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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1935
Page
1
The Commonwealth Loan of £12,500,000 saw subscriptions total £11,800,000 with £21,700,000 still to raise. The Commonwealth Bank must underwrite the shortfall of £1,700,000 despite over 10,000 applications, a shortfall likely to affect this year’s loan programme.
London reports British ministers held two meetings on meat policy with Argentine representatives. The first session was without experts, the second included Imperial exchanges and discussions with the Argentine authorities. Britain faces strong opposition to price margins and seeks to control supply through imperial cooperation without foreign seats influence.
A custody of a muddled naval report condemns private oval activities seen as war propaganda. The committee notes the war record and period show inconsistencies, with some individuals suspected of peddling war fears for personal gain.
Report hints at a transformative shift as political factions align around a new era. Key figures from commerce policy weigh a daring course, while unnamed observers anticipate shifts in power, influence, and economic direction amid brewing tension.
In a resumed NSW Trotting Club vs Glebe Council hearing, clerks Norman Mellie and William Beott testified Howell, the club secretary, asked them to eavesdrop on a telephone line. Beott overheard talk of extra funds and £1600 to influence council actions on Ross Street, while Foley denied club bribe records and claimed no formal bribery demand.
Ten month figures ending April show U S and Canada boosting imports while Britain loses ground. Britain's share fell from 64% to 2% as American and Canadian deliveries rise, with total car imports valued at about £4.04 million. United States leads with £1.96 million, Canada £943k, Britain £1.14 million.
London reports posthumous Albert Medal awards to Thomas Dutbman late cook of the Unworth for outstanding endurance and devotion aboard a beleaguered ship. Other crew members receive silver medals and plates for bravery during a mid Pacific rescue of Unworth survivors. Gideon, cook of Unworth, lost his life after turning back to assist a boy near the lifeboat.
Berlin reports a one year moratorium on all medium and long term foreign debts of Germany owed to America and other nations without clearing or transfer agreements. British creditors are not affected and the moratorium begins on July 1.
A government minister indicated today that amendments to the Coroner's Act may be enacted to align with modern conditions. The changes would grant coroners greater facility to conduct inquests, including the ability to view parts of a body and determine if death occurred, allowing an inquest to proceed when appropriate.
Ten new senators will take office Monday after the last elections reducing Labour representation to three the smallest since 1900. Incoming include W G Gibson and A K Dein with other members from WA NP CP and UA parties. Current holders Barre Lawson Raid O’Halloran Daley Hoare Mears Dunn Rae Elliott remain. Millen as President favored among Brennan Hays Poll Plain Lynch. Emoluments include £1098 salary and £1200 for Committee Chairman plus a gold railway pass.
The Department of the Interior will restart rent collection from July 3 for tenants in government housing previously managed by private firms. The shift ends July 8 when the current contractor's authority terminates and collection returns to the department, a move welcomed by most workers though details remain unclear.
London reports a violent morning storm in Glasgow injuring around twenty at sea, tearing roofs, starting fires, and flooding streets with four feet of stormwater. A burst water main and power outages added chaos as fifteen residents barely escaped a collapsing tenement roof.
In a Divorce Court hearing, Mrs Constance Kathleen Stevens faced questions after allegations she and Abe planned to sell her twin babies. Mr Jobo Bonin Stevens and Mr Toon disputed receipts while witnesses claimed forged documents and moral risk surrounding the infant's care.
At Medellin airport two commercial aircraft collided during take-off, killing fourteen and injuring five. One jet belonged to Colombian Air Line and the other to Ber man line. Passengers included actor Car Jon Cardel en route to Hollywood. The crash set both planes ablaze and many bodies were badly burned.
Melbourne reports the death of George A. Maxwell KC a renowned blind barrister. Maxwell began studying law after a humble start in a warehouse and rose to a high Victorian Bar position, continuing practice despite illness. He died at his Canter bury home after several weeks of illness.
Brewer and Maraien bidding for Dr Fe paid 496 guineas for a Corriedale ram at an Australian bred ram display. The New Zealand Linn and Mercantile company acted for T. B. Weaver Cullingral Morriwa. Prices at the salon rose to a high in factory sale.
Rome diplomatic column reports Mr Eden and Signor Mussolini held talks revealing three points. England and Italy pursue no single European policy while sharing some aims. Italy worries, like France, about the Anglo German pact’s method. Mussolini supports naval limitation and a Western air pact. Eden remains hopeful on Abyssinia. Conversations to continue with Eden planning Paris and Laval meetings as he returns to London.
Paris dispatch cites Rome correspondent of Agence Economique Francaise reporting Signor Munsolini suggests Mr Eden that Abyssinia be dealt with by a League mandate. The note indicates debate over international control and action.
Britain’s policy in the House of Commons is under discussion as Samuel Hoare defends the Anglo French declaration of February 3. The debate centers on government stance toward the accord and its implications for Anglo French relations.
Fragments describe extreme cold in Sydney with water temperatures rising in the past day. Mentions patrols, coverage from other centers, and unsettled conditions over the harbor area as observers note shifting currents and forecasted changes.
The Paris correspondent of Daily Telegraph reports brief documents urging quick service and ratification by signatories before the train from sending Raval reparia. In London discussions, conversations appear to hint at tacit acknowledgment of an Anglo German agreement.
A Kingston shop was robbed yesterday morning with £10 in cash taken. The theft was discovered when the premises opened and the lock found tampered with. A small amount of silver remained untouched and no other stock was disturbed. Police were notified after the discrepancy was found.
A verdict was reached in a breach of promise case. Details describe disputes over the agreement and compensation sought, with the outcome presenting implications for the parties involved. Further court action was anticipated as the ruling preliminarily concluded the matter.
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