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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 02, 1936

Page

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Rebels Surrender as Coup in Tokio Averts Civil War

Dramatic events unfold as rebels in Tokio capitulate under Emperor’s ultimatum. Premier Admiral Genda and Admiral Okada are reported dead but later revealed alive. Okada hid in a cupboard and later resigned from the cabinet. Mutineers’ escape and city damage are noted as railway and telegraphs resume.

Okado Tokio Admiral Okada Col Mataui Marricaden Normal Agin Okafa Adda Connerf

Migration English Mission To Australia

A fragmented note lists a group including Bir Montague Bar We and Dean 1 EE Danings with others, hinting at an English migration mission to Australia. Ambiguous names and incomplete phrases limit detail, but the item appears to summarize a travel or relocation project and its principal participants.

Bir Montague Bar Dean EE Danings Loni Raingham

Civil War Averted In Tokio Rebels Hold Admiral OXeda Residence

A tense standoff in Tokio ended with rebels occupying Admiral OXeda's residence and hotels despite promises to return to barracks. Leaflets urged surrender as General Kashii prepared action, while troops moved in and captains and subalterns faced discipline. Reports of suicides remained unconfirmed.

Tokio Admiral Oxeda Kashii

Police Search For Hit Run Motorist

Sydney police seek driver of a car involved in a Liverpool hit and run. A Liberty Valley woman, unnamed, died or suffered injuries? admitted in critical condition. Police broadcast to Australian authorities to locate the vehicle and driver as investigations continue.

Sydney Iech Liverpool Anid Fie Howottal

Plans on migration inquiry tied to Empire mission

Prime Minister Lyons said no migration plans were propounded by the Commonwealth on Saturday. A cable from London suggested the Empire Migration Settlement Group would send a mission to Australia to investigate plans. Lyons noted cooperation of states would be essential and that British authorities could discuss migration with Dr Page and Mr. Measles on arrival in England.

Commonwealth Mr. Lyons London Empire Mintation Settlement Group Australia Lpa Great Britain Dr Page England

Violin Stolen During Concert at State Hall

A valuable violin was stolen from a dream route of Car regi while Bronislatia Habermas performed at the state auditorium. The theft occurred as Huberman played nearby and the thief left with bows valued at 1500 dollars each, suggesting unfamiliarity with the instrument.

York Carregi Hall Bronislatia Habermas Polink Inno State Auditorium Huberman Peterstein

Germany Opens Negotiations on Naval Accord with Britain

London dispatch reports Herr Hitler consented to opening negotiations aimed at a qualitative Anglo German naval agreement to supplement existing treaties. The move is viewed as Germany’s reply to Anthony Eden’s suggestion for a matching instrument to address French objections to the Versailles framework. Hitler described it not as an offer but as a step to show France the true state of affairs.

London Fyip Hitler Germany Anthony Baden Ror

War profits warning on exports to belligerents

Washington Saturday reports President Roosevelt signing the ox related action as he appeals to American business not to increase exports to belligerents for added profit. The message reiterates a stance against intensified trade with warring nations to avoid fueling conflict.

Washington Roosevelt

Giant Planes for Seven Day Air Mail

Imperial Airways advances in 1930s air mail with high wing Brintol Peyannun engines 820/920 bp delivering at 150 mph. Planes near completion, enabling London to Sydney or Melbourne service. Deliveries begin after April 16 with one aircraft every three weeks. Wingspan ld ft, length 585 ft, height 29 ft.

London

Duke of York to Head War Graves Trust

The King appoints the Duke of York to succeed him as President of the Imperial War Graves Commission. The position was held by Prince of Wales, King Edward, since its foundation.

Duke OF York WAR Graves ‘Trust Nt Duke of York Imperial War Graves Commisson Prince of Wales King Edward

Airman Uses Nail File for Repairs After Engine Trouble

London Saturday report details airman Llewellyn missing en route from London to Cape Town arriving in Filawayo. He said engine trouble caused delay and he landed north of Mbeya. After fixing with a small tool, he cleared a runway before takeoff.

London Llewellyn Cape Town Filawayo Jin-The Bush Mbeya Pistoma

President Reasserts Trade Plea Under Neutrality Act

The President renews an October appeal to the American people to avoid aiding belligerents through peace time trade. He argues that such conduct cannot be said to create opportunities for profit while risking prolonging the war.

Major battle raging in Abyssinia reported decisive phase

A Rome communique from Marshal Badoglio says operations in the Tembien have reached a decisive phase as Ras Kasea and Ras Seyoum positions grow more critical. About 100,000 Italians are in action along the Sudan front to Amba Alagi. The Third Italian Army Corps advances from Aksum toward Gaels as the Second Native Corps moves north, while the Second Italian Corps encircles Abyssinians in the Tembien salient. The Abyssinians reportedly attempted to escape west but were blocked by the Third Corp, with heavy losses amid sword clashes, bayonets, and intense aerial bombing.

Rome Badoglio Tembien Ras Kasea Ras Seyoum Sudan Front Amba Alagi Aksum Gaels Tembien Salient

Italian Victory Claims Amba Alagi Capture in Abyssinia

Rome reports Italian forces have captured Amba Alagi and planted the flag on the summit after a large battle near Amba Alagi. Marshal Badoglio says troops gained ground in Temblon area as Italians aim to outflank Ras Kassa and halt Ethiopian resistance. Celebrations and processions are reported in Rome as authorities assess the strategic gain and forecast further advances before seasonal rains.

Rome Abyssinia Marshal Badoglio Amba Alag Pietro Toselli Stadons Cutisens Amba Alagi Cape Ture Anhung Ras Mubigeta Bia Santina Babunds Duke of Pistole Munsolial Badogna Amba Alploi Sgbea Nnich Qlormals d'Tta Signor Gayda Anya Agro Villeage Halle Selassie Majorsolli Askari Gaydanca Badoglii

Australia in control as McCormick stars in fifth Test

Australia advances in the fifth Test after McCormick sealed South Africa’s innings for 22, joining Grimmett who took seven for the series total of 34. Brown hits a boundary after a nervous spell but injures a leg strain as play resumes amid muggy, overcast conditions with around 2000 spectators.

McCormick Grimmett

Bruce Named for Imperial Defence Committee Role

London rumor places Mr Bruce among candidates for deputy chair of the Imperial Defence Committee. The Daily Mail notes the chatter but doubts the appointment will go far.

MR. Bruce Defence Committee Lonndon Baturany Daily Mall BM. Bruce Pointment Pera Hettle

Shop Entered Weekend Thefts At Queanbeyan

The Lot and shoe store of H C Taylor in Monaro Street Queanbeyan was broken into on Saturday night by crashing the farlight over the back door. A sum of £97 was taken from the till but stock remained. First Constable Jones Detective R A Bodie of Goulburn and First Class Constable Smire arrested a man charged with breaking and entering. The man reportedly admitted breaking into Baguda's ear shortly before.

H.C. Taylor Monaro Street Queanbeyan First ‘Cinm Jones R. A. Bodie Goulburn First Glass Smire Snch Ta Alege Baguda

Relief train wrecked since ae Tea Brean Jeok Met

In a fragmented report the relief train wreck remains unclear with garbled phrases such as Tea Brean Jeok Met. The readable bits hint at a transportation incident and possible involvement of a relief effort, but key names, places, and dates are not discernible.

Jeok

No Inflation Roosevelts Big Tax Drive Planned

President Roosevelt announced a vast tax program to fund the farm and soldiers bonus payments. The plan calls for about 1.137 billion dollars in new permanent revenue over nine years, plus 600 million in temporary taxes, likely income taxes, to back the AAA and related measures. He urged Congress to consider the proposals to meet the costs of the bonus and agricultural support programs.

Washington Roosevelt Congress Bee Luctante 1

Train hold up headline from Croat Northara era

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a railway incident with a hold up and a caravan or train. Details are unclear but imply a crime session linked to Croat Northara and a train site. Further readable names are not present to confirm persons or places.

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