26 Aug 1935
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 26, 1935
Page
1
London dispatch reports political circles fear a major Abyssinian crisis. Mussolini weighs action as Italy mobilizes along frontiers. Britain backs sanctions, while France pledges support. American isolation remains. Italy readies air power and troops, with tensions rising across Africa and the Red Sea.
Alberta panic follows Social Credit victory as bankers and merchants hold hurried talks on the party’s radical programme. William Aberhart predicts candidates in every federal riding in Alberta and possibly Saskatchewan. Ottawa signals no opposition to the monetary plan, while eastern banks prepare meetings and firms with Alberta ties act to safeguard interests.
The Italian army paraded in London as part of peace time maneuvers described as the mightiest mobilization in Europe. Mussolini’s show of force is linked to Abyssinia tensions and signals a response to critics abroad. Crowds cheered as officials and soldiers departed amid music and ceremony.
The Government orders public air raid precautions with drills and gas mask guidance in inland districts. Geneva reports regiments preparing for departure to the Balkans while some units are interned awaiting the government decision. Troops moved near the St Bernard crossing.
Unclear report describes fears of Moorish uprisings and international tensions involving Spain. The text references Morocco and Ethiopia amid war offices actions and potential large upheavals.
Addis Ababa bundles plans for air raid protection with signals by three bells and church bells. People must leave homes, seek shelter in bushes or open spaces, and only return after raven shots signal safety.
Malta reports that Tim dismisses claims of a stalled summer program while HMA Revenge and Valiant, the first and third carrier squadrons, alongside Glorious and other ships, will sail for Alexandria. Additional forces head to the eastern Mediterranean and Red Sea as the Adriatic seen as off limits.
A dry spell across Sydney's metropolitan area sparked nearly fifty bush fires over the weekend with widespread damage. In Thornleigh a weatherboard cottage burned for hours before crews stopped the blaze, while other districts saw extensive effforts by volunteers to control outbreaks and prevent further spread.
The Sunday Times reports a historic surge in Britain’s aviation sector with Imperial Airways passenger and freight traffic up 50 percent in the first three months of 1935. Exports reach record highs as 200 planes move daily and pilots meet expanding traffic. British air power noted for reliability and economy.
A crowd of about 1,000 striking seamen at Sydney Town Hall approved retirement terms negotiated in Melbourne, with immediate efforts to return to sea. The Mandarin led the heads as midnight approached, and vessels Makwicki and Korast were set to sail tonight, while Port Kembla freighters prepared to depart and all dealers awaited tomorrow’s departures for the Solomon Islands.
Melbourne reports the death of LK Mackinnon aged 74, longtime VLC chairman and noted administrator. Born in Scotland, he migrated to Australia, partnered in Blake and Riggall, and served on the VR C committee since 1908. His recreation was racing and he owned several prominent horses. The sport world will mourn his passing and remember his contributions to Australian racing.
After repeated alarms the Adelphi Terrace along the River Thames will be demolished next year. Tenants in the area must quit by March 26. The plan includes offices for many societies with historic arches and vaults to be removed. The Adelphi area, laid out by the Adamses in the late 18th century, hosted writers like Thomas Hardy James Barrie and Bernard Shaw in the modern era.
London report notes a sharp rift at the Penal Congress between penal sentence proponents and humanitarianists. The German delegation led a large majority vote against education and reform of prisoners with Britain and America siding with the majority while Italy and Germany favored the minority. A dispute over rights of the defence followed, with a compromise avoiding a monster trials line.
Fragmentary OCR reports indicate Italian aces killed during an international round. It mentions names like Hallan, Major Bedondo, Lieutenant Tessore, and Lieutenant Nicastri as among the deceased, with unclear surrounding context and dates.
London witnesses a stormy Grand Prix as riders push speeds beyond previous marks. Guthrie edges Tughe around a bend at high speed while onlookers note extraordinary machine assistance.
London radio industry officials describe the Olympia display as a historic event with 2,000 workers packing exhibits overnight for the Aukobing exhibition. Attendance during the Lon days broke records with exhibitors relocating to a revised date, while a £30 million industry figure underscores the scale.
Canberra defeated Queanbeyan 6 to 2 in a crowding rugby league finale to claim the Massy Cup. Gribble starred for Canberra with key kicking and decisive moves, while Norton and O’Brien fought hard for Queanbeyan, and does not score until late as Canberra surged with two late tries securing victory.
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