03 Dec 1936
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 03, 1936
Page
1
Crisis erupts as the UAP factions threaten to force a withdrawal motion on the transport minister. Premier seeks to avert an election while a parliamentary split strains support, with ministers absent and rumors circulating about party loyalties and possible cabinet concessions.
Light rains touched Sydney and parts of New South Wales this morning with generally moderate falls in some areas. The dry spell shows break with prospects of further rain, though the far coast remains unsettled under a ridge and clouds with passing showers likely east of the Lachlan River.
An inquiry reviews the Wettig eenville Royal Commission actions, aiming to annul NE convictions. If annulled, records will be cleared and the Police Department to destroy fingerprints. Officers implicated may be suspended and removed from duties per inquiry findings.
Royal Commission found two sergeants and twelve constables guilty of betting and misconduct. Orders were issued for dismissal from the police force, with other officers under adverse comment to face direct examination and potential further action. Government discussed related inquiries and civil actions for those wrongfully convicted.
Canberra debate centers on Attorney General review of betting prosecutions involving Kevin Lynch from 1931 and 1934. Mr Perkins pressed for rehearing or refund of fines. notes cite Judge Markell and Royal Commission findings, with references to Lynch’s police duties in Canberra and ministerial denials.
Negotiations for a settlement of the Japanese trade dispute advanced yesterday with Sir Henry Guilett signaling optimism that a agreement would be reached within the week. Australian Wool Advisory Committee members in Canberra welcomed the prospects of a rapid settlement and urged simultaneous action to lift recent trade restrictions, stressing it would preserve long standing goodwill between Japan and Australia.
A crowd gathered outside the Gibraltar court as British subjects faced sentencing for assaulting Spanish monarchists in Malaga. Police were deployed to protect the magistrate after a protest by about 200 people.
A report notes the Attorney General's Department considering Lynch's appointment following a recommendation from the Commissioner of Bollea NSW. The matter records a prehearing on a refund with Mr Munaiee stating he may determine if any further investigation is warranted in Yara Ser.
Edward confers honour on Australia’s wartime Prime Minister Mr W B Hughes. A London invitation to attend the coronation in May is extended, with Hughes possibly accompanied by Dame Mery and her daughter Helen. The Commonwealth parliamentary delegation grows to six members plus a minister, with Messrs Borde Martens and R Green selected. The Senate president and the Speaker may join the voyage. Senator Macarthry Abbott may be included.
Dr Brett Dirantar of Boots Drug Stores has left Melbourne for Australia, with party members remaining in Sydney. Officials refused to state the reason for his departure. Pharmacists await a reply from Mr Stevens on their stance if a nationwide chain stores in the State are established.
Negotiations for Australian Nation Airways to buy Airlines of Australia collapse and the firms will operate separately. British press notes Douat does not hold controlling interest, though it owns 60 percent of the water. Voting power under articles limited to 25 percent.
A British dispatch claims 6000 German troops have landed in Spain to assist rebels at Seville. Detachments from Labour corps and the 9th Gnatry Regiment at Nedlit near Potsdam are cited as ready for Spain, with German forces described as well equipped and nearby forces tied to the decision.
In the House of Commons Anthony Eden hinted the British government might seek mediation in Spain. The Manchester Guardian report notes preliminary Anglo brokered discussions in London on November 27 aiming to secure German Italian and Russian backing and inform the League Council though not to participate.
The Bishop of Bradford urged the King to show a clear sign of awareness of his position at the coronation. He warned that personal views belong to the King, but the public role must reflect national unity. The speech sparked debate about representation, religion, and royal duty amid Britain’s uneasy mood.
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