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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1936
Page
1
Melbourne report notes heavy anxiety within the Country Party over a government tariff amendment. Downey, general secretary of the federation, warns the measure may delay recovery for primary producers and provoke parliamentary objection. He urges fuller discussion before action to protect national interests and avoid harming the farming sector.
NSW Graziers Association signals protest over tariff and trade policy affecting wool industry. Abbott notes Commonwealth tariffic experiment may burden producers. cabinet reply expected. Tokyo says Japan perturbed. consular reports warn of friction with Australia and Manchukuo cooperation on boycotts of products.
Fragmented OCR notes show discussions on retaliation law and international trade cooperation. Mentions ministers, foreign ministers, and plans to consult Denmark and Australia for a potential twofold tariff reduction and broader cooperation.
Moscow expects a major anti-Japanese upheaval in China with a nationwide boycott of Japanese goods, backed by the Canton Government. Reports say the youth movement surges toward pressure on Nanking, with possible Soviet Chinese alliance moves and heightened tensions likened to 1925. Britain’s stance in North China is challenged as Japanese threats loom.
A Braman Union special meeting failed to reach a quorum to discuss the recall of General Bedt Mr Keenan. About 220 members attended at Town Hall as tensions rose over repayments and Keenan's stance. A further meeting with Lloyds Committee is planned for an early date to decide next steps.
Cabinet meetings shift to July due to reactions to taii changes and the Japanese note. Lyons to attend a planned near-fortnight gathering as Belgium and Japan stance may improve. Meantime, trade policy and export routes to Manchukuo discussed with potential widespread factory closures and job losses across Australia.
Washington reports a 10 day notice on new duties amid alleged German credit discrimination. The tariff hike covers cameras china leather goods textiles toys and dolls among others. Increases range from 22 to 68 percent with 30 to 40 percent of Germany's export business to the United States affected and the measure to take effect July 7.
A Daily Mail despatch from Paris notes Italian military hints and the threat of mobilising divisions if sanctions stay unresolved at the League meeting. French commentators link increasing anti German ties to possible imminent action and warn of consequences.
Geneva Thursday reports show the Lamar Assembly postponing a session after Argentine requests. The President, Anthony Biden, and Secretary-General M. Avenot planned to call the assembly for June 20, then postponed to June 26.
The Daily Telegraph’s diplomatic writer quotes Haile Selassie saying Mussolini ordered an ultimatum before the Emperor’s Addis Ababa flight. Selassie says he remains accessible for negotiations and has not renounced sovereignty. A Lamante meeting is expected next week to set a Luque Council session.
Paris labour unrest spreads across France as a massive strike paralyzes industry. Reported chaos in the capital includes food shortages, scarce supplies, and disrupted transit with millions affected. Authorities warn of rising prices and potential further economic disruption as workers demand higher living standards.
Paris reports the new French cabinet includes three women and novel portfolios for physical education and leisure as labor strikes widen. A 40 hour week bill is anticipated while strikers threaten essential supplies. socialist and communist leaders face a precarious, explosive labor climate.
In Los Angeles a custody dispute over boy Jim was settled out of court. Freddy Garnet announced an agreement dividing the child's earnings between his aunt Millicent for maintenance and a share for the boy's parents. A portion funds a trust for the child. Details of the two divisions remain undisclosed.
A 15 year old, Nevill Robinson, was burned while pulling an ironing cloth from a table. Frigay and Pulling, along with Drayton, were involved. He was taken to hospital and admitted in a critical condition following a flare incident.
The Commonwealth Nutrition Committee completed plans for a national dietary inquiry. A large group of housewives will be invited to supply a week's food purchases and a three month survey will study 100 families nationwide excluding Perth and Albany. The committee, chaired by Dr Cumpston, aims to assess food intake and diet balance, with a mobile X ray unit and medical officer to visit back country districts to examine children and determine physical condition alongside broader diet analysis.
A fragmentary French government roster shows Mr Blum appointing a 35 member cabinet. Names include Premier without portfolio and ministers such as Mensis Chau vemapla and Eroniet with women like Susanne La Cour and Maceame Siflet among delegates. The text references Madame Curie’s daughter and mentions Bil Ud Bum's remarks.
A terse report notes ongoing talks over maritime accord in the Pacific region. Key delegates from involved nations press for a framework addressing shipping routes security and navigation rights amid rising regional tensions.
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