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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1936
Page
1
In a tense court scene solicitor Jose claimed the prisoner did not intend to attempt murder. A medical note was discussed amid press reports as Mel Mahon, editor of Human Gunette, was named. The trial was adjourned after a crowded session with police guarding doors and the defendant held briefly post proceedings.
A man pushed to the crowd in Hyde Park corner and aimed a revolver at King Edward as he rode by. A constable struck the attacker, the weapon flew into the king’s horse, causing a moment of chaos before the king remained poised. The assailant, identified as Anthony Gordon Dick, was detained by police and later told his account at Hyde Park Police Station.
An arrest was made at Bow Street after a loaded revolver was found in a case of alleged assault. The suspect was identified as George Andrew ifabtenot, later corrected to Jerome Bannigan, born in Cooketown County Tyone, with parents residing in Glasgow. Police letters to Scotland Yard and reports of grievances frame the inquiry while residents react to a London shock wave and royal news.
The Times reports Britain refrains from excluding a three power meeting on the Lesgros Conference with Italy and Germany. Aims include preventing a repeat of the Great War, reducing Europe’s divisions, and considering plans related to the Rhine and Hitler’s price strategy.
In Melbourne on Friday discussions about Haile Selassie visiting Australia were reported. The Minister for Maternal Altace and government officials stated they would not obstruct any potential trip if he chose to sail to Adelaide or other parts of Australia.
The report says large scale fighting between Manking and Canton troops is feared as Northerners approach Canton within ten miles. Foreigner residents seek shelter in concessions while interior reports indicate feverish military activity. Many troops arrive from Japan as trenches and gun emplacements are prepared. Trains filled with volunteers depart Canton.
Graziers urge government to speed up the ripening of large estates to push closer settlement. Primary producers' representatives favor action but warn of strong prewar responses. Graziers Union replies withheld, but consideration on clover allotment likely as investigations proceed.
In Melbourne on Friday reports from Queensland indicate a potential gold deposit near Knaulx Worth. The Australian Mineral Survey Commission says the rewritten survey reveals encouraging signs for developments in the gold mining industry. TheYork Peninsula area near Weymouth Bay is described as wild and scarcely explored.
London reports selectors near final lineup for Engilah XI to tour Australia next season after Lords match between Gentemes and Players. Probable picks include Stevenson Mardartart Fistiock Govir, with Bre voouinla praised for energy and form.
Representatives from Auuteatlon Wool Growers' Council and National Council of Wool Selling Brokers met Prime Minister Lyons to urge government action to mend the trade position amid a Japan competition surge. They warned tariff changes and a price drop could hit Australia hard as wool accounts for about 4 percent of exports.
Fragmentary OCR reads a day old convention note mentioning the Dardanelles alliance and Byron era terms. Signatories appear to leave open entries, with references to historic figures and locations.
A church protest prompted officials in the state to issue a memo. Details outline the event, participants, and official response, underscoring community tension and government attention to religious demonstrations.
London reports the Privy Council upholding Frederick Alexander James’s appeal against the Commonwealth. It declares the Dried Fruits Act invalid under Section 92, citing the need for a referendum under Section 28. The decision addresses interstate fruit trade and marketing laws across Australis.
Sernos Mr G Roan stated the issue would be addressed at an early date amid fear of a reaction from loyal followers. Precautions were planned but not yet finalized as he traveled into Newpital.
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