29 Feb 1936
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 29, 1936
Page
1
London reports describe Tokyo unrest with widespread telephone and cable outages. Rebels reportedly refused to evacuate, then surrendered after government forces advanced in minor skirmishes. Cabinet and military leaders meet. Saionji may influence premier choice amid tense atmosphere.
A professor argues that peace in the post Versailles era remains unfinished. He warns that peace makers may become peacekeepers while advancing only limited arms control and warns of rising militarism and nation state ambitions. Australia is cited as a country under scrutiny in a world bracing for further conflict.
At Nottingham Assizes Nancy Waddingham, 34, was sentenced to death with mercy for the murder of Ada Louise Baguley, 50, in a nursing home run by Josey Bullivan who was acquitted on a similar charge. Evidence showed Ada and her crippled mother entered the home. Ada’s will left £1,600 to Waddingham and Bullivan. The events spanned May 12 and December 12.
Edmonton Alberta thursday the social credit experiment nears collapse as the Legislature adjourns until March 2 without enacting enabling legislation. Budgetary strain looms with projections around nine million dollars and advisers debate a wage or higher income tax, opposed by supporters.
Thirty seven head of thoroughbred American cattle, valued at about 10000, arrived in Sydney from New York for New South Wales breeders. They are said to represent American blood stock and were bought to improve the local cattle for the Australian chilled meat trade.
The Private Secretary to His Majesty King Edward VII informs Governor General Lord Gowrie that the Empire broadcast will occur at 4 p.m. GMT on Sunday, March 1. It notes recording of the message will be broadcast at 9.30 p.m. on March 1 and at 12.50 a.m. and 3.10 a.m. on other dates.
In the House of Commons on Thursday, Mr Baldwin said the Prime Minister must appoint a deputy chair to oversee defence matters. He will retain chairmanship of defence committees while the deputy will have general oversight and control of the Committee of Imperial Defence activities.
On the Murr Highway two miles from Vase a motorcycle carrying John Hatton and William Burden was struck by a car driven by Ross Ryan. Hatton suffered near amputation of a leg and was taken to Vans Hospital in critical condition. Burden had a fractured rib. Ryan was charged at Yass with wanton driving and causing bodily harm.
Paris deputies approve the Franco Soviet pact prompting Berlin anger with forecasts of a German reaction. Reports suggest Germany may announce a new stance on the demilitarized Rhineland or seek a Lacaroma summit, with troop movements possible in the zone.
Report from Addis Ababa describes Marshal Badoglio continuing offensive on two fronts despite rain. In Finderta fighting a Red Cross surgeon’s withdrawal of a prior bombing accusation. A Malian raid by air on the northern front left civilians including a newborn harmed.
The Chamber of Deputies voted 359 to etc after a debate on the Franco Soviet pact. The measure now goes to the Senate amid tumultuous final stages. Critics argued Poland blocks Soviet arming across its territory, deeming the pact ineffective.
Perturbed Rome reacts to postponement of the assault causing much speculation. Officials warn only limited activity from opposing forces as Ethiopian and other units maintain vigor amid air reconnaissance.
London reports Friday that Mussolini and the French ambassador discussed Italy and Germany’s tense standoffs. No pact yet, but talks clarified positions. France wary of sanctions and potential impact on the Franco Italian accord under the Locarno framework.
A late Friday dispatch says the Red Cross and allied fronts urgently request antidotes for mustard gas amid Italian and Abyssinian claims of gas attacks. An Ethiopian government spokesman denies gross exaggeration, with Rome reportedly reacting to the situation.
The 42nd Annual Show of the Queanbeyan P and A Association opened in cool but threatening weather with satisfactory attendance. Gate receipts reached £52 as exhibits across most classes surpassed prior years, with strong competition in vegetables and flowers. Local officials and Prime Minister Lyons attended. improvements to the showground were noted as the region recovers from the depression and looks toward growth alongside Canberra.
At the opening ceremony the Prime Minister Mr Lyons noted meeting Taamani and recalled Ald. J. G. Hartin long serving Queanbeyan mayor and alderman who played a leading part in town development. Lyons expressed pleasure in being associated with a town Jimmy Harristran helped grow.
A large crowd gathered as Prime Minister Lyons opened the Queanbeyan Show. Dignitaries on the rostrum included Ald J. Kemond and other local officials. Lyons praised exhibitors, noted improvements to the showground, and stressed Australia’s need to boost farmer prosperity through better prices and marketing, referencing the Ottawa Conference and plans by senior ministers to secure market shares.
A high class poultry exhibit featured top White Leghorns and Crown Leghorns with judges noting excellent specimens and narrow margins in the Red condition. Rhode Island products showed quality, White Wyandottes appeared but were underrepresented, bantams including Black Pekin and Old English, with Tumblers and pigeons praised for expected quality.
Fragmented OCR shows cattle entries with various animals described by breed age and weight alongside names such as Jobo Murriacy John Morrison and A W Boots L. The text references Hereford cattle and dairy classes with several entries like heifer under sree and cow ayre and over. Page continuation indicated.
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