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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1936
Page
1
Sydney relief workers react to the governments new work policy as hundreds return to the dole. Metropolitan estimates show over 2600 men registered for food relief and depots report rising figures as cabinet plans loom. Local numbers from Handwick Botany Weverly Rockdale Parramatta Newtown Balmain Auburn Canterbury reflect shifting relief patterns.
Trial in Moscow convicts Zinoviev Kameneff Smirnov and 12 others on charges of terrorism and plotting to kill Stalin. Kameneff and Kameneff confess. Trotsky implicated in confessions read in court. Death penalty expected for all accused as sentence looms.
A Portuguese observer Arthur Portela describes the Spanish Civil War as Britain warns of the human toll. He predicts 250000 deaths, notes civilians turning ferocious, and cites a death chant by Foreign Legion as children chant Long live death. Government nationalises factories to build a volunteer army. A maternity ward is hit as rebels shell San Sebastian.
Disjointed notes show Mr Bruxner voicing concern over opposition and constituents asking about new states. Segments mention questioning practice and state status amid unclear dialogue and fragmented phrases.
A fragmented report describes a chaotic scene around a conference or test event. It mentions FAINTEDS UNION and a delegate, with unclear actions and lingering confusion. No clear dates or locations are provided, but the item suggests organizational tensions amid a procedural prompt or exercise.
ABRUSALEM reports a prolonged Arab strike now in its fifty month, with authorities unmoved and a growing state of nerves. Casualty estimates for April 10 to August 15 show 711 killed and 1260 wounded among Moalemaa, Jews and Christians, army and air force recruits, plus British Arab and Jewish police.
Political observers foresee renewed rifts within the UAB as debate over December 1 duties on cement and the Tariff Board’s recommendation for free British cement entry intensifies. The Labour opposition may push to retain current duties despite ministerial assurances that temporary relief helps local industry adjust.
Leon Trotsky in a Norway issued statement declares his disassociation from the Soviet Union and describes himself as an uncompromising opponent of individual terrorism. The News-Chronicle Moscow report notes Zinoviev and Kamenev showing apparent loyalty to former government colleagues during the trial audience.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference recognition by artists and a comment on nonrecognition. Mentions London and a vague civil war intervention in Spain with unclear context. No clear event dates, names, or verifiable facts available to summarize a distinct story.
Molbourne reports a fragmentary item noting amphibian plans connected to a person named Wal Jut, with no details on race results or further context available.
Paris reports that France fears delay in Rome after an interview with Count Ciano. The French ambassador’s account says England and Germany have reservations to non intervention proposals. Ciano claims Germany and Italy both delay responses, harming timetables for a settlement.
A Spanish government cruiser Libertad and a Spanish submarine challenged the German steamer Kemerun near Spanish waters. The vessel, carrying refugees to Genoa, was forced to abandon plans to reach Cadiz amid German-Bolshevik tensions and protests over the Lufthansa incident. The article cites German newspapers claiming retaliatory German actions and a call to uphold international law.
Rebels seek to seize Madrid and threaten Catalonia as independence advocacy grows. The insurgents, based near Gegilia, face strong resistance and limited reinforcements while fighting continues near Teun and Ben Mebastian, with no decisive push reported.
The British Government announced a total prohibition on exporting arms, munitions, and aircraft to Spain. The move drew mixed international reactions with French leaders and Labour groups weighing in, while the regime in Spain faced heightened scrutiny over arms supplies amid ongoing tensions.
Political circles in Berlin on Thursday rumble with excitement over claims of a Mamorun Stght. The chaotic mix references breaches of law and international tensions, with unnamed officials and foreign capitals tangled in a disputed situation.
In Sydney the Kandos Cement Co. Ltd shareholders meeting heard chairman Mr A Nequen dispute the Tarif Board's view that the cement industry in Australia was overcapitalised and that manufacturers profits were excessively high. He said the industry had not received special attention and questioned the basis for excess profits.
In a divorce court to-day Cecil Jones and Mitphia Mai Jones sought a decree absolute amid distressing testimony. The husband admitted misconduct with Jean Macpherson and a child expected by late August. the court considered immediate absolute dissolution to secure the child’s legitimacy in wedlock.
The Joint Committee of the Australian Wool Growers Council and the Grazier Federal Council said a settlement with Japan is likely and fair to both sides even though exact figures are unknown. They urged calm but warned some delay could occur as negotiations resume, with the wool market steady and no need for alarm.
A fragmented report mentions a wool boycott linked to Japan as a weapon against Australia. It references Australia’s stance and potential retaliation, with unclear names and figures. The piece hints at economic pressures and possible moves by Australian officials, but details are incomplete.
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