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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 01, 1935
Page
1
Londoners face growing belief that a peaceful settlement will fail as the Italo-Ethiopian dispute looms and Britain weighs involvement. The Cabinet meets midweek with Premier Baldwin expected to outline Britain’s stance amid Labour and Conservative party splits and rising calls for direct France talks.
An Ethiopian mobilization plan is announced with Emperor Haile Selassie ordering forces to prepare for imminent war. Reports from Addis Ababa and London outline mass troop buildup along Eritrea and northern fronts and measures to prevent famine while safeguarding harvests. The Times notes Emperor Selassie's actions as imperial mobilization proceeds amid tensions.
A distorted historical telegraphic note quotes French officials urging united leadership within the League of Nations. They stress collective security against aggression and warn against preemptive policy pledges, noting France’s hope for steadfast international cooperation and fidelity to shared obligations.
Reported signs show Abyssinian mobilization as 9 000 troops arrive from Taranto and 16 000 more prepare, while leaders resign and orders spread to provincial commanders. A farm murder case in a Mount Harker area shocks locals as investigators uncover a gruesome scene with bloodstains and buried evidence.
London reports Britain's stand on collective security as outlined by Foreign Secretary Samuel Hoare. The piece discusses sanctions, Geneva debates, and the League Covenant, asserting Britain will uphold its obligations and resist war while pursuing idealistic aims in international affairs.
Sydney slums face scrutiny as health inspectors reveal deplorable housing conditions in Flogton municipality. Testimony shows overcrowding with up to 30 people per dwelling, kitchens and kitchens converted spaces, and families of two to six per home amid widespread residential conversion.
Federal Attorney-General Mr. Menzies proposed an inner cabinet to handle policy while other ministers manage administrative work. He warned such a shift could provoke outcry similar to previous cabinet reforms. He argued parliamentary acts are drifting into detail, with ministers overburdened by minutiae.
Lt Col J T H Goodwin elected to third Advisory Council vacancy after transfers from Adams Piper and Shakespeare. Final tally 1905 for Goodwin, 1476 for Kelly, 434 to Goodwin from Adams, 778 to Goodwin from Piper, with informal votes. Chief Electoral Officer to declare poll results today.
The President of the Royal Agricultural Society stated today that there will be no opening on Good Friday, with the matcy of Holy Week receiving protests from almost every government.
An informal government memo prepared in London at the Prime Minister’s request argues for international action to secure affordable food supplies. It covers dairy, meat, and vegetables, credit stability for retailers, and measures to prevent shortages while fostering agricultural recovery and monetary reform. The document urges sustained global engagement and coordination among governments to improve nutrition and price stability.
Alderman Weugh says another European war seems likely, cites strict frontier checks in Germany and Malaya as evidence. He notes observers read all correspondents and found the Taian border tightly guarded, with patrols able to reach any fence section within minutes if needed.
A chaotic election day in Memel sees Lithuanian cabinet reforms delaying voting with chaotic polling. Voters struggle at booths as lines form and police respond to clashes near Jaimalphel with six officers hospitalized. Reports cite German incursions and crowding at railway stations and port areas.
An unusual public notice proclaims rights reserved and publication terms, stating all rights remain with the publisher and affiliates. It uses archaic phrasing and likely reflects a standard legal disclaimer printed in a period-appropriate format.
An eighteen year old girl Mine Joyce Laing of Pambula drowned when a touring car plummeted through Merimbula fencing into the lake. Owner Jack Spears, 25, of Pambula, drove the vehicle. several passengers escaped as a railing impaled the car. Frank Chalchad, a Pambula motor driver, repeatedly dived to aid passengers including Mine Joyce Laing, Dor te Lane, Ina Milliger, and Edward McGolderick.
The article discusses potential subsidies to support nutritious meals in state schools and the hoped improvements in children’s health and learning. It notes that many kids miss essential foods at home and that providing balanced ingredients could boost assimilation and overall scholastic power.
The conference represented guardians of public health amid new acts and outdated laws. Minister Futyaimena warned the state lagged behind the Commonwealth and world in health regulation while administration faced growing difficulties. Mr Prickett urged action on slum housing and income, fearing unchecked issues could worsen living standards.
The Bubmaring Cable Ltd is formed by amalgamating Telvgra Construction Maintenance Co and Fred Ltd with a £200,000 capital. The Times notes this is a key step toward rationalisation after shareholding changes, with the new group set to operate across the British empire handling cable and telecommunication systems.
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