23 May 1935
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 23, 1935
Page
1
In Sydney on a Wednesday the NAMA president Mr J C Watterson criticized a few private drivers for dangerous overtaking on blind curves and crests, urging rigorous enforcement rather than speed limits. Officials warned that a death toll reduction requires stricter rule enforcement and broader public campaigns against accident repeaters.
In Paris on Tuesday Viv McGrath and Turnbull struggled in men’s doubles against Metaska and Bavarewaks with Turnbull the standout among the four players. McGrath showed brief flashes of peak form in the second set before fading. Australia’s McGrath and Turnbull won 7-0 0 83 840 in a match punctuated by late fight from the Austrians. Mixed doubles saw Hopman and Mrs Hopman win comfortably while Turnbull and Signore Tonelli advanced. The day featured a dramatic battle as McGrath’s left-court cannon returns tested Hungarian defense.
Australian Attorney General Menzies denounces any doctrine placing Australia under economic dependency. He says Australia must develop its resources fully and pursue closer Empire co operation, while Britain weighs reciprocity and foreign trade amid meat talks between Britain and the dominions. Further joint meetings on meat markets and imports follow Ottawa era changes.
Hitler urged that Germany’s task required peace not war and demanded quality in treaty partners. He argued Versailles disarmament must precede others, claimed Germany fulfilled terms, and warned against external interference while praising National Socialism’s role in saving Germany from catastrophe.
Berlin reports Cabinet approval of a defense bill demanding universal military service for Germans with 18 to 45 years. Hitler outlined disarmament aims and cautious peace pledges while stressing readiness to safeguard the Reich. The plan includes restricting mixed Jewish traits and tying service to national duty, with the Fuhrer keeping supreme command.
London reports British cabinet members felt let down by Hitler's remarks delivered by telephone from the embassy. Officials expected clearer proposals and caution that today’s air expansion plan would still aim to ensure security and uphold Mr Baldwin's pledge against inferiority. The Telegraph notes annual defense spending around 1 million pounds, not exceeding 4 million in the present year.
Fragmented account describes a council clash over a student annual pageant. It notes refusals to pass many questionable inscriptions and mentions incidents at a maternity hospital and a jubilee distribution, with chaotic scenes and a student’s conduct near a crowd.
London Tuesday reports Mrs Lyons Neier launching the Townaville, swinging a wine bottle as a grand gesture beneath the Commonwealth and Dominion liner bows. She gave a memorable speech at Nawenade dinner, receiving a diamond and sapphire brooch. the director noted the launch as her life’s achievement.
Premier Stevens notes that comparative figures show ongoing improvement. He cites March sales of registered wholesalers rising 30 percent from March 1932 and 133 percent above March 1884, despite fewer wholesalers from legislative changes. Other directions show similar progress.
A stormy Bankstown Council session lasted from night until early morning with Lionel de Slade appointed to a town post amid heated exchanges. Aldermen clashed while the chamber faced heavy heat and boos in a contentious week of minutes and transcription issues.
Fragmentary funeral notice for Lawrence at Moretes Dor set with limited readable names and schedule. obituary details unclear due to damaged text.
Melbourne police report an impersonation incident at the Fitzroy by election. An informant observed men changing clothing in a sedan near the Town Hall polling booth. Officers searched for the car but it had disappeared.
Detectives in a motor launch patrol Gunnamatte Bay Cronulla Continuation of the search for the body of James Smith after a shark attack at Coogee Aquarium. Police follow an important clue as sensational developments are expected on the deck and wards.
Ford Motor Company faces a pay dispute affecting workers in Detroit with indications of imminent action. The report notes tensions over wages and the plant's operating decisions as negotiations proceed.
An official misread in a Church of Scotland meeting in London on Tuesday caused confusion as the Duke and Duchess of Kent attended. Dr Cox started with the wrong text, reading private instructions instead of the King's commands, provoking a muted reaction among attendees.
A distorted OCR fragment mentions a doctor and a king or ruler and a read event. It reads like partial names and actions without clear context or dates, making precise meaning unclear but indicating a medical or official recital or document reference.
Labour Council secretary MLC R King says Sydney union leaders will push for a shorter working week through government action despite the external affairs minister George Fourer’s refusal to meet the ACTU deputation. The ACTU aims for an 80 hour week and hopes employers will back a uniform shorter week, arguing wage cuts and state penalties are unequal. King warns against wage reductions and hours cuts that would harm workers.
Corriedale sheep exports proceed with no danger to Australia after a shipment bound for Janga is cleared for overseas transport.
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