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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 13, 1936

Page

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Policy aims at tapering work to fit unemployment conditions

In Sydney on Wednesday the government clarified its approach to emergency relief and state employment policy. The premier explained that while full employment may not resume immediately, the plan seeks to preserve jobs through gradual measures. Only workers with twelve months in the state will be engaged, with painting and related works controlled under government schemes. The aim is to prevent undue hardship while gradually restoring normal conditions.

Sydney Wedventuy Aires Nial

Advance on Madrid Halts Rebels to Attack on Other Fronts

Madrid reports indicate the rebel uprising in Barcelona was halted and the government braces for multi-front pressure. Officials say the war may last months with economic strain as silver exits circulation and the peseta struggles. No major front changes seen, forces press Banajos while insurgents mass along the Franco Spanish frontier, threats of renewed assault looming. Government ministers reject clemency for Goded and Burriel.

Madrid Geverale Goded Burriel Barcelonm Lawn Barabia Senor Chral Banajos Ippear Run Jan Sebastian

Pearce struggles in 2000m sculls at Berlin games

Australia’s Cecil Pearce suffers a disappointing showing in the 2000 metres sculls at Berlin. A cold hampers his performance as he fails to reach the final, with fellow athletes from Germany and Switzerland delivering strong showings. The day also features Olympic relays and sprint finals with Japan and the USA leading the medal table.

Berlin Australia Cecil Pearce Thie Witty McKay Slimingston Marcres Peayre Pearce Pearces Rebaefer Germany Union Peres Bosefer Russ Switeerland Howe Schaefer Cook Wal Tuvlo Hum Haris Jaetent Ceecho USA Hungary Fraser Osrmany Mise Mchats Japan Fraulein Genegener Bosjohnen Denmark Wee Britain Olympic Vorey Poland de Palma Brazil O. Behaattre Charmany Mame Ponel Austria Campbell Canada Poe Pearee Antant Omer Kiefer UBA Kiyokawe Capen Schwarz Tee Gamboot Diyetale Schlaveh Willia Sehetter Tana Kojline Vaudewaphe Ala Chilatianesen Ramon Roafied Horr Dorweeweden Morlard Kathonia Perch Oliver Matman Finnland Ceaballara Brasil Wala Nec

ANCO ITALIAN TRADE AGREEMENT REPORTED

A fragment mentions ANCO ITALIAN TRADE agreement with unclear wording and garbled place names. The readable part notes a trade accord, but no concrete date party or terms are evident in the text provided.

Ambassy Comedy Ends with Rapid Spanish Diplomatic Shuffle

The article reports a chaotic sequence in which Signor de Cerver resigns, is replaced by Aguinaga from Berne, and a staged credentials scene unfolds at the Spanish Palais. Aguinaga is pressed to sign a forged evolver point, Ramnel Farns presents a Burgos envoy credential, and staff resignations follow as legal confusion erupts.

Tuenday de Cerver Juste Gorrin Dé Cercer Paris Apaniah Bignor Agulhaga Berne Barbering Palace Atadher Luther Récudero Mbouta Aguinags Uney Aguinaga Paria Ramnel Farns Cresentium Burgos Aguinguga Forma Ange ‘Uyallat P Foor Burgum

Water Board Works Denials at Gibraltar Detected

A Gibraltar press message denies foreign reports of a Pa ey tablished in RYDNEY and a forbidden- Atm meeting of the Water Board. It says action in the Bay of Gibraltar hampered by President Mr Upton. The document notes 10 500 workers on board projects versus 401 in June. British naval authorities asked De Epson Geoerrma not to enter British waters to avoid endangering life and shipping.

London Gibraltar Rydney Wednesdy Bay of Gib Weetay Upton Kattar Morocco Gibraltaria de Epson Geoerrma

Rebel Leaders Attempt Escape from Desig Sotra Warder

Fragmentary OCR notes describe rebel leaders and a plan to escape from a designated warder. It mentions Garron and Maniey in a troubled scene with uniforms and burial attire referenced in mangled form. The readable text implies imminent danger and an attempted breakout amid unclear dates or locations.

Desig Sotra Maniey Garton A

Spanish Pact Nearer in Paris Diplomatic Hope

Paris reports optimism in neutrality talks with France and Rome. Officials expect a final agreement by the weekend as discussions progress amid favourable press coverage.

Paris Rome

French Troops Alarmed by Use in Spain Conflict

London dispatch notes tension over French colonial troops in Spain as rebels press advances toward Madrid Tolosa and Baragossa. Reports quote officials promising forced surrender while British dealers reassure firms in Madrid amid warnings of immediate departures for those unwilling to sign safety absolution papers.

London Madrid Daily Telegraph Britten Conaul

National War Memorial Completion Ordered by Cabinet

Cabinet authorises £160000 spread over three years to finish Canberaton memorial. Prime Minister Lyons says tenders will be called immediately to meet an Ansac Day opening goal, with total cost now £250000. Work includes Hall of Memories dome gardens and stone facing as the project expands through 1917 to 1920.

Canberon Mr. Lyons Australia Committee of Management Sydney Melbourne Canberra ML Athchie Audney Acme Rs.sl Jaf A

Survivor of Wharncliff disaster dies in London

The sole survivor of the Wharncliff tragedy at Barnaby, where 87 lives were lost, died today in London. The report details the final minutes of the disaster and lists numerous athletes competing in heats, including names from Britain, Hungary, Argentina, and other nations, with results from boxing, water polo, and swimming events.

London Barnaby

Four Men Charged With Theft Of Skins And Break In

At Parramatta Police Court four men Aloysius Oliver Jones Robert Steven Jones Horace Anthony Lynch and Harold Roward Collins faced charges of stealing fox skins valued at £441 after a train incident on the Western line. They are also charged with breaking and entering the Doyle and Palmer warehouse and stealing 17 bales of skins valued at £248. A witness described a plan to have more skin thefts with bolt cutters found in their truck. The men, who intended to plead guilty, were remanded for trial with further counts including rabbit skins valued at £2000.

Parramatta Aloysius Oliver Jones Robert Steven Jones Horace ‘Anthony Lynch Harold Roward Collins Robert Joner Lynch Collina Alan Jones Gat Penrith Toads Akin Jones Cloke Collins Abe Aloyatus JoBe Aa | Jones Balan

Wheat acreage rises in three states in preliminary report

The Commonwealth Statistician Dr. Wilton announced preliminary figures showing a potential wheat area increase across three states. Estimates place this year’s sowings at about 4,000,000 acres in New South Wales, 2,100,000 in South Australia, and 230,000 in Queensland, with exports and stocks detailed for the season.

New Soul Wales South Australia Quainsland Wilwon Commonwealth

Coal Cutters Admit Dangers Amid Explosion Report

A coal mining incident prompts officials to acknowledge dangerous conditions. Mr. Killock, secretary of the Miners Federation, urges improvement measures and cautions that the pits remain perilous for workers.

Shunter Injured in Melbourne Incident

An incomplete report notes a shunter was injured in Melbourne in a train-related incident. Details are unclear as the text is fragmentary, but the event involves railway workers and a likely accident or on-site injury. Further information remains unrevealed in the readable portion.

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