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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 29, 1936
Page
1
Moscow reports underway plans for new family policies to curb birth decline. A representative citing measures aimed at boosting population through marriage support and taxes on childless couples, with officials urging households to have more children to aid the nation.
Italian forces push toward Addis Ababa along two main highways as desertions rise among Abyssinian troops. Taahni princess appeals to women worldwide to rally support, while Italian air and ground units tighten lines near the Sudan border and Roman Times correspondent notes no major resistance yet. The Ethiopian government warns of destruction if there is resistance and calls for united action to defend Holy Land values.
In a London speech Sir Kingsley said welfare progress lagged, noting a new low infant death rate for England and Wales yet highlighting ongoing maternal mortality concerns. The minister pointed to 20 years of slower advances and called for continued measures to improve maternal health and infant survival.
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New Douglan air liner will service the Sydney Hobart route with flights starting next week. The aircraft departs Melbourne Saturday for Sydney then leaves Sydney Monday for Canberra, arriving at Duntroon aerodrome at 10 45 am. It stays at Canberra until 2 pm before returning to Melbourne, while additional tests over Canberra proceed.
In Parliament, Minister for Defence Thawart unveiled a five year defence programme provisioning 76 aircraft 1000 pilots civil aircraft bombers 10 batteries of artillery and 190000 infantry. He urged a common defence policy for all British Africa south of the Sudan as indispensable.
In Auckland on Tuesday, mounting unrest at Mount Eden Gaol prompted authorities to draft all available police to quell potential riots. Early reports describe a day of tense agitation, with multiple incidents and a heavy police presence across the city as officers moved to prevent further violence.
Prime Minister Baldwin says no transfer can occur without consent of the mandatory power and the territory, plus unanimous League of Nations approval. He outlines elaborate procedures and assures Parliament there is no current intention to raise the issue, despite mixed reactions in the Morning Post's political notes.
Reports from Tokyo and Canberra indicate Japan facing tighter trade controls on textiles and imports of wool and wheat. The Textile Export Association and Department of Commerce weigh protections while government factions urge a firm stance amid German propaganda fears. The Institute of International Affairs studies colonial supply issues and raw material shortages affecting Italy, Germany, and Japan.
An inquest was held into the death of 64 year old Mrs. Plorenos Mesth who died from injuries after an escape attempt at a prison. Testimony described a fatal blow and a mortared floor joist as factors. Witnesses referenced Bowers a 40 year old and a damaged scene near an island forging a path to death. Authorities noted faulty construction and a guard's role in the incident.
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News from Sydney reports a bi weekly air mail link to England and Australia to begin next month. Dr Donald Thomson Melbourne anthropologist is invited to Canberra to brief MPs on his fieldwork about life and habits of engines in northern Australia. The plan includes inward and outward legs via Singapore with progress to Port Darwin and coastal travel for field notes.
Reports say Australia may resist Britain’s plan to shift air mail charges, risking revenue losses of about £1,000,000 annually if postal rates change. Some MPs argue British postage cuts could boost overall revenue, while Defence Minister Parkhill notes no official communication has been received and that Australia remains noncommittal on survey results.
New York reports a downturn as the Congress tax program debate triggers nervous markets. Analysts warn of limited relief from spending and taxes, adding uncertainty to future economic policy and investor sentiment.
The Paris Bourse fell as communist influence in the ballot results prompted selling. Observers fear financial panic in the run up to the second ballot, with M. Flandin saying the Communist momentum could, if anything, warn of a Republican triumph in the end.
All gear and fittings were being removed from the vessel and an attempt may be made tomorrow to harvest 400 tons of wheat, which the water has not reached.
Melbourne reports another boxing hopeful as selections advance for the Olympic Games. The article notes a rising star named in the field and outlines qualifying momentum, with officials signaling continued trials and regional prospects.
From the Senate floor Senator Dickinson says many Americans are forced to eat canned dog food, not for pets but as a substitute for human meals. He asserts dog food production has risen in uninspected meat content and blames New Deal scarcity policies and AAA measures for suppressing recovery and workers' incomes.
Defence announces Anzac commemoration plan with Australian cruisers meeting off Killarlis on April 28 for a 3 hour Turkish water stay. A service is set for April 30 at Anzac, with Australian participants and ex service personnel invited to lay wreaths on Empire Way graves.
Coroner's finding of accidental death issued after a plane crash near MELBO. The inquest heard that pilot error by the pupil may have caused loss of control, with testimony suggesting the parachute mechanism and mechanical failure were considered but not definitively proven. The court noted the flight ended tragically in April.
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