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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian And Express

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 17, 1937

Page

5

Fate of Bilbao Impacts as Insurgents Press Advance

London reports indicate heavy fighting near Bilbao as insurgents push a major offensive. Rebel forces reach the outskirts while thousands of civilians flee toward the west. Luftwaffe bombers strike along the Santander road, with Junkers aircraft raining bombs between Bilbao and Santander as the city braces for a final assault.

London Spain Bilbao Uilao Firth Cave Santander Junkers Mehta Thittle Bittuo

Desperate Basque Defense as City Besieged

Terrific fighting on the hills above the Basque city as rebels press the siege. Govt under Aguirre evacuates civilians to save the city while hills near Wilma are bombarded. About six thousand Basques out of surrounding ring reportedly forced to surrender after days of heavy shelling.

Wilma Faxi Basne

City of Terror reports insurgent stance and harsh warnings

London reports an insurgent communique calling Hasque Government forces rebels while claiming the war centers on Bilban. Generals promise peace if rebels surrender and note severe punishment for those resisting. Reports claim insurgents attack and planes drop jealets over Etibao with warnings to surrender or face death.

London Coumunique Hasque Bilban Rowe Tallan Legimaries Etibao Sigma Francs Thuan

Australian Defence Prepares a Bold Programme

Lavbitun June 14. the Australian Defence Minister plans critical conferences with British officials to advance latent technical development across defense sectors. Archdale Parkhill and Swinton will attend Sydney meetings and outline a nation wide mechanized unit expansion key to a broader defence program. The plan targets the Hunter region's expansion and national strategic readiness.

Lavbitun Defence Ste Parkhilly Heaie Diet AIF Lard Swinton Wat Thine Nelishab Archdale Darkhill Tubalen Commonwealth Cabinet

London busmen end week with new 40 hour pact

London bus workers clinched a 40 hour week under a new agreement after a week of talks. The deal, described as a fair settlement, aims to balance service needs with crew hours, tying wage reviews to hours worked.

Arrests and ship seizures reported on Arnhem Land coast

Darwin dispatch details Captain Havitain's account of the New Guinea Maru interception near Roweant Bay and subsequent capture of the Reicho Maru No 1 and Takuehiho Maru No 8. The report notes engine troubles aboard the seized vessels and the arrest of a small tugger during the North Territory action.

Darwin Fenton Tee Northern Territory Toy Havitain

Acceptances for Saturday at Melton Park Club meeting

The program lists acceptances for Saturdays event at Melton Park Club. In Kufeders Handicap six furlongs M Talisman Wisbech seven C Singer seven Eatty ov seven Pimdawa and in Belmont Plate even furlongs Jony Palr Ockley Great Stew 65 Tab Obanes.

Melnont Park Club Ain Talisman Wisbech Tai Reed Eatty Ov Ees Pimdawa Belmont Plate

Derive of Derby Market Ponderings and Polling

A garbled snippet describes Derby market activity and polling buyers with unclear details. The fragment mentions a dean and inspector roles, a counterfeit or analytic process, and references to a siding and Jenin. Overall the text is incoherent and incomplete.

Cattie Uoplas Jenin Dean

Fate of luggers in Darwin under Commonwealth ownership

Darwin June 16 Doctor Fenton from Katherine arrived in Darwin with Administrator G L Abbott stating that luggers seized by the patrol at Larrakia are now Commonwealth property. Owners may apply for return within two months but Abbott may reject. if so appeal lies to the High Court.

Darwin Dr. Fenton Katherine G. L.A. Abbott Larrakia Commonwealth High Court

National Insurance Government Parties Debate Canberra June 16

Canberra reports show federal supporters split on an international insurance plan. Ministers warn against hasty action, with legislation likely delayed until the new Parliament convenes next year.

Canberra Howes Australia UA P

Social and Personal Notes From a Western Australian Town

Metuna reports an extended social column detailing visits and movements of residents. It notes Mrs AWE, various travelers, and local gatherings, including a birthday celebration for Miss Clinch with well wishers and dancing. Several locals depart for work or study, and others plan brief visits or holidays with family.

Curtin to rally Labour in lead up to general elections

Canberra reports Mr J Curtin, Leader of the Opposition, will address rallies to mobilize Labour support ahead of the forthcoming general elections. He warned that the government faced defeat, citing defeats on key policy votes and a recent electoral reverse.

Canberra Parliamesit J. Curtin Iment

Copley Auction Sets Cattle Sale for Monday

Auction to offer 445 cattle at Copley’s sale with a plan to include 2000 head? clarification uncertain. The event notes 144 cattle listed for Wednesday, indicating adjustments to the offering and timing.

Copley Tami Li

Geraldton Club Hold Light Nines Match After School Games

The Geraldton Club held a capped event with Bate and Bake close, Grant and Groot notable. a special trophy for lung markers was awarded. Saturday features two pedal matches as teams from Northampton travel. players urged to confirm by Saturday to allow substitutions.

A. Wal Sarmrtey Arsectiven Srv Ming G. Grant Viet Groot Geetoreal Norrt Northampton Elbee Mr. Kein Géraldon Mayers Trazapers

Strikes Hit New York and Midwest Plants with Violence

American strikes spread to New York and the Midwest as demonstrations continue. In Ohio a Pennsylvanian track leading to the Warren plant of the Republic River Corporation was dynamited, injuring many. In Mobridge Pennsylvania twenty people were hurt in a civil disturbance at a National Electric Products plant reopening attempt, police using tear gas to restore order.

New York Vintence Middle West Nites Ohio Warren Republic River Corporation Mobridge Pennsylvania National Electric Products Company

Premier's Return Highlights WA Mining Talks and Trade

Lamdun June 14 The Western Australia Premier J J Witlcock returning from Naples inspected Austro related commodities and marketing methods at Switchtel Covent Garden. He noted efforts to boost confidence in mining industry and discussed coal resorts and port cargo plans including 70 tons general cargo from Fremantle and 90 tons one cargo from Singapore. He expected to sail to Ferakiton next day.

Lamdun Naples Fohm Ue Orford Australia Western Australia J. J Witlcock Switchtel Covent ‘Garden Ferakiton Fremantle Amt Port Singapore Angaree

Government pushes for full powers to restore public credit

The Prime Minister urged support for authorization to take all necessary steps to restore public confidence and fight attacks on the currency. The Chamber may pass the bill, but the Senate resists granting Blum a blank cheque. The bank rate rose from 4 to 6 percent.

Chamber of Deputies Senate M. Blum

Victory for Premier and Front Government Leader

Landon and J M Blum head the Front Government after a debate approval of the bill. The measure empowers the committee to handle the latest amendments and revenue stabilization as the government seeks to address a funding shortfall. The Communist vote proved decisive and the bill moves to the Senate.

Landon J. M. Blum Front Far Emery Senate Frue

Victorian children’s physique improves says health official

The Education Department’s statistics show Victorian children's physiques are better today than twenty years ago. Dr. H. N. Fentonby, chairman of the Public Health Commission, comments on Health Minister Hinghes’ fear that forty percent of Australian children in the Curee region may be weak and sickly.

Education Department Public Health Commission H. N. Fentonby Mr. Hinghes

Mrs Putnam Reaches India Amid Voyage Headlines

Karachi reports Amelia Earhart Putnam arriving in India on June 15 and planning to stay briefly before continuing to Calcutta. The brief dispatch notes her arrival and upcoming leg of the journey with limited details due to the torn text.

Karachi Amelia Earhart Putnam Hen Acherd | Werte Fom Oreyhaulai Steree Calcutta

Women cricketers win first test in Northampton by 31 runs

Australia defeated Begland by 31 runs in the first Test at Northampton. Mise McLarty, daughter of a prominent figure, starred as the best all rounder for the victors while Tandon contributed in the decisive innings.

Tandon Australia Begland Sean Northampton Mise McLarty Balt

Georgian Methodist and Anglican Services This Month

The bent monthly service will be our Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Holy Communion will be celebrated in George's Church El Point at 2. A Sunday School sale will take place and Evensong with Sermon will be held at 7 20 pm. Anglican parish notices list the following worship times and activities.

Gatuge Bill Potent George's el Point

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