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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1935
Page
1
Paris reports another French cabinet collapse as the Bouillon administration falls after a brief six day tenure and M Laval is urged to form a new ministry. Deputies oust Bouisson 390 to 192 amid chaotic voting and shifting party loyalties.
A motor works plan is outlined to establish a complete car manufacturing facility jointly offered by the Victorian and New South Wales governments. The site at Spare Harbour is earmarked for depots and facilities, with production expected to begin and workers to be employed at likely rising wages.
Government figures put dead at 26 000 with unofficial estimates up to 50 000 for Calcutta and surrounding areas. Salvage workers battle disease as they search debris amid stench of decomposed bodies and improvised protection gear. Ten thousand rescued by troops and ongoing rescue efforts continue despite dire conditions.
The Aga Khan secured another Derby as Bahram, the favourite, defeated outsider Robin Goodfellow with Field Trial in the field of thirteen. Plymouth Bound scratched. Betting: 6/4 Bahram, 7 Field Trial, 50 Robin Goodfellow.
In the House of Commons Sir Samuel Hoare moved the third reading of the India Bill amid praise for the debate. The bill's main structure including federation provincial autonomy and the central responsibility remained intact despite a long discussion.
Global unemployment figures for the first quarter of 1935 show improvement versus the same period in 1934, according to data from the International Labour Office. Declines appear in some regions, with only a few countries such as Gaile, Italy, Norway, and Cumania lagging behind.
Flood waters receded in the Mexican valley today after 400 deaths were estimated. One church wreckage in San Pedro village yielded 255 bodies, with villagers mourning as rescuers searched for survivors and prayed for rain.
Mr Casey, head of the Loan Council, advocates renaming the County as the Australian Finance Council to reflect unity. He praises the Loan Council’s formation and predicts the £12,600,000 new Commonwealth loan will be subscribed quickly with facilities arranged across Savings Banks, Stock Exchanges, and Trading Banks for subscriptions.
In Hong Kong on Tuesday the British Navy rescued a Chinese junk attacked by pirate craft on the Weet River. HMB Cicala and its boats engaged the pirates, forcing the junk ashore. Landed crew began inquiry into the incident as selectors consider team changes for a South African contest.
The report notes higher unemployment in Belgium France Ireland Poland and the Netherlands compared with the prior year quarter. Bulgaria Bosnia and Yugoslavia show smaller increases while overall employed workers exceed the previous quarter.
George Cook of Australia outpointed Spaniard Pancho Villar over ten rounds at the Albert Hall. Cook used superior ring craft to counter Villar’s 18 knockout reputation, landing telling lefts and hooks. Villar battled hard in late rounds but failed to stop the Aussie's advantage as blood flowed from Cook’s wounds after the tenth round.
The Postmaster General announced today that three commission terms expired and the government retained Mrs Claude Couchman and K S Orchard. Professor Wallace could not continue and J W Kitto was appointed, replacing the deputy director of posts and telegraphs for New South Wales.
Daily Telegraph notes in London that South Africans face a transitional English season with Hendren out of form. Marshall says the South Africans are not Bradmane or Ponafarda, but are well batting and extremely competent. They are inclined to take life easy.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a Dublin debate on the Irish Free State future with mentions of speakers Masermutt and Be Valera. The text is garbled but indicates political discussion and readiness to answer questions, reflecting unsettled rhetoric in the Parliaments.
Davis Cup in Paris reports rain spoiled practice for the Australian Dayle Cup team after Sunday recitals. They played three hours of hard tennis at Lowtay, with likely lineup changes ahead of the weekend tie against France. The match draw will be announced at 11 am Friday.
London Tuesday in the Daily Telegraph an unnamed writer contends Perry Crawford Von Cramm Aatin Ailion Wood and Vanderville might earn seeds. Seed status hinges on the Davis Cup before the draw with potential seeds McGrath Quist Bousmus or Farquhareen. Women seed list includes Round Jacoby Masdy Eperling Mathiew Scriven and Stemeers.
Owing to a shoulder injury Batty Nuttall will be unable to enter for the Wimbledon championship.
Newcastle residents await official counting of preferences as elections proceed. Reports note a Wednesday session with officials and observers present to verify ballots and ensure accuracy.
In county cricket today Middle Sex M43 beat Gloucester with 8 for 105 declared as Hines scored 56 while Smith took 4 for 19. Eaves claimed 2a and 6 for 102 as Surrey fell to 155 and 225 in a flat innings. Warwickshire beat Notts by four wickets after 208 and 189, Wyatt making 82, and Cambridge University defeated Army 284 and 1 for 87 by eight wickets.
President Roosevelt and advisors press New Deal revival in Congress with a restricted NRA plan. Details withheld as they seek to conform to constitutional requirements and Social Security provisions. The program aims to force contractors to follow labor rules while restoring NRA structure.
Mr J A Perkins former Federal member for Eden-Monaro writes from Canberra that mood in America is low, with few buildings under construction and a sense of waning energy. He and Perkins toured the U S, noting cheap petrol tax and widespread car ownership, long shop hours, and open Sundays. He compares Washington’s spring, California’s growth, and Los Angeles’ development with Canberra, praising American openness and infrastructure while noting climate and cost differences.
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