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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 15, 1935

Page

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Seamen Extend Sydney Strike Amid Black Fleet Tactics

A major Sydney seamen meeting voted to continue the coastal trade strike and to broaden the dispute to all vessels linked to the Australasian Steamship Owners Federation. Militants controlled proceedings while officials urged a return to work as the government warned of potential acts under the Crimes Act or Transport Workers’ Act.

Sydney Australasian Gibson Ifr Jacob Devere Cailsge Fedal Transport Workers’ Act Seamen's ‘Union O. Herbert W Wharf Seamen's Union Murada Zealandia Ie Parker Tw Murad Minerewetition Nelwon Beoreti Orr Ktle Ate

Intervention debated as weekend produce supply tightens

Melbourne reports a potential Federal intervention if the dispute remains unsettled by week end. Fruit and potato shipments to the Sydney market are tight, threatening growers in Tasmania and costs estimated at 2,000 to 10,000 pounds weekly. Government talks with shipowners and Marine officials continue as Lyons may travel by air if strike disrupts travel plans. If needed, licensing wateride workers could be adopted under Wateride Workers Act to resolve the dispute.

Melbourne Senator Brennan Marine Branch Commerce Lyons Nana Launceston Commonwealth Brennan I 4

Shipowners' Attitude Reported by Melbourne Federation

Melbourne dispatch quotes the Australian Australian Owners Federation on a Commonwealth Government inquiry. Owners will not mate the Murada men until union crew restocking is secured. Federation says services will not be kept out long, but Malanhu action must carry a clear penalty.

Melbourne Wemonday Austembuaian Ausasuniy

Murder confession in Brisbane court case shocks judge

In Brisbane on Wednesday the Dearing court heard Reginald Felix Scott, 22, admit murdering his stepfather Oro Howerd Mille at Boonah. Detective Bischof said Mille was killed with an axe after Scott claimed to have bought Mille and disposed of the body. The defendant said Mille was father to his sister’s five children and that their disputes dated years back. The case is part heard.

Brisbane Reginald Felix Scott Oro Howerd Mille Boonah Bischof Defend Nt Mlle M Joint & Oyant Hiis Wee Dingo Mills Muaifiens

Dam Burst Causes Large Italian Flood Death Toll

A dam collapse near Ovada in the Turin region unleashed a flood that swept villages from Molare to the surrounding areas. The death toll is estimated between 100 and 150 with many victims women and children as factories and roads were destroyed. Rescue work was hampered by deep water and a derailed passenger train near Ouadancoul.

Turin Ova Ovada Ortacalla Danoa Daily Telegraph Molare Anti Genoa Everal Ouadancoul

Crutchley named Public Relations Officer for British Post Office

Mr Crutchley, the British Government Representative in Avatgalia, will take up duties as Public Relations Officer to the British Post Office starting in early November. He will replace Sir Stephen Tal Jenta, newly appointed Controller of Public Relations to the BBC. The Lyons government praised Crutchley’s service and cordial relations with the Commonwealth.

Crutchley Avatgalia Canberra JA. Lyons London Oram Melbourne Stephen Tal Jenta British Broadcasting Corporation Gembet Cyuteley Lyonk Wie Serviers Air Lyons Youspunl UF Co Cratchley

Dry spell grips Sydney with below average rainfall

Met a forecast notes the year’s rainfall at 1.828 inches, well under the 2.440 inch average. Statewide drought effects persist with seven months of low rainfall except in some inland areas. Officials cite weak atmospheric depressions as the cause and justify continued water restrictions.

Divisiona Moron Ein Bydney

Not Guilty Verdict In Paddington Telephone Box Case

Judge Sheridan condemned the conduct as officious news in a case where Victor William Johnson, 34, was charged with assaulting Constable Bourke after an incident in a Paddington telephone box. Three men and two women reportedly entered another box. Johnson denied the assault, and Bourke claimed the constable kicked him. The jury acquitted Johnson and he was discharged.

Bydney Rheridan Besstone Victor William Johnson Wan

Power Cut Cuts Newcastle City Power for Half Hour

A major breakdown at the main electricity power house cut off supply to Newcastle for about thirty minutes. Elevators halted between floors radios silenced and cinemas darkened. Panic among women trapped on stairs followed the switchboard damage and widespread business disruption.

Newcastle Weanoxlay

Fraud on Women at Sydney Cricket Ground Photoshoot

A chaotic incident at the Sydney Cricket Ground disrupted a group photograph in front of the Aland. About 49 competitors were involved as a crowd of onlookers surged forward. Six people were transported to hospital with injuries including abdominal trauma and facial injuries. Names and ages of several injured children and bystanders are given, with locations including Ken Singing, Daceyville, South Kensington, Newtown, and Waverley.

Sydney Valle Dyaney Cricket Ground Loday Shoal Aporia Hospita Mhoy Wer Keith Price Kensingin Anew Bingham Daceyville Fuck Beatre South Kensington Mook John Bhort Waverley Supermtyung Feeder Caetten Newtown Ainotge Chirk Berwington Ubrwstonx Shoek

South Africa Defeated by Gloucestershire in Crickett Clash

London reports jubilation as Gloucestershire defeats South Africa by seven runs in a prominent cricket match. South Africa, bowled out for 118, faltered after a strong start as Rowan and Cameron fell early, with Page's bowling turning the tide. The result dampens Britain’s Test hopes on the eve of the final Test.

London South Africa Gloucestershire Routh Alue Page

Melbourne Beamen's Decision

A Melbourne seamen meeting kept to extend the dispute until a conference of Failural vMoinis considers the situation. The Yarra cannot fill crew, and a similar stance is expected when the freighter calls for crew tomorrow. The Nuirana crew’s four hour notice expires tonight.

Melbourne Wediesday Failural vMoinis Melbournn Santana Uni Kr Huddart Parks Company Yarra

Colliers Collide at Newcastle in Afternoon Incident

In Newcastle on Wednesday two colliers, William McArthur and Peiaw Matin, collided. Neither was seriously injured, and both resumed their voyage shortly after the incident.

Newcastle William McArthur Peiaw Newcastleas

Major Elliot to Earn Five Thousand a Year

In London a report from New Chronicles suggests Major Elliot may receive a salary of five thousand pounds annually. The tale includes a rowdy incident, a prison term for a man, and concerns over government ministers and agricultural affairs amid wider political tensions.

Feyard

Murder Charge Involving Mrs Olive Gilson Case

Weekday coroner reports Mrs Olive May Gilson, 38, murdered by Edward Gilson. Evidence suggests poisoning with poison—witnesses recall Gilson telling someone he poisoned her. Detectives discuss whether Chipatans was involved. Gilson denies any admission and pleads no inability to explain his actions.

Olive May Gilaon Edward Glaen Illain Witnens Gilson Tin Wito England Witney Lownie Mimianon Mir Gltaue

Abyssinian Conference Italy Britain Rift Over Mediterranean Control

From Paris the Daily Telegraph diplomatic correspondent says the Abyssinian conference may open quietly and proceed slowly as Italy seeks to frame the dispute as an Anelohulian struggle to dominate the Mediterranean. The Times Paris bureau suggests M. Lays may mediate, with broader questions of empire and League safeguards shaping proposals and British colonial interests on the line.

London Daily Telegraph Paris Versailles Alvi Ina Tructovia Britain Italy Aly Parin the Times M. Lays Ani Galda England League

Butchered to Make a Roman Holiday

A fragment from a distorted article discusses Abyssinia, colonial powers, and looming Sanhedrin style threats. Viscount Anewden warns of international complications and a world order at stake. The piece hints at Mussolini and a challenge to the League, with grim predictions for global stability.

London Anewden Bignor Munnolini Abyssinia

Swiss Ban on Protest Against Italy Causes Confusion

The Swiss Federal Council prohibitively barred an international gathering set for Baske on August 1 to protect foreign relations. Fragmentary text cites fears of imperiling the federation’s ties with Abynainia amid unclear references and names.

Italy Geneva Tuenaay Swine Federal Council Baske Federatiogt Hhynon Munssit

Peace proposals Britain to submit at conference

British officials report preliminary talks to begin Friday between London and Ankara to shape a formal démarche amid European tension. Prime ministers Savidi and Aldal are expected to attend with Eden and Evans-Pritchard guiding Britain's stance. The goal is a peaceful settlement to avert further European instability and restore confidence in international undertakings.

Limo Hellain Tiny Aed Mb Shia Particulae

Aboriginal children attend Pub BohoGt school, policy clarified

The Department of Education stated that although aborigines were barred from Baryuigil School near Crafton, it was not the department's policy to prevent Aboriginal children from attending public school. Complaints claimed Aboriginal children were not welcome and behaved poorly at the Baryalykt caW, but officials addressed the issue.

Rydney Department of Eocation Bary-uigil Crafton

Unemployment figures show little change in June 1835

The report from TiTEroa Labour outlines a stable unemployment position at the end of June with minor shifts over twelve months. It notes figures around 72,400 unemployed and 4,087 in December 1994 for trade sectors, mentioning regions Mulgarin Frapon Spain Awiteerland and Tigeaumne, reflecting broader economic conditions.

Australa Tintema

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