean Batten for her valuable aviation contributions. In the Legislative Assembly, the Leader of the Opposition, Mr Mamillon, urged action to honor her birth country, but Batten preferred to devote herself fully to honouring her country.

Auckland Frida New Zealand Jean Batten Legislative Assembly Mamillon Ulme

Sydney Lounge Licences Fight Falls Short

The Government rejects a hotel industry push to loosen liquor licensing rules. Justice Minister Muriel Mur‑Lin presented cabinet with industry representations, but cabinet decided no changes to the current liquor licensing law at this time.

Sydney Mur- Lin

British racer Gayston fails to beat land speed record

New York report says English racing motorist Gayston drove the Thunderbolt to a measured mile at Bonneville at 3086 miles per hour but failed to set an official record as the return trip was not completed within an hour due to a faulty engine.

New York Gayston Thunderbolt Bonneville

Government Senate gains in Queensland and South Australia in federal vote

In federal counting, the United Australia Party improves its Senate lead in Queensland and South Australia boosting Government hopes. Labour eyes Queensland results from Douglas Credit, while Maranon votes and Adelaide absentee ballots lag tally completion. Ballarat appears safe for Pollard. Low regains prior lead. Defence Minister Archdale Parkhill trails in Warringah.

Senate United Australia Party Queensland South Australia Labour Party Douglas Credit Encen Maranon Hunter Labour Ballaurat Tte Mr. Pollard Han Low Adelaide Defence Bir Archdale Parkhill Warringah

Senate Hopes First N W Rols Declared

Speaking at Granville the Mected member Mr Gander predicted Labour would win the Senate with a 19 to 17 majority. He said Social Credit preferences in Queensland would aid Labour and urged swift rejection of any working class reform from the House of Representatives. The poll also backed Labour candidate Mr Sheehan by about 900 votes over independent Mr Bawsop.

Sydney Granville Gander Labour Mr. Sheehan Bawsop

Election strain slows Government to recuperate before Parliament

The strain of the campaign has taken a toll on Prime Minister Lyons and Country Party Leader Page who plan a week or two of rest before shaping the new Government’s programme. Cabinet will mainly set Parliament’s opening date, with writ returns likely delayed past November 24. Cabinet may adjourn. Thorny will represent Page on minor matters. Lyons to Tasmania for two weeks. Attorney-General to monitor. Parliament to open with ceremonial duties on November 30 or December 1. Main business includes budget presage, the air mail agreement bill, and tariff schedule resubmission from last sittings.

Mr. Lyons Country Party Dr. Page House of Representatives Peasion Page Thorny Weske Yous Tasmania jLond Gowrie Weanewiay

Federal Cabinet to be announced in two weeks

A new Federal Cabinet of fourteen ministers will be named starting November 14 in Canberra. The lineup may include a Minister for Social Services, new faces like J A Perkins, and current leaders from the Country and United Parties. Sir Frederick Stewart is tipped for a social services role, with Interior and other portfolios debated as part of the shakeup.

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Lyons to travel after six months for validation

A government note states another six months to complete validation under special legislation from the recent WU MeE ReWNCT. Mr Lyons will depart Canberra today and visit four of his children at a boarding school in Goulburn before proceeding to Melbourne.

Lyons Canberra Goulburn Melbourne

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