Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Canberra Times in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Page 1

We have pages in Australian Capital Territory

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 22, 1936

Page

1

League Council Appeals Over Abyssinia War

Geneva reports on the League of Nations Council urging Italy to observe the protocol and seek unity to halt aggression in Abyssinia. British and Italian delegates argue for firm action while private sessions debate the failure to conciliate, and a neutral delegation pushes for a broader appeal to all signatories.

Geneva Council of the League Naume Italy Beit To League Mesabet Beerstary Mir An- Ray Deanely Paul Ilso Eden Hue Wis League Council Sur Berg Usder Tibet Bere Aloini M. Wate Tren Avyzatoia Wald

Defences of capital made ready in Abyssinia

Addis Ababa reports say the government will not abandon the capital. Evacuation plans include airlift of British nationals to Somaliland if the capital falls. The Bank of Abyssinia closes Friday and staff depart for Djibouti. Abyssinian forces prepare a last stand as Eritrean troops advance toward Addis Ababa.

London Addis Ababa Times Ktalinne Empres Abyss News Chronicle Somaliland Legation di 4 Bom Ab

Reprisals Risk in Tokyo Trade Talks

Tokyo reports rising tension as Japan weighs using trade protection laws once aimed at Canada last year. Asahi notes discussions include possible duties on Australian wool and potential Australian reprisals, with government caution and consular warnings issued.

Fierce battle near Addis Ababa reports limited details

A clash north of Addis Ababa is described with sparse details. The Italian forces are said to have launched an attack as Abyssinian defense lines around Shole Meda Jilge Harrar Awash and Warrahallu remain in Abyssinian hands. The Emperor, accompanied by Imperial Guard, is believed to be in Naeth Abyssinia with the Crown Prince reportedly engaging about 130 miles from Addis Ababa.

Addis Ababa Addie Ababs Shole Meda Jilge Harrar Awash Warrahallu Naeth Abyssinia Audie Ababa

Sheep Exports Ban Urged Over Japanese Trade Risk

In Sydney on Tuesday Mr. Tully urged state and federal action to stop sheep exports to Japan citing 185 of 4,200 origin shipped to Japan as the first instalment. He warned of wool trade dangers while noting New Zealand as a rival and calling for measures to protect Australian interests.

Sydney Japan Tully Legislative Assembly Prem Asia Commonwealth Mair WAP New Zealand

Bendigo Murder Case In Court Today

The Crown argues Chandler returned home intoxicated and attempted to influence witnesses. The defense rejects the submission as no genuine case is made, with Waney Totton urging the matter be left to the jury.

Ore Justice Daily Gourt Chandler

Eden Sees Abyssinian War Dooming League Fate

British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden warned the League of Nations faces grave consequences if the Abyssinian war ends unfavorably. He cautioned that incomplete membership weakens protection of the Covenant and urged all powers to uphold the League to establish a rule of order against aggression.

Geneva League of Nations Italy Anthony Eden League Council Exton League Britain Eden International Hus Mr. Eden

League tensions rise as Addis Ababa action looms

London reports say Ital­ian troops near Addis Ababa as League Powers debate obligations. Paris laments European decline and calls for end to guerre without delay. Copenhagen notes British Ambulance service returning from leave, recounting air raid casualties.

Entombed Miners Rescued Amid Harsh Nova Scotia Rescue

A dramatic rescue at Moose River Nova Scotia sees three men trapped underground after a earth fall. Doctor D E Robertson and Herman Magill a Toronto lawyer, along with mine employee Alfred Beadding, faced cold and famine while a 141 foot pipe supplied food medicine and oxygen. Despite floods and delays by shifting ground engineers pressed on with the line to save them. Magill died from cold and exhaustion as rescuers redoubled efforts to free the survivors.

Moose River Nova Beotia Harman Magill Hou Ur Hein Prion Ars Serena Hardar Taelar Telays Cainera D. E. Robertson Herman Ma

Christian Heroes Raises Debate On War Duty In Manchester

Mr A Dulf Cooper told a Manchester audience that Christian history honors soldiers and rejects the view that fighting contradicts faith. He argued scripture offers no authority for pacifism and warned Church leaders to defend a man’s duty to defend his country amid a graver European situation than 1914.

London A. Dulf Cooper Manchester Church of England Cooper

Hughes Makes Slow Recovery After Motor Accident

In Asbury on Tuesday March W. 2, Hughes shows slow recovery from injuries suffered in a motor accident. He will likely remain in Towpltel for another week as Dame Mary Hughes is much improved.

MR. Hughes Asbury Tueday Hughes Honday Mary Hughes

London Loans Resumption of Borrowing and Market Hope

London money market may be tapped again for development funds as investors expect a revival. Commonwealth Treasurer Casey avoided comment on Investor's Chronicle claims of rising Australia funding needs, while noting current reserves appear sufficient to meet commitments. He warned against relying on external sources despite a softer local rate outlook and cited State budgets easing overall borrowing pressure.

London Casey Australia Autralia Coney Weis

Salary restoration seeks full restore for Commonwealth members

Commonwealth members push for full restoration of salaries and ministers' allowances before cabinet decisions. Proposals estimate costs: £16,605 to restore members and equalisers to £1,000 annual, £26,000 to remove emergency care on public service salaries, rising to nearly £50,000 if all Commonwealth employees are covered. Also outlined are rises to ministers, Speaker and President, chairmen, and opposition leader salaries with various totals.

Iiial Toralme Betyes

Lost Plane Arrow Gives New Hope

Melbourne reports Pilot G Allen told the Air Board he saw an arrow marked on Delamere Station 100 miles north of Wave Hill. The ground sign pointed north with 3 ppm, while searchers scoured Delamere Station for signs of the marker as Allied air units plan further patrols toward Bourke and Newcastle Water.

Melbourne Tyee G. Allen Air Board Delamere Station Wave Hill Bilt Tuto-Day Delamere Bation Omiiala Allen Waa Mersly Qantas Mall Darwin Perview R.A.A.F. Wapit Laverton Richmond Ron Bourke Newcastle Saarahy Ee

Full Court Denies McArthur Extradition Appeal NZ

The High Court unanimously dismisses John Shaw McArthur’s appeal to extend from a judgment involving extradition to New Zealand under the Fugitive Offenders Act. The court notes NZ warrants were invalid but finds jurisdiction remained with New South Wales magistrates. McArthur faces a £6000 penalty and police reporting duties.

Aydnet John ‘Shaw McArthur New Sealand High Court McArtiuie New Zealand McArthur John Lathes Mes Pollae

Murder Charge Details From Hewitt’s Bar Tragedy

Fragmentary police notes describe a fatal confrontation at Hewitt’s bar. Witnesses name Hareman and Mowitt in a dispute ending with a death. statements hint at admission of a foowoo amid confusion and conflicting accounts.

Hareman Hewitt Mowitt

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tualy Brith Legation Adons Badogile Desage Addis ‘Ababa Gay Pro Derek Pass Graginn Colunie Addin Abal Tokio Ire Asahi Austration Ban Advocated Bendigo Iveta Na Red Sunad Tae Italien Ue Adjourna Three ‘Eagle Husmillat Aayn Adda Africa Europe Plinders Abysainians Mastres Newe-Chronicle Anya Paris Herriot L’information Presce Copenhagen Méniay Ackhus British Ambulance Devbty London Loans Arrow Thomas Janis
Search Courier

Search the Canberra Times Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Canberra Times?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication