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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 28, 1936

Page

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States debate referendum on marketing act after Dried Fruits Case

New South Wales Premier Bruxner backs a referendum on constitutional amendments to resolve marketing issues after the Privy Council ruling. Queensland's Forgan Smith supports it while Victoria's Dunstan prefers Commonwealth financing via extra taxes or bounty. South Australia Butler opposes, citing Commonwealth control of import trade. Attorney-General Ogilvie criticizes proposed changes as unnecessary.

Adelaide New South Wales Me. Bruxner Privy Council Forgan Smith Queensland Dunstan Victoria Wales Imwrre Acauller South Australia Omr. Butler Ian Ale Australia Teamaulan Mr. Ogilvie Kenuta Weaith Inter Commonwealth Priory Industriee Menges Aiticuil Questo Rorant N.E.W Br. Manning Infsuy

Extension of Roads Agreement in Australia

Discussion in Adelaide on extending the Federal Aid Roads Agreement with a possible higher petrol tax share. NSW backs a referendum if results are satisfactory, while warning against endangering government activities. Bruxner notes organized marketing helped industries during the slump and urges constitutional amendment if needed. Consensus hinges on unity and clear public interest.

Adelaide Thureday Commonwealth

Defence costs in Australia reach vast federation total

An analysis reveals defence expenditure across Australia totals 945 million pounds with annual per federation costs of about 28 million. Navy, Army, and Air services together represent a major share of the outlay and cannot be easily offset by other savings.

Tne Oftclad Aguren

Peace conference faces mixed response to Roosevelt plan

New York dispatch reports cautious reception from diplomatic circles on President Roosevelt's proposed peace center and plan. Key figures like Cordell Hull reportedly not consulted, while ambassadors and leaders weigh feasibility and potential reactions from governments.

New York New York Times Prosigaat Roogevnnt Aurorieg

Palestine Arabs Call Off Strike Conflicting Reports From Jerusalem

The Jerusalem correspondent of the Daily Telegraph says the Arab Supreme Committee issued a proclamation calling off the strike after an all day conference. It states that once order is restored the government will suspend Jewish immigration and release prisoners from Sarafand Concentration Camp and others jailed for disturbances. They expect mediation proposals to be accepted next week.

London Jerusalem Daily Telegraph Arab Supreme Committee Sarafand

Relief Works Cabinet Conflict Likely at Sydney Meeting

Ministers clash over responsibility for work relief policy as cabinet set to review it Tuesday. Several ministers object to remarks by Mr Spooner at the UAP meeting and insist the cabinet bear policy responsibility. Meanwhile about 7500 men are removed from relief works in metropolitan areas, many no longer eligible for the dole due to income rules, with more dismissals delayed until after the cabinet session.

Sydney Teto Spooner U.A P Thurada Metropolitan Res J.C. Rous

Floodstricken Tallangatta Sees Rescue Efforts Continue

In Tallangatta and surrounding districts floodwaters surge as towns are cut off. A boy named Keli Stammers fell into Bendigo Creek and was swept away. rescuer WL V. Plattery leaped in and saved him after others joined the perilous effort. The party recovered the fallen rescuer.

Melbourne Thurstey Tallangalta Keli Bendigo Plattery

German offer to reduce arms gains favor with France

German Economics Minister Dr Schacht seeks wartime appeasement by urging France to open borders to German goods and to return colonies for raw materials. Berlin reports warn of winter food shortages as grain reserves dwindle and imports surge to stabilize currency and factory output.

Paris Dr. Schacht France Germany Berlin Schacht

Alberta Court Bans Aberhart Scrip

Edmonton Alberta Supreme Court upheld an injunction preventing the town of Edmonton from issuing the Aberhart Government Prosperity Certificates. The order remains in force until the matter is reviewed by the Supreme Court likely in September. The court did not rule on the certificates’ validity.

Edmonton Alberta Aberhart Alberta Supreme Court Supreme Court

Essex County objects to attack on Farnes

A London cricket issue reports Essex County Cricket Club responding to Kent bowler Wreessan's criticism of Farnes. The club's secretary defends Farnes as mischaracterizations and promises to prove Freeman's allegations unfounded while noting Kent batsmen' approach and the impending tour to Australia.

Essex County Farnes London Kanex County Cricket Club Kent Kantalow Wreessan Parnes Freeman

Rebels Fail to Capture Objectives On Ibero Front

Rebels attempt to seize trim and threaten a convoy but government planes keep them at bay. Air raids target insurgent concentrations as forces clash from Trun to San Bo Sastion with dawn artillery and heavy fire at daybreak. Government claims claim two rebel columns destroyed near Malage and a cargo steamer sunk in Conte Harbour.

Rome Besch Sults Insur Alec Nrinch Malage Coute Harbour

Warship crew ruled by ruthless officers during raid

An American recounts aboard the Spanish warship Miguel Cervante during a cargo raid. He describes brutal discipline, killings of a captain and lieutenant, forced acts, and the crew’s pride in their piracy while confining bodies and valuables.

London Periz Miguelo Cervante de Gervate Ma- Hoge United States Polokumed Thay China

Trades Hall challenges A L P executive over unity

The Sydney Trades and Labour Council voted to hold a conference on September 12 to address disunity in the Labour movement. Assistant secretary A McAlpin said they will push to expel parts of the Trades Union movement and fight inside the party to restore rank and file freedom of expression ahead of elections.

Sydney Sydney Trades and Labour Council Labour Movement A.L.P Trades Union Movement A. McAlpin Labour Council A.lp

Rebels and Lang Rival Labor Daily Poll Sparks Split

A Labor Daily poll shows the rebels led by Mr Lang with a majority while the Lang faction gains support from ALP branches and party leaders. The unions claim two thirds of delegates favor the mutual conference, despite broader party backing for Lang.

Sydney Labor Lad Dntons Lang Labour Haa Parteot Alp Lagu League Branchen Howaver Uoions

Intervention unlikely while NSW labour dispute remains unsettled

Melbourne reports officials expect no federal intervention in the New South Wales state labour dispute until every avenue for a state led settlement is exhausted. The comment notes efforts toward state action as the primary path to resolve the impasse.

Melbourne New South Wales

Trotsky Alleges Soviet Plot in Oslo Interview

In an interview with News-Chronicle special representative Leon Trotsky, now exiled in Norway, claims a Soviet plot exists and says letters from those killed will reach the public. He notes stricter Norwegian conditions and constant police surveillance during his stay.

Tondon Leon ‘Trotaky Norway News-Chronicle Ne Sen Trotaky

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No reliable summary can be produced from the provided fragment which contains extensive garbling and unclear context.

The Zero Hour Speech by Stalin Troops Must Be Ready

A dramatic wartime address attributed to Stalin urges military readiness as forces prepare for imminent action. The message emphasizes discipline, unity, and swift obedience to orders in the face of advancing danger.

Frontiers London Reports War Front Rhetoric

A damaged clockwork foreign dispatch cites speeches urging readiness for war as German aggression narrows options. It notes figures like Dirishotoft and Marshal Duchaciv, with the Daily Mail and Evening News repeating the claims via a Russian correspondent.

Trade Impasse Shapes Tokyo Canberra Prospect

In Melbourne on Thursday reports say negotiations stall as Tokyo anticipates a pro posal from Australia. The minister for trade is expected to present a formal offer ahead of the Canberra trip.

Melbourne Canberra

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