Canadian Shipping Crisis Shapes Wartime Losses
The Canadian government plans to cut losses and divest its twelve vessels, with ten remaining on the market as Ottawa aligns with Australia and New Zealand. The fleet, built during the war at about 80 million dollars, has run up sizable deficits estimated near 80 million more in operating costs, impacting grain shipments eastward and Great Lakes trade. Canada seeks to shift risk to private buyers while preserving strategic maritime capacity.
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Merjax
Tightening liquor laws prompt minister to react
A deputation from temperance groups pressed Minister for Justice Mr Martin on tightening rules after a trial where jurymen reportedly received liquor during a night session. Canon Hammond warned that jurors must be sober and urged stricter enforcement while noting wider calls to end grace periods and curb alcohol access near courts.
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Hammond
Troops Move Toward Frontier Amid German Forces in Alps
Austrian troops advance toward Salzburg Province and Tyrol as reports of German activity raise alarm. Reinforcements move from Styria to Bischofshafen while Aus Air Force bases near Innsbruck. German brigades gather in Bavarian Alps. Vienna faces political turmoil over conscription and Phoenix Insurance scandal. Civil unrest fears rise as Germany and Austria resume tense posturing.
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Death in Monte Carlo Shocks Yearly Deficit Report
A fragmented report notes a 66,000 deficit for the year attributed to a doubling of international strain and the death of a king. The text references Monte Carlo and War Wea events, with unclear spelling and dates. Further readable details are limited.
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Tumday
En Ee Eee
Italian advance to Addis Ababa described as largest mechanised force
The Italian column moving toward Addis Ababa along the Ankober Road is hailed as the largest mechanised force yet used in warfare, with over 2000 motor lorries, tanks, and large supplies aimed to last months. It advances half the distance from Deanye to Addis Ababa amid no organized resistance. An Italian attempt to reach Addis Ababa follows claims the Battle of Lake Abangi erased opposing forces. A Frenchman, Haile Selassie’s envoy, fled France in a plane seeking to reach Daly Ababa but crashed at Centocolle Airfield. he was captured and disappeared. In London, Foreign Secretary Eden seeks protection for Egypt’s rights on the Blue Nile as tensions rise with Italian troop presence.
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Australia
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Death of King Fuad and Egyptian Regency Plan
King Fuad died today as Egypt prepared a Regency Council to rule during the boy king's minority. Crown Prince Farouk, in London, learned of the death and arranged to join the Viceroy of India’s liner, aiming to return to England after the regent's appointment. Strong crowds cried out God Preserve the King as a vigil and funeral were planned for Thursday.
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Explosion injures two men at Cootamundra plant
Two workers at a Cootamundra plant were injured when a compressed air cylinder exploded. William Bullivan and Wilhems, a clean manufacture worker, sustained abrasions and severe shock, with another employee also affected amid considerable damage.
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Tram Collision at Dye y Wednesday Woollahra
Confusion reigned on Cuford Street as a Bondi bound tram crashed into a stationary tram. The impact jolted passengers from seats and shattered partitions. Twenty women and eight infants were treated at hospital and released. one man sustained non serious injuries.
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Cuford Street
Woollahra
Fragmented OCR note on a near miss and vehicle danger
A garbled OCR passage describes someone nearly hit by a car and a cylinder incident. It mentions a person named William and a hurried ground event. The text is incomplete with many misspellings and unclear details.
Senate Opposes Cement Duties Amid British Protest
After a joint UAP and Country Party meeting, the Senate is seen likely to seek cement duty cuts to GI levels. The debate touched on a British protest and Ottawa commitments, with critics accusing the opposition and Tariff Revision Committee of political motives and interference in Commonwealth matters.
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Country Party
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Lyon
Marquis of Queens Borough resigns League of Nations Union post
The Marquis of Queensbury has resigned as Treasurer of the League of Nations Union after 16 years citing doubts about the league’s ability to function as an effective instrument of peace. He said the league cannot see at present that it can function efficiently.
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Royal Military College Duntroon to House 200 Cadets in Canberra
The Royal Military College will relocate from Sydney to Canberra by end of 1936 and provide housing for 200 cadets, with about 2,000 people to be accommodated when renovations finish. From now to June 1937 up to £170,000 will be spent, including £70,000 this year and £100,000 in a future appropriation. Currently 35 Australian and 13 New Zealand cadets train at Victoria Barracks, rising to 100 pilots and expanded aero drome training under war-time conditions, plus tank and armoured car components in the curriculum.
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Riots at Nazareth Alley Clash Injures Many
A Tuesday riot erupted as a crowd clashed with police at Nazareth. Many were injured on both sides. British author Shalem Asch is mentioned in connection with the incident.
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Shalem Asch
Road Victim: EightYearOld Hit By Car Near Farer Street
Saale Hogg eight year old son of Jock Hogg of Amalie Canberra was seriously injured yesterday afternoon after being struck by a motor car driven by W A Flowers of Sydney. The car reportedly travelled along Piallo Avenue toward Ass. Two boys darted onto the road near Farrer Street and one crossed. the victim hesitated and was struck. He suffered fractures to both legs and scalp wounds. He was taken to Canberra Hospital by Mr. Flowers. Condition last night was reported as serious.
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