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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 01, 1936

Page

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Cabinet Rejects Air Mail Plans for Faster Servicd

The Commonwealth rejects UK proposals to switch Singapore Sydney air mail to flying boats and retain Singapore Darwin control with a mail surcharge. It backs a faster bi weekly Singapore to Sydney service possible from 1937, with lower rates and Commonwealth control.

Commonwealth United Kingdom Singapore-Sydney Singapore-Darwin Britain Australia Singapore Nutratien Aviation Bingeport Sydney

Gangster Crime End of White Slave Trader Revealed

The report notes a gang feud tied to a white slave trade operation with connections to dope networks. Sources mention imminent action and a possible arrest, while investigators press for clarity on the crime chain and involved factions.

Coronation plans urged for Australian ALF contingent

At a Returned Soldiers League meeting President L A Robb urged a British dominion contingent for King Edward VIII's coronation. He recalled wartime unity with Raward, Flanders, and France and favored London tours by ALF veterans led by General Sir Charles Rosenthal under Westminster spirit.

Bydney Suze Returned Soldiers’ League L.A. Robb London Edward VIII ALF Mr. Robb Raward Hit Franca Flanders Robb Henlor Barvice Charles Rosenthal

German Decree Orders Troops to Fire on Disturbances

Berlin reports a government decree marking the third anniversary of Hitler's dictatorship. Troops are authorized to shoot to break resistance, disperse demonstrators, enforce obedience, and use dynamite or hand grenades if absolutely necessary. The order applies to attacks, attempts to escape, and bodily danger to soldiers.

Berlin

Pit Disaster At Loyabad Colliery Claims Many Lives

Calcutta representative of the Newa Chronicle reports a major coal mine disaster in Loyabad Behar India with five Indians killed and many more missing. Rescue crews descended into the mine but perished or failed to return as flames and poor visibility hindered operations. A third search party faced the same fate, highlighting dangerous working conditions and ongoing uncertainty.

London Calcutta eThe Newa-Chronicle Loyabad Behar

Thief Strikes West Pocket Sydney Take £1800

Charles Boward Martin, 23, a labourer, faced North Yard pay police court on a charge of stealing £1800 and £15 from Thomas Joseph McHugh at Roseville on November 24. Constable Thampeon testified a search found £314 on Martin and he admitted to taking the money and to other details, including the theft of trousers containing the larger sum.

Sydney Priday

Melbourne Bank Hold Up Ends With Escape

A daring robbery in Melbourne near the Titles Office ended when two bandits pressed a 20 year old youth and stole betting tax receipts. One gunfire wounded Scriven as the pair fled in a waiting car toward Green Street, pursued briefly by taxi drivers before vanishing into North Melbourne. Police report the car was seen earlier near the Titles Office and one witness identified its number.

Seriven Gmtice Umn Berlven Scriven Green Street North Melbourne Buat Jont Afytt Bankita’cer Omer

Deportee fears torture as he seeks help from press

A New York to Hamburg liner passenger, deported to Germany from Title Island, tells journalist Dr. George Brewin he fears torture and death. He says he holds information on Nazi activities affecting British interests and hopes French authorities will intervene when called on Friday.

London United States Roosevelt Plymouth New York Mataterchl George Brewin Germany Title Island Bresin Nexis Nei Activi Calle 1St Muvre Priday

New French Premier Read Policy Declares Conciliatory Aim

Paris reports the new French Premier, 2. Barrant, facing a cool reception in the Chamber of Deputies as he reads a policy declaration. He portrays the government as republican, conciliatory, and vigilant, ready to meet European understandings halfway and seeks a League solution to Abyasinia hostilities.

Paris France Barrant Chamber of Deputies Abyasinia League

Equity Court to rule on pilots wills probate

Application will be made to the Equity Court shortly for orders prewaming the death of Air Commodore Kingsford Smith and his co petition Tom Pethybridge. Until leave to swear to the desir ed wills cannot be lodged for probate.

Sydney Equity Court Air Comimodore Kingsford Smith Tom Pethybridge

Australian Eleven Face Tough Openers In Kimberley Test

In Kimberley a three day match opened with warm weather as Nichols, Nicholson, Helfrich and Searle faced Australia’s bowling attack led by O Roole and McCormick. O’Brien and O’Rally pursued early breakthroughs while Boggan and Nicholson battled for form. Helfrich impressed. McCormick’s pace troubled the field as key dismissals shaped the opening session.

Kimberley Gris Nicholeot Nicholon McNally Boggen Helfrich Searle Talon Travers Frans Gallagher Waddington Wickham Richardson Fingleton McCabe Brown Dari Olafield O'Brien O'Rally Blevars Barnett McCormick Chipperfield Nicholson Blewers O'Reilly Oldfield Bove Boggan Nicholaan Fingleton

Charity Money Loophole Eases Penalty Fear

Fria wonite and persons can camwet money for charity without a penalty of 680 or thron months impersonment. The text is unclear and fragmented, but suggests a rule easing penalties related to charitable fundraising and potential penalties.

First Innings Boggan and Hesitrich Not Out

In the opening innings Boggan and Hesitrich remained unbeaten as MeCorm bowled tight in the spell. McNalley and OReilly contributed, while Falmud was dismissed by MeCorm with Bundrige taking the catch.

Boggan O'Reilly Ad. McNally Griqualand Protectional O'Rubtly Han Hell Rich Jon McCabs Hesitrich McNalley Oreilly Falmud Bundrige

Mail bag lost from Darwin air plane door open in transit

A mail bag consigned from Mont Tae to Darwin disappeared after a Brisbane to Darwin flight. On landing the luggage compartment door was found open and the bag likely fell out between Daly Watora and Darwin, with authorities investigating the incident.

Darwin Brisbane Mont Tae Daly Watora

Preference clause withdrawn in seamen award case

Justice Webb in the State Industrial Court today deleted the preference clause in the seamen deep sea award. He found a member of the Seamen's Union had forfeited all right to preference. Application by the New South Wales Coastal Owners' Association claimed seamen and firemen refused to work on ves sels operated by the 3/ station. no appearance for the Seamen's Union.

Sydney Justice Webb Seamen's Union New South Wales Coastal Owners’ Association

Negotiations Elliptic Across Sea Unions and Ministers

The Prime Minister said seamen must negotiate with the minister handling the matter as the Sea Men's Union refuses to discuss the dispute with the Attorney General. He stated the government's stance mirrors Mr Menzies position. Interrogators were dismissed with a brief remark about the situation.

Lyon Seamen's Union Mensien Menzies Lyons

40 Hour Week Objection by Graziers' Association

At a General Colonels of the Gressers' meeting a resolution protested the adoption of a 40 hour week in industry. The group argued the burden would fall on eastern exporting industries and worsen indirect effects like freight costs marketing and distribution.

Gressers’ Association

Indian XI Defeats Tarrant Team For Innings Victory

In Secunderabad the Indian side led by Hindlekar, Banerji, Amar Singh and others routed Tarrant's team by an innings and 15 runs, marking the first Indian side to record an innings win over a touring team. The match featured strong performances by Hindlekar and Amar Singh and included a lengthy court-side subplot about a Mayfair card party fraud linked to Sunderland.

Aecunderabad Udany Tarrant Bryant Hindlekar Banerji Love Niosa Maresamy Amar i Aushy Ryder Hendry Tow Amar Singh Macartney Amar Singh Magel Maharaja Kumar Vinlanagram Naide i Ama Singh Naser Hussain Wisaar Austankor Sundr London King’s Bench Keith Hugh Williams Jack ‘Trevor Sunderland Willian Jowitt Cor Williama Crooks Core Ring Sir William Jowltt Sunderland House Trevor Hymie Davia William Jowitt Elliott Byford Cleveland Williams Saville Tim Ams Pain Peas Ryder Amar Singh Betme Alle Hendry Cmr Bahl Solomas Air Wilham Ellis Deville

Untitled Note on Tot Eel Money and MRK Conclusion

The fragment mentions a tot eel money totaling £8 and references MRK in what seems to be the conclusion of an ordinary record. Further readable details are missing to determine context, participants, or full events.

Dteno Camecae Conkiniat Australia Catfint Tate Givion Witees

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