19 Dec 1935
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1935
Page
1
Federal Attorney General told a deputation from the Seamen's Union that government policy remains fixed and licensing will not be withdrawn. He warned the union leaders they would face unemployment if their course continued. The report covers strike actions, aid to ships, and implied political maneuvering.
Fragmented text indicates Privy Council seeks delay for a diet policy or reform measure. Mentions a governor and a man named Manuies or Manue, with unclear roles and a tied to a teast or feast context. Reading is uncertain due to garbled OCR.
Vienna reports pilot Gropler overdue then forced to land at Ko marao after wing damage. Solae and Ciacho Slovekis aided by bystanders as the craft toppled into a ditch in the snow. The machine remained undamaged and a second takeoff toward London is planned.
London dispatch notes Laval’s deferment of action in the Chamber of Deputies as he defends balancing friendship with Britain and commitment to European peace. He wins a motion to discuss foreign affairs on December 2 while facing cross-Channel criticism and Labour’s censure request regarding the Covenant and collective security.
Kalgan report via The Times states Japan demands cession of six border districts including Kuyuan Pao Chang and Chian Yei to Manchukuo. Japanese troops have occupied most of Kuyuan and Chian Yei districts.
An unsettled scene at the cabinet meeting reveals Mr Hughes present at a venue named Wunghean, with Mr Fink pressing him to speak. The speaker praised Mr Hughes as the only man who had been dismissed but was right, drawing loud applause for the remarks.
An Italian communique reports a slight reverse against Abyssinians in the north Abyssinia theater. Marshal Badoglio signals a retreat after a shifting thrust near the Tuke River ford at Mattimehet. Askaris fell back to Dembeguina, a Taiekese tributary, after stiff resistance.
Reported in exchange service lines, casualties show Malians with heavy losses and Abyssinians suffering sizeable casualties amid ongoing south movement. A 100 mile asphalt road project from Adigrat to Makale progresses as talks resume in London. British delegates push a proposal on naval construction limits amid a new conference outlook.
In the Federal Cabinet a dispute over the Imperial Airway plan for a trans Tasman air route could slow a decision. Supporters say annual subsidy of £190,000 from the Commonwealth is the sole cost, while opponents warn Imperial Airways Ltd may monopolize the route and affect Australian aviation services.
A condemned woman was hanged in Ontario after being convicted on October 1 with no witnesses for her defense. Her attorney argued possible husband involvement, but the Governor-General declined to intervene and she reportedly stated it is better to die innocent than to stay guilty.
In the House of Commons today officials were asked about the government’s Mediterranean duties and the autumn program. The question referenced visits to Hallam and the role of the British fleet in the Mediterranean theater during the period under discussion.
Australia won the first test against South Africa by nine wickets in Durban. O Reilly's five-wicket burst helped dismiss the hosts, leaving South Africa 102 to win before stinging bowling from Grimmett and Biedle. Nourse and Rowan held the innings, but Australia chased steadily to seal victory.
A damaged OCR fragment provides unclear text and stray phrases about events and names, with no coherent report or identifiable subjects. Reading becomes unreliable as key details are obscured by errors and misaligned characters.
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