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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 23, 1936

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Mistresses Condemn Masters Uphold Coeducation Debate

A Sydney teachers conference debated coeducation in secondary schools. Gina Mistresses Reproaction opposed mixed teaching arguing boys aged 12 and up form anti social cliques. Mr. Renwick of Sydney Boys High School supported mixed classes despite difficulties in year two. The conference adjourned until tomorrow with no decision.

J. Renwick Bydney Boys High School Schodle Cutter

Lord Nuffield Grants 2 Million For Depressed Areas

Lord Nuffield announced a further 2 million pounds to aid areas facing industrial decline. The funds will fund trusts to allocate capital for restoring employment and improving welfare in affected regions, with three trustees named and a total in benevolence reaching over 7.1 million pounds. The government notes the gesture as a step toward broader regional improvement and Christmas relief for South Wales communities.

Lord Nuffinid Osford Port Aura Rive Nuttinid Barliement Nigel’ Li. Campbell Lord Porter B. Beebohm Riwatron Enbour Beard J WBA Cormprol Y Leven Cardim Lanany B.rey Ta South Wales Ox South Wales Durham Tengen Cimberland Iliad Lord Numeld

Rebel Debts Ensure German Aid Trade Dispute

Trade tension between Germany and allies deepens as rebel debts influence aid flows. Negotiations at a standstill provoke a surprising statement from the consul general, signaling possible policy shifts and renewed pressure on allied financial commitments.

Trade and War Debts Highlight Early War Era Turmoil

Reports from Tokyo indicate Australian negotiations stagnate with no clear settlement in sight as Mr. Mural delivers cautious statements. Germany accepts iron ore in payment while Franco’s Madrid government negotiates loans. Cadiz hosts German war material shipments and Seville firms expand ore and olive oil trade, signaling broader wartime economic realignments.

London Spain Madrid Sincp Franco Germany Juventud” Amerta Germany Prence England France Holland Burgos Morocco Spaik Hiama Ltd Seville Berlin Rowak Cadis Martha Kither Ben Callp Bes Eagland

Police Officer Dismissal Case Refers to Upper House Debate

The debate in the upper house touched on the dismissal of a police officer and related inquiries into the Ponce Department. Witnesses cited the departmental inquiry findings favoring Dr. Berk Reisen Nalin and mentioned alleged orders to promote. The discussion included references to Sergeant Ferguson and others tied to misconduct and a royal commission context. The Attorney General commented on coincidences across cases Miller and Wallace and noted no witness evidence to impugn Crown witnesses.

Grant Ponce Berk Reisen Nalin Mallee Amon Grenit Toe Lw.w Ferguson New Mtr. Grint Grant Then Went On To Refer To Fh Scottiat Eriminata Auiter Talince Bergeant Hooper Ean i Muapecte Draniing Geka

Missing Air Liner Wreckage Found. Crew Believed Safe?

Fragmented OCR reporting indicates the wreckage of the missing air liner is found in a distant region. It notes the crew are believed to be safe, with scattered details about locations and operations in a war or remote area.

Katr Lake Grey

Five hundred thousand Red Amazons trained in five years

Moscow reports a conference of wives of Red Army officers revealed that about 500000 women have undergone military training in the past five years. One delegate said thousands would respond at a moment's notice in case of a Japanese attack.

Moscow Red Army

Madrid correspondent reports lull in fighting and no truce

The Madrid correspondent writes that fighting has paused but no truce is anticipated. Appeals were opened to provide comfort for soldiers, while the government ordered no relaxation of vigilance. Despite Christmas boxes being shipped, unions demand more essential goods for children.

Madrid Mncethy Adollars Il Christmans Children of

French police to pursue arrest in deadly shooting case

London dispatch describes a complex shooting involving Madame Schmeder Chappelut and Lallemant Dye. Investigations center on a Belgian machine tool maker's wife, the alleged motive, and a planned extradition. a bullet remains lodged in Dye's neck as doctors evaluate his condition.

Pilotta Pirmim Witu Wana Hia ‘Ying Madame Schmeder Chappelut Bow Street Laljemant Chappelut Helsey Farm Nouve Laliomant London Chappelatta Vivedoun Bélgien Machine Tool Manuufacturer Senmeder St Rouen Abe Lalemant Wieband Lallemant Anee

Australia in second innings shows hopeful resistance

Sydney reports England won the Second Test by 22 runs as Australia, facing a tough target, fought back in the second innings. Key stand of McCabe and Sievers kept hope alive at tea with over 300 on the board, but bad light and late wickets ended possibilities. Changes likely for the third Test. Bradman under scrutiny but still central to Australia's hopes.

Sydney England An Springs McCabe Australia Tuip McCormick Brisbane Melbourne Bradman Brad‘tian Yors Varity McCaba Fie Chipperfield Bagut Vore Kiack Doe Steverm Badcock Allen

Flying boat sets new long range mail record

London reports a pioneering flying boat for experimental long range mail service. The Atlantic jet flight from Alexandria to Marseille covered 1700 miles in about 15 hours with a half ton of Empire Christmas mail aboard. It aims for a non stop from Southampton, pending weather and technical tests.

London Titnssay Tim Airways Ying Alexandria Marsal Christman Southampton

Russia seeks piracy declaration after ship sinking

Paris reports Russia to seek international support to declare the sinking of the Soviet vessel Skomsomol piracy. The manganese and iron ore cargo ship was to Belgium. if port access fails, a convoy system may be considered. Russia holds meetings nationwide protesting the sinking of the Yeagel and demanding action.

Paris Fiubmdta Skomsomol Skomavmo Belgium Ruksia Masa Russia Yeagel

Supreme Court upholds 1994 US arms embargo stance

The Supreme Court sustains the 1994 arms embargo by a seven to one vote, validating presidential latitude in foreign affairs amid the Grand Chaco conflict between Uruguay and Paraguay. The decision reinforces executive authority in blocking munitions sales for international hostilities.

Washington Supreme Court M Yole Jr. Roosevelt Grand Chaco

Mystery at Port Office: Pageant Ends in Tragic Collapse

Reported in Melbourne a 49 year old man Webb was found outside the Port Office Sunday morning. Inquiries concluded no foul play. a separate incident involving a girl and a drugged man led to a fatal hemorrhage after a fall at her home. Details remain unclear as investigators piece together events.

Melbourne Viatnt ‘Webb Yoo Oncly

Collision Fatality Near Sydney Claims Kerrigal Child

Kerrigal child Lesa Piper, four, died in a road collision near Sydney on Monday. The crash also involved Erine Beidge of Gosford and occurred as the vehicle was travelling at speed. Police investigated the incident and locals recalled the family’s sorrow.

Sydney Lesa Piper Kerrigal Erine Beidge Gosford

Gibraltar Impregnable No Longer Declaredfor Exchange

A Near and Middle East Society meeting heard views that Britain should exchange Gibraltar for Ceuta. The speaker argued Spain could threaten Gibraltar and air bombard it from Morocco, making the Rock untenable in war. He favored transferring Gibraltar to Ceuta if it could be easily defended and used for sea patrols and bombers.

Britain Gibraltar Ceuita Admairat Okborne Eat Spain Morocco Coute Anid

British Consulate Notice From Addis Ababa

London reports that Ethiopian territories formerly under British subjects are now under Haile Selassie authority and the British party emphasizes that the nation does not represent nor recognize the move. The message notes changes in control and diplomatic stance.

London Binog Ts Halla Authoritien

Madame Einstein Dead: Princeton Scientist Dies

Madame Einstein, renowned scientist and wife of Albert Einstein, died at Princeton. The report notes her significant contributions to physics and her role in advancing women's participation in STEM, with details of her passing and funeral plans forthcoming.

Propaganda and prejudice in a tumultuous era

A fragmentary historical note discusses propaganda, Nazi ideology, and social control, mentioning Goebbels and Hitler terms, anti minority bias, and public rhetoric. It hints at manipulation, wartime fear, and attempts to shape public sentiment amid disorder and deprivation.

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