12 Aug 1935
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1935
Page
1
Readable fragments show a short note with unclear names and a brief action. The text lacks complete nouns and events, offering only partial hints of a person or place and a possible point or item referenced without clear context or outcome.
Berlin residents voice anger at Hitler's rule as Goebbels denies a chain claim. Millions in lower and middle classes face shortages and rising prices, with food scarcity and foreign currency limits. Military costs strain the economy while leaders diverted attention to Jews Catholics and Starhelms amid domestic trouble.
An excerpted insider account discusses the Reichswehr stance toward Hitler, arguing officers may topple the regime if it harms German interests. Captain Felsen depicts tension between the army leadership and the Nazi leadership, warning that a military move could unfold if divergence grows intolerable.
London reports the Anglo Franco Italian conference may span three days with a British Foreign Office presence. The diplomat notes Eritrean troop concentration suggests potential Italian moves toward control of Nile waters, vital to Egypt, and hints Britain seeks to shape outcomes with a decisive act.
An unclear report notes a stream operation related to Italian deserters described as a measure tied to a government effort. The piece emphasizes propaganda aims and a tense, grim state of affairs within the Ticine region as authorities respond to the situation.
The text notes Paris likely resisting Italian credit moves as France aims to safeguard its financial stance. Italian press adopts a cooler tone amid hopes Britain may back European unity and Austrian independence, with Sir Robert Vansittart and Anthony Eden traveling to Paris.
London reports state the Foreign Crisis spokesman denies Ethiopian recalling from Britain for an Anglo Japanese conference. Addis Ababa says no munitions requests from Italy or Abyssinia, while a Kobe mission aims to establish Aby Malan Council in Kobe and seek supply and possible military aid.
In a The Times letter, Mr R Rankin argues the Empire faces a shrinking birth rate, especially in Australia, and suggests Dominions should rapidly double their populations to fill empty spaces. He notes immigration remains low and warns against assuming a bottom to the decline as economic conditions may drive demand for British stock.
A new left central party formation is reported near in Britain as Lloyd George pursues a pact with Labour. The plan follows a private lunch with Lord Allen Walter Layton and Herbert Samuel among others. A deal aims to avoid Liberal candidates hurting the progress of the coalition and to align with trade union support.
The Times discusses long term population trends with estimates of low birth rates and rising immigration impacting the British Empire. It notes Germany Italy and Russia seeking aid and questions why the Empire lacks resident Britons while urging breeding. It calls for official policy and public education before birth rates become stationary and Britain’s labor force contracts.
Marrickville branch of the State Labour League votes 39 to 2 to hold a special conference to amend party rules. Delegates attend as Jib aon of the state Executive and MLA Lamearini support a direct voice for branches amid concerns over rapid Labour movement decline.
A wandering elephant broke from Bolé Branchous and roamed Laney Street South Brisbane before being recaptured half an hour later. It damaged a shop window but did not cause further injuries or harm. Local authorities tracked the animal and restored order without incident.
At a Tuesday state cabinet session the attorney general and assistant treasurer will report on Melbourne conference discussions about Section 92 of the constitution. NSW seeks swift action to support wheat marketing and considers a pool or state aid. Proposals aim to align state law with High Court rulings and commonwealth relations.
Washington Saturday report claims a dictaphone transcript described a plan to assault political enemies in the Senate. Huey Long says he cannot identify some speakers and criticizes the recording. Senator Long and others dispute the remarks as ranting.
A major blaze gutted the Hornsby district hospital while nurses evacuated about 40 patients to the grounds. Wardmen and staff aided by the fire brigade and three extinguishers contained the flames within an hour, with 12 patients moved to nearby hospitals and others returned home or to wards as safe positions were found.
Canberra retained the Massy Cup at Queanbeyan Show by one point after a rugged match with Burrowa pressing throughout. Burrowa protested Butterfield and Riley’s inclusion, while Canberra signaled a £100 challenge at a neutral ground if needed.
A report from Rome indicates the Italian central bank raised its key rate from 3 percent to 4 percent. No further details were provided in the fragment.
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