12 May 1936
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 12, 1936
Page
1
Italy's annexation moves trigger a broader crackdown as authorities pursue charges linked to the upheaval. Officials urge action on offences connected to the milk supply and related disruptions, with prosecutions expected under new standards.
Fragmentary report suggests drought and milk supply concerns influence Canberra policy. Officials debate whether to extend controls on milk imports while considering public reaction and parliamentary action. Officials cited possible annexation rhetoric and a push for strong policy to ensure supply stability.
The Australian Davis Cup squad moved from Pittsburgh to the Cher man Town Cricket Club in Philadelphia to prepare for the May 30 match against America. Tickets already show strong demand as plans expand seating and fan access amid global tennis interest. Italy informs the League of Nations of Abyssinia annexation, heightening sanctions debate and provoking anxiety at Geneva. France protests noted. Balkan Ententes and Danube powers worry over Abyssinia and European moves.
London dispatch reports the League Council deferring discussion of the Italo Abyssinian dispute. Italy presses that Abyssinian credentials are invalid for representation, while Paris and Rome exchange guarded signals as Geneva prepares a curtailed afternoon session. A June meeting is anticipated to decide whether the issue remains on the agenda.
Partial text reports looting and damage by Abyssinian troops amid unrest in Athens. Fragmentary phrases mention retaliation and foreign involvement, with unclear dates and specific locations. Further readable details are required to confirm scope and actors.
Preliminary budget details for an internal loan of 8,000,000 pounds to be submitted to the Loan Council next Monday. State Treasury officials will draft the report while the Commonwealth Bank Board meets to discuss underwriting terms.
Sydney critic says the Lord Mayor opposes erecting a King George statue in Canberra. At the first meeting of the memorial fund executive, he urged a more magnificent memorial and noted many Australians are unaware of King Edward VII’s statue location. The committee called for proposals for a suitable monument.
Alleged hoax centers on a police claim involving Mears, Johnston, and Walsh raising suspicions about the Seamen's Union. A defendant reportedly admitted involvement and claimed a shotgun was used to move a body, with scattered details and unclear this and that.
Amy Mollison began a transcontinental dash from Capetown aiming for London. She departed late at night, following an eastern route through Broken Hill and Calre, stopping in Johannesburg en route, pursuing a record flight to England with perfect weather aiding progress.
Mr Parkhill outlines Commonwealth defence policy in a Sydney dispatch. The report notes Britain’s security posture and the role of the British sea power in guarding imperial interests. Further details summarize strategic aims and allied cooperation.
Sunday at the British Veterans’ dinner Harold June announced he and Lincoln Worth may join an Antarctic expedition to claim a new continent for the UBA. A tractor would carry two airplanes to push across ice and then take to the air. The plan aims to locate a landmass about a third the size of Australia, in line with Little America, with 10 members in the group.
An earthquake struck New Zealand causing minor damage with limited reports of effects. Authorities assess aftershocks and monitor infrastructure for safety following the tremor.
The report follows the vanishing of Marehd York Thompson and his brother Al Lloyd Thompson amid river search efforts near Parramatta. Police probe spans two days as relatives fear a possible kidnapping or foul play with Parliament recess and river activity adding pressure to the investigation.
A fragmented note shows 14 year old Lloyd Morton chasing a rabbit at Lenith when an artery was severed in an accident. Details are unclear due to damaged text but the incident involves a serious injury to a minor.
Fragmented notice notes deficit concerns and unspecified protections. Text references two months of measures, mentions an official or body named in garbled form, and signals ongoing financial oversight without clear dates or entities.
A girl fell from an elevated structure in a city park, badly injuring herself. Police and emergency crews responded, transporting her to a nearby hospital for treatment. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a board hearing with names like Ramtoald Wdrtdes and Meredith Btrwet. The text mentions doctors and actions, but the overall context and outcome remain unclear due to garbled source material. further details are unreadable in the available snippet.
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