26 May 1936
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 26, 1936
Page
1
In the Nablus area near Jerusalem unrest grows as Arab towns report clashes with armored troops and police. Residents flee or carry the wounded as barricades form and gunfire erupts, with attempts to storm facilities and disrupt communications. Security measures rise as government premises face threats.
In Tokyo the Foreign Minister Arita said Japan may invoke trade safeguards against Australia in response to a high tariff on Japanese goods. He urged Australia to reconsider, noting Japan's exports to Australia exceed imports. Australian officials push wool limits and domestic textiles to counteract the move. A tariff commission may meet Thursday as shipping firms warn of millions in losses. In Sydney officials cite Britain as a model and seek migration resumption.
Publicist Karl Radek discusses Anglo Russian naval limits and the Far East issue amid the Washington London treaty breaches. He notes Japan’s stance and Germany’s role while asserting needs to rebuild the Soviet fleet to counter growing naval power worldwide.
Sydney police court proceeds outline alleged assault on tram conductor Edward Liddle by Eric Taylor aged 19 and Leonard Hill 18 both labourers. They are committed for trial on charges of assault with intent to rob during a tram run at 8 pm near Alexandria. 80 pounds exchange reportedly involved.
Four men from Concord and nearby areas vanished during a fishing expedition at Broken Bay. A fisherman located them on Lion Island where they sought shelter. They were hungry and exhausted but alive after their launch capsized in heavy seas.
The Minister in Charge of Trade Treaties Sir Henry Gullett said no official protests had been received from the United States Japan or Canada regarding Australia's new tariff policy. He expected those governments would need days to assess its impact on their trade positions with Australia. He promised the licensing system would not restrict goods from countries with favourable balances and would cause minimal disruption to industry.
Fragmentary report notes that anxiety was dispelled at night and references individuals named Russell and friends with unclear events. The text is garbled and lacks coherent dates or locations to establish a clear incident or outcome.
Budapest reports that a German military delegation visiting Hungary is drawing attention to Reichswehr ordnance and technical departments. The Times notes the Little Entente is nervous and questions arise if talks signal mobilization or other military plans, though Hungarian operatives deny such significance.
Paris reports French officials and commentators worry Djibouti’s fate hinges on Mussolini’s Abyssinian venture. Laval’s Rome agreement seen as a possible trap, with Djibouti’s rail link to Madagascar vital and at risk from sanctions and Italian leverage. Pierre Mille notes Djibouti’s tight 10 mile enclave could be swayed by any power.
Albert James Enton appeared in court on a cruelty charge involving a 20 month old stepchild. Police say he admitted harming the child to hurt the mother. The child was taken to hospital with severe facial injuries and other serious abuse described. The hearing was adjourned.
A car crashed through the bridge rails over a river in Keilor this morning and rolled 16 feet below the structure. No further details on injuries or exact location are provided.
Seprovener Ersan Otto continues to boost rail traffic figures as industry data show ongoing increases. experts cite improved efficiency and demand across routes, with cargo and passenger volumes rising month over month.
The Daily Mail reports King Edward will be crowned on May 27 1937. An Order-in-Council will set coronation plans with Heralds Pursuivants at Temple Bar and Westminster. A royal court of claims will decide attendance roles while the Duke of York plans a Wales visit as king’s representative.
The Secretary of State will present Australians at the King's Levee tomorrow. Attendees include Mr. Robert Knox Colonel Eric Har eon Mr. H. W. Marshall Mr. John Marten Sir Keith Murdoch Mr. J. M. Hacie Justice Halae Rogers of New South Wales Mr. 8. G. McFar lane and Mr. Francis Murphy of Canberra. Sir Isaac Isaacs will attend the ceremony.
A royal birthday note records Gowrie as governor urging private secretary to pass a cordial message to Her Majesty Queen Mary. The message pleads affection and good relations between the Government and the Queen on the occasion of Her Birthday.
Prime Minister Lyons said no official invitation had been received by the Commonwealth for the coronation making any plan premature. He noted the lack of official representation details and kept remarks guarded.
The J P Betting Commission resumed as Mr Cassidy addressed allegations raised by James Kerr of Naremburn. He described the claims as weak and incidental, involving Sergeant William Patrick Jennings and Constable Fletcher. The commission discussed witness costs from Taree and West Maitland before adjourning.
Brussels reports Socialists hold 70 seats as largest party after Belgian elections. Rexists gain seats and form a notable bloc though not a militant organization. Catholics, Liberals, Flemish Nationalists, and Communists win varying shares amid a shifting chamber balance. Degrelle leads the Rexists demanding political cleansing.
The Rev R C Oakley a prominent Methodist minister in the state lost part of his hand in a fireworks accident during Empire Day celebrations. He had recently moved to Drummoyne from Wollongong and is receiving medical care.
The Cook Labour Electorate Council votes to hold a special conference at Tradea Hall on June 7 to push for a special Labour Party meeting to reopen the Garden trouble. ALP secretary Graves says the move is unconstitutional and likely ignored by the executive, unless a requisition from unionist councils is presented.
A distorted account describes British Red Cross officer L. J. Bunner trapped en route from Addis Ababa to Abyssinia. He reportedly faced a life or death standoff aboard a train when a pistol was brandished. The piece notes confusion over his status and the tribunal’s actions.
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