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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 18, 1936
Page
1
Fragmentary item notes an event at Avasaunnsion with unclear details. The readable words reference a regional or institutional action, but specifics such as date, participants, or outcome are not provided. Further legible text needed for a precise headline and summary.
A wartime style briefing notes Paterson remarks on Northern Australia settlement aims, drought water scarcity, and transport costs. He cites Western Australia and Victoria as past settlers' failures, notes climate and rainfall advantages, and outlines government efforts to improve roads and mining, while acknowledging station scales and price pressures.
A chaotic Labor Daily Ltd meeting toppled attempts to bar agreements with other parties. Directors debated voting outcomes amid disjointed remarks as the chairman warned of material needed before wider deliberation.
In Sydney on Monday, Martin Edward Foolh and Clarence William Matthews allege police forced them to make damaging statements. Police deny the accusation of bashing and coercion and say the pair were not mistreated.
British dispatch reports continued fighting in Spain with prisoners shot and a large number arrested in Madrid. Government advances threaten rebel strongholds as loyalist revolts trouble rebel lines, with atrocities alleged by both sides and hostages feared to be executed rather than assaulted.
The Lisbon Journal reports mass executions by Moorah troops in Badajoz with 2000 confirmed killed. Frontier observers describe chaotic scenes as government forces clash with rebels along the Puino River and at Tram Mmbing. The report cites machine gun fire, mob scenes, and refugees fleeing toward France amid ongoing bombardments and upheaval.
Bertin correspondent for La Journal reports Germany’s reply to the request to join the non intervention pact is completed. The response is described as affirmative and ready for delivery to the requesting party, signaling alignment with the terms.
Prime Minister Lyons states Australia will stay loyal to core principles in trade talks with Japan. He asserts commitment to maintain living standards, increase employment, and avoid compromising national interests. He rejects suggestions of weakening negotiations as Japan delays talks after the wool season.
A chaotic OCR summary details the Berlin Games closing with the Olympic flame extinguished and a call to Tokyo. It notes a 100,000 crowd, Hitler present, large attendance, and 4 million tickets sold. Germany led with 83 wins while medals followed a 3-2-1 system. A Melbourne cabinet meeting discusses tariff concessions and importers seeking artificial goods, with limits on extending bans and a cautious stance toward Japanese trade.
The Daily Telegraph reports Franco’s loyalists win at Gejon as government forces suffer losses. Beorlegue, Moroccan veteran and rebel leader, claims two women among government troops were wounded and shot. French inquiries into frontier bombings near Burgos and Burgos welcome scenes for Franco amid Madrid disturbances. The Paris government arrests a man for carrying cartridges from Madrid to Handaye.
Howard Mitchall of Ade laids describes a failed winter trek in Victoria's high country. A party of 14 went out to reach Fitageradd Hut and Ataloane Hut but lost their way in severe weather. Two members Clyde Cole and Rick Hull are stranded near Big Sivan Wall with the others pressing for help. Mitchall reached Gian Valley Past Odice exhausted and frostbitten, transported to Omeo Hospital for treatment.
Warvened skiers back to BIDNET, Monday. Wallis, 38, of Drumwind ee today ect okie. The garbled report mentions a savance party or reacusre and a cineca in 9 ear, with a fatal outcome and ongoing follow-up by authorities.
A Royal Commission report outlines allegations that police agent Kevin Lynch sought to coerce or obtain evidence against Ernest William Howe. The commission, led by Judge Markell, faced delays with a report expected by October. Cassidy leads defense for Lynch while analysts address potential manipulation within police guidelines.
The Masefni government moves to cooperate in the Japanese trade war against Australia. Paparial Ordnance gains authority to import and export netting items, prohibit or restrict imports as needed, and respond to foreign measures. Wheat, wool, and flour are among the goods addressed.
A rare surgical procedure was performed on a patient described as a woman, with doctors led by Mr Fay reporting a successful operation. The brief item notes the unusual nature of the lung surgery and lists the medical team involved.
At Parliament House a meeting of 19 members and five ministers urged the government to defer the new relief work policy for three months to allow a clearer assessment. The defeat of a motion to convene Parliament if the delay was refused was noted as the session ran 11 am to 5 pm. Ministers warned the plan aimed to balance relief and full time works, with projections that 800 workers would join government projects and about 5,000 may be affected in the Water Board and related sites.
A disputed foul by the American boxer in the 12th round halted the bout against Australian rival Fred Meneberry, the mildiv weight champion. Tension rose as management debated the infraction and gate details before the match ended in the 13th round.
Fragmentary text indicates Haile Selassie era or related Tealian authorities discuss winding up a government or organization. Mentions Adon Ababa and Dagisnd with unclear dates. Possible plans include a relocation or final resolution with a 10 tanga or similar unit referenced in the fragment.
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