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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 08, 1935

Page

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Europe Awaits Britain's Move At Streza Conference

Berlin and Paris weigh Britain’s stance as Streza conference nears with German, French, Italian plans for peace pacts. Mussolini reportedly backs an Anglo French Italian agreement to enforce peace if Germany resists, while Britain faces choosing between German or Russian ties and possible sanctions or regional pacts.

London Britain France Italy Streaa Berlin Paris Rome British United Press Mussolini Strean Germany Observer

Rink Battle Ends In Police Intervention At Bout

In a chaotic match at the rink police intervened after a disturbance between boxers Burns and Britt. Burns allegedly forced Britt against the ropes and both fighters exchanged blows as officials attempted to separate them amid the seconds’ chaos.

Eydmey Bunday Tas Reio Hie Sania Bradtor al Jack Bum Woidto Scond Burns Satonds Police

France Keeps Conscripts Under Arms in Paris

Paris dispatch reports ministers maintaining conscripts under arms amid ongoing debates. authorities emphasize readiness and national service while reform plans face opposition.

France

Raid on hotel ends with chase and scramble in bar

Queanbeyan police raided a town hotel Saturday night causing a wild scatter as officers appeared in the bar. Several men fled toward a cellar but were pursued and rounded up by constables. About eighteen men were involved in the disturbance.

Queanbeyan North

Staple Fibre Development Plan Reported in Telegraph

London Saturday copy notes the Daily Telegraph financial writer's disclosure of Staple Fibre Development Eta with £10000 capital forming a 1,800,000 company precursor. It aims to foster staple fibre production and fibre processing in northern England while Courtauld’s Ltd. reportedly expands spinning and loom operations. German, Japanese, and Malay imports influence demand assessments.

London Daily Telegraph Eta England Germany Japan Maly Courtauld's, Ltd Olegraph Abra de Weastion Lancashire

Manchukuo KiM Viking Japan Comment on Tokyo Visit

North ern Teoland Labour Minister J M Andrewal spoke at Arcangh declaring De Valera would never obtain a united Manchukuo Irish republic. He described Tokyo as the center of action with warships likely to avoid firing a rifle while guards held the Akxanke Palace.

London Labour Teoland J. M. Andrewal Arcangh Tokyo Baturday de Valera Tokobame de Valara Akxanke Palace Tak Deniely Wil Rettle

United States to join drive for international economic plan

In Washington on Sunday Secretary of State Cordell Hull urged aliens to unite for a global approach to ensure peace and prosperity. He said no current talks exist to reopen London talks but nations must adopt a sound economic program and may discuss renewal of the conference.

Washington Cordell Hull United States

Nazis Confident of Victory In Danzi g Election

Overdue yacht and safety fears frame Danzig election coverage as Nazi momentum grows in Suva. Reports detail German propaganda, Goebbels rhetoric, and international reactions while Berlin presses secrecy and restraint amid preparations for a potential annexation.

Danzig Dan- Suva Aig Aarangi Langue of Nations Auckland Fiji Anrangi Eante Dangly Pittiow

Neutrality plans for next war debated in Congress

The New York Times reports the House debated a neutrality policy as war talk dominated the session. Representative Maverick of Texas introduced a resolution, while the McSwain amendment was altered to authorize wartime conscription of financial and material resources, impose 100 percent tax on war profits, and compel industry and transport leadership to support mobilization.

New York Washington New York Times House Maverick Texas McSwain Lexceea Thoss

Indian Wrestler Mandan Singh Disqualified After Strangle Attempt

In Brisbane at Bohemis Stadium Mandan Singh wore his turban during a tie wrestling match with Billy Masake. After Meosko appeared stronger, Singh attempted to choke his opponent. The referee intervened but Singh fell, was disqualified, and Masake needed medical attention.

Brisbane Mandan Singh Billy Masake Bohemis Stadium Meosko Bing

Wireless raid at Rosehill Racecourse arrests five men

A sensational raid at Rosehill Racecourse during the Sydney races led to five men being arrested over mysterious wireless messages. Commonwealth officials had pursued the matter for months, with a wireless inspector using a short wave detector during the operation. Police and Postmaster-General's Department officers watched a suspect and seized a miniature Morse transmitter concealed in a pocket.

Sydney Rosehill Racecourse Witeless Rid Commonwealth Postmaster - General's Department Smd Selned

Soviet Balloon Claims 129000 Foot World Record

The Soviet union claims a world record altitude of 129,005 feet for a balloon flight without passengers. It carried an automatic wireless system sending signals and landed 12% million feet from the takeoff point. The instrument noted a temperature of 78 degrees below zero at 30,000 feet.

Moscow

Paring details emerge in Parramatta Wireless case

In a Parramatta Police statement, Walter Bedford aged 28 a weed and radio mechanic faced Wireless Act charges for unauthorised radio activity while consables Grigor and Fleming noted travel points near the rear of a house. Others named include Rufus Naylor investor Charles Rowlee radio mechanic Kinie Gordon and Bere Re Gheelay a clerk, each charged with involvement in the crime.

Ot Tonis Grigor Fleming Mt Vassage Soures van Being Parramatta Walter Bedford Vlad Trices Wan Uting Wat Rufus Theodore Naylor Charles Rowlee Radia Mechanle Kinie Gordon Jour Mallet Radio Shnoubcer Bere Re Gheelay Serees

Postman's Knock Stamp Dealers Loud in Protest

Postal workers and stamp dealers staged a loud protest over frozen ink restrictions. The demonstration featured cries and chants outside the Post Office, highlighting grievances about supply delays and pricing. Organizers urged resolution through negotiations with officials.

Byrd Philatelic fete stalls as polar plans fail

Indications that Byrd's polar expedition celebration may fail emerged as stamp collectors paid 50 cents to mail letters to the South Pole. About 54,000 letters were carried but frozen ink limited cancellations to 9,000 in six months. The effort ended with an incomplete display and a failed release plan. In Asia the Communist band near Kwei-yang is said to be driven back as Chiang Kai-shek's forces mass to oppose the Reds, with 75,000 troops facing an estimated 50,000. A major battle is anticipated soon.

Washington Bear Srl Byrd South Pole Walter Port Ofice Alspost L Department Mvisionaries Metro Hayman Roland Boashardt Little America Kwei-yang Marahal Chiang-Kal- Bhek

Drive Chiang Kai-shek's Onslaught in Kweichow Province

Shanghai report on the civil war front describes Chiang Kai-shek led anti-Communist forces pressing to crush the Communist army in Kwei-chow. The province has seen decades of fighting with both sides committing killings and shootings as the struggle intensifies.

Shanghai Kwei-chow Chiang-Kai-Shek

Death of Former Chief Justice Sir William Cullen

Sir William Portia Cullen formerly Lieutenant-Governor and Chief Justice of New South Wales died at Leura last night after a long career in public service. Born at Jamberoo, he studied at the university, was called to the Bar in 1883, served in the Legislative Council for Camden, elevated to the Upper House, and became Chief Justice in 1910 before retiring in 1925. He was knighted in 1911 and acted as Lieutenant-Governor on several occasions. Funeral arrangements include a state viewing at St Andrew's Cathedral and a 10:30 am service, with the procession to the central railway station.

Ydney William Portia Cullen K.C.M New South Wales Leura Jamberao Koyunra Willian Cullen Lagtslative Council Camden Hovne Hie Cwhlon Ehip William Cullen St Andrew's Cathedral Central

Roosevelt Plan for Jobs for All in Washington

Roosevelt pushes largest peace time appropriation in US history to fund the dole ending plan. After months of bitter fight, the bill gains Senate and House approval to place 3,800,000 men to work on public works and relief projects. The measure grants the President broad authority for two years to use funds for employment programs.

Washington United States Roosevelt Senate House of Representatives

Mulwala Canal Starts as Premier Steves Turns First Sod

The Mulwala Canal project in the Berinquin Irrigation district had the Premier of New South Wales turn the first sod. The canal aims to irrigate 3,000,000 acres across Wakool and Deniliquin areas, linking to Balranald and extending toward BiJiabang Creek, with 1,200,000 acres of cana l and 1,498,000 for subsidiary channels. Estimated total cost stands near £1,886,000, to be spent over six to eight years, with £900,000 pledged initially.

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Egyptian Mission Talks Trade With British Ministers

A conference between Egyptian officials and British ministers at the Foreign Office discussed trade and policy. General officers and diplomats attended to review relations and potential agreements shaping Egypt’s external commerce and regional stance.

Dominion Talks Cover Broad Empire Trade Policy

The Sunday Times reports that talks between the Governor and Dominion ministers at the jubilee celebration will center on overseas operations and travel quotas. Discussions will explore long term Empire economic policy, development of imperial finance, and migration redemption.

London The Sunday Times

Lloyd George invited to cabinet committee meeting

London Saturday. Mr Lloyd George, whose recovery proposals were submitted to the Government at the request of Prime Minister Romony MacDonald, has been invited to attend a cabinet committee meeting on April 14.

London Lloyd George Romony MacDonald Cabinet

Odin before Christ in German conscription policy

A periodical essay by General von Ludendorff argues forceful unity under Odin and Christ for new German conscripts. It condemns organized religious conflicts and external foes while praising German army cohesion and international peace as attainable through spiritual solidarity.

Emblin Odin Christ General von Ludendorf Waly German Tower 1 Gremana Adda

Abyssinia and Italy Armament Debate on Agenda

Abyssinia draws attention to Italy's attempt to build up arms as a topic at an upcoming meeting. Frenor's denunciation of Deena will be monitored. The discussion centers on Armament and a potential military buildup affecting the region.

Abyasinia Italy

Cambridge Contest Report Aims at Mission Clarification

Fragmentary text from a Cambridge event references a contest or race with names like Bevan Attar ey and Menetea. The readable parts mention winners justified, a gear or software note, and a question about sources and outcomes. No clear dates or places beyond Cambridge are readable.

Vest Mons Fous Jengthe Cambridge

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