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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1936
Page
1
Belgian workers, inspired by French actions, push for higher wages, a 40 hour week, holidays, and better social protections. Protests disrupt transit and public services, with clashes and widespread sympathy strikes reported across cities while authorities consider responses.
Unclear text reports warnings of Japanese action amid Canton unrest. The piece mentions possible intervention in South China and responses from authorities promising protection for nationals, though details are fragmentary and hard to confirm.
Report states Germany strengthens demilitarised Helgoland with new harbour defenses and heavy batteries. London dispatch notes related Veraillien Treaty work proceeding amid tense North Sea posture. Strong fortifications feared to deter allied observers.
The President of the Board of Trade Mr Hunckman answers a question from the House of Commons. The preliminary discussion views a revision of the Glue Agreement with Cunlun will begin shortly. The timing of a revision with other parties to the Empire would not arise at present.
At Palestine Jerusalem on Tuesday Arabs staged a night raid on the airport and nearby Raynia area, setting fire to a storehouse before guards repelled the attack. The assault prompted security forces to restore order as authorities investigated the incident.
British cabinet signals conditional withdrawal of sanctions on Italy amid debate in the House of Commons. Eden and Baldwin expected to spell out no legal basis for continued sanctions while hinting at potential costs of escalation. Reports say Labour and opposition fringe react as Canada and India consider future sanctions policy.
Disjointed report outlines South Africa’s prime ministerial statements on sanctions and neutrality. It notes alleged dealings with non sanctioned nations, potential economic rewards, and the aim to influence West and allied states while maintaining nonalignment.
A tangled report from the League secretariat at Ganev States notes 78 countries applying toxations with total imports from Tiny. It mentions gold dollars in 195 and exports valued at 2483,000 Geld. dollars versus 0p07,000 in April 1921. Eden met High Catamiv sinners and discussed views of the Du futons. Representatives from Australia, New Zealand, Britain, Canada attended Geneva talks on sanctions lifting.
The Wimbledon seeding committee places Quist at number three behind Cramm and Wink Crämm in the singles with Crawford down to six, while American and Dutch pairs lead doubles endorsements. The women's singles list features Round Jacobs Fabyan and Stammers James in seedings for the event.
In Sydney the Local Government Bill abolishing the lodger vote passed after an amendment by Mr. Manfred was defeated 28 to 1. Labour opposed the amendment while government supporters backed abolition. The debate centred on mandating tenants to pay rent and concerns about coercion in eviction.
The Commonwealth Government’s £9,000,100 internal loan for pale worke programmes and state funding closed to subscribers undersubscribed by £1,800,000. A total of 7,650 applied for £7,200,000. the deficiency will be underwritten by the Commonwealth Bank Board. Interest at 3 percent. maturity in 9 to 10 years. The undersubscription reflects cautious investor demand, though stock remains attractive to small investors.
Foreign Secretary Arita reportedly told the Cabinet that resumed trade negotiations with Australia are impossible unless Australia cancels tariff increases against Japan. A Foreign Office spokesman Aman said Australia’s final reply is awaited while Britain plans to enforce the trade protection law to press for equal terms.
A fragmented quote notes Mr. Hertaog urging no retreat from reactions and considers the League of Nations failing when nations do not meet obligations with moral courage and strength to take necessary actions.
The text indicates an expectation that withdrawal will be conditioned on ensuring no discrimination by trading partners. It notes concerns about practices with temperature related or temperate countries and calls for fair trade standards before action.
Prime Minister J A Lyonial, returning to Canberra after a Tagmanian tour, refused to comment on sanctions but signaled Australia’s willingness to act with Britain. A forthcoming League of Nations meeting could prompt an Australian proclamation on sanctions without parliamentary approval.
Acakienge from Berne stated that foreign Minintou to Mitaine Unmated in the Upper House supported the Government. The opinion expressed suggested Oka taltion should be joined, signaling political alignment amid ongoing debate.
The Foreign Office spokesman stated that Japan would report immediate on yesterday's confrontation with Sir Henry Gullett. Australia plans to apply an intermediate tariff to Japanese goods, deeming it inadequate, and warned it may invoke the law to curb trade if necessary. If Australia reverts to the pre-crisis status, Japan is ready to accept.
The Times city editor reports that the Commonwealth Loan disappointed subscribers who expected heavy over subscription. He notes the present discount of one quarter per cent should soon disappear due to a scarcity of short-term bonds. Australia will not raise money on the market for 18 months.
Taxation Association members protested the Income Tax Management Bill at Sydney Town Hall. President McKellar argued the bill was rushed through Parliament and would burden taxpayers despite aims of uniformity. J A L Gane said the acting treasurer’s statements misrepresented opportunities for new views and resolutions opposed any tax rise or extension of the bill.
The Rome representative of The Timwa outlines an agenda to present Italy’s stance. A memorandum is being prepared for Geneva to clarify Italian positions, though its exact content is not disclosed.
A government bulletin from Perth reports the illness of the New South Wales governor designate causing delays in formalities. Bly Murray and Vyraon were moved to Mt John of God Hospital for observation. Lady Anderson joins relatives at the hospital as a severe chill keeps the patient in Port for two to three weeks.
Lloyds agent in Inagua reports a British trawler wreck off the eastern Bahamas coast with three white men found dead. Uncertainty surrounds the identity of the vessel, with claims it may be the Girl Pat. Weather warnings and hurricane danger add urgency as owners await confirmation.
In a Central court, after two retirements the jury found Henry Joseph Crancie Hen Ktecdun guilty of murdering Charter Dearaans at Oak Point Lake Ilawarre. Mr Justice Brrest imposed the death penalty. The prisoner showed calm as he walked from the dock. Crown alleged Maudlin shot Dawson in the head with a pes rifle. Counsel Mr Morgan argued sanity and appealed, noting a misstep in Dawson’s release from Gindesville. An immediate inquiry was ordered to determine why the dangerous man had been freed.
Fragmented OCR reads like a fatal airliner crash report with mentions of all lives lost, Semgen, Tuesday, and a mountain scene. Details are unclear but indicate a disaster with a plane down in the mountains and a $00 payment note amid garbled text.
Fragmentary OCR text references a ministry and planned actions in colonial areas. Limited readable names and phrases suggest government or administrative resumption but specifics are unclear.
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