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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 20, 1936

Page

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Germany to Attack Without Declaration Predicted in 1937

Paris reports Madame Tabous, a famed correspondent, predicts Germany will strike Holland and Czechoslovakia in mid 1937 without a formal declaration. The well known analyst says Berlin aims to seize North Sea ports and swiftly overwhelm the Netherlands within 24 hours to thwart Britain and France.

Paris Il'genvee Madame Tabous Germany Holland Slovakia Madame Teeas Pemgioa North Bee Porta Britain France

Britain Rejects Proposals On Air Mail Expansion

Britain rejects Australian High Commissioner proposals and urges early settlement to start expanded empire air mail services on schedule in 1937. Government reply pressed for prompt agreement to enable London operations and cross imperial routes.

London Austral

Return of Colonies and Empire Air Policy Debate

Fragmented report discusses restoring German colonies, Australia Britain ties, and Empire air policy. Mentions Dr Page and Mr Monsies, Qantas pilots, and the aim to keep imperial links while considering independent action if needed.

Sisplies Jodie Sumiaigatania Page Monsies Britain Australia Commonwealth Imperial Qantas Cenledag

No Negotiations for Migrants to Dominion Settlements

In the House of Commons a minister stated there have been no negotiations for migrants to Dominion settlements. He outlined proposed capital shares and a settlement plan to be created soon, with details pending parliamentary action and the proposed colony arrangements.

London House of Commons Malcolm “MacDonald Dan Amistasoe Metins

Fire at Lalley Biome Furnishers readies street rescue

A serious city fire broke out at Lalley Biome Furnishers on a Wednesday. The store manager dragged a customer to safety before the blaze spread. Fire brigade men arrived promptly with equipment to combat the flames. One worker suffered burns while others escaped unharmed as the shop front burned and nearby pavement smoldered.

Byoney Lalley Biome Furnishers Pau Gorm Levin Warrow Panene Furniture Ant Farmcete

Parkhill claims reach of faith amid ongoing debate

Mr Parkhill said today that progress had been made but the matter remains unresolved. He noted only the Prime Minister could comment, though Imperial Airways prefers any alternate scheme stay confidential.

Bydney Sofee Ercherd Parkhill Imperial Airways

Dutch Defences Anxiety Amid German Tensions

The Dutch Lower Chamber passed a 6500 dollar defence bill by 60 to 9 in a climate of rising European tensions. Fortifications would rise along the Meuse Rhine and Schelde, coastal defences updated, and the air force strengthened. Officials warned that the Los carnio Pact offered little help to Holland while the League of Nations offered nominal security.

Third Party Insurance Talked By Government and Libs

Sydney reporters describe a debate on third party motor vehicle insurance law aimed at covering legal claims from injuries. Government ministers discuss draft legislation amid party tensions, noting voluntary indemnities but urging compulsory protections for motorists and the public.

Sydney Tramsport Bruner Theo Wy Insurance

Motorists Attitude on Third Party Insurance Debate

The discussion centers on whether third party motor vehicle insurance should be compulsory for owners. W J Lask argues most would accept a compulsory system at the main store, noting New Zealand hosts 44 insurance companies under temporary third party waivers. President M J C Walden of NAMA contends the main objection is potential discrimination against private road users.

Jane Australia W. J. Lask New Zealand NAMA M. J. C. Walden

Darwin Defences Water Supply Scheme

The Commonwealth Government funds a permanent Darwin water supply at about £100,000. Garrivon and Interior Department engineers study two options 35 miles offshore with springs or a river pumped supply 0 miles from the town. Either plan aids naval, military, and local needs.

Darwin Garrivon Department of the Interior

Swiss Ban On All Nazi Organisations Declared

The Swiss government announces a nationwide ban on all Nazi organisations in Switzerland and vows no successor to the Nazi regime will be allowed. The decision comes amid recent unrest and a plan to prevent extremist groups from extending influence within the country.

Opera Singer Loses Verdict High Court

The High Court today upheld the appeal of Mrs Benjamin Puller against the verdict for £000. An award was made in favor of Ruth Portrate. The jury previously found in favor of Portrate for wrongful employment in respect of her onstage role during the Grand Opera season in IMM. Costs were awarded to the appellant.

Bydney Woaneday Igh Mre Benjamin Puller Anenayee Ignin Les Ruth Portrate Portrate Imm Coats

Debated Franco Soviet Pact Sparks Tempest in Chamber

In Paris on Tuesday the third spy debate on the Franco Soviet pact disrupted by violent outbursts. Deputies Clashed as M. Taittinger urged rapprochement with Germany while criticizing French press subversion claims.

Paris Chamber of Deputes M. Taittinger Faucat Jouneuse Patriate Red Army Ik Montha Ermany M. Freneio Rextreme Hstwof M. Hencin

Armament Race Echoes From Obscure Cry Documented

Fragmentary OCR shows a reference to an armament race and a collector preparing ten foot pomibiaagurasion, indicating a historical dispute or rallying cry. The readable text is garbled, but centers on arms buildup and a defining call.

Army Revolt Fails in Spain Details

London reports a failed army revolt in Spain with police mobilization and arrests, including General Goded. The New Chronicle's Madrid desk says the plot aimed to seize power and impose a military dictatorship before a Left Government, thwarted by swift government action. News censorship and bans on references to the coup were imposed.

Madrid Newe-Chronicle

Madrid Quiet as Strikes Subside Amid Violent Clash

Madrid saw limited nationwide disruption as workers halted most protests and martial law was reimposed. Violent clashes persisted with police firing on crowds and a street fight leaving a casualty. Prison uprisings in Berzoe and Gijon prompted troop deployments and hostage rescues while a figure named Pauasion Flower attempted prison access to urge surrender.

Madrid Spain Faragasusy Mulincera Valencia Berzoe Gral Dloud Beets Lieriot Gijon Vere Pauaion Flower

Banking inquiry at Melbourne on bank mergers

Mr W A Laitch general manager of Union Bank of Australia questioned in Melbourne about further mergers. He said big banks seek nourishment from mergers but cautioned against overreach. Some smaller banks serving limited areas could be absorbed without harm, but the sector should preserve competition in the public interest.

Banka

Maternity Blocks Planned for Country Towns across NSW

The Monorials Commission decided at a meeting this weekend to start construction of maternity blocks in the country. Work will begin immediately in Wague Gonme Avisions Wee Was and Bourke.

Sydney Wéternam Wague Gonme Avisions Wee Was Bourke

Abyssinian War Toll and Italian Advances

Report from Rome and Addis Ababa details claim Italian losses as 13 officers and 122 ranks killed plus 24 officers and 499 troops wounded with 67 Askari and 83 wounded. Italian forces say Abyssinian casualties exceed 10,000 wounded, with large funeral pyres for victims as Italian countermeasures fortify the northern line. Government appropriates 24,700,000 for war. Additional dispatches note victories at Enderta and Kinwerta, with 6,000 to 8,000 Abyssinian deaths reported in recent engagements.

Rome Marshal Badoglio Askari Badoglio Trallany Adowa

Balest theme is completed amid crowd in London festival

Fragmentary report from London on a Tuesday describes the unveiling of an insignia across country districts. Crowd cheered as 15 brooks are planned to present the emblem, with broad attendance and local excitement noted.

London Tusiday Vitory Brodeale Countbry Grdyra

Plane Crash Near Young Leaves Passengers Unaccounted

A crash near Young involving a Wasps Air Services Ltd plane with five aboard left the engine failing before landing. Pilot McDonald ditched Mascot and the crew launched a rescue attempt from Leeton. confusion and line outages hindered communication as relief planes were dispatched from Sydney and Kingsford Smith to aid the injured and missing passengers.

Sydney Wednesda Young Leeton Storm Leston Bydney Hush Tt Tw Pawengere Pawengera Tplane Wasps Air Bergices| Ltd McDonald Kingsford Smitty Ach Hall Marcot Beau Dam Douglas Park Sven Mars

Far East fears of conflict and generals held in check

Tokyo dispatch reports Tokyo and Moscow caution over possible clash between two great armed forces at an undefined frontier. Analysts note differing attitudes in Russia and Japan about war psychology and political control versus military leadership.

East Asia Tokyo Moscn

Japanese Protest Over Soviet Allegations at Harbin

Japanese Foreign Minister lodged a protest with the Soviet Consul at Harbin regarding alleged Soviet arming of bandits. He cited a forced landing of a Soviet aeroplane at Joho carrying four machine guns and 3,000 rounds of ammunition, which Slavutsky rejected.

Harbin Manchukuoy Tuesdt Harbin Slavutsky Joho

Inquest Opens Over Tragic Gunnedah Shooting

A Gunnedah inquest hears details of the February 1 shooting involving Marian Marjorie Raundervou. Witnesses describe Hankinson as the alleged killer, disputes about paternity of the deceased’s children, and alcohol traces. Coroner laws he was feloniously and maliciously murdered by Thomas Hankinson and committed for trial.

Gunnedah Wedarady Marian Marjorie Raundervou Thomas Hankinson Kemp Kinson Hankinson Womn Kinson Alwaye Tom Hankingon Amy Saunderson Thomae Mtankimon Lila

PRESSURE OF SANCTIONS SHAPES ITALY YUGOSLAV CRISIS

In the House of Lords Lord Phillimore denounced a British policy as a criminal step, urging Britain to aid Turkey and Yugoslavia if sanctions trigger a wider conflict. He warned of risks to Italy and Turkey, and questioned whether Britain should cut communications with Africa to avert war. Government replies noted growing pressure but defended current policy, with Daily Herald citing shifts in northern Italy toward sympathy with Mussolini.

London Lord Phillimore House of Lords Turkey Yugo-slavia Italy Phillmore Ogaden Bomall Kenys Lord Cecil Peregarse Britain Abyasnia Europe Harald Lord Stanhope England Bignor Musso

Bribery charge filed in city council case abroad

Joseph McConnell, 45, stood in the dock as prosecutors allege he agreed to deliver a £400 bribe to city or county councillors after being persuaded by Rubensohn. McConnell claimed he was coerced and denied any wrongdoing while detectives confronted him about the alleged plot.

Bydnet Joseph McGonnal Wes Beeston Turon City County Council

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