19 Nov 1935
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 19, 1935
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a vote and participants, suggesting a communal decision or meeting. Names and specifics are unclear, but the text preserves the act of voting and involvement of a group or committee.
Air Commodore Smith believes Sir Charles Kingsford Smith and Tom Pethybridge will not be found by air. R A F flying boats head back to Singapore after bombers were ordered to finish the sweep. Signals from Broadbent suggest a passing machine may have been Broadbent's, not Kingsford Smith. The Times Kuala Lumpur notes hope remains as searches intensify for missing flyers believed lost in Southern Siam jungles with leaflets in five languages offering rewards.
Sydney authorities abandon plans to send the Gannet from Cloncurry to Singapore for a search mission. Captain P. G. Taylor remains ill, delaying the search, while John Stannage and H. Purvis brace for continued efforts despite the setback.
The Trent Australian airmen C F and F AR McGuire flew 275 miles from Hatfield to Hanworth Aero drome yesterday and lost their way twice in a mist. They descended on a road near St Albans then took off again as night approached. They circled to find a moving road and hovered before continuing.
The Commonwealth Treasurer announced a new loan of 7,500,000 pounds will open to public subscription on November 26. It bears 3 9 percent interest, issued at £90 15s, repayable on November 15, 1848, with a yield about 43/15/5 percent. Prospectuses will be available November 25.
The Archbishop's condition improved tonight though he remains in bed at the Cardinal's Palace Manly.
In Paris on Sunday, twenty were wounded and several seriously injured as police guarded a hall during a Croix de Feu meeting. A 2,000 strong crowd outside surged the departing members who fought with fists and sticks, followed by a fusilade. The ground lay littered with revolvers and spent cartridges.
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News from Abyssinia describes Italian irregulars pressing a pincer move in Takazze to meet General Maravigna's Askaris along the Malwera River. Abyssinian detachments suffered two deaths and two prisoners after contact on the south bank.
Colonel Hubert Fauntleray Julian, the Black Eagle of Harlem, ends his confrontation with customs at Akaki Station in Addis Ababa. He departs by train for Djibouti after declaring his refusal to fight Abyssinians in the air force and intent to continue as a fighting man. He commends Haile Selassie as a good man.
State government circles decline to comment on the Wheat and Wheat Products Bill. Officials believe the stabilisation scheme may not operate until next season. The Premier hinted the full operation depends on other states passing required legislation.
The first day of the inquiry into alleged unduly severe caning at Telopea Park School concluded with the chairman stating prima facie cases established on all charges. Defence to be presented at 9.30 today as witnesses and statutory declarations guide proceedings.
The Lindley Walker Co notes potential reprisals from Italy due to League of Nations sanctions may affect wheat demand. State Government legislation threatens new season marketing, while deliveries gain volume. traders await a clear stance on Wheat Bill to avoid harming the industry.
Albert Augustus Smith 45 Bernard Brown 53 Samuel Brown 39 and Thomas Brown 1 face a charge of conspiring to murder Ernest Lowe Margaret Lowe John Lowe and Mary McKay. A tin of gelignite was found beside a chimney at Lowe’s house. Ernest Lowe of Strand Pictures testified that Smith claimed his signature on a Gloucester deal was forged and advised him to withdraw. Hearing adjourned to tomorrow.
Nahas Pasha told a British United Press representative that Egypt wants to be Britain’s ally not her vasaal. He warned that without recognition of fundamental grievances behind student riots the trouble could exceed 1918 and 1914 in seriousness.
A group piloting a small aircraft landed on a road causing a brief traffic stoppage as motorists gathered. After a lull they reached Hatfield two miles away and towed the plane to a roadside ditch overnight, finding it undamaged at dawn.
In Rome a security cordon surrounds the British Consulate as a precaution against anti foreign riot. Traffic is stopped and approaches blocked. About a thousand black shirted students march shouting Down with sanctions but are dispersed by police and troops.
Japanese rayon and textile yarn exports rise markedly with October figures beating September by 60 percent. Australia remains the leading buyer for October as trade shows strength despite European issues.
Mr W M Hughes addressed the British Cabinet Soldiers’ Association urging his return to government to amend the Repatriation Act. He warned sanctions threaten Australia, defending peace, and said Australia must rely on Britain for defense as he defended his book against dovecote critics.
The Cabinet is expected to meet next Wednesday to discuss implementing the electoral programme including trade stimulation social services and rebuilding defence forces. The Daily Mail forecasts a defence loan of 150 million and a possible Defence Ministry with Winston Churchill likely to lead.
The Morning Post runs a leading review titled Billy Makes a Case. It discusses W M Hughes book that led to his Cabinet dismissal and argues an economic boycott would likely spark war. The piece says the work is polemical against Geneva but defends Australia and notes Kingsford Smith’s example for national defense.
The Fascist Grand Council led by Mussolini denounces sanctions as a bid to subjugate Italy and calls for national unity. Italians are urged to display flags for 24 hours and committees of mothers and widows will coordinate a national relief effort with memorial tablets planned for town halls.
London reports sanctions applied with a special watch on Itellan goods at all British ports. Emergency instructions were bent to officials some time ago.
In Adelaide at the Criminal Court, the trial of Arthur Durrant for the murder of Hugh Forbes was adjourned until tomorrow after Durrant collapsed in his cell. The judge ordered the pause as proceedings halted pending his recovery.
A customs official told The Daily Herald that no real difficulty is expected in enforcing sanctions on Italian imports to Britain. Experienced officials have been appointed to counter evasion attempts anticipated. The Italian Chamber of Trade in London argued sanctions hurt Britain more than Italy, noting Britain’s trade balance had favored Britain for some time.
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