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Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 29, 1936

Page

2

Italy's Mediterranean policy signals Balearic withdrawal

London dispatch reports Rome plans a reaffirmation of Italy's aim to evacuate the Balearic Islands as part of an Anglo Italian pact. Count Rossi has left Majorca and Berlin London and Moscow are urged to push for a joint ban on Spanish civil wars enlistment after January first.

London Italy Balearic Islands Rome Count Rossi Majores Times Berlin Mosicow Spain Yonden Telian Count Clana Ta ‘Rumentay Court Clare Drutomonds Sigvier Shussolin Guy Arid Proms Commeli Ottita Ud ‘Isen Cieneral Paupel Franco Au Port Iv Panish Tie Palle Germat Ion Howeehy

American Neutrality Policy Proposal Emerges

An early draft outlines a neutrality policy to halt involvement with nations allied to aggressors. It urges America to remain uninvolved and to uphold humanitarian concerns while avoiding travel by nationals to war zones.

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Explosion sinks tug Undine and cripples Thriler in harbor

Debris and wreckage litter Walsh Bay after an explosion aboard the tug Undine. The blast severely damages the Thriler, leaving both vessels in shallow water and forcing cargo protection. Survivors are rescued amid heavy fateful damage as investigators assess the incident near Sydney.

Sydney Nnlao Walsh Bay Niles

Man Missing from Home Ends Dashed Search Amid Confusion

Police report a man disappeared from his Mars Hickville home on December 14. Relatives seek explanations as a brother recalls the family’s belief that illness or disability may have driven him away. Neighbors recall prior health issues and the difficulty of locating him, with police extending the search to nearby counties.

Haigens Dijesiog Mars Hickville Momry Donnally

Proposed New Speed Limit Sparks Transport Debate

A report outlines a proposed nationwide speed limit of 80 miles per hour with emphasis on road safety. The suggestion, supported by a government transport committee, faces scrutiny from regional and local entities amid a broader discussion on traffic rules and enforcement.

Emily Wales Sydney Principe Lilien Mali Howell Severnini Etogereus

Greetings to Duke of Windsor message fragment

Fragmentary OCR text greets the Duke of Windsor with garbled wording and stray names. The message appears mixed with stray phrases and a New Year greeting, lacking clear events, dates, or structured details.

Duke OF Windsor

Improving the Soldier's Lot Amid Recruitment Debate

A London dispatch reports the Army Council considering changes to recruitment and service conditions to improve soldiers’ welfare. Proposals suggest altered terms for foreign service, extended duties, and incentives upon return, aiming to retain manpower and modernize soldier benefits.

Tandem cyclists' inter state trip reaches Melbourne

Two 11 year old cyclists rode a tandem from Coogee to Melbourne covering 236 miles in 11 days. They used a water cooling machine from Sydney and started last Friday.

Sydney Melbourne Collewator T Andem

Death of Von Seeckt and His Role in German Defense

A garbled postwar obituary recounts Otto von Seeckt as key German defense figure. It notes his leadership during World War I, influence on the Reichswehr, and postwar role shaping Germany’s military strategy after the revolution of 1918.

Elen Geejon Etekt Germany Tye France Mackensen Rchanake Cooper Paiken Raya Stece Turkes Rai Ies Af

American Boy Kidnapped in Tacoma Mystery

A Tacoma event reports a 9 year old boy kidnapped from near his home as a man demanded 18 000 dollars ransom. Police seek suspect in connection with the May 4 abduction. The boy, unharmed, was returned after a tense exchange.

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Paralysis cases rise in Dunedin Wellington case noted

In Dunedin and Wellington illness reports show infantile paralysis patients admitted or observed. Two cases were transferred to Tamnedin Henphal today and clinicians continue close monitoring as officials track the outbreak.

Dunedin Wellington Tamnedin Henphal

Gandhi Breaks Silence at Industry Exhibition Address

Gandhi, absent for days, speaks at a 10000-strong crowd at an industries exhibition. He asserts willingness to reduce armaments and pursue democratic reforms, while critics charge government overreach and call for peasant relief. The Times correspondent notes Congress unity and rising unrest amid imperial policy tensions.

Gandhi Pulp Feaneation Lane Peasanie Une Dottie Jeyaheria Wehr Mommbere

Barter Plans and Unhealthy Signs Stun London Markets

London stock markets showed signs of strain amid news of Germany's economic plight. Investors, wary of currency troubles and fluctuating metal and commodity prices, expected a shift toward barter with Britain and Europe while British assets wavered and trade schemes faced government scrutiny.

London Chronicle England Tee Govery Abe Apa Hun Prouth Riaing Widoma

Rescue Hopes Dim After Mountain Climber's Plunge

Mountaineer Williau Chilaule and three companions faced darkness and cold as they descended the treacherous Euve Mos An area near Glencoe. A slip sent Christie tumbling over a sheer precipice while a rope unwound, entangling him. Rescue attempts paused by mist and night. Christie, the most experienced climber, vanished as rescuers pursued a perilous descent to reach the rider and climber.

Auapuuw Lecemper Edinburgh Burchaille Arpyliahirg Williau Chilaule Oldrab Ischalle Tieneoe Mange Oumamit Chrulie Ned Reece Glencoe Tonya

New Premier for China Amid Turmoil in London

A crowd of about 20 000 demonstrated in London yesterday as China faced political upheaval. Reports mention General Cheng Hiuen-hiang and rising tensions between republicans and dissidents, with kidnappings and talks of leadership changes amid wartime strain.

London Cheng Hiuen-hiang Ulder Republican Nate Frelanty Hanratal Chang Teer Farshal Chishy Kalehek Chin

Queensland Deficit Looms In Adelaide Test

From Our Special Representatory Adelaide Monday report describes Queensland nine wickets down for 6 runs chasing 357 to win as Wally Grimmett and the Australian attack press hard. The match features strong Aussie bowling, including Oxenham and Tallon, with Hopeful hopes of a miracle century fading as Queensland battles to avoid a third straight defeat in the series.

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Recall to Religion Speech Seeks National Unity in Faith

The Archbishop of Canterbury urges a return to religion in a national appeal aired by major broadcasters. He laments God crowded out and calls for renewed faith to strengthen moral and national unity, urging Christians to lead in restoring devotion and service to the nation.

Londs Canterbury Moat Ray Langin Ieee Teluin Garda Jesus Christ

Huge Berlin Tube Fire Engulfs City After 19 Brigades Respond

A massive blaze in Berlin's tube section drew 19 fire brigades under Jay Pester. Boats battled flames to protect oxygen cylinders stored nearby. Reporters note urgent public safety measures and temporary closures as crews fought the towering inferno through the night.

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Royal clemency spares three murderers in London

Reports from London state that the late reign’s royal clemency granted reprieves to three murderers. The Welshman and Hull resident were among those reprieved for the killings of a 11 year old girl and a woman named Blackburn respectively, though details are unclear due to damaged text.

London Chrishaustice Aweetlrett Atmut Worsh Hull Edward Trlyweenernild Yom Blackbur

France Faces Political Discord Prompting Police Intervention

A local mayor faced criticism after not enforcing a controversial tax or policy. Supporters and opponents clashed as tensions rose around the measure, prompting police to intervene to restore order in the town.

Ars Mayer Vile Politi

Banks' Funds In London Highlight Stability Plan

An editorial from The Times criticizes variability in London banks funding, urging a plan to obviate fluctuations. It argues for stronger ownership concentration and a stable funding model to support long term building and confidence, contrasting global capital flows with domestic financial resilience.

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Tasman Crossing In Hours New Record By Awaied

Awaied set a new Tasman crossing time in hours as the vessel arrived in Wellington. The report notes a late burial notice and details are fragmentary, with scattered phrases about arrival times and a memorial reference.

Wellington Mears Sane

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