23 Nov 1935
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 23, 1935
Page
1
Paris reports the French central bank raised rates for the second time in eight days amid fears over franc stability. The Times Paris correspondent notes newspaper calls for calm have spurred worry of a wider gold embargo and reserves drain, with losses totaling millions and betting on policy moves to defend the franc ahead of elections.
The Commonwealth Government weighs a scheme for visual education for children. A proposed council of Visual Education would include State Education Departments to advise on administration and a national film library for educational films. Headquarters would be at the Commerce Department branch. The aim is to raise Australian educational facilities to European levels, with a thorough early-year investigation likely by commerce officials.
The Admiralty announced the funeral and burial of Earl Jellicoe will be held on Monday at St Pauls Cathedral. The ceremony will include members of the Nelson circle and figures such as Collingwood Wellington and Henry Wilson.
William Arnold Dutton 45 and William Hartman 21 face charges linked to relief stores and quarter committee duties. Accused were bound over for good behavior and ordered to pay restitution of 2000 within two hours.
An unclear OCR fragment mentions a masked man and vague names. readable parts hint at a sports or public event but lack concrete facts or identifiable entities. The text is too garbled to extract a coherent news item, person, place, or date.
Berlin reports a two hour meeting between Hitler and French ambassador M Poncet in the presence of Baron Von Neurath. A communique called talks friendly and noted Laval seeks to ease Franco German tension by delaying Franco Russian treaty ratification.
Lincoln Ellsworth and H Hollick-Kenyon fail second try to fly from Dundee Land to Little America. Their aircraft must turn back after covering about one third of the distance due to atmospheric conditions and cloud formations. They plan another attempt as soon as weather permits.
Former Auditor General O. Cerutty ends tenure criticizing Mr Casey over federal finances and trust funds. He says old age pensions are political playthings and a source of civically funded bribery. He cites pension day traffic and wartime leaders’ legacy, mourning a public servant’s loss.
Cairo amid a national day of mourning saw a general strike shut down markets and offices. Crowds clashed with police, a 14 year old girl delivered a defiant speech, missiles were hurled at soldiers, and several injuries and arrests were reported while dignitaries observed naval fleet maneuvers in the eastern Mediterranean.
Wireless reports from Harar describe an Abyssinian advance guard assaulting a convoy of 70 lorries carrying Somali infantry near Bulala in the Fufan valley. They claim 83 killed or wounded, with heavy Abyssinian casualties. officers escaped. Sergeant Brago, wounded in the Amba Alagi raid, died after leg amputation. General De Bono awarded him the gold medal of valor posthumously.
A Mussolini decree extends Italian mobilization for three months affecting about 100 000 workers. The measure is said to save the state about 14 000 pounds daily and boost agricultural and other outputs. Military authorities indicate dispersal would leave Italy with over 1 000 000 trained in modern arms and methods, signaling a shift in European conflict dynamics.
A steamer named Rhensbrock with 20 aboard vanished in the North Sea after last night’s events. Rescue vessels and many steamers rushed to the scene but found no trace, continuing a 24 hour search. An upturned boat suggested the vessel capsized in heavy seas and a bad list.
Friday in Sydney Mr Windeyer opened the case against John Patrick Strong and Albert Stannard charged with the murder of Reginald William Lloyd Holmes. Crown reliance centered on Summers testimony with questions over motive and credibility. The defense questioned Stannard and Blunnard’s involvement as the hearing adjourned to Monday.
The Returned Soldiers Federal Congress rejected compulsory military training but urged the Federal Government to expand defence forces in Northern Australia. It called for more rifles and ammunition, the Australian national war memorial at Villers-Bretonneux, and the cost of militia parades to be met by the government. Anzac Day should be a fully paid statutory holiday for all workers, a motion debated in Queensland with strong support but later withdrawn.
A London address to the Commonwealth Assembly urges Australians to consider expansion, claiming Italy and Japan would seize key territories quickly in war. The speaker recalls a former New South Wales governor saying Japan could capture Kyshino and Mathowima in minutes. The piece hints at shifting imperial loyalties and fears of aggression.
A garbled Vatican City note says prelates observe sanctions on Italy but the Vatican itself does not join the sanctions drive. It claims certain goods are cheaper elsewhere, with mixed statements on pricing and daily availability in Vatican shops.
A Geneva meeting of the Core committee discussed extending sanctions to oil, iron, copper and key products. The Daily Telegraph reports Britain may withhold deliveries if others do not comply, a move seen as potentially provoking retaliations and prompting Italy to respond in kind.
A Singapore dispatch says at 10:20 p.m. the steamer Pasha’s captain saw flares on Sayce Island on the west coast of Siam but could not reach due to a strong offshore wind. A Qantas plane departed to search Sayce Island for Sir Charles Kingaford Smith and the aircraft, finding no trace.
The Minister for Defence says authorities contacted Air Commodore Sydney Houlth in Singapore after flares were reported near Bayer Island. If the flares were from missing airmen, rescue ships would be dispatched. John Stannage notes only Charles Kingaford Smith and perhaps Smith’s companion could be signaling. A Qantas plane was diverted to Bayer Island but searches yielded no results.
The defence minister reported that official summaries from the RAF in Singapore show the air search for Mir Charles Kingsford Smith and Tom Pethybridge has been abandoned. The mission to recover correspondence and support continues, with no further search expected. The Gannet plane, sent toward Singapore, reached Cloncurry before arrival back under Taylor’s command.
Report claims President Roosevalt planned extending the 3 billion stabilisation fund in January. The aim allegedly uses government maneuvers to protect the dollar internationally since early 1954.
In Adelaide the jury at the Criminal Court found Arthur Nelson Durrant, 33, not guilty by reason of insanity for the murder of Hugh Forbes, a farmer of Hugh Ranges, after the disappearance of Portas and his wife and daughter. Durrant was detained in custody by order of Justice Reed for the Governor's pleasure.
The London Aeronautical Journal Flight mourns the death of Le Charts Waratah and praises his cautious approach, noting early missteps of air carrier Kingaford Smith. It argues restraint and prudence in aviation policy, reflecting broader Empire concerns and skepticism toward reform proposals.
Prospective candidate for secretary position in Coram Ro Parliament is discussed in Briton news. The report highlights the nomination process and potential implications for future governance and party leadership.
A person named Baisere Mall was fined 600 at a local court after a charge described as part of a career of crime. The report provides limited detail on the offense and exact jurisdiction.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.