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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1936
Page
1
The referee favoured Fred Hennebery after a foul by Al Romero in the 12th round at Rushcutters Bay Stadium. Directors later ruled the match a no fight and announced gate shares will be adjusted, with Hennebery receiving his share while the stadium will not retain its percent.
A Sydney court will hear an action involving Albert Dow of Searun and the National Boxing Club of Australia. The case concerns unpaid shares and a disputed payment to J K Manning, solicitor for Bee colt. A temporary hearing is set for 10 am tomorrow.
Ambrose Palmer faced possible withdrawal as promoter Munro noted a telegram from Munro and Rosenbloom indicating future contests in America. Palmer replied that 19 rounds meant no fight and the plan to stay in Australia was uncertain with a possible brief delay before departing for America.
Police arrest Charles Beck of Kooroocheang recond on murder of his twin Adwaide Braden. Body recovered from Beck property on August.
London reports say Germany secretly allies with rebels as government forces use tear gas on the Guadarrama front and push for a decisive victory before Moores arrive. Burning at Oviedo continues while Madrid remains the target amid scarce装备 and looming fall.
The report describes a month of fighting with rebels holding Basque pockets and isolated areas, while the government controls Madrid and the northern and eastern coasts. It notes uncertain advances and speculates on supply and strategic positions.
London reports evidence that Italy and Germany aided a rebellion before it began. Documents show promises of naval base access and fortifications, plus economic concessions in Morocco. Spanish Nazi ties with Berlin through official channels are also cited.
In Jaffa the authorities tightened control with military reinforcements forming a cordon around the town. The siege and suspensions affected residents as officials moved to restore order amidst tense conditions.
A report describes gunfire aboard a train near Deming with casualties. One victim was found dead, while another severely wounded, and an investigation into the incident is underway.
Rescue teams and police pursue missing skiers reportedly caught in severe winter conditions near Melbourne. Families wait anxiously as observers report possible frostbite and grave risk amid ongoing search efforts.
In a terse session, cabinet members discussed relief programs for displaced workers. Mr. and Mrs. Meere, Dunning, and others were named in the debated measures as officials weighed how to end a policy aiding men placed from relief work.
London report states Holmes cannot tour Australia with the Test team next year for business and private reasons. The Daily Telegraph expects Wyatt or Paynter to replace him. Wynter made 803 in his last four innings. Wyatt is Alec recovering form.
The Minister for Local Government Mr Spooner approved a new loan to Petergham Council to continue the relief work programme. The move does not indicate any policy change. Relief works will continue to employ married men and single men with dependents.
A discussion by Mr. T. R. Williams, Director of Mechanisation for the Australian Army, outlined a fast new light tank to be issued in months. It would reach 26 mph and feature a fully revolving gun platform. He cited Abyssinian tank incidents as a cautionary tale against past Italian designs.
The NSW Premier Mr Stevens said Australia must restrict production to meet Commonwealth needs as output rises. He noted the world adapts to wartime-like conditions and may tackle national barriers as they appear, speaking before leaving for Australia via America.
W Penny, a well known footballer for Group 8, was attacked last night near Spee 1 in Temora. The incident involved assailants unnamed in the report and prompted police and medical response. Further details on suspects and motives were not provided in the available text.
Commonwealth librarian Kenneth Binns outlines a plan to regularly supply books to about 10 000 white inhabitants across New Guinea Papua Nauru Norfolk Island and Northern and Central Australia. The proposal includes libraries on Bulolo goldfields and other settler sites and awaits Library Committee approval in Canberra next month.
Mr. W. M. Hughes said the Government would bear the cost of an illustrated booklet Sister Kenny and two doctors prepare detailing her infantile paralysis treatment. He paid tribute to her methods, noting remarkable progress in cerebral palsy cases and excellent progress in others from Dr Ingram at North Shore Hospital.
In Quebec the Liberals were defeated in the provincial elections. The Conservatives secured at least 90 seats while the Liberals won only 10. The result marks a 30 year shift in the province's political landscape.
South African boxer Ben Ford defeated titleholder Jack Petersen in London to seize the British and Empire heavyweight championship. The referee stopped the bout in the third round after Ford knocked Petersen down twice, with Ford dominating the match and becoming the first Dominion fighter to win the heavyweight title.
New York report says Jot Louis and Jack Sharkey completed training and expect a big bout tomorrow. Experts weigh in with guesses but Boser writers offer no clear winner. Sharkey is described as smarter and tougher, capable of absorbing punches, while Louis is said to struggle with hard blows.
A man identified as Mlunkin Gardiner died after being shot four times in an ambush attributed to unknown assailants. He collapsed this afternoon after sustaining a gun attack. Police and emergency services attended the scene but he did not survive.
The procession will travel from Square and Whitehall to Westminster Abbey and return via a route totaling about six miles, with recomposed sections described as double.
Mr. P Collier announced today he resigns from the Premiership of the State due to ill health. Following his resignation a Labour party meeting elected Mr Wallcock as Premier with Mr Troy as Deputy Premier.
King arrives for Adristic trip with noon Vitus ceremony noted. The Nehlin docks at Dubrovnik where dignitaries greet him with ceremony. Tilarmicea Bay is renamed Bwdard VII Baystad in tribute to the monarch.
Fragmentary note reports Jesse Owens facing a suspension threat after he refused a Sweden tour offer. The item hints at possible retaliation by authorities or sports officials while Owens voices a personal decision and retirement implications.
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