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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 19, 1935

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Meat Issue Delays Dominion Meat Levy Talks in London

Dominion leaders grow frustrated as British slowness in meat levy talks creates delays. Delegates, led by J Thomas, Major Elliott, and Rancis, press for progress while plenary sessions are set for Wednesday and a Commons debate on Thursday. New Zealand argues Argentina could subsidize beet exports, risking Dominion preferential status.

J. Thomas Major Elliott Rancis Dominions Odie House of Commons Selle

Gallipoli Planes Excel For Wounded

London reports from the Gallipoli front describe Lancashire Territorials and the 28th Division aiding wounded with air and motor ambulance networks. Aircraft and wireless support linked dressing stations to battlefield convoys, enabling rapid evacuation and care despite difficult terrain.

London Lancashire Britain Gallipoli Carnarvonshins Rusrelaes Tal

Rush to Colours Berlin Army Recruitment Note

Fragmentary OCR text describes a 1920s era scene in Berlin involving army service and recruitment. Mentions individuals possibly named Bette Ath and Peter with scattered phrases about joining, serving, and army relations. Content is garbled and lacks clear events or outcomes.

Berlin Bette Ath Rane Rearimalot Tinea Peter Cenaral Ie Tomers

Levy on Butter and Cheese Next

London commentary notes the meat situation with The Manchester Guardian suggesting Argentina resists a discriminatory tax. The dairy surge in Britain prompts debate on milk marketing reform and potential remedies including price cuts, subsidies, or broader duties. Retaliation could affect Dominion butter and cheese imports and impact manufacturers.

London Manchester Guardian Dominion South America

Diplomatic note on MacDonald envoy and US ties

The diplomatic correspondent reports that Mr. Ramey MacDonald is in Washington in a role akin to ambassador, with Mr. Branley Baldwin and Mr. Anthony den aware of the Empire United States cooperation. Informal talks with President Roosevelt are considered potentially valuable for closer understanding.

London The Daily Herald Ramey MacDonald Washington Targete Branley Baldwin Ramusr Honrs Anthony den Empire United States Tim MacDonald Roosevelt

Vancouver Strike Tightens Coast Workforce

In Vancouver on a Monday meeting of water front strikers T Fleming and Hi J Murray from the Aorangi crew said a cable was not to the Australian Marine Union and opposed views on orange loading by nonunion workers. An attempt to general tide up the British Columbia coast failed as over half of marine workers stayed at their posts.

Vancouver T. Fleming Hi. J. Murray Aorangi Australian Marine Union British Columbia

Intervention in Far East Prompts Senate Inquiry

Senator King of Utah introduced a resolution directing the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee to investigate Japanese policy in Manchuria and China. The aim is to assess whether the Nine-Powers Treaty yields the welcome pact and to submit recommendations for possible action.

King Utah Senate Foreign Affairs Committee Manchuria

Britain records concern over China situation in Commons

The Foreign Secretary reported disquieting developments in North China with alarming reports in recent weeks. Local Japanese authorities allegedly pressed persons or groups to present representations around the demilitarized zone near the Tanggu armistice. Chinese authorities plan to respond, though some points remain unsettled.

London China House of Commons Air Samus Hoare Japan

Public Service Candidate Piper Named for Canberra Election

W G Piper Canberra postmaster has been chosen to contest the Advisory Council election as the Public Service representative. The Public Service Welfare Committee met Monday night after considering four nominations. The same meeting endorsed C H McFadyen for the Canberra Hospital Board election to run concurrently with the Council vote in September.

W. G. Piper Canberra Advisory Council Public Service Piper Public Service Welfare Committee C.H. McFadyen Canberra Hospital Board

Subscriptions Exceed Last Loan Milestone

The acting official stated that 12 500 000 had already been subscribed and deposits continued to arrive satisfactorily. The number of individual subscriptions already surpassed those secured for the entire previous loan.

Casey

Africa and Back Flight in Seven Hours in a Small Plane

Fercival, Australian aircraft designer, piloted a Percival Gut flight from Gravesend to Oran in North Africa, covering about 1400 miles in 7 hours 30 minutes. He returned to Croydon by 6.30 pm, averaging roughly 100 mph. Fuel use was 164 gallons outbound and 148 on return. The pilot said trips to Africa will soon be as common as trips to Margate, and the Oran trip cost £10.

London Fercival Joravesend Oran Africna Cabat Croydon Percival Cay Sete Brendanan Severopiana Bia Africa Margats

Smith Inquest Adjourned as Supreme Court Rule Rests

Sydney's inquest into Jamenmith is adjourned to June 27 after the coroner Mr Gram states a Supreme Court rule prevents proceeding until a court decision. Police also adjourn the murder case against Patrick Brady while Evatt questions progress after over a month in custody without evidence.

Sydney Jamenmith Gram Supreme Court Aes Patrick Brady James Smilth Evatt

Holmes Murder Investigation Stalls Amid Silent Leads

Detectives have not advanced in solving the Reginald Kiam Holmes murder found in a car at Dawes Point. Numerous people have been approached, many refuse to cooperate, and investigators continue efforts to reach others who were in Holmes company at the time.

Sydney Reginald Kiam Holmes Dawes Polnt Oa Holmes Tat Sitsoom

Lyons Leave Britain for Brussels Amid Farewell Tour

Mr and Mrs Lyons depart London by air after a weekend at Australia House. Lyons says he values future public and business ties between Britain and the Dominions while noting British loyalty to the King and Queen. The couple, greeted by officials, view Brussels night lights and plan a call on Premier Van Zeeland and a Waterloo battlefield visit.

London Australia House J. A. Lyons Brussels Oficlala York Lyons Britain Teol England Dominions Wood Brubeels Mra Lyonn Lucos M. van Zeeland Waterloo

Tired Out Barrow Pusher Forced to Rest

Parkinson, exhausted, wheeled an eight mile barrow from Myrtleford toward Buckland Bridge. Crowds cheered at each stage of the journey as they neared Beechworth, reaching Poredunkah for a three hour rest after a 33 mile day. A companion wager on Mt. Buffalo to Beechworth was not yet accepted.

Melbourne Parkinson Hvana Beachworth Piltilran Buckland Bridge Myrtleford Mt. Buffalo Beechworth

Favoritism Allegations Hit Shipping and Air Services

A sensational charge alleges government favoritism and graft within the Department of Commerce affecting shipping and air transport. Ewing Mitchell, removed from post as assistant secretary, claims political favoritism caused disasters including Morro Canal and Mohawk steamship losses and a disastrous air crash. The accusations have been referred to the Department of Justice for investigation.

Washington Manda Department of Commerce Ewing Mitchell Asaunt Commerce Morro Canale Benator Mitchell Department of Justice

Crumwood area fire triggers French claims report

Rydney Tuesday report from Paris describes Leslie Martin, a 50 year old carrier, awakened by crackling flames and smoke from a second story room. A French note signals a back channel in action with Germany, noting Versailles terms and Britain’s consent.

Rydney Leslie Martin Rif Paria Cremorns Abd Sritah Amoke France Abe Berlin Britain Abarafore

Early agreement on England and Germany expected in London

Diplomatic reports from London indicate British and German naval experts are near finalizing terms. The main issue is whether Germany can claim to construct tonnage equivalent to a portion of British total. German tonnage is not to exceed a specified share of the British total.

England Germany London

American strike position eased amid Toledo power dispute

The American strike situation shows easing since Toledo power workers consented to work while arbitration of their differences continues. Government forces withdrew from the streets, and efforts were ordered to keep arrangement until the dispute is arbitrated and worker demands met.

York Toledo Mmcare Siltia

Film Star Seeks Divorce In NY California Case

A film star seeks divorce alleging persistent avoidance by Dev Nusband and Alfred B Heat, a New York broker. The parties are reportedly split across New York and California with allegations of fault and separate residences cited.

Pmary Galleen Moore Dev Nusband Alfred B Heat New York California Oleh

Five Men Drown Off Coast As Violent Storm Strikes

A fierce coastal storm in New South Wales and near Lord Howe Island caused two separate launches to founder. Witnesses at Norah Head watched a launch break up while attempting to reach shelter, with two men aboard reported dead. A second vessel with three aboard was also lost, and debris washed ashore at Cronulla. Victims named were Frank Wilken, 40, and Norman Crom, 45, residents of Terrigal.

Sydney New South Wales Lord Howe D. J. Mares Norah Head Cronulla Norah Head Lighthouse Tuggerab Vianbesi Eanoein Sca Looper Thorn Minto Cooper Ronda Whitiah Aytney Cro Bydney Newcautlé Dirable Algaa Newcastle Frank Wilken Norman Crom

Heavy Seal Rescue At Sea Rocks Shocked Crowd

A dramatic seaside rescue unfolds as a seal washed from rocks is saved after spectators watch the incident. Despite rough conditions a bystander helps haul the animal to safety while others frantically cheer and report the tense moment.

Launch Lost Wreckage Found On Beach

A wreckage lay ashore at a northeastern beach near Vane Erie and Shtr Rawos Plus, with authorities from City investigating the discovery and assessing possible origin and safety concerns for the public.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Australian Press Association Dominion Taatitatives Wales Mr, MacDonald Australia Rman Far East America Senate Mr. W G. Piper C. H. McFadyen Hospital Board Mr. and Mrs. Lyons Barrow American Shipping and Air Services U.S. Administration Tasmania Syonwy Bronte Maun Ima
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