14 Aug 1936
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 14, 1936
Page
1
Minister for Defence Sir Archdale Parkhill announced the Canberra era plan to memorialize the late Air Charles Kingsford Smith by naming the Mascot Airport administrative building after him. The Mascot aerodrome would gain a new memorial building and future terminal named in his honor, with construction to begin soon and a ceremonial two-tower control building planned.
Thursday in Will town a union official condemned the dogman job tied to erecting the citys structures as an emicidal circus stunt. He urged the government to end such employment citing deadly risk to workers on bleak days with hoses of peril and exposure while earning only 3/91 a bone.
Canberra Amateur show reports a 20 percent rise in attendance for the second performance compared with Wednesday. The audience enjoyed improved energy and sharper acting as the cast performed with added vim and evident stagecraft.
Relief officials suspend emergency work for single men with dependents in St Te Sydney. About 18 000 men affected by new scale face loss of relief if not absorbed into private or full-time government jobs. Ministers warn it could take weeks to reentrench the workforce and prevent long term reliance on food relief.
The Franco forces launched a long awaited offensive from southern Spain with claims of capturing Badajoz and reaching Molés forces to the north. Rebels report heavy battles, Madrid retreat, and the possible execution threats against government leaders. A brutal incident near Gaba recounts anarchist violence against a hospital matron.
The Minister for Labour stated that reports from State Labour exchanges show a shortage of skilled workers in several industries. Marine trades, boiler makers, platers, welders, shipwrights, machinists and related technical roles are scarce, with experts and craftsmen in high demand across sectors.
Two young tourists from Adelaide H Seppert and Basil Gee journeyed through Spain arriving in Barcelona amid revolution. Their car was stolen then recovered as mobs clashed. They faced rough militia between Hindrid and jadojox and were told to leave Spain, planning to stay in Lisbon until the end of turmoil to reclaim their vehicle.
Report from London cites German air base support for Franco loyalists in Spain. Twenty Junkers transports and five German pursuit planes arrive in Tetuan, with seven bombers aiding rebel forces. Italian and German arms aid threaten neutrality, while executions and court martialing of officials intensify political tensions.
Mr P E Deane, a leading figure in Commonwealth Public Service, offered his resignation as a member of the War Pensions Appeal Tribunal. He declines reconsideration. W B Hughes, Minister for Repatriation, accepted the resignation. Deane, 48, joined in 1914 and served closely with Hughes during key years in Australian history. He later held high posts, including permanent head of the Department of Home Affairs and secretary to the Prime Minister’s Department.
Flooding on the Barwon River near Mungindi caused the weir to suffer damage. Workers filled holes with sandbags through the night to prevent further breach as riverbanks collapsed on the Queensland side and concern rose for additional breaches above the weir level.
In Sydney on Thursday ALP moved to expel leaders of the “bogus” Labour Council Conference participants. Notices were served by the ALP executive demanding reasons why the expulsion should not take effect. General secretary Jet Graves argued the notices as he read the action. Unions officially represented at the conference were addressed with questions on affiliation.
Federal Attorney General Mano Mannell told the Victorian Chamber of Manufacturers dinner that Australia should not fear a population surge to 20 million. He argued the nation’s security rests on controlled migration and new industries, warning that rapid growth without settlement would strain resources.
A. E. Thoneman grazier and Aloe Exchange member told the Banking Commission that central and trading banks should tighten the market to curb movements and reduce extravagance by governments. He warned that reestablishing an internal wool market could save woolgrowers about two percent on wool in store, potentially saving 140,000 yearly if adopted by a quarter of graziers.
Wounded count unclear but reports mention Jat and General Caban Patel in turbulent Burgos fighting. Authorities describe rebel successes amid disrupted communications and shifting frontline lines.
The Australian Jockey Club report for the financial year ending July 31 notes attendance up 5 percent over the prior year. Gross profit fell to 9007 pounds, below last year. Prize money at Flemington and Warwick Farm totals reached 14,710 pounds, with total investments at Randwick and Warwick Farm rising to 286,243 pounds. Governmental taxes and bookmakers fees affected revenue accordingly.
Trades Hall Melbourne witnesses a mass meeting by striking maintenance workers while the Hall executive, opposed to the strike, calls the hall for 6 pm and cancels the weekly Trades Hall committee and the regular meetings of two large unions. Relief workers face higher engagement rates amid unrest.
The chairman of the tramways board Mr Bell announced a new Sunday service starting in October. Trams will run on Sundays across Melbourne, though initial timetables and scope remain to be clarified.
Fragmentary report notes a group labeled anti social credit party forming in Alberta. Mentions of protest to King Ewart and a government program. Text is garbled with names and places unclear.
Australian efforts in Berlin stumble as Percy Oliver places second in the 190 metres backstroke heat and the men’s eight crews finish poorly against European rivals. The New South Wales police crew underperforms amid a day of challenging conditions, while Miss Doris Holland wins the women’s 100 metres backstroke with a decisive lead.
A local Australian woman faced defeat in a continuation noted on page 4. Details are sparse in the fragmented scan but indicate a sporting or competitive outcome involving a woman from Australia. Further specifics require the continued page 4 text.
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