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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 27, 1935

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Triumph for Mr Eden London gives Nations Council gains

Tense Italy and Ethiopia tensions ease after last minute move to conciliation. Eden and Laval receive praise as the League of Nations council settles the Jugoslovia Hungary dispute and considers Danzig court options. China seat appears for September report. Arbitration path avoided war through agreed arbitration procedure.

London Italy Sigenor Mussolini Council of the ‘of Nations Anthony Eden Haron Aloisi Eden Messares Danzig Bean Laster Court of Jurists China Tey Abyssinia Anthony Oden M. Laval Hurgery Abyaninia

Plane Crash Kills Melbourne Couple

Two well known local figures, Alex Fairbairn and his wife Mia, were killed when their plane crashed onto a road near Lars, outside Melbourne. Eyewitnesses say the engine cut out shortly after takeoff, and the pilot attempted a forced landing but could not gain speed to avert disaster. Mrs Fairbairn, prominent in social circles, was wife of a noted private plane owner and brother to a federal parliament member.

Melbourne Lars Vletima Alex Fairbairn Graster Hin Wil Mia Fairbairn

Canberra Wins Massy Cup In Close Canberra Defeats Queanbeyan Blues

Canberra reclaimed the Massy Cup with a 10 point win at Queanbeyan Showground in the first season contest. A large crowd paid £78 10s admission to witness a tense match that swung until the final whistle. Queanbeyan scored early, Canberra led at half time, and the decisive try came late as Canberra held on amid intense play and multiple infringements.

Canberra Queanbeyan “Blues Queanbeyan Svory

France's Fight for the Franc Bank Rate Rise Sparks Gold Withdrawals

In Paris on Sunday the central bank boosted the rate on gold advances from 44 to 45 cents and the 30 day bill rate from 3 to 4 percent. The move, announced for Monday, seeks to shore up the franc amid renewed nervousness over withdrawals and hopes to curb speculators as a new budget deficit looms.

Paris

Currency Stabilisation Weighs Trade and Treaty Views

The article discusses Washington's push for currency stability amid international trade concerns and treaties. It notes mirrored attitudes from 1883 when London failed to sustain countermeasures. It suggests the Administration seeks broad support from nations and hopes Russia and others will back decisive steps led by the United States.

London Ronssyatt America

Three New Records At Western Conference Meet

In New York on Saturday, an unnamed athlete set three records at the Western Conference track meet. He won the 320 yards, matching a fast time, and also claimed the 160 yards, tying a world best. The bold performances spotlighted a rising sprinter amid strong competition.

New York Dem Pegro Emid Sito Wykoff

Reconstruction in Cabinet Hints at October Election

London news reports cabinet reconstruction progressing but no announcement yet. Observers expect an October election after the new voters register comes into force with Lloyd George still in talks and Winston Churchill possibly promised a defense post. Malcolm McDonald tipped for colonies and dominions post in the reshuffle.

London Lloyd George Daily Express Post Defence Winston Churchill Malcolm McDonald

Jubilee March in London Crowds Surpass Prior Welcomes

A London Jubilee march drew the most vigorous crowds yet as celebrations began. Police forced through dense ranks to protect shop windows while banners and decorations splashed the streets.

London

French Doubles Triumph For Crawford And Quist At Paris

In Paris Crawford and Quist win the French doubles championship after a tense semifinal and final. McGrath and Turnbull reach the semifinals in five sets, with Quist delivering key shots while Crawford struggles at times. Both Australian pairs show championship class amid Paris crowd pressure as the Frenchmen push late in the match.

Paris Austra Vere Crawford Quist McGrath Turnbull Id Crawford Qulat Itiow Antiy Aero Paris la Sheen Crawford Was Apparently Troubled By T Zesueors

Australians Fall In Davis Cup Final To France

In the final of the Davis Cup, Australia led early but lost the last three rubbers to France. McGrath and Turnbull defeated Perry and Tuckey in the opening doubles, while Crawford and Quist defeated Laggen and Witanner in four sets. Individual singles saw mixed results with Turnbull and Perry struggling to find form while McGrath contributed strong serving and backcourt rallies.

Crawford Quist Rost Britain Tursibait Tukey Perry Tely Turnbull Sugishman Une Austrelians McGrath Auatealians Mahmen Tuckay Italy Crotre Tuckey Lageng Wi Tanier

Rifle Shooting Rinalie Cup Held Amid Damp Conditions

Tenmhola from the 800 yards mound on Saturday proved steady as the weather stayed dull and cool. Sally cash prizes went to J. Mc Intosh amid a tense contest with Attie trouble shaping the fight for the cup.

Tenmhola Brese Sally J. McIntosh Telling

Italian Troops Still On Move In Rome Mobilisation

Italian forces remain in motion as Rome coordinates ongoing mobilisation efforts. Government discussions address defensive needs and continued troop movements amid uncertain wartime conditions.

Rome Africa Geneva

Beating Merlin in Women s Doubles Semis

The match details list Jane Adamo and Denmark s Mra Siperling advancing to semifinals, with Britain pairs Toke Warowick and Minas Scriven and Glamera Britain noted. Additional first round results show Mrs Moommn of Australia defeating Mlle Chivierl Broncay and other tied scores among participants.

Adamo Jane Mra Siperling Denmark Igs Toke Warowick Brita Minas Scriven Glamera Britain Menrotin Sraioe Andruw UBA Mrs. Moommn Austra Dat Mlle Chivierl

Kidnapped Heir Seized For Large Ransom

The child of a wealthy family was abducted yesterday and authorities report a ransom demand ranging from 60,000 to 200,000 dollars. Federal agents lead a nationwide search as secrecy surrounds the case. The boy left school for lunch and has not been seen since.

Clearcrade Future

Tragic Backwater Fire Claims Two Young Daughters

A Sunday blaze at Backwater near Guyra destroyed a four room weatherboard home killing Doreen Baldwin aged five and Mary Baldwin aged three. Father Herbert Baldwin and George Cook were severely burned while Cook remains hospitalized. mother was away at a dance.

Rydney Guyra Thair Doreen Baldwin Mary Baldwin Herbert Baldwin George Cook Cook Free Fire Aeignbour Hense and Gare Kay Bight Mere Baldwin Backwoot

Unclear OCR Summary of Local Event Near Backwater

Fragmentary report mentions multiple people and a district, with garbled references to a wedding, a raid, a building, and a river. Key names are unreadable. no clear date, place, or outcome can be established from the readable text.

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