27 Mar 1936
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 27, 1936
Page
1
A worsening cyclone affected Auckland Province causing warning across the region. Mayoral launches and yachts were washed ashore while many trees and farms suffered damage. Forecasters noted gradual development and warming as the storm approached, enabling farmers to gather livestock beforehand.
London correspondent for The Times reports Italian forces advancing in secret on Sudan front. One column crosses the Bune ager River heading toward Mopar, another toward Bir aan, with large forces moving toward Dea and potential contact with the Emperor. Addis Ababa mentions unconfirmed Tallana movement up the Patan River, occupying Base Banebi near Daggahbur in Ogaden.
London reports say Herr Von Ribbentrop will travel to Berlin to carry Hitler's new proposals. France grows wary that M. Flandin's concessions may fail as Britain weighs long term plans to rebuild Europe. Eden faces Commons questions on Britain's obligations and possible League involvement amid German reoccupation.
The House of Representatives heard Mr Casey report a favourable trade balance, with exports exceeding imports by about £20 million by late March. The Prime Minister and Mr Lyons avoided committing to future actions, while Mr Hawker confirmed improving balance through February and March. Casey noted training funds were not available to the government.
In the House yesterday Minister for the Interior Paterson proposed moving the Commerce Department to Canberra, effective April 12. The transfer would affect officers and their families, with some showing interest in housing while others requested additional allowances. Existing houses are available for officers seeking relocations and new housing would be provided in Canberra.
Berlin reports that in Ludwigshafen Herr Hitler declared no secret treaties or military alliances will be made. He asserted peace should not be bound by servility and attacked opponents' calls for secret understandings amid ongoing military issues.
Moscow protested to Tokyo after a frontier clash between Japanese and Soviet troops near Hunchin in Manchukuo. The Soviet note charged Japanese detachment crossed the border and attacked, causing dead and wounded on both sides. The firing lasted hours before Japanese forces retreated. Moscow demanded immediate investigation, punishment for the aggressors, and compensation for Russian families.
London reports the Naval Treaty was signed today by representatives of America, France, Britain, Australia, and New Zealand. It provides for advance notification of annual building plans, exchange of ship category data, standard displacement, and agreed qualitative limits. Italy abstained on sanctions grounds. An exchange of letters records an agreement not to engage in competitive naval building.
Rome circles show unease over Locarno Powers proposal and continued sanctions. A cautious mood pervades officials as Britain France and Germany may patch ties, while Italy risks isolation and a prolonged Abyssinian war. Diplomats debate naval limits and parity amid mixed signals from London Washington and Paris.
Holy Mans Airways Ltd plans a through plane service from Tasmania to Brisbane soon. The managing director of Holy Mans said the Douglas airliner could fly Tasmania to Peru when accepted. Airline executives expect possible two services by year end as competition heats up.
The Queanbeyan Municipal Council heard that 18 771 100 gallons were unaccounted for in 1938, with meter failures and unregistered usage cited. Council debated installing meters townwide and auditing water meters after Public Works and sewerage losses were noted, with a finance committee to report next meeting.
The Australian Davis Cup squad sailed on the US liner Niagere to Sydney for training and competition. Captain J Crawford and teammates V Do Grath Quis and Sproule traveled with Crawford’s wife. the team anticipated strong rivals from the United States, Germany, and Britain, with Britain seen as the toughest challenge.
In London on Wednesday preliminary sessions for the Pacific shipping conference to April will feature Mr Walter Tunnelmann Dr Page and Mr Mensies. The British Government represented by Mr Runciman will likely oversee discussions after consulting the Australian delegation and Canadian and New Zealand High Commissioners.
A fragmented report outlines a steel dispute with references to wartime factions and a call to arbitration. Key parties and locations are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a formal process to resolve differences. The text hints at a resumed meeting or negotiation under authority, seeking outside arbitration to settle the matter.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.