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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 19, 1936
Page
1
Vienna reports a government decree dissolving 300 Heimwehr corps in the capital. Rome provides support as further disbandments are expected to leave only the Heimwehr militia. Prince Pfuender and Servites are mentioned amid cabinet tensions and weather shifts.
The first lighting plans for the airfield are completed and submitted to the Civil Aviation Board for approval. The scheme proposes a series of powered lamps positioned at short intervals around the runways boundary to aid emergency landings at night.
Alexander Burnett, Penrith dairy farmer, told the Inquiry that testing for TB was not worth prison risk and that many local farmers opposed it as unfair to producers. He argued raw milk, if heavily watered, would contaminate whole milk in trucks, suggesting pasteurised supply as safer and highlighting cost concerns. The Commission adjourned until tomorrow.
Reported from Sydney that the RAAF will not receive American planes. The statement clarifies military procurement and air force plans amid ongoing alliance considerations.
A muddled note from Monday details MLA Ar Weaver to defend a trip meant to protect cones rather than attend a planned seventh world conference of the New Education Fellowship. Minister Drummond indicated he would not discuss the motion until Canberra responds to Messrs Brennar and Pooner.
London reports a standoff as the Commonwealth Bank Board declines to back a 10.06 million loan for 1956-37 works and deficits. The Loan Council presses for reconsideration, aiming to float up to 60 million next month with a 98/10 price and 15 year redemption, amid cabinet talks on wider foreign policy and budget gaps in Victoria New South Wales and Queensland allocations.
London reports show Britain weighing a mutual security pact with France Yugoslavia Greece and Turkey amid fears of Italian and German moves in Europe and the Baltic. The Archbishop of Canterbury argues the League must evolve or collapse, urging reconstruction to preserve civilization and Britain's leadership on the world stage.
Sydney reports a gaol escapee denied bail after eleven years. Police prosecutor cites escape from custody en route to Victoria and requests remand to await potential deal with Vietade. Defence questions conveyance and mentions proprietor of the property.
A garbled clipping discusses Italy joining its imperial future amid ecogrisse tensions. It mentions a world stance with the United States declaring solidarity with Abyenia against Italy, reflecting a foreign policy dispute in progress.
Report notes agitation among Indians against the League and the state of affairs under discussion. Observers expect the conference to push a motion aimed at guiding national policy and improving relations with authorities.
In Sydney on Monday the New South Wales ALP executive voted 19 to 4 to expel J S Garden from the party. The move signals a deep rift between political and industrial wings, with Garden backed by the Labour Council, the Miners Federation, and the AWU. The expulsion removes Garden's endorsement for the Cook seat and foreshadows factional battles affecting Lang’s influence in the Labour movement. The stormy meeting ran past midnight as charges and countercharges were aired.
London reports the Emperor of Abyssinia recounts the burning of Ababa during the uprising. He recalls the bombardment and gas attacks faced by loyal troops and the decision to resist, while gesturing to a symbolic role in exile. The testimony charts courage amid destruction and the Emperor's enduring leadership.
Moscow reports the Supreme Court began the trial of D. Biman, director of the polar station, with proceedings focused on alleged governance abuses and leadership crisis at the remote outpost.
An undergraduate protest described amid medical campus tensions. Dr Wall Som led or opposed the action, with authorities responding by providing a settee as part of the disturbance.
Add is Ababa report describes a chaotic city action with claims the talems have looted the city. The summary notes mass arrests and a rapid deterioration of order amid a push to establish a new capital. Unclear details and sketchy reporting from the local press.
Melbourne reports that negotiations on air mail surcharge were continuing tonight as the Prime Minister noted. The public shows limited awareness of the matter while incidents and unrest are mentioned in association with broader wartime events.
London dispatch reports a lawlessness wave across Palestine with Arab mobs defying authorities and leaders, while Jewish residents show restraint amid nightly arson and violence. High Commissioner warned against violence as streets grow dangerous and escorts become common in Jerusalem.
Fragmented report from Sunday shows anti British sentiment rising as Arab leaders insist on Jerusalem terms under the mandatory authority. Speakers denounce Western powers while clashes and patrols intensify amid Jewish funerals and mounting casualties. Officials call urgent meetings to discuss the Arab crisis.
Fragmentary text shows Tennant's Creek in a dramatic batting moment with unclear surrounding context and multiple misread words, offering little verifiable detail about event, location, or participants.
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