30 Aug 1935
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1935
Page
1
A chaotic wartime report outlines Mussolini pressing cabinet for decisive action. It notes Italy ready to mobilize economically and militarily, warning of sanctions from the League and promising bonds conversion to finance war preparations.
A Dibos transmitted message ordered all British subjects in Abyssinia to depart within four days. The British Legation disputes a formal evacuation order, though many Italians and some civilians have already left. The Legation’s forces were reinforced by a third, and women and children followed. Queen Astrid of Belgium was fatally injured in a car crash involving King Leopold, marking a second such tragedy within eighteen months for the Belgian royal family.
Rain fell in the northwest districts with prospects for more steady rain. Meteorologist Mr. Marea said a wide area may see further showers though heavy rain remains uncertain. The southern tablelands and farwest areas report general rainfall as King Leopold reportedly takes control of Wilcannia and Murrur.
London reports in informed circles that Britain and France will present a definite policy at Geneva on September 4. The Anglo French proposals, revised by Italy, will be laid before the Council as still worthy of better treatment than they received. British circles expect the plan to show a fair concession to Italy before sanctions are considered.
HMAS Australia sails a Mediterranean circuit with planned calls at Haifa September 21 Cyprus October 1 Navarin October 14 and Malta October 24. The inclusion of the canal on some ships is viewed as an unkind act by the Rome correspondent of the British United Press.
A former Russian farmer, Mr. Raskin, who returned from overseas, recounts his three weeks in Russia and sees no Jewish discrimination there. He recalls brutal violence under past regimes and contrasts it with peace and prosperity in the Soviet Union, where he owns a farm near Wellington, New Zealand.
The Pope urged international effort to resolve the Italo Abyssinian crisis without war. He called for world leaders to cite facts and avoid conflict while defending frontiers, population growth and imperial progress as potential justifications for war. He warned the path to peace is difficult but not impossible.
The Conciliation Commissioner Menwood ruled on a dispute at Lithgow over a July 22 removal from work. He found H Carter wrongfully refused to obey an order, supporting management in dismissing him. The decision also notes potential wage losses and urges common sense to avoid further stoppages.
Rome on Wednesday Count Marconi told reporters at Santa Maria that he is in the final stages of testing a short wave device which might be able to stop various motors including airplanes. He cautioned that wartime use is possible but not definite.
The Commonwealth and British Government plan an officer exchange. Air Commodore J Goble of the LAA F will swap roles with Air Commodore Nicholl of the Royal Air Force. Nicholl to arrive in Melbourne in December to take duties from Goble, who will be attached to the Chief of Air Staff branch in London for two years and travel via Singapore.
British officials B M Bruce and Bir Bemuel Hoare met in London to discuss Geneva front assurances and the broader question of Mussolini’s imperial ambitions. The talks touched on German colonials and potential implications for Anglo American and European balance of power in the Geneva process.
George Brinckley, a railway employee aged BA, was struck by a heavy locomotive near the Env eld railway yards. He lost both legs, was rushed to hospital, and died minutes later.
Reports recount how King Leopold and Queen Astrid were traveling with attendants when a sharp curve by a lake caused their car to overturn. The King suffered head injuries. Queen Astrid was killed instantly. the chauffeur escaped unhurt while the Queen’s whereabouts during the crash vary in reports. The couple had recently toured Switzerland and Italy.
A local attorney claims a Lloyd’s London policy payout of 2 500 000 dollars related to Will Rogers is paid. The case concerns the policy presented to a London company and mentions a grant amount of 8800. Further details incomplete.
A new Hospital Ordinance amends funding and governance for Canberra Community Hospital. It introduces a hospital tax of at least nine pence weekly, expands free treatment for residents in surrounding districts, and creates a five member hospital board with two elected officials. The board will control finances, appointments, and by laws. A separate legal dispute concerns a dentist sued for £10,000 over a dental operation.
Kenneth Charles O Connell and Muriel O Connell appeared at Central Court on charges of assault on an elderly man at Darlinghurst and theft of a large sum. Kenneth charged with stealing £680 from Jor Wilton and remanded on bail. Muriel remanded with bail set. both faces questions over alleged piratical theft and other related offences amid a cautious police stance.
Fragmented notice describes proposed air mail scheme and possible postmaster actions. Mentions cost and mail service status with obscure references to names and dates. Lacks clear outcomes or authoritative details.
A scrambled clipping reports on heat stress concerns in Victoria Melbourne with mentions of backyard treatments and common ailments. It notes instances of poor treatment and rising discomfort among residents amid hot conditions.
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