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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1936
Page
1
An explosion hit a butcher shop early morning, wrecking a blasting plant valued around £38 and destroying a refrigeration unit. A 30 foot fuse trail led from the yard to a room housing recombination machinery, with windows blown out and doors torn away. Detectives sealed off the scene while assessing the blast impact and property damage.
Italy declines to make arrangements in a suspended negotiation with Sespended and Son. The report mentions canal discussions and mentions vegetables in context of the trade dispute. Details are fragmentary and unnamed parties are present.
Melbourne reports the Australian Labour Party conference today backed a 40 hour week in a policy plank. The Industrial Committee's report urged support for federal and state measures, seeking government action to adopt the shorter working week and tighter enforcement, with equal pay for men and women and machinery of compliance.
The Chancellor Dr Behuschaige announced that the recent disturbance at Nasi leads to an amnesty sequel. Prisoners are to complete remaining sentences under the new order, with timing and enrollment details to be announced.
Reports from London describe heavy fighting around Saragossa in the Spanish Civil War with no decisive advantage to either side. Government planes bomb neighborhoods as columns push forward, while insurgents resist. Madrid remains under threat and foreign tensions rise with diplomatic notes and troop movements across the region.
Berlin reports GMTAIN aims to hold Games in 1644 despite Britains withdrawal of a 1940 Games claim. Britein withdraws, while Fiona and others pursue the 1840 Waren agenda.
Report on the Australian rowing and sailing contingents arriving in Berlin ahead of the Olympic Games. Herr Hitler’s headquarters at the Kaiserhof, Count Von Duer receiving courtesy, and talks planned with Dr. Fischer and Minister Tyssenn. Premier of New South Wales attended a propaganda reception with Goebbels, framed as informative rather than political.
The Labour Council secretary Mr. R. King warned that if the A.L.P. Executive acted on its threat to expel unions at the Labour Council Conference held at Trades Hall, it would remove two thirds of affiliated unions. The conference was branded black by the AJP with unions including Electriglass Bogat Workars and Woollen and Basil Workers among those represented.
Persistent reports claim the government will lift the peg price of 74 cents a bushel for wheat, lifting July futures with the highest level since October. The Wheat Board neither confirms nor denies stories of nearly 5,000,000 bushels moving in two days, as Canada weighs possible price shifts.
Butter and dried fruits groups urged the Acting Minister for Commerce Thorby and others to back an equalisation policy to aid the Australian dairy industry. Representatives from the butter, dried fruits, and independent growers associations spoke unanimously. Proposals would go to the Federal Cabinet meeting in Brisbane on August 7 and 8 before the Prime Ministers Conference in Adelaide opening August 3.
Wheat prices climbed in Sydney with gains across markets as buyers pushed for bagged wheat at 4/8 and 3/0 for country grain. London Liverpool Winnipeg and Chicago markets remained firm with yesterday's advances. Melbourne Wheat prices rose 1d per bushel with millers and shipowners up 3d.
The Times states England and Russia have agreed on four naval terms modeled after the London Treaty. Details were sent to France, the United States, Germany, Italy, Poland, and Japan. The understanding aims to mirror Britain and Germany talks and may ease Japan’s hesitation to conform to the new London accord.
London Friday George Patrick McMahon a 25 year old journalist central figure in the recent incident was committed for trial at Bow Street Police Court on charges including unlawfully pointing a forearm revolver at the king and presenting to His Majesty a revolver with intent to break the public peace.
Prime Minister Lyons released the agenda for the Premiers Conference opening in Adelaide, August 36, with three main items and many urgent topics. States seek Federal Aid Roads, budget reforms, a Commonwealth loan for education, unemployment, health services, rural rehab, and a shorter working week, plus proposals on constitutional revision and trust fund use. Other items include an educational film bureau, Knase Day observance, national song adoption, cancer research administration, railway gauge standardization, whaling control, and population protection funding.
A fragmented report describes a refugee tale from London and a Western Australian engineer’s son, Mr Missingham, returning to London today after a motor tour in Spain. The piece hints at revolutions and bloodshed affecting travel and safety.
The Commonwealth cabinet extends hearty congratulations to High Commissioner Bruce for his able conduct and leadership. The message notes praise in Parliament for his actions amid difficult questions, acknowledging his service to Australia and its relations.
Kalgoorlie dispatch reports a labor conflict at the Golden Mile mine with the strike escalating after management refused to reinstate a dismissed miner. Cease work looms as workers press for resolution and safety considerations amid ongoing tensions.
Information filed by a police inspector alleges Herbert Taylor extorted a confession from Campbell by violence at the Richmond Police Station. Campbell testified Taylor seized him, held him, and punched him while questioning about missing funds from an employer.
Melbourne reports a complex transport case involving a board chairman, a confession of guilt from road haulers, and ongoing hearings. The fragment mentions corruption allegations, stolen money, and legal actions pursued by the Transport Board as the case proceeds in court.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions ministers and charges d affaires with unclear context. The readable words hint at diplomatic roles and a possible briefing but lack concrete details or identifiable names, dates, or locations to form a complete news item.
The Rev Dr Dev Rydney of Chattesham Road Cheltenham died at St Lake Private Hospital early Friday. He would have been years of age. He was about to become proprietor of the Australian Christian World and was a life member of the New South Wales Institute of Journalism.
The acting Premier announced a 2 million loan by the City County Council has oversubscribed in London, with a total of 30.5 million pounds raised for a 20 year term at four percent per annum. The loan was arranged in London by Premier Stevens after talks with Sydney County Council chairman Mr Lloyd.
The Sydney County Council Loan of 4,000,000 opened at a premium rate. Applications up to £2000 were not allotted. Those applying for more than £2000 received no allotment. The maximum allotment was £28.
The Royal Air Force announces a new Volunteer Reserve for civilian pilots with 800 air personnel. Training includes a weekend class and a 16 day camp yearly, with a debate in Parliament on whether women should be included in roles within the reserve.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention British export credit to Russia and related figures or pledges. Names and full details are unreadable, leaving only scattered references to Britain and financial support in a diplomatic or trade context.
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