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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1935
Page
1
The Saar plebiscite produced an overwhelming vote for return to Germany with no commune voting against. Final figures show 526,804 valid votes across 83 sections with certain districts like Saarbrucken reporting 76.7 in favor and small numbers for France and spoiled or blank papers.
The League Council pledged to transfer the Saar to Germany as soon as possible after a heated session. Despite expectations of a German victory, the move surprised and relieved observers as the minority’s pressure removed barriers to return. Security and press were dense outside the Saarbrucken hall as officials and reporters gathered amid theatrical ambiance and careful crowd control.
Supporters of the Gemmaniet movement rallied today at 10 a.m. amid predicted clashes with opponents after a German Frente declaration of a funeral halt. Authorities warned of possible confrontations as tensions rose between the groups.
A broadcast reports Germany demanding restitution and warning that no further WW I claims will be forgotten. Hitler and officials pledge to reclaim rights while urging appeasement, with church bells noted as Germany faces mixed reactions from allies and public.
Fragmentary OCR outlines a German agency accusation against Mr Knol and the Baar Commission for neglecting oversight amid alleged plots by anti Hillerites, Communists and exiles. It mentions Grumbach suspension, Henneary raid, and weapon confiscation linked to a covert spy agency.
Report from Saarbrucken on Tuesday describes excited agrarians rushing to the German frontier to remove a symbol of separation from Germany. Citizens criticized oppression and pledged to continue underground resistance against foreign pressure despite authorities.
The French Press welcomes the finalfinal result, noting relief over the turn of events in Paris on Tuesday and the easing of previously dreadful complications surrounding the situation.
Nottingham Cricket Club to debate action over its voyage to Australia. Cahn has been invited to succeed Lord Belper as president, seen as a behind the scenes figure in recent controversies. The Daily Telegraph notes leadership shifts at Lord's policy level amid factional tensions.
A November crash that killed Lena Duffy 19 Joan Booakers 2 and Mavin Fettiford 11 prompted coroner inquiry. Harald Aliddiston 20 drove from Pennant Hills with Lyn Benske and others to Lewisham and Leichhardt, where a fatality occurred after a party night voyage ending in a fence crash. Charges against Middleton and others followed.
Sydney crowds line the streets as Governor Sir Philip Game relinquishes office and departs for England aboard the Baradine. Lady Game receives gifts. a wreath is laid at the cenotaph and the harbor fills with planes and cheering. The governor says he will carry memories of Australia and its people as he departs.
The Master Bakers Executive, ETONEY Tuesday, said bakers will not seek an injunction to restrain the government price proclamation. President Mr. Hrough cited no wish to hamper the forthcoming inquiry by Air Herbert Gepp. Bakers remain confident their case will justify the price rise as just. The executive vowed to abide by the proclamation pending Gepp’s inquiry.
The Lawn Tennis Association endorses deleting section 28 of the international laws that barred amateurs from profiting by action pictures. Bunny Postin predicts a big difference and says the move, if adopted by the International Federation, broadens amateur opportunities. The British press notes widespread interest and Lacoste questions the rationale behind allowing players to write books but banning appearances.
Fragmentary report indicates Japan will follow South Africa in appointing a trade commissioner. The next cabinet meeting will consider the issue and related questions, with Australasia reportedly involved. The text is incomplete but points to an official move in trade policy.
Bir Charles Kingsford Smith announced in Hongkulu he may try the London to Melbourne record next May or April in a single motor plane. He criticized navigatorless trans ocean flights and claimed Australian and New Zealand manufacturing rights for Lockheed planes. He spoke of partnerships with Alsair and hinted at reworking aircraft to suit Australian needs.
Prosecution calls surprise witness Hildegante Alexander a young model who testifies she saw Hauptmann during the Lindbergh baby ransom negotiations in March 1935, challenging Hauptmann's defense and adding new details to the kidnapping and murder case in Slemington New Jersey.
Perry stated he bears no ill will for his defeat by Crawford and plans to return next year to challenge the champion. In today’s tennis results Australia’s Hughoe Britain defeated Bengnoe 63 64, Mian Dearmonn beat Geimith 6 2, 6 3, and Mian beat Woltery 6 3 6 3.
Sir John Ambrose Fleming, electrical engineer and inventor of the thermionic valve, challenged Darwinian evolution in a presidential address to the White Institute and Philosophical Society. He argued that human origins over vast periods are imaginative, citing few fossil finds and aligning with Biblical creation. He criticized clergy for accepting speculative materialistic anthropology and asserted the bodily resurrection of Christ as a definite historical fact.
The Postmaster General, Kingsley Wood, outlined cheaper postal rates and high frequency air mail under the Empire scheme. He said the aim is to speed imperial correspondence, with rapid delivery expected to boost trade and connect Britain to the dominions within a week in 1997.
In Paris reports claim Queen Kina of Spain took a public step by declining direct contact with the king and pursuing her daughter's wedding attendance. The event signals a shifting royal stance amid ongoing private family strains and public scrutiny.
A fragment describes a go-between shadowing Dr Comion during ransom talks near Mons station. The subject insists her identification matches a known Condon, implying a critical misidentification amid tense negotiations. The text hints at emotional entanglement and a possible strained memory.
The Western Australian market section showed rising enthusiasm today with stronger buying activity and market optimism noted by observers. Market participants reported increased engagement and a positive mood across trading floors and associated sectors.
Fragmentary report notes a ride in a stolen car and a patrol interaction on Tuesday evening. Readers should seek clearer details for full context and confirmation of events.
Dam at Denman broke releasing a rushing torrent that overwhelmed the area. Rain caused washaways on the railway and a series of dales washed into Donman. Fourteen fences between the town and Muswellbrook were destroyed and the low level bridge was washed away.
Flood waters from the A River overflowed near Walcha on Tuesday, flooding the local electric area and town lanes. Stock was moved to higher ground as water entered a shop and threatened its contents, while the proprietor cut a hole in the door to let the rush pass. Several cattle were rescued as huge hailstones pounded Cowra windows and wardrobes. The rainfall continued across many parts of the state and roads remained affected.
The Premier expressed deep sympathy for those suffering after storms and flooding disrupted districts. He announced plans for relief and ordered inquiries by police into the extent of damage, noting severe impacts in Orange where shops were damaged and canal flooding caused extensive road damage.
City Coroner returned verdict of accidental death after an inquest into the death of Basilrice Joss, with Sasha Jon 41, his husband, charged with murder. Medical evidence showed Joel died from a wound possibly caused by falling or a knife. Detective Crimson testified they found the wife intoxicated, and Joel claimed he acted in self defence. the coroner found the death accidental and discharged the husband.
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