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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1935
Page
1
London eyes a fateful Cabinet meeting as war fears mount over Italy and Abyssinia. Paris suspects inevitable conflict while Italy shifts troops. British ministers prepare to discuss the Italo Abyssinian crisis and the failed power conference amid warnings of looming disorder.
The Foreign Relations Committee moves to restore neutral conduct as debate swells over potential cooperation with Britain and Ethiopia. Senator Nye leads push to curb arms exports and bar submarine shipments to all belligerents, threatening to shutter U.S. support if the President proclaims neutrality breached. Reports from Rome state Mussolini orders intensified military preparations in East Africa with ten thousand Naples troops en route and ships readied for ascent.
Fragmented report notes a Pacific air route between Honolulu and New Zealand as part of a tentative Pan American plan. Dignitaries from Pan American Airways and Associated British interests are in discussions, with movements toward a trans-Pacific connection and potential government involvement awaiting formal proposals.
The Australia High Commissioner Mr Bruce will become chairman of the ten member Council in January. Reports show lower prices in metals and coal and dairy products, with wool and potatoes among items affected. A separate note mentions two missing King schoolboys for June and a related locating update.
The Times correspondent reports France approves the idea of a London naval conference in October with caveats. Paris sent notes to Paris and Paris views on abandoning global limits for quantitative limits. France favors warning terms and reserves long term plans until Washington and London accords advance.
Sydney reports that the Police Commissioner Mackay is pushing a 20 minute hotel closing margin, drawing government caution over public reaction. The Premier states law will not be condoned and emphasizes liquor licensing rules, with opposition from the United Licensed Victuallers Association and concerns about social impact.
A post mortem for Albert Edward Hine, a bookmaker, shows death due to an overdose of drugs. The inquest concluded today with findings confirming the overdosed cause of death.
Sydney waterfront talks amid a looming Friday deadline. Seamen's Union delegate attended a Wiley Workers' Federation meeting to defer until a general secretary report on compulsory conference. A stewards meeting planned to address delays. outsiders accused of stoking protests. A freighter's crew issued 24 hours notice pending negotiation outcomes with owners. Seamen seek resumed work and anticipate a new award from Judy Beeby with better conditions.
Chief Judge Dethridge presided at a compulsory conference in Melbourne to settle the shipping dispute. After two hours, delegates from the seamen and shipowners left without a statement. Negotiations remain open. no announcement was made by Industrial Registrar Mur ray Stewart. An offer from shipowners may be presented at a seamen meeting in Sydney soon, with rati fication to follow. The terms include free selection of men by shipowners and a condition about the marriage of the merit system, as discussed.
Reports from a Bosnian village describe a plane crash triggering clashes between Boaniins and Orthodox locals near a churchyard. Police intervened as fighting escalated. casualties include two peasants killed and 28 injured.
A discussion from Sydney noting mixed views on racing's future led by Sir Colin Stephen and Mr Jones. Attendees debated prize money, integrity, and the need for larger funding while noting rising attendances at Randwick and Warwick Farm though still below peak years. The retiring committee member faced no opposition.
The local coroner resumed the inquest verdict on the October 1 fire and blast that destroyed a weatherboard cottage in Queen Street owned by T. C. MaxWell and occupied by T. W. Wall and his wife. The fire was likely accelerated by an explosion set by a person or persons unknown. Maxwell admitted several fires in houses he owned, for which he received insurance money, and said he had not rebuilt except in one instance.
A conference of metal trades workers moved to end youth exploitation. It noted youths were paid low wages, replaced at 18, and the industry relied on boys operating process machines. A follow up meeting will set policy and may trigger a strike if actions fail.
The death of Albert William Green, a well known New South Wales cricket figure and prominent member of the Cricket Association, is announced. He served in public life for about 60 years and helped at the inaugural meeting that led to the formation of the Australian Board of Control, passing at around 70 years of age.
Premier announces widespread departmental reorganisation to streamline services and cut overlaps. Mr Spooner shifts from Assistant-Treasurer to Minister for Works and Local Government, the Treasury comes under Premier, and new roles include Hawking heading Labour, Shand assisting across ministries, with Roads moved to Main Roads under Transport.
Attorney General Bren announced the Commonwealth will apply to the High Court to ban the Communist Party of Australia under the Crimes Act. The government seeks a declaration that the party is an unlawful association and expects to file the case in October.
Fragmented OCR text reports an insurance policy issue tied to Will Rogers Landon. It mentions a 60,000 pound pulley and renewals over several years, with references to death by accident and a tying trip. The readable fragments lack clear context, dates, or identifiable actions to confirm a precise event.
An explosion of gas in a banana opening chamber at a fruit store in Sydney caused injuries to proprietor J Wallace and an employee Edward Ryan while attempting to inspect a gun jet fault. Ryan sustained serious burns and head injuries, Wallace escaped with less severe injuries as the blast damaged the building.
A girl named Lolae Adams was set on fire with petrol poured over her garments. She was admitted to hospital in critical condition with extensive burns over most of her body. Police declined to release details, and a house occupant notified authorities after witnessing a scream and fire on the bathroom floor.
A man was seriously injured in an explosion aboard a farm vehicle about eight miles from Tarcutta. The exact cause of the blast could not be determined immediately as investigators continue to examine the scene.
Mr Theodore donated 1800 to the Fiji Hospital as a charitable act reported in the local notices.
A garbled OCR fragment references music and iteration in a salon setting, mentioning a sitar and an intangible arrangement. The readable text hints at a composition process, but lacks concrete names, dates, places, or outcomes to specify.
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