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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1936
Page
1
A fragmentary notice records a loan of nine thousand pounds with mentions of named officials and the treasurer. The text is incomplete but implies a financial conveyance or obligation tied to a mall or similar transaction.
Reported clashes in Jerusalem describe rioters setting fires and hurling bombs causing an estimated £150,000 in Jewish property damage. Arabs claim trade losses while disputing a 1919 London treaty interpretation and King Faisal's stance, amid debates over a supposed forgery and translation errors.
London reports a devastating fire at the Motimahal cinema in Hyderabad. Over 20 people mostly women and children perished and many injured as exits failed and balcony crowds were trapped. Police say permits and escape provisions must improve for cinemas. A Hyderabad official's wife improvised a fire escape saving many, sliding down with others to escape.
Sydney reports the deficit for 11 months ending May 31 at £1,007.58, well below £2,540,204 for the same period last year. Despite higher expenditure across almost all departments, revenue sources grew to keep the deficit within Loan Council limits.
The Daily Mail reports a Cabinet meeting with Anthony Eden deciding sanctions must be dropped and Britain to lead the League in retreat from the policy. Twenty Conservative speakers favor termination as Eden plans to outline government stance in Parliament next Thursday. Reports of Eden's resignation are denied.
In Sydney the acting Speaker ordered the removal of Deputy Leader of the Opposition Mr D Baddeley after he refused to withdraw a remark during debate on the Housing of Unemployed Bill. The incident saw the Sergeant-at-Arms eject Baddeley as he left the chamber.
William Dunn of Melbourne seeks a patent for a peephole rifle back sight. Jack Muss, Victorian gun smith, opposes citing lack of novelty. Deputy Commissioner Teece, with lawyers Hansen for Dunn and Swannon for Muss, adjourned the hearing.
Lysaghts Australia Ltd plans to expand by erecting two new mills at Newcastle and Port Kembla to manufacture metal sheets for motor vehicle bodies. The move is expected to create work for about 1,000 men.
Rome sources for The Daily Telegraph say semi official circles insist lifting sanctions alone won t revive Italy s role in European affairs. A larger move is suggested a reversal of the League of Nations verdict on Italy s aggression.
The London Conversion Loan of £16,551,402 closed in London and was allocated in full for both conversion and cash applications. The new 2 1/2 percent loan offers a price of 9s 0d with a six year repayment option, yielding 2 pounds 16 shillings 6 pence per 100 for the full term. The annual saving in interest and exchange is about £336,000, contributing to about £3,000,000 yearly across twelve conversions since 1932.
Admiral Sir Murray Anderson controller of New South Wales was confined to his cabin after a severe chill on Monday night aboard the liner Strathnaver while at Fremantle. Officials said there is no alarm and he is expected to recover before Adelaide. engagements there were canceled and he may stay in bed a few days. In a message to New South Wales, Sir Murray looked forward to arriving in Sydney and meeting the people.
Berlin report aside from a cryptic conundrum about a minister and a kangaroo prompts a quirky, incomplete account. The piece hints at political tension and a staged moment with an unusual animal in a cage.
Vienna Reichspost says a coup d etat will not restore the Habsburgs. A plebiscite is favored to decide on restoring the monarchy if a majority of Austrians express constitutional desire. Mussolini may influence mediation while outside interference is rejected. The article treats the issue as an internal Austrian matter.
At the International Labour Conference in Geneva, Australian representative Mr B E F Harrison notes many workers in Australia already work 40 hours or less and urges standard adoption only if competing nations act likewise. He asks the ILO to study unemployment from labor saving machinery and to include diet data for Australia and New Zealand. Mr Trainer cautions against renewed migration while unemployment lasts.
In the House of Commons Anthony Eden outlined routine protections for British interests in the Orient. He said a Hong Kong battalion could reinforce Shanghai and plans existed to dispatch units of the China fleet to affected ports. He would not engage on Sino Japanese hostilities but vowed efforts to keep Shanghai free of hostilities.
Australia plans to offer to Japan a trade package keeping at least half of current rayon and cotton textile trade. The plan includes transferring Japanese goods to an intermediate tariff, cutting rayon to eight pence a yard and cotton by a farthing a yard. Officials expect gains to Japan from diverted imports and see potential treaty talks resuming later this week with Mr Murai awaiting Tokyo guidance.
Mr. Weaver denounces the BMA as mercenary and anti public interest during the second reading of the Prince Henry Hospital Bill. He claims government influence seeks his removal from the United Australia Party amid his criticisms.
Secretary for Air Captain Duff Cooper warned at a state luncheon that Europe faces a far worse situation than in 1914. He criticized advisers who mock defending women and children from gas attacks and urged authorities to frighten the public into preparedness.
Melbourne, Tuesday. Prime Minister Mr. Lyon said a proposal to establish an A class broadcasting station at Canberra has not been officially submitted to Cabinet and, if it were, could not be considered. He noted the current arrangement for broadcasting ceremonies in Canberra via National Stations is adequate.
Mr C L A Abbott M P cousin of J P Abbott denounces extreme statements on the Australia Japan wooing issue. He backs the Government trade diversion policy and will speak plainly at the Country Party annual gathering in his electorate next Saturday night.
Dr Page consults with Manchester Chamber of Commerce on produce shipping and tariff changes. He says Australia Lancashire relations have never been better and outlines fair shipping methods. Sir Ernest Thomson hosts the evening reception praising Australian cordiality.
The minister and MPs debated medical reform as Mr. Weaver attacked hospital practices and called for a Medical Practitioners' Bill. He urged open doors for the ill, limited charges for those able to pay, and a period of public-hospital service before licensure, while promising amendments to the bill. The second reading passed 42 to 26.
Leale George Knight 26 and Henry Joseph Brignall 20 labourers were committed for trial at Balmain court on charges of armed robbery on May 24 against George Albert Strots with £2 and items valued at £3. Strots testified he faced gunpoint robbery and Brignull warned him not to report it. A separate charge alleges another armed robbery of taxi driver Harry Herbert Grady for £4 8s. Knight also faces a separate charge of demanding money by menace from storekeeper Thomas Gincieir.
Assistant Minister Mr Ryan broke with his government to oppose the Local Government Amendment Bill abolishing the lodger vote. He urged a wider franchise, warning the measure would weaken the government and disenfranchise 500000 citizens. The Senate debate saw a six month delay motion defeated 26–23. second reading carried 26–20.
Australia faces a shrinking beef export outlook as trade barriers persist and demand shifts. Industry leaders warn that improving cattle breeding and herd quality is essential to regain access to key markets.
The Premier of Queensland Mr Forgan Smith, arriving from London aboard the Strathnaver, indicated export prospects to Britain should increase. He warned the frozen meat industry faced no future unless cattle quality improved, noting the need for improved cattle and five to six year old bullocks.
Melbourne clubs are told Gene Sarasen and Mina Hicks will tour Australia for exhibitions. Fees run 150 pounds for Saturday afternoon and 8 pounds on other days.
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