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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 24, 1936
Page
4
Hundreds march on Trenton to demand relief funds. A small group occupies the New Jersey Lower House, vowing to stay until the legislature reopens. Trailer crowds reinforce the sit-in as supporters supply food and lodging from merchants. The failure to fund relief risks bankrupting numerous towns dependent on state aid.
Mr H Wv Urne of Melbourne, head of the Amateur Swimming Association and vice president of the Australian Amateur Swimming Association, refused to resign as an Olympic selector. He blamed the federation for the team dispute, saying it held power and rubber-stamped selectors, while parochial New South Wales sportsmen bore the blame for the trouble.
The cabinet weighs Britain and Japan trade interests amid stalled talks on a Japanese trade treaty. Tokyo protests higher duties on Topanis rayon imports while Britain presses for more Australian market share. Lyons calls the issue delicate as ministers probe a final decision before the next meeting.
The New South Wales cabinet ruled to carry out two executions on May 1 and May 7 at Long Bay. Frank Howard and John Carpenter Jones, called the hooded bandit, face death for the North Strathfield railway station shooting. Edwin John Hickey, murderer of Conciliation Commissioner Montague Henwood, is slated for execution on May 1. Roy Soutar, convicted of murdering employer Bolger in the Wagga district, also affected. A protest meeting organized by Mr. Howard of the Prison Perform League is planned for tomorrow night.
Matsu Shima, director of Japan's Foreign Office Trade Bureau, warned that Japan would retaliate against nations restricting Japanese goods. He urged national support for government policy as trade negotiations with England and Australia appeared to stall.
The Legislative Assembly heard an emotional clash over the Cabinet’s decision to carry out the death penalty for Jones and Hickey. Leader of the Opposition Lang urged mercy, while Justice Minister Martin spoke with emotion on the sanctity of life and the law. The Executive Council confirmed the cabinet's decision amid a somber, tense session. There are 15 people under sentence in New South Wales, including those whose cases were decided today.
Canberra forecast shows cloudy periods with showers along the coast and adjacent tablelands. Morning mist or fog inland yields a cold night with fresh south to southeast winds along the coast.
The piece argues Spain faces a crossroads where Moscow influenced training and communist ideals may push the country toward red revolution. It notes high illiteracy and political fragmentation, with no unified provincial leadership, while warning Western Europe largely ignores Spain’s volatile path toward potential reform or upheaval.
Plans for a new hotel to replace the Mercial Hotel Queanbeyan outline an imposing two storey building with a 96 foot by 120 foot footprint. The 18 bedrooms on the first floor include four staff rooms, with white tiled bathrooms and conveniences, saloon and public bars, street access, a rear open yard for light and ventilation, and verandah and balcony features. Architect is R A de T Prevost of Sydney.
Sydney reports at the Aud Board of Cricket Control meeting the decision to adopt the new leg before wicket rule. The motion passed amid agreement among Australia’s cricket authorities that the rule will become law and be applied in season matches across Australia.
Fragmentary lines describe a captaincy decision permitting a team to tour India and cite a first meeting rule about scoring. The text references a fieldsman and an infringement with potential five run additions, conflicting counts, and a reading of the present rule.
Parliament debated tariffs and regulations as Senator Pearce presented Papua reports and Wheat Board findings. Senator Collings pressed on migration policy and a government response to alleged Japanese schooner activity near Northern Australia. The government planned further notice and replies.
The first quarter of 1936 will see adjustments lowering the Canberra basic wage to 85/6 for workers not fully covered by the 10 percent restoration judgment of 1934. Adelaide also faces a sixpence reduction from May, while the six capital average stands at 72/0 for A series. The report notes little overall index movement as prices vary across bread, eggs, meat, and butter in different states.
A Australian Senate discussion weighs wool promotion against restricting Japanese rayon imports. Sir George Pearce downplays danger amid trade talks while Senator Collings notes Toyoda loom praise and Lancashire machinery. Debate includes protectionist views and a Taft Bill with ministers adjourning the session.
A Gazette proclamation states the King's Birthday on Wednesday June 1 will be celebrated in the Federal Capital Territory on the following Monday June 29 with public offices in Canberra closed for the observance.
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