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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 08, 1936

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Fear of Germany dominating notes in Europe

Italian guidance and Austrian concerns shape London dispatches as the Continent braces for German influence. Italy, seen as key to blocking a central European German advance, faces scrutiny over its plans. Mussolini’s envoy and Italian credit issues loom amid debates on alliance and action.

London Europe Italy Germany Aumiria Britain Euurope Reynt ‘Tea Berlic Pemsi Riresa Taly Anseria

Italy and Abyssinia crisis deepens with no league action

London dispatch reports Mussolini intent on deciding Abyssinia’s fate independently of the League. Britain and France warned any breach of neutrality could trigger sanctions, while Italy claims autonomy for Abyssinian tribes and order by Italian troops.

Tremors in Rome and London Over Abyssinian Crisis

Authoritative circles in Rome reject settling the Abyssinian question on the 100 treaty terms while Teally refuses to concede French railway rights or economic privileges. In London, Foreign Secretary Eden argues the League of Nations must remain indispensable, as debates stress sanctions and the need for realist, constructive policy amid ongoing tensions and military actions in Addis Ababa.

Rome Thaly Britain Lake Tan Nothr Paneer London League Feannha Hugh Dalton Italy Austen Chambérlain Dincredit Iton Kite Amandate Iden League Council Uinreason Tn House Ivion

Hindenburg Giant Airship Prepares for North Atlantic Crossing

Report from Friedrichshafen on the Hindenburg departure day shows 61 passengers aboard including Sir Hubert and Lady Wilkins and nine other ladies. Captain Lehmann leads the crew as the airship rises with a large crowd and 3000 letters shipped, aiming for an Atlantic crossing and planned landing at a later date.

Friedricherhafen Drummond North Atlantic Cea Sir Hubert Bady Wilkins Nynett Lehmanna Cnmmmans Les P de Rekener Deslaner Ale Pamsen Lehmann Faeliurat

Deadly snakes loose in Montreal hotel room

Montreal reports a snake scare with a fatal outcome as a hotel guest faced multiple bites from venomous reptiles including an adder. Police cordoned off the street and aided by a chemist, while a woman and several guests reportedly evacuated the scene amid panic.

Montreal Gue Brith Mintigen Hin Pitad Smith Pol Rus Wilson

May Frost Record Forecast

A sharp frost forecast for May is noted with a minimum reading around 168 degrees at the recording station. The report outlines a cold start to the month and cautions about unusually low temperatures for the area.

Cantara

Italian reception of Mr Eden speech

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Eden speech and Italian reception, with garbled phrases about money items and a sinkin taking the next turn. The readable bits point to a political or diplomatic item but details are unclear.

Talian MR. Eden

Parliament extends session as prorogation delayed to May 29

Government decides no prorogation and keeps Parliament in session through May 29 with daily sittings up to 12 hours to advance business. Measures include proposed tax and wool levy publicity and a £200,000 appropriation for subsidy tied to relief efforts.

Inn Business Indy

Labour Council Disorderly Meeting in Sydney

The Trades and Labour Council session in Sydney faced severe confusion over the future of the station KY. Delegates debated motions and amendments without reaching a decision as heated arguments erupted. Victor Hahir of the Union urged action against Golly of One Storemen and Packers Alliance, while the chair’s rulings were repeatedly questioned amid numerous points of order and divisions.

Sydney Trades and Labour Council Victor Hahir Golly Alon

Conference Seeks Equal Pay for Equal Service

An emergency report from Kydney describes a severe incident at a regional hospital after a conference of the Country Women's Association. The assembly, held in Tampere, urged the Government to ensure equal pay for equal service, citing dangerous conditions and delayed care for victims in country centers.

Kydney Thureday Adaremung Women's Association Tampere Elton Oma Am ‘Po 7Qirin

Overseas Trade Surplus For Nine Months In Australia

Overseas trade shows Australia with a favourable balance of 21,312,000 pounds for the first nine months of the financial year, nearly double the figure for the previous period. March figures indicate higher imports and exports of merchandise, with notable gains in bullion, wool, and manufactured goods amid shifting import demands.

Australia Comsnonwealth Britain Germany Italy

Sewerage Loan Entails 7100 Grant for Works

The Department of Local Government asked Queanbeyan Municipal Council to arrange promptly to forward seven thousand one hundred pounds as a share of the works. The Iowa Clerk wrote for terms to negotiate a loan in line with a ministerial suggestion after a recent visit. Councillors were advised the minister and Works department are considering a reduction of the per head payment to ease the contribution burden on the municipality.

Department of Queanseyan Nowerngs Iowa G. Carew Jose Mtr. Booner W. W. Pedder M.la Toval Wihag

Wool Levy Aids Publicity Funds For Wool Substitutes

A proposed wool levy of up to 1 shilling per bale is to fund a publicity and research drive. The plan, drafted for introduction in Parliament next week, aims to counter rayon and other substitutes with international woolgrower cooperation and scientific work on wool manufacturing. A government committee will monitor progress of the campaign.

House of Re New Zealand Australia Jone England ME Lyons

Clothes Torn Off Man Injured in Motor Drive

In Newtown near Newton Pawn Hall Arch Mawson a well known boxing figure steered a stationary car when a propeller shaft tangled and ripped his clothing Mawson was dragged from the seat his trousers and overalls torn off and he was knocked unconscious He was hurried to a hospital wrapped in a blanket by bystanders for treatment.

Arch Mawson Cay Newton Pawn Hall

Tragic Train Collision Kills Mother and Daughter at Adametown

A ballast train from Cardiff struck Ada Wood and her daughter Mona Wood, 16, as they walked along the line near Adametown. An eyewitness said they did not move after a warning shout. The girl's body was severely mutilated with head and limbs severed.

Newcastle Adametown Ada Wood Phylife Irid Mona Wood Kotora Mallway Cardiff Adametuwe

Senate Tariff Fight Delayed By Short Adjournment

The Senate adjourned late for a week delaying tariff action as lawmakers failed to conclude debate on the tariff act. Only scattered votes and minimal items were completed with four measures taken up and two hours of session before adjourning. Senator Johnston proposed free entry for British cement and reducing intermediate duties, while the House already favored higher costs on some items.

House of Representatives Senate Parite- Trent Johnston Ie Sa Eversmas Costa Mosrd

University Senate Defied in Student Protest at Union Hall

The University on Thursday faced a large student assembly in Union Hall amid a revolt over a ban by the administration. Student leaders led a planned procession despite police and council restrictions, with calls for collective responsibility and harsh penalties against activists and supporters.

Sydney Thuresay Bemnaie Treet Kevin Ills Senta Mtudants Gosia

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