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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 01, 1936
Page
1
London reports Squadron Leader F R D set a new world altitude record in a British high altitude experimental aircraft. The plane reached 49,967 feet, surpassing the prior 48,689 feet by a French airman six weeks earlier. The pilot described extreme cold and limited movement as the craft neared record height.
About 3,000 Workers Industries Union members strike at Broken Hill over the dismissal of a man at the Bouth mine. Production halted as picketing and work stoppages occur and the man remains un reinstated. President A Fairwee states no production while W I L A members strike.
Fragmented Sydney report notes police optimism in a high profile case involving a former OC suspect. Details are unclear but authorities believe new information may lead to a breakthrough.Further updates awaited as officers pursue leads in the entiation investigation.
In Detroit the court sentenced defendants linked to the Bick Legion after a trial describing a ritual murder. One man was found guilty of murder in the first degree, two were convicted of second degree murder, and a fourth person, a patron, was acquitted.
A Madrid dispatch reports insurgent threats near Cantillejo, 22 miles from Toledo, while government forces struggle to field reserves and train militia. Food rations Britain. The piece cites massacres in Madrid, naval losses near Gibraltar, and Catalan mobilization as Madrid braces for a possible fall.
In a District Court the Salvation Army argued unclaimed funds held by a lodginghouse manager. Judge SoQan Curlewis upheld the claim and stayed proceedings for 21 days as J A Smith defended the Army. The money had been found behind the Alcasar amid a hostage fear threat from a rabel commander.
A plan proposes forming a Communications Council to coordinate various wireless telephone services in Australia while keeping Postmaster-General control. Cabinet decision anticipated soon. Overseas wireless links with Canada, Japan, South Africa, and the United States are under review. Debates involve Amalgamated Wireless and the Civil Aviation Department over control and compensation.
Assembly debates suggest non universal League risks Covenant failure and potential for conflict missteps. Bruce stresses monetary policy cohesion and World Economic Conference lessons, urging unity with Britain on intervention and currency stability to restore trade flow amid growing protectionist pressures.
Cairo reports five airmen racing across Africa toward the finish in Johannesburg race. Captain Halse leads in a Percival Mew Gull, matching the fastest time at Heed and later Kisumu, after covering about 437 miles in 24 hours 15 minutes by local time.
Legal filing outlines a court verdict centering on a law office decision to deny liability for damages alleged against police. The outcome emphasizes the court's stance on responsibility and the implications for the police department.
Five airmen race toward the finish as Parcival Gull engines fail and undercarriages collapse. Victor Braith, Tommy Rose, Jack Bughaw, Alington, and Booth suffer forced landings or wrecks at Cairo and Renensburg. Crown Law Officers dispute damages liability after a wrongful arrest case in Sydney.
Reports from London indicate Captain Males reached Mbtya at noon Greenwich time and left for Galiabury after ten minutes, while W A Boot eyes a possible handicap win. Llewellyn races with a favorable handicap, but Sudan fuel shortages delay progress. Sir Phillip Sassoou tours African air bases as crowds watch the desert glow under headlight beams. The route Portsmouth to Cairo covers about 2249 miles with Hulse averaging 180 mph for fourteen hours. Clouston and Crouston chase, refueling at Khartoum in bright moonlight before resuming. Ken Waller lands at Kerma after fuel depletion, continuing after refuel.
An irregular shipment aboard a vessel revealed opium concealed in a butter packet. The drug quantity was reported as varying and the incident involved attempts to move the opium to Australia. Authorities are reviewing the ship’s manifest and origin details to determine the full scope of the case.
The Senate and Chamber of Deputies clash over a devaluation bill. Finance Committee hours of revision aim to set devaluation between 25 and 8 percent and let the cabinet fix the franc’s gold content between 4 and 49 milligrams. Senate hesitates over government powers and dictatorship edge while rejecting certain requisitions.
Cape Town speed boost eyed as mailship service between Singapore and South Africa aims to shorten voyage from 16 days 16 hours to under 14 days each way. Union Castle Company targets faster schedules, moving away from the current Monday arrival and Friday departure routine to better suit South African and British business.
The Union-Castle Company proposes ships to depart Bournemouth on Friday and reach Cape Town the following day. South African Shipping argues the timetable shows several disadvantages, hindering operations and efficiency for the fleet.
Military commandant imposes wide powers in Palestine under martial rule. Authorities grant broad authority to enforce order, curtail civil liberties, and oversee security operations amid ongoing tensions and security concerns. The measure centralizes control to restore stability and public safety.
In Sydney a government employment scheme referenced by the Water Board works plan, with Minister for Lands Mr But. Details indicate ongoing public works and job creation efforts tied to land and infrastructure projects, overseen by officials including Bernas Benes and others connected to the programme.
A Department of the Interior report to the Minister advises replacing the Darwin based Northern Patrol Boat Larrikan built in Southampton for the Australian Navy. The vessel, damaged by faulty bailing, shaft breakage, and limited space for crew, cannot cruise openly. a new faster launch is planned with suggested 5e speed for patrols. The Customs and Prime Minister’s Departments may oversee build of patrol boats for Queensland and New Guinea regions.
A fragmented broadcast report describes Labour Party protest plans to delay adjournment and elevate party issues to the national audience. The passage contains garbled phrases but indicates Labour seeks to broadcast a political message during parliamentary procedure.
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