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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 03, 1935

Page

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Four Children Die In Chaff Shed Fire At Inverell

In Inverell a chaff shed on Thomas Fleming’s property burned, killing four children aged five, four, two, and Fleming’s two year old daughter. Neighbors heard screams as flames engulfed the shed. volunteer effort failed to reach them. Mrs Fleming had been away seeking medical aid.

Inverell Twenday Thomas Fleming Gum Sat Inveral Aiemi Charity Dodd Thare Fleming Moibe Dizon Mra Hydney Dison Bao Howe Dodd Mafety Terra Bla

Lyons Speaks Out in London on Anglo Argentine Treaty

Mr. Lyons criticizes the Anglo Argentine treaty in London arguing trade and investments are unfairly treated. He claims Argentina has paid no interest since 1933 and urges policy changes.

Mr. Lyons London

Australia and Britain clash over Anglo Argentine trade deal

In London a BritishAustralian delegation debated the Anglo Argentine trade agreement. Prime Minister Lyons criticised the pact while Australian ministers argued for fair returns from British investments in Australia and Argentina. They noted British holdings in Australia and Argentina and discussed short term and long term arrangements and Ottawa implications.

Ottawa Aline Icleerslion Lyonn Fhuaire Australia Biitia Lyons Board of Trade Ifr W. Runciman

Prices Rise in Brussels Murky Trade Flows

Brussels prices climb as Belgian currency devaluation unsettles trade forces. Visitors report instability in imports and output, with wholesalers warning of higher costs. Millers expect lower grain prices but contend temporary disruptions may push up wheat costs.

Composite Bills Sparking House Debate Over Legislation Tactics

Mr Beasley condemned composite bills as an ingenious mass aimed at pushing legislation. Mr Henstey noted the four year rise of the practice with parts aligned to local growth but other parts seen as reactionary. He argued opposition claims should rest on principle and warned against broader misuse in other bills before the House.

Trong Beasley Tast Henstey Wolces Feasley Banding

W A Cyclone Rescue Efforts Off Northwest Coast

A cyclone off the northwest coast caused heavy wreckage and many missing sailors. The Koolinda joined the rescue near the stricken lugger fleet, saving numerous crew as life sails and tools were used in recovery. By Friday several more lugger crews were found, with many captains reporting survivors and damaged vessels.

Darwin Eggieston Loolands Pam

Eden visits Warsaw amid war talks and European plans

London reports Anthony Eden arrives in Warsaw to begin talks with Polish officials and the Foreign Ministry. He will discuss European tensions, then travel to Prague for a Czech exchange before returning. Britain contemplates broader talks with France and Italy, seeking confidence among nations to prevent war.

Warsaw Privy Deal Anthony Biden Ruskia I Hare Ambeamador M. Beck Tiisuteki Anthony Eden Prague London Anthony Itden Lindon Geneva Moscow

German Concerns at Moscow Talks

Berlin dispatches report uneasy mood over Moscow talks with hints of limited arms possible but no explicit weapons cap. European papers react with surprise at absence of firm disarmament references while officials in London weigh the implications of Soviet and German diplomacy and broader power balance.

Memel Statute Debate Stirs House of Commons

In the House of Commons the foreign secretary пытки outlines the Memel intervention with a wartime nature and seeks to justify actions during the Memel star crisis. The discussion centers on representation and official policy, with emphasis on international stance and potential implications for relations.

London House of Commons Foraipn Sir Dohn Fala Ag Mir Joba Mai — Representatk

Intervention in Mothercraft Crisis in Canberra

Health Department action leads Canberra Mothercraft Society to defer appointing a sister to head the baby health centre. Council resignations and protests over leadership surface as a special general meeting is scheduled for April at the W.C.A. building to consider motions calling for resignations and no confidence amid rising member enrollments and publicity concerns.

Canberra Suter Health Department Tim Tremorer Baby Heath Center Kingston Council Mindare Counc W.C.A Guy Mothererstt Bocisty'n Alteire Peo

Jubilee appeal funds maternal and child welfare scheme

A grant of £50000 inaugurates a nationwide appeal to improve maternal and child welfare in Aus Lenlis in commemoration of King George’s silver jubilee. Leaders across parties urged support via the national wireless network. Government promises to administer the fund and counter rising maternal mortality through safer motherhood programs and related measures. Details were discussed with King George and notes mention a potential distribution plan.

Aus Lenlis George Earle Pugs W. M. Hughes Messre J. Mc Sean Beasley Heaith Hughes Nufield

New Ministry Formed In Melbourne By Country Party

The Ira Country Party Cabinet in Australia was formed today with A A Dunstan announcing the new Ministry. The lineup includes HJ Hogan as Minister for Water Supply and Electrical Undertakings, Sid Tremain as Premier, and A M Bourchier as Attorney General. Hogan joined the Country Party and ran as an Independent after contacting the election.

Melbourne Ira Country Party Australia Country Party A. A. Dunstan HJ. Hogan Labour Aog Sid Tremaurer Amaten A M. W. Bourchier Sollral A. L. Bassay Agriculture Me EJ. Mogan F. 1 Gld Landa Forests L. Goudie Messrs. A. 8 Shalley E. J. Mackrell Cr. Tuckett H. Tye Hogan

Serious charges arise at inquest into death of artist Eileen Verna Smith

Inquest before City Coroner heard alleged statements from two doctors, Dr Cecil Walters of Prince Henry Hospital and Dr Richard Speight of St Vincent's, about the death of 90 year old commercial artist Eileen Verna Smith. The Government Medical Officer Dr Palmer gave a post mortem and examined possible causes as the dying deposition of Miss Smith was taken by Detective- sergeant Lachem.

Juarie Breet Eileen Verna Amith Cecil Walters Prince Henry Hopital Misa Smith Richard’ Speight St. Vincent's Hospital Mine Seth Platenday Omer Palmer Lachem Mise Smith

Relief Work March on Parliament House Debate

In parliament yesterday the Minister for the senior (Mr T Patakson) stated hope to render unnecessary the nomad march on Parliament House by resistance workers. The minister did not elaborate but implied an added call for men to obtain work.

Gander L About Representa.ven T. Patakson Parliamant House J. Janberra Wich

Bodyline English Complaints Over Wyatt Injury

Mr R. Wyatt captained MCC on a West Indies tour and may miss the season after an apparent jaw fracture from a Gale delivery. An Xray will confirm the damage, with hints the tour lacked cordiality as spectators claim bodyline tactics and some West Indies bowlers carried dangerous intent.

London Wyatt MCC West Indies Podylina Vera Trinidad

Abyssinia Appeal to League Stakes in Geneva

Fragmentary note reports Abyssinia appealing to the League in Geneva while Italy and Abyssinia exchange statements amid retraining fret mill operations and ongoing tensions.

Geneva Mobiay Tratore traUon Italy Abyssale

World unemployment figures in Germany lead global list

The International Labour Office reports Germany tops the world unemployment table with 2,704,676 at March end. Britain follows with 627,107, Italy stands third with 511,711, France and Ireland show increases in unemployment across the continent.

Geneva International Labour Office Germany Marsh Britain Italy France

Gas Tragedy Inquest Records Accidental Death Findings

The Darlinghurst inquest into the gas deaths of Mary Williams 20 James Ward 44 and John Gare 52 found accidental death from gas entering via a rubber tube tapped into a supply. Witnesses testified the victims drank heavily the night before and the gas tube failed to awaken them while attempting a rescue.

Bydney Tueslay Darlinghurst Mary Williams James Henry Ward Yohn Gare Mater Neady Patterson Daur

Fragmentary note on Lithuanian matter and government duty

A damaged OCR fragment mentions Lithuania, Memel, and a government duty to report a status. The text is incomplete and unclear about specifics, with random words and garbled names, but indicates an official or informational context regarding regional affairs.

Grand National Result and Jockey Gratitude Revealed

Paget thanked Briscon after a public celebration of Golden Mor favourite’s win and noted the owner’s terrible experience. The jockey and team faced challenges yet secured a clear victory, with praise for the remarkable success and the support received.

London Paget Agres Briscon

Widow testifies on daughter’s illness and doctor’s guilt

Mrs Smith widow and mother of the dead girl declares her daughter described a dire medical condition. She says the girl named Dr Homer on Mace Street and later Dr Ryan of Booth Rodney Hospital as responsible, with inconsistent statements recorded before death.

Mra. Smith Waa Abe Homer Mace Street Privat Mrs. Smith Ana Tad Royal Houth Fin Rysant Lawless da ‘Smith Ryan Booth Rydney Hospital

Fragmented testimony in medical aid case at adjourned bearing

The testimony describes a woman seeking financial aid from Dr. Ryan and being directed to a Dr. Homer on Manquarts Street. She paid £10 for a service that produced no receipt and claimed distress, with her daughter allegedly told not to operate. Mrs. Smith recalled the sequence as the case proceeded to adjournment.

Ryan Bellavus Van Homer Manquarts Street Ata

Fragmentary Vatican plea warns against new wars

The text conveys a disjointed plea about the Pope's concern over resurgent war rhetoric and forces that threaten global peace. It references the Great War era, calls for restraint, and urges prayers and unity to prevent widespread suffering and harm to humanity.

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