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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 26, 1935
Page
4
London dispatch reports Italian success spreading across a broad Temblen region with aircraft and artillery decisive. Abyssinian forces suffer setbacks as advances reach Parle Valley, with aerial bombardment and tank action cited as pivotal. Reports mention Addis Ababa casualties and discuss potential Allied sanctions and responses in a widening conflict.
A fierce gale swept Warwick with heavy rain and lightning. Reports describe roofs torn from houses, trees uprooted, and debris scattered near Paton River, with rainfall amounts up to inches and wind gusts recorded along several roads and farms. Dairymen and residents faced damage across the district while authorities assess the extent of the storm.
Dense fog and rain swept across England with milder conditions near Christmas forecasts. London and Liverpool reported heavy mists while police directed crowds and warned of hazards on roads as the weather disrupted travel and daily life.
Fragmentary report discusses a Western alliance plan for mutual aid and possible sanctions. It notes Sweden and Norway, naval and land forces, and diplomatic efforts to deter aggression in Scandinavia. France reportedly will participate. discord over sanctions timing and enforcement is noted.
Sydney on Wednesday heard allegations that Douglas Josenky McCinn2( 137) a salesman summoned others including Mr Shepherd and Sim Rubensohn to induce Ernes ODer and members of the Syamey Geunty Camel to pay or accept bribes. The case cites a $500 existence and involves several names and locations as proceedings continue.
London December 34 The death has occurred of Robert Loraine early British aviation pioneer. Colonel Loraine served in the Boer War and the Great War and was among first Royal Air Force officers. He bridged early flight era and later work with training and public flying ventures. From Bournemouth to Alum Bay, he died in a storm the same year.
A London dispatch reports Italy and Paris proposing to reply to Hoare Laval peace plans. An interview with a Burin newspaper representative notes Italy’s reluctance to push Europe toward war, while commentators discuss Britain's role and Mediterranean power dynamics. The Rome correspondent cites mixed signals from Italian circles on the peace initiative and a future where Britain asserts influence.
London reports a prolonged frost lasting seven decades in parts of the city with ice on rivers and widespread travel disruption. Skaters descend on venues like Wimbledon and Leytonstone while economic activity shows gains in wages and consumer spending.
Unclear assailants damaged a Briand statue at Pacy and removed it from its base. The attackers tied a noose around the neck of the figure, removed the statue, and placed the "Wolfie League of Nations" plaque on the pedestal. Aristide Briand, premier from 1919 to 1920 and 1925 to 1926, supported the Kellogg Pact and opposed appeasement efforts.
An Earl Beatty admirer criticizes Britain’s naval force structure and argues for £150,000,000 to modernize the fleet. He notes only a handful of ships remain effective after the war and urges swift modernization to maintain naval strength amid evolving warfare and potential threats.
Police offer 6300 pounds for information as detectives stabilize a puzzling case tied to the death of Rev Harold Laveby Cecil. A dog guarding the body was shot, the scene at Wellings Road near Trubhov, with a bullet to the center of the forehead. A second reward pool totals 730 pounds as authorities pursue leads, while no clear suspect has emerged.
A damaged OCR fragment describes Jean Batten arriving in London for a civic reception. Mr Percival, designer of her aim, was among those to welcome her. The text references a pilot and a machine but is largely unclear due to errors.
A scorching southwest heat wave hit with 104 to 105 degree readings and blowing dust. Town residents sought relief as winds eased and temperatures cooled slightly, while sifted air and haze lingered.
A fierce storm battered beaches with tents torn and campers drenched. High winds swept across areas near Sandgate and Wynnum, overturning marquees and causing widespread damage to camping setups. Dozens of travelers endured heavy rain as tents collapsed and grounds flooded with shore protection and local tents sustaining significant wear.
A garbled World War II era dispatch reports on Japan urging a strong army vote, with references to outer Mongolia, Mongolian borders, and potential mobilization. It mentions Diet discussions, Soviet and Chinese Eastern Railway factors, and possible political-military maneuvers affecting the region. The text is disjointed and includes numerous OCR errors, but centers on heightened border tensions and military mobilization in East Asia.
Reported mass shoplifting on Christmas Eve led to multiple arrests as thieves robbed city stores. Police conducted patrols but bands of looters overwhelmed staff, with goods taken as crowds gathered. Several sites targeted florists and jewelry shops, while the incident prompted a rapid police response and lengthy investigations.
Crowds gathered at Caloundra and Dicky Beach as two rescue divisions faced heavy surf and strong currents. Several rescues occurred with swimmers carried out by riptides and boats. Four women were pulled from the water in a perilous incident with children also affected by the waves and current.
Reports detail 100 launches seeking shelter as a gale with 80 mph winds and poor visibility hinders vessels near Wynnum and Mornbane, forcing prompt route readjustments on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Skippers faced dangerous open-water conditions and delays entering the bay.
A severe storm caused property and injuries as winds shattered windows at the Australian Hotel in Albert Street and ripped a wall from a building once occupied by Fe. S. Exton & Co. Residents in Burnaby Bank area reported a frightened family member collapse and paramedics attended General Hospital with a patient from Davies family. An ambulance transport followed the chaos as power lines and debris disrupted the city.
Paris reports the death of Paul Bourget at age about 80. The novelist gained European fame for Le Hampe and other works, joined the French Academy, and held roles including curator of the Palace of the Tuileries and commander of the Legion of Honour.
December reports South Africa faltered against a powerful Australian attack at Wanderers. McCabe, Langton, and McCormick led a disciplined bowling display while Richards and O'Reilly offered stubborn resistance before Australia declared a strong advantage with a high tally. The innings featured sharp fielding and decisive bowling that left the Proteas yielding momentum.
The local outbreak of pullincoals and a related grease issue prompted the State Executive Council to proclaim the disease under the Stock Diseases Act. The Agricultural Department will supervise quarantine measures in cooperation with the Fleshly Commission, affecting no immediate mortal risk. Florence Mcdonald of Portsea Seay was admitted to Melbourne Hospital today with complications.
Fragmented OCR reports large estate bequests and death notices mentioning Lord Carson Lord Dysart and the Chancery in an irregular historical record. The text references a grand scale of gifts and a treasurer's extraordinary sums amid a proceeding on an estate.
A fire at Longreach destroyed the store and damaged vehicles. J M was injured in the incident and treated at Langreach Hospital. The blaze also affected adjoining property and led to evacuation actions at nearby Brigade Headquarters. Insurance and stock losses were reported, with references to Mercantile and Cornhill.
A grainy report details four arrests on espionage charges connected to German intelligence. Authorities claim the suspects had regular contact with a German espionage ring and were ready to relay information to aid enemy forces. The article notes troop dispositions and a suspected network linked to Coriebul Bw.
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