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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 16, 1936
Page
1
In Vienna on Thursday a cabinet purge followed foreign pressure. Prince Maarhemberg faces removal as ministers abroad call for action. Rumors swirl about Rome and Austrian leadership as new Chanratior Schwechaign seeks direction amid tensions.
The Court of Criminal Appeal today considered the Leighton Masry murder trial involving Aubrey Potai and Lye of Aubrey, with Kinkead and Minkead cited. The court discussed the sufficiency of evidence and legal reasoning under the Crimes Act, focusing on whether the case justified penal servitude or other punishment.
Senate debates Ottawa agreement revisions as Totty Remmter Pearce raise concerns over proposed changes and implications for policy. Lawmakers question scope and potential impacts on governance.
A London dispatch reports that Britain must name Italy to gain any modification of Abyssinia's status as Mussolini asserts sovereign rights over the country. The message frames Italy as aligned with the Italian crown, the Ethiopian issue, and potential war, warning Britain against delaying action and urging firm policy to avoid broader conflict.
In a Commons statement, Prime Minister Branley Baldwin criticizes critics of Britain’s League of Nations policy. He asserts the Covenant aims guide foreign policy, notes difficulties in aligning all nations, and warns historians will see the era as a test of constitutional strength amid Abyssinian tensions.
London reports that a Geneva representative for The Daily Telegraph indicates July proposals to use Lake Teana base for a large fleet of long range aeroplanes. Discussions on Nile water flow with the Egyptian government are also planned.
The International Labour Council today proposed a policy move toward collective security and a supranational force, with reduced national armed forces to the minimum level. It champions League principles, aims to prevent domination by any state, and seeks a world order that ensures arable peace and prevents monopoly power.
A long obituary tribute recalls Lord Allenby as Allied commander in the Palestine campaign and a decisive military leader. The Prime Minister and ministerial figures express deep sympathy for his death and acknowledge his role in the Great War’s major victory.
Bad weather over the Alps forced aviator Amy Mollison to divert to Graz Austria while attempting the Cape to London record. She remained overnight at Vienna, arriving at 7 14 p.m. and planned to depart for Creydon the next day.
Lloyds agents worldwide alerted to watch for the North Sea trawler Girl Pat, deemed pirate by the Admiralty. Reported to have a potent diesel engine, she sailed from Dover on April 4 to Corunblon Spain on April 12, leaving nine days later after extended impairement. The Marston Fishing Co. insured the vessel on April 2 and called it a fatal loss, stating a new skipper took charge recently with his own crew except for one engineer kept aboard.
The Abysinian decree for ratification was presented in Rome with Mussolini to-day as the Chamber of Deputies debated and approved emergency duties. The decree proclaims Italian sovereignty over Abyssinia and creates Victor Emmanuel as Emperor and Governor-General with the title of Viceroy. Deputies carried the decrees after an 80 minute session amid blacked out proceedings.
A court heard an attempted murder statement concerning alleged actions against Mrs Foste Foster. The details appeared in fragmented OCR text indicating a tense courtroom exchange and ongoing evaluation of intent.
Reginald Marriott testified that Waterton of his stockbrokers firm heard from a friend that income tax would rise by eightpence. Eves said the information came from a friend close to Mr J H Thomas. Water ton was instructed to place 418 of value with a promise of £109 if successful. Vergottix claimed Waterton spoke April 20 of the tax rise after hearing it from his solicitor. He obtained £2,500 insurance at 18 per cent. Counsel questioned if Waterton was paid for his gifts.
Sydney reports unemployment in New South Wales near bedrock as speakers at the Guild of Empire contest warn it will become hard to reduce. They cite unemployable out of work individuals, public reliance, and a shortage of domestic and factory workers. Hugh Denison urges importing capital and labor to boost production and create jobs.
In Sydney the Betting Commission hearing heard Constable Richard John Duffey deny framing Parker or giving false evidence. Testimony described Parker’s arrest during a police raid linked to a barber shop incident on May 8, 1881. Other officers denied threats against Parker’s household occupants or improper deals, while several witnesses offered uncertain recollections of the events and the alleged immunity scheme.
Henry George Clarke aged 8 and Harold John Clarke aged 22 were each sentenced to three years imprisonment for demanding money with menaces. Judge White noted harsher punishment was avoided as the prisoners showed no intent to use a revolver shown at the crime. Police evidence described the pair terrorising bookmakers and drunken men in Redfern and Waterloo, driving victims to fear and reluctance to testify. A long record of prior convictions is noted for Henry George.
A scrambled text fragment references Queensland rights and a puzzling phrase about suction and a trip. The readable portion mentions a Wo country, loreal, and possible mentions of Japan. No clear event or person fully identifiable.
The House of Larda today agreed to a motion from Lava Marti n Babot Committee to consider measures for protection amid a rabbit pest crisis in England. The debate focused on safeguarding officials and properties as authorities weigh control options and timelines.
In the House of Commons Bill Herbert Cayser urged the Government to back Dominion pilots and act with the United States to protect the British Mercantile Marine in the Pacific. He warned the US is spending hundreds of millions to wrest control while Britain seeks fair access for dominion products. The President of the Board of Trade, Mr. Runciman, said shipping would be a key efficient sector for Britain’s industry.
Incomplete OCR mentions two men and a plan, with vague quotes about a raid and deception. Readable bits reference a meeting, a potential knock-down act, and a returning claimant, but key names, places, and outcomes are not clear.
Fragmentary report about an Anglican bishop and related events in Australia. Text mentions shipbalking, speed, and sandmiring but details are unclear.
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