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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 05, 1936
Page
1
Amid Allied talks, Britain and France grapple with sanctions policy as Abyssinia crisis tests neutrality and League unity. Proposals split and debate grows over whether to enforce measures against Italy and how the Beltien position shifts in the Mediterranean amid broader condemnations.
chaotic scene as a father clashed with a defendant in court. guards intervened as the man in clerical attire tried to remove others, and the judge ordered him to back from the defendant. a confrontation near a talon was described, with the defendant stepping in to aid. the situation escalated until officers restored order and separated the participants.
Fragmentary report states protesters disrupted a Hyde Park event. Police, escorted by officials, broke up the gathering as a Labour-led crowd blamed fascists for the disturbance. No clear details on casualties or exact speakers are provided.
Haile Selassie and family sought refuge in Djibouti after fleeing Addis Ababa as Italian forces close on the capital. British and French officials pledge safe passage to ships. Emperor abides in palace while Askaris advance and rail lines face disruption amid a collapsing Ethiopian defense.
Rioting in Addis Ababa leaves Europeans killed and shops looted as rioters burn, while French and Italian forces move to secure the city. British Red Cross officer wounded, looting ends as authorities report widespread destruction and a shaken population.
Confusing OCR text reports that a French minister and others face threats amid unrest. Mentions of Ames, Abyssinian Party, and Seventh Day events are unclear, with damaged wording obscuring concrete facts or dates.
London reports continued heavy selling of French securities as the franc faces rising forward premiums and doubts over Bank of France policy. Traders weigh political trends and the likelihood of more deflationary measures, with financial circles noting tightening restrictions may follow.
Fragmented report shows Amy Mollison planning a Cape record attempt aboard the Gull aircraft. The piece notes farewell from a crowd in London and mentions Graves parties and a dawn departure, with hopes to reach Oran and traverse the Sahara in moonlight aboard the same plane.
Paris reports final ballots give the Left a sweeping majority in 613 of 618 seats, Heralding a forthcoming Left Government when the Chamber convenes on June 1. A Front Populaire appeal and crowd excitement mark the moment as parties debate cabinet formation led by Blum or Deladier.
Sydney Monday Mo FN Rateliffe, of the Zound for setentine and Industrial Researd, after months of erosion study in dry parts of Australia, drew up a report proposing a program to plant native species. He argues erosion followed saltbush destruction and overstocking, and urges an urgent basin overhaul for pastoral land stocking.
Monday reports from Perth Sydney detail the sentencing of four men tied to the February jewel shop murder of Sir Arthur Whitfield. The group faces a decade or more as investigators pursue the £5000 heist aftermath and tied conspirators.
The readable portions describe a scene with named individuals and a street setting but key facts are missing. The fragment references a person named Brennan and surveillance or waiting by a wall, yet no clear event or outcome can be established from the available text.
A deputation organized by the Howard League of Prison Reform pressed Minister Martin to halt Hickey and Jones executions. Speakers argued against hanging as morally wrong and warned of potential miscarriages, while the minister defended capital punishment as a deterrent and vowed Cabinet responsibility.
The acting state premier said cabinet would seek more information on two cases before making an announcement. He noted cabinet reviewed many documents and depictions, including transcripts and individual submissions, and told Mr. Martin to close the remaining points.
A fragmented OCR item hints at a quirky schedule or event titled Shorter Week Team See with unclear accompanying words. The readable fragment mentions potion, melon, and a name or place, suggesting a local notice or puzzle snippet without concrete details or events.
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