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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 03, 1936

Page

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Murder on Train Brings Brutal Double Fatal Attack

The Brisbane bound train horrors left two men dead and a guard badly wounded as attackers battered victims in a sleeper car. Police deem robbery the motive while the conductor reported the grim scene at Brisbane station.

J. Bpeering Brisbane Stine Ane Coateilo Anuigian Wy Thomas Boys Boye Mpech M. Flandin George Clark Andonna

Adverse Vote Meets Mixed Reactions In Turbulent Debate

The report cites a London scene with police inquiries into a violent incident near Maryborough, tracing a bloodstained scene and causing a bereaved wife and two children to endure the aftermath. Meanwhile in London the German proposal saga unfolds with Cabinet scrutiny and Labour debate on equal pay for women, amid hopes for a round table conference and concerns over Rhineland fortification.

London Sc Flassin France Ehetra Tt Ds 1 Lnirelen Germany Abe Rhineland Britain

Germany Replies Conciliatory Yet Deflects Concessions

German reply to Locarno proposals, London, declines submission to the Hague Court and rejects staff negotiations for future treaties. It reiterates Hitler’s 25 year peace plan, condemns one sided pacts, and stresses necessary measures after securing peace. The document leaves Europe anxious about goals and future conferences.

Germany Hague Court Hitler Europe

Germany's disarmament proposals for Europe aid

Germany proposes humane aerial war rules including bans on gun poison incendiary bombs and long range bombardments on towns beyond 20 kilometres of the front. It calls for immediate arms limitation and readiness to join settlements. stresses disarmament would boost international trust and economic recovery.

Germany

Deregistered Union Forfeited Court Rights Appeal Dismissed

The Full Bench of the Industrial Commission dismissed the appeal by the Federated Ironworkers Association, on behalf of Australian Ironworld workers at Port Kembla, against an award. The deregistration of the union and right to be heard before the Industrial Court were noted, with government expenses and historical context cited, including figures from the Scullin era.

Rydney Thuralay Te Industrial Commission Veryiax Industrial Court Commonwealth Herbert Gepp Sllowanca, Sary Lyonw Rogtiae Ogni Saoscalog Gmohumanta Scullin Herbert Gopp Veunenany

German Proposals for Peace and Security in Europe

The German proposals outline a competitive framework with equal footing for nations, a four month moratorium, and a commission of England, Italy, and neutral powers to supervise. They call for arms limits on the Western frontier, 28 year treaties, and German reentry into the League of Nations, with a standing arbitration court to enforce pact compliance.

Europe Iran Germany England Italy France Belgium Botsrm Britain Wilde League of Nations Nouth

Advance to Lake Tsana Italian troops move near Sudan border

Italian mechanised column left Gondar and reached Lake Tsana shores under British influence. Mussolini pledged to respect if Britain opposes colonial plans. Kiwan reports 7,000 Abyssinian deaths, 68 Italians killed, 196 wounded after a two hour battle at Lake Ashangi. Abyssinians retreated to Mecan Valley, bombed with artillery and aircraft.

Rome Gondar Lake Tsana Signor Mussolini Britain Kiwan Lake Ashangi Mecan

Advance In Ismara London War Report

Military correspondent Temperiey cites uncertainty on battle effects at Adhangi. Report notes gaps between Marshat Hon centre and columns that Abyssinians could exploit. Italian account claims victory opens road to Dexsye and Abyuainia.

London Temperiey Telegraph Adhangi Marshat Samara Dexsye Abyuainia

Men Resume at Port Kembla Amid Turmoil in Wollongong

Turmoil at Port Kembla and Wollongong as workers resume activity after a disorderly spell. Reports say about 1000 men signed in, with unclear details on cause and sequence of events.

Port Kembla Wollongong Tecate Thare

Bush Fires Under Control Amid Vehicle Collision

Partial readable report describes bush fires near Sydney under control following a collision between a heavy lorry and a taxi near Park and Elisabeth. Injured occupants, including two youngsters, were taken to hospital with minor abrasions. Origin of the fires reportedly under investigation.

Leontrar Thurvda Park Elisabeth Hee Anther Errers Sydney Rober Upton Perervel Web Joyaney Hospital

Lloyd George Criticizes Prewar Military Talks

In a Times letter, Mr. Lloyd George condemns French and Belgian military discussions before World War I. He argues they wrecked international negotiations and made war inevitable, calling the talks disastrous for European peace and military planning. He urges postponing war staff arrangements until Herr Hiller’s proposals are fully discussed.

London Belgium Lloyd George Times France Germany Ater Herr Hiller

Appeal Fails In Leongatha Murder Case

In Melbourne the High Court split over Arnold Sodeman's appeal of a death sentence for the Leongatha murder. Judges Dixon Evatt disagreed on quashing conviction versus upholding it. Chief Justice Latham announced a tied result, effectively denying the appeal and leaving the execution set for Monday. A telegram sought government deferral while Privy Council review was considered. The Cabinet later reviewed the ruling.

Melbourne High Court of Australia Arnold Bodeman June Ruahmer John Latham Stark Dixon Evatt Godeman Sodeman High Court Sodeman'a Dunstan Bendigo Privy Council

Sewer Work Prospects for Queanbeyan Men

Full time sewerage work likely in Queanbeyan though prominent men now employed elsewhere. Demand declines as more find more remunerative jobs. Holiday schedule announced with Good Friday and Easter Monday observed. work shifts adjusted around April 4. several workers will start Saturday and finish Thursday with pay.

Queanbeyan Wisator Batartay

State Parliament Rises for Easter

Thurmbuy the Latialativa Anearthly adjourned the session for Easter after no further consideration of the Railway and Transport Amendment Act. An intended railway motor demonstration outside Parliament House in the evening was thwarted by the Huss rising unexpectedly.

Thurmbuy Parliemant Mouse Uin

Hauptmann Execution Planned Pending Grand Jury Action

A Wednesday execution in New Jersey for Hauptmann was tentatively set for 8 am Friday, awaiting Grand Jury action. The case involves the confessed Wendell, whose involvement remains under investigation.

Tunton Hauptmann Wendell Whoh

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