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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1935
Page
9
Addis Ababa reports from the Daily Telegraph claim Abyssinia will resist Italy's land grab by force. Government leaders say air raids aim to demoralise. the response is a pledge to hold ground and demand terms only if Italy takes it by force.
Melbourne reports a proposed imperial air mail network linking Australia and England by seaplane. The long term plan envisions a coast to coast route with Australasia and New Zealand connections, funded by the Commonwealth and British governments, pending cabinet approval.
A Vatican dispatch reports the Pope calling for peace as tensions flare over a secret story involving a son and a duel. He warns misinterpretations could fuel aggression, urging restraint and unity against scandal that could threaten world stability and relations with Germany and Africa.
Fragmented garbled account describes a young Adelaide airman aged 14 facing delays, a police interference, a damaged aircraft wing, and plans to flee Europe to reach Australia before Christmas. The piece reflects wartime morale and dangerous travel constraints.
The naval correspondent notes a February meeting of the Loan Council in Canberra to discuss broader naval policy. Proposed in the text is a Dominion aligned conference to examine union interests, defense budgets, and the creation of a navy program funded by the Dominions and potentially Britain.
Hugh Choiniey Tite appeared at the Police Court on a Monday morning charged with stealing £169 in Dinmore on November 2. The evidence described a pram and related items, with details of the theft and inquiries by police. The case proceeded with preliminary remarks and questions about the suspect’s arrangements.
An annouy en alr el ae ie Molerworth reports a dispute over a bet involving Rael Yeorth, daughter, and Mackinnon. The piece cites Kell and other parties in a blackinnon context with disputed terms and potential outcome.
A fragmentary report notes Elsworth relief efforts led by Richard Merrill and others aiming to reach Tuwhy. Names include Tom Ranson and Pilon Meri with mentions of planned flight paths and assistance to affected areas in Panama City.
An official of the Brown Broadcasting Corporation states red-haired women are barred from television announcer roles as test transmissions begin from Alexandra Palace in January. The policy, described as a factor in selecting personalities, targets appearance over other qualifications according to executives cited in the report.
Amid a volunteer shortfall, four licenses were issued bringing total volunteers to 114. Reports describe Adelaide Steamship Company cargo and passenger movements, with vessels including the Mantle and Balranald preparing to discharge and redeploy. Schedule notes Sydney Melbourne Adelaide Fremantle calls and briefer passenger movements.
Victorian suitors press Queensland star Don Tall fons against Victoria for Wednesday’s Shield clash. Manager Bardie and Queen Jonée figures weigh a transfer to Melbourne as talks with leading business men intensify. Gilbert may miss the match, with Looms and others urging caution amid a tense selection standstill.
Disjointed report describes supply lines stabilizing as warehouses and buyers coordinated amid potential shortages. Merchants note shipments and rail service helped avert a wider gap, with wholesale firms reporting adequate stock before holiday demand.
Fragmented OCR describes mining activity and salt production near Bowen with references to a shipping outage and resumed service. Mentions of a committee, witnesses, and alleged moves hint at industrial and logistical details in a Bowen area saline industry context.
In Sydney on Monday Mr Lang criticized the inquiry into Western Lands and questioned ministerial support for a lease facing scrutiny. Witnesses from Land Loan and other bodies presented strong evidence, prompting the Royal Commission to demand clear information and evince. The hearing focused on the evidence before the commission and aimed to determine if improper influence occurred.
Readable data shows gold price and currency quotes with mention of the London market. The text notes gold at a value per ounce and the dollar against sterling with partial figures and fragmented quotations.
AYDNEY monthly assembly brought together fourteen unions under the Labour Council to discuss strike support. The meeting turned tense as MF Johnson of the Lehman union and a militant faction clashed over strategy, with strong accusations of inexperience and misdirection. A delegation was decided to be sent to the government to urge withdrawal of support. Further review of the plan is expected at the next gathering amid warnings of broader involvement by strike-leaning members and employed workers.
A meeting of Brisbane seamen is planned at the Trades Hall this morning as union officials confirm an approach to the owners of the John Marke sutamer Canonbar. The owners say a voluntary agreement is possible, while the crew remains unified in awaiting guidance. The Wideha from Sydney is due to arrive and will proceed to Rockhampton Townsville and Calms.
An unfinished report notes the steamer Kowhai being manned for a Melbourne run. It mentions a candidate pool of experienced officers and crew, with plans to deploy the vessel from Punnang and involve inter-port services to Ghent Aberdeen and Com ooweniEN line routes, signaling preparations for future freight and passenger duties.
Dr Page plans to travel to England next year to attend the international sugar conference in London. The government announced arrangements for the Prime Minister to be represented. Lyons notes the event may be in March and will cover production distribution and quota questions with Britain’s government involvement.
The Japanese Athletic Association plans to invite athletes to participate in the Brivis Empire Series in Bomney and travel to Australia or New Zealand in 1097. A team will seek to attend the Exern Olympic events with hopes of forming a broader Australasian representation. The association will discuss the subject in a January meeting.
A British government report notes rising hooligan incidents in Egypt creating political tension with Britain and Europe. The British minister spoke with Neshim Pasha and pressed Watditsy leader Nuhay to curb actions by mobs near European targets to prevent further strain on Anglo Egyptian relations.
An overlong report of a Test match between Australia and South Africa near Durban. McCabe and Brown forged a cautious partnership amid 65 mph gale winds delaying play, with Brown reaching fifty and McCabe nearing a century as scores slowly mounted despite frequent maidens and field interference.
The report describes a chaotic cricket innings with errors and disputed runs. Key players Brown Robertson Langton and McCabe feature amid multiple wides and boundaries. Despite tense moments the scoring sequence shows Brown and Robertson contributing significant runs with Robertson reaching 100 plus while Langton’s pursuit presses the chase.
A Durban report on a violent gale influencing play as Australia trails Britain by a early stumps. The match features Brown and McCabe among top bats while bowlers Liverpool and Reedwind press the attack. The weather and field conditions dictate cautious batting with the day’s outcome potentially swinging toward a win for one side.
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