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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 18, 1935

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Eleven Miles Of Ships Grand Display At Night

London reports the Royal Jubilee naval review at Spithead with King on the Victoria and Albert inspecting the fleet. The eleven mile parade featured 157 Royal Navy ships plus merchant vessels, lit by rockets and fireworks as crowds watched from shore. A night signal marked the illumination and extinguishing of lights, with plans to sail the fleet for sea exercises tomorrow if weather allows.

London Spithead Mariner Wills Royal Navy Merchant Navy Victoria and Albert

Ethiopia predicts inevitable war and long freedom defense

In a London report on the Abyssinia crisis, Ethiopian leaders concede war is likely and vow to defend cherished liberty. They warn Italy could seize Abyssinia but the people will not be subdued, while arms embargoes and foreign offer flows shape the conflict. The Rome dispatch notes Japan will not interfere.

London Paria League of France Belgium Italy Abyssinia Rome Han Mussotte Japan Omichabe

French Decrees Cut State Costs Across Board

Paris reports cabinet talks after a 14 hour session led to decrees signed by President Le Brun. The measures reportedly include ten percent cuts to salaries pensions civil servant pay rent and mortgage interest and reductions in electricity and gas prices. Expected total savings reach 148 million pounds amid protests and criticism from Left Wing papers.

Paris M. le Brun Pen- Wong Imade Alleck M. Layal

England and South Africa end third Test in a draw

In London the third Test between England and South Africa concluded as a draw after bad light halted play. England declared at 294 for seven in the second innings, and South Africa reached 194 for five with several late partnerships, provoking mixed reaction from the press about Wyatt's bowling and Hammond's performance.

London England South Africa Wiekeels Daily Telegraph The Times Wyatt Sime Yona Ames Wyat

Inquest Opens Into Death of Willem Owen Ellie Fatong Jones

The coroner heard evidence on a Sydney death case where Willem Owen Ellie Fatong Jones died after taking five sleeping tablets. The widow testified he drank heavily and suffered insomnia. Medical evidence suggested an overdose of sleeping pills caused death, but the coroner found no evidence of deliberate self harm and urged caution on dosage.

Willem Owen Ellie Fatong Jones Walt Sydney Jones

Vatican protests Hitler over concordat breach

Vatican City reports a protest note sent to the German government condemning breaches of the concordat. The Vatican cites the treatment of Roman Catholics in Germany as the basis for its objection and urges adherence to the agreement.

Vatican City Vatican Germany

Air Ministry finds anti crash tank after thirteen years

The Air Ministry reported the recovery of an anti crash tank long missing since 13 years. Officials stated the device is intact and could inform safety improvements for forthcoming aircraft designs. No injuries occurred during the earlier disappearance.

Meat Levy Debate Shapes Empire Free Trade Talks

London reports that Sir Henry Gullett's Belgium trip signals the Argentine deadlock in resuming treaty talks with Australia. Argentina seeks a one per cent levy with an imperial free duty, a plan Vienna would back, while Britain resists reducing the levy, fearing revenue loss for subsidies.

London Henry Gullett Belgium Australia Britain Becaues

Japanese Mission Seeks Trade Expansion in Australia

In Tokyo the Japanese mission led by M Debuch was hosted by Omake and Kobe businessmen at a banquet before proceeding to talks. The Nichi Nichi editorial notes rising Australia Japan trade as economic ties strengthen, while negotiations seek further improvements amid Japan's overseas expansion.

Tokio M. Debuch Australia Omake Kobe Nichi Nichi Japan Debuch

Double Accident Involving Car Cycle And Pele

Fragmentary report describes a collision involving a car and a motor cycle near Parramatta on a Wednesday. Witness names Laila Bewart Philips and Fred Bootie appear amid garbled details about passengers, towing, injuries, and a hospital. No clear outcomes or precise actions are discernible from the damaged text.

Bydnet Laila Bewart Philips Parramatta Fred Bootie Meekes

Parachute Miracle as Two Airmen Land Safely in Moscow

In Moscow on a Wednesday, Army airman Keaulkott barely survives a torn parachute fall. He and parachutist Noskott collided midair, Noskott grabbing Keaulkott by the waist. Extra weight sped their descent but Keaulkott managed to deploy Noskoft’s second parachute 400 feet above ground and they landed unharmed.

Moscow Keaulkott Noskott Krasiioft Noskoft

War Debt Idea Revived for Settlement With Britain

Senator Lewis revived a year old proposal that Britain could settle war debts by transferring insular territory to the United States. He hinted he would submit a resolution directing the State Department to begin negotiations. He said Britain could cede territory to aid peace between Italy and Ethiopia and pay its debt to America.

Washington Britain America Lewis Day Foreign Res Committee Italy Ethiopia

Growers Propose Commission to Bridge Potato Price Gap

At the Agricultural Bureau conference in Richmond, F C Masters of the Potato Growers Council urged a statutory commission to cut the price gap between what consumers pay and grower receipts for potatoes. He noted daily declines in consumption and pressed for action. A Rost reported on England and Scotland milk tuberculosiss linked to child illness, citing England one in every five hundred cases and Scotland up to eighty percent from infected milk.

Bydney Agricultural Bureau Richmond F. C. Masters Potato Growers’ Council Con Tnngland Bootland A. Li. Rost England Avery

Hospital stir doctor calls for urgent board meeting

A medical officer has requested a Queanbeyan District Hospital Board meeting within four hours to discuss concerns that the hospital is not run in the public interest. It is alleged the meeting will address beta allocation practices prejudicial to public welfare, following prior secret inquiries and a nursing staff reprimand.

Queanbeyan District Hospital A. H. Collet Hopital Board

Wheat inquiry opens flour trade in East Sydney

Evidence before the Wheat Commission shows Japanese firm Mitaul Bussan Kepaha stating Manchukuo imported 912,000 tons of flour from Australia last year, about 60 percent of total imports, with Australian flour cheaper than American. Flour shipments totaled 495,688 tons at 49 tons each while Japan’s port of Darien received 7,809,000 muck. Trade with Australia seen as potentially permanent as Manchukuo stabilizes, with concerns over color versus strength in flour and speculation in milling.

Sydney Ausiji-tseda Mitaul Bussan Kepaha Australis Manehwikilo Australia Jupin Darien Wil Nwsa Manchukio Leonard Mosdell Homebush Harbert Geppwith

Opperman Breaks London Bath Record Ride

Hubert Opperman completed a remarkable 241 mile London to Bath return in 10 hours 14 minutes 42 seconds, shaving 30 minutes 22 seconds from the previous mark held by Marshall. English officials are astonished at his endurance and sustained average above 20 miles per hour despite difficulties.

London Hubert Opperman Bath Lme Marshall Southall Opperman

Victorian plan for state lottery in Melbourne today

The Premier Mr. Gullan or Qunstan responds to a deputation and proposes placing before the Gabinet a scheme for a state lottery to fund hospitals or, alternatively, a hospital tax. The report notes the plan aims to raise funds for medical facilities.

Melbourne Qunstan

Last Flight of Southern Cross to Richmond

Sir Charles Kingsford Smith will pilot the Southern Cross on its last flight from Mascot at 1015 to Richmond to hand the historic aircraft to the nation. Defence Minister Parkhill will receive it for display in Canberra after a farewell ceremony, with John Ulm accompanying as the late crew member’s son.

Sydney Chasingaford Beaith Mascot Richmond Defence Parkhill Canberra Charles Kingsford Smith John Ulm Ulm Gimithy Manute Keith Anderson Mosman Hending Air Charles New Zealand Amertee

Mail Plane Crash Near Baghdad Kills Crew and Passengers

A Dutch mail plane crashed on takeoff from Baghdad and burned completely. Seven passengers and four crew members escaped, with one injured and one missing, according to the report.

Bukhire Baghdad Mitty

Papua exploration party headed for Port Moresby message

Messages from Papua state that the exploration party led by the resident magistrate J Hides and Patrol Officer O Malley sails on the schooner Velmaarh to Port Moresby. The arrival is expected within a day as Sir George Pearce, minister in charge of territories, was informed by Lieutenant-Governor Hubert Murray that the wireless message from Kikori, delta division HQ, had been received.

Papua Sintant J. Hides J O'Malley Port Mores- By Velmaarh George Pearce Territories Air Hubert Murray Kikori Delta

Tobacco Problems Seen Solved Soon in Australia

Delegates at the tobacco conference in Canberra last night voiced optimism that a solution to blue mould control may be found within a reasonable period. If achieved it could stabilize the Australian tobacco industry and sustain production at higher levels, with strong emphasis on cooperation to tackle industry challenges.

Council For Selentited Canberra Australia Australis

Meat Quotas Benefit Australia From Trade Accord

Australia expects sizable gains from the recent meat quota agreement with Great Britain. Mutton and lamb shipments in the latter half of the year are forecast at about 980,000 cwt, exceeding 1983 levels by roughly 10 percent and topping the last six months of 1984 by about 100,000 cwt. Beef shipments to Britain for July-December are projected around 4,190,000 cwt, with trove beet shipments totaling 1,097,100 cwt. Chilled shipments were experimental in nature.

Australia Britain

Brady Fails to Secure Bail in Sydney Case

Sydney court updates show Patrick Brady remains denied bail as authorities set a £3000 bail amount. Long Bay detention continues with Brady held on current charges amid ongoing legal proceedings.

Sydney Patrick Brady Long Bay

Belfast Riots Gunmen Fire on Funeral

Gunmen fired near the York and Donegal streets funeral for William Little, wounding Daniel Sex in the leg and halting hundreds. Border Regiment troops surrounded the house, formed a passage, and escorted occupants after armed guards trained guns on the target. Fire spread to nearby buildings as crowds watched in fear and women urged troops forward.

Belfast York Donegal Daniel Sex An Iriahman William Little Border Regiment Cate Academy Street

Saving on Blue Print Paper Costs Highlighted

A government hearing before the Public Service Board heard estimates from Department of the Interior officials on dramatic savings in blue print semitised paper production. They described past experiments reducing costs, with a plant now producing about 6,000 rolls annually across Australia at half the price charged by private contractors.

Public Service Board J. C. Weathoven PL de Broinowakl Chit Draireman Department of the Interior Fin Branch Brolnowski Australia Prle Vain Contractors

Rugby star shocks by marrying after engagement

Sydney reports a rugby player Vic Wey, veteran of the Bushy League and previously slated for Toowoomba, announced by plane today that he wed Kathleen Roses last night. His family allegedly knew nothing of the plan.

Sydney Vic Wey Toowoomba Mise Kathleen Roses

Party Missing In Snow Storm

Melbourne reports a missing party as heavy snow storms sweep the Alps five miles from the whale t. Officials describe the scene as the worst bit of history in a new reaping over the mountains.

Melbourne E. Montgomery W. H. Mi Alps

Rush of Patients for Sister Kenny in London

Registy marriages and divorces report a surge of patients seeking Sister Kenny’s infantile paralysis treatment in London. The article notes broad concern over rising divorces and urges early action, detailing the method’s reception, past training of over fifty patients, and upcoming start at Royal North Brunswick Hospital.

London Bister Kenny Yong Dentrous Alster Kenny Royal North Bhorn

Special arrangement Waris Service In saation 40 ether a compilation

Fragmentary text appears to describe a special arrangement or service, mentioning Waris and a compilation. Readable content is insufficient to identify people, places, dates, or organizations, making it difficult to determine a clear news item or event.

Waris

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