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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1936
Page
1
A large Auckland police search failed to locate a suspect in the Patricia Goodman case. Officers questioned every resident after a broad daylight sweep of the city, seeking leads on the missing woman found in a wardrobe.
Police widen inquiry into a death after a witness recalls seeing a man and a woman answering to Goodman’s description. Investigators check traffic and boats for possible links as they review the night of the incident and pursue unidentified leads.
McDonald, 40, named AE Manager, was accused at Court penny of participating in a share theft scheme involving a sale of shares valued around 4000 pounds and alleged losses between BAGH and 190000 pounds. Police say several named persons and a company were implicated in siphoning funds from the company bank as part of this share sale fraud.
London dispatch reports The Times that an agreement between Italy and Germany has been reached and will be signed on Wednesday. The article cites a record in a book about the money and the gold smuggling case. A hearing was adjourned with defendant remanded as authorities investigate the matter.
London reports England's XI to face India next Saturday will be picked from Alet Perse Turbull Robins Verity Joy Jana Duckworth Gover Grennett and James Langridge. Hardstaff pulled a leg muscle fielding in Ripon and may miss the match. Larwood remains England's premier quick bowler, and opinions vary on selecting for Australia later.
Fragmentary OCR outlines Nazi fears of rising Islam and shifts in power. Mentions Berlin and Italy, Abyssinia, and a world crisis amid German concern over Jewish protectorates and global reorganization.
The Federal Cabinet adopted a firm stand against Japan's demands and warned of potential licensing for Japanese goods if the Trade Protection Law is invoked. Ministers discussed measures to counter surcharges and wool quotas, signaling readiness to abandon trade treaties and shift policy to protect Australian industry and exports.
The Overseas Ministry will present to the Cabinet a plan to settle 9,000,000 Japanese in Manchukuo over 70 years and develop capital for 63,000,000 in a friendly, settled program. Australia faces rising Japanese imports of cotton goods and artificial silk, with negotiations over duties and market share amid concerns of retaliation if the balance shifts.
Belgian workers halt Brussels actions as barricades rise and troops seize key routes within ten miles of the city. Employers push a 40 hour week while the government faces responsibility for decisive measures. An emergency meeting is reported.
The Acting Belgian Consul Mr Nichotte met with the Minister in Charge of Trade Treaties Sir Manry Gullatt to discuss a treaty. He will stay in the city as talks continue and Belgian ports including Antwerp Ghent and Bruges plan to resume work promptly after a reportedly unsettled period.
The Abyssinian Association in London calls for continued sanctions on Italy, asserting Abyssinia's government governs much of the country while Italian forces occupy key towns. The memorandum claims widespread mobilization and loyalty to the Emperor, with large unoccupied areas and ongoing nightly clashes near Addis Ababa amid executions by Italian troops.
Grimsby prepares to welcome home the Girl Pat crew with no legal action pending. Captain Osborne praised as fearless navigator after Atlantic crossings. Funds raised for crew and families. Italian deserters in Sudan tied to interment camp escapes. Police and Board of Trade involvement described with sensational expected revelations.
Sidney reports a conference formed a committee to prepare a report for the Transport Department. Members include NARMLA, RAGA, motor traders, police, education authorities, insurers, local government, and engineers. The minister urges careful study before compulsory measures citing rising road accidents and emphasizes speed, negligence, and drunk driving as primary causes.
London reports show Girl Pat’s crew freed after custody. Osborne and crew refuse fines and insist they have money to pay. Officials note no immediate prosecution planned, while defense of their early rights is pursued amid pressure over sensational claims and rewards offered.
At Sydney’s Quarter Sessions Judge Thomson heard Richard Brook ing a minor and William Ernest Smith a painter charged with stealing 30 obs of gold from Lucknow mine. Herbert Edward Wright a miner pleaded guilty to stealing gold worth 1 from the wine company and was remanded for sentence. The Crown alleged Brook ing and Wright were mine workers who sold the gold to Smith who lived in Orange and sent proceeds to Brook ing and Wright. Smith claimed good faith and said he would be paid a commission on the sale.
A garbled United Kingdom related story mentions Constable Turner and references to London, Windies, and a suspect. The fragment hints at alleged theft or deception surrounding a newspaper gold and a connection to an Austrian form, with names such as Amith Quint and Crawford, but details are unclear.
A garbled report references an attack or shooting at a mining camp and mentions harm to individuals. Names and places are unclear, but the text implies a serious act with claims of knowledge and possible retaliation. The fragment suggests a news brief about violence and its aftermath.
In a speech at Chigwell London on a Sunday, Churchill backed the government’s move to end sanctions. He defended Eden, stating he acted in agreement with colleagues and urged unity as the country faced reputational damage from past quarrels and delays.
In a fierce gale off the South Australia coast the cargo steamer Mungana was towed to Adelaide after being deemed in grave danger. The Nestor attempted several towing methods but struggled against mountainous seas. The Mentor fired rockets to assist, yet high winds and heavy waves hampered progress as the Mungana began to drift again with only a few crew aboard.
Police report a taxi ride to Annandale ended in a shooting with one woman wounded in the thigh. Three men were involved, two hid, and a man allegedly fired a shot at close range before fleeing. A Paddington resident, Keaton, was treated for a thigh wound.
Sydney report notes England rugby prospects dampened by injuries. Brogden strained ankle threatens first test, Risman and Risman lead a doubtfilled center trio as selectors weigh nine players from Risman, Brogden, McCus, Smith, Sock, Woods, Armitt, Arkwright, Hudson.
Reported chaos surrounds a race meeting as seats vanish and coordinators scramble to manage crowd demand. Officials, including League secretary Mr Manor, expressed regret as arrangements faltered and attendees faced shifting plans and unclear seating.
In Madrid the government contemplates a 40 hour week for underground coal miners and a four hour week for service workers operating from duty. The proposal reflects negotiations shaping mining labor rules.
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