02 Oct 1936
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 02, 1936
Page
1
A four woolgrower and four minister committee was appointed to advise on the Australian wool industry and the Japanese trade issue. The move follows demands by the Country Party for stronger protections, with the group to meet periodically to report on industry factors and inform government action.
Berlin reports Dr. Hjalmar Schacht telling the Reichstag Germany will undervalue its currency to ease foreign debt and raw material costs. He said Germany would enter international talks for a freer economy and could adjust stance if an Engin plan emerges. A Country Party meeting saw firm support for Schacht and government efforts amid referendum and trade dispute discussions.
London reports the Spanish rebel advance guard from Toledo has reached 25 miles from Madrid as authorities brace for a siege with food reserves. General Franco is named de facto dictator and supreme commander, with the rebel leadership preparing to transfer supreme powers as foreign governments are informed. The Chamber of Deputies votes 351 to 217 to back the government, with the Senate expected to follow.
Jamesburg reports Mr CW A Scott wins Lanbourne air race and Portsmouth Johannesburg leg, with Giles Guthrie. Scott leads with 82 hour 54 minute voyage, claiming 4000 pounds for fastest to Johannesburg and 3000 pounds handicap. Ken Waller crashes, Halse and Llewellyn crash late, Waller second as others falter. pursuit to Khartoum continues.
The report notes Br. Scott's actress wife praising Weattle and welcoming her. Giles Guthrie, Cambridge undergraduate and son of Bir Guthrie, appears as the youngest Tass competitor after winning the Cup in July in his father's plane. Immigration policy and government discussions are discussed with Parliament.
The Leader of the Opposition Mr Curtin urged the adjournment of Parliament to press for frank government replies on immigration resumption. He complained that prior answers lacked information and questioned what definite Commonwealth proposals exist for resuming immigration, including possible State cooperation and nominated passengers amid unemployment.
Rome correspondent reports Mussolini eager to contribute to a settlement in Europe. He favors Anglo Italian understanding in the Mediterranean, a Five Power Locarno meeting, a world money stabilisation conference, League reforms, and Germany's re entry, contrasting with his prior violence and demands.
The government weighs a new secretariat building for the Patents Department costing at least £50,000. An early decision is expected as the facility would provide space for patent and copyright documents and improve accommodation amid rising applications. Site has not yet been chosen and a government architect will design plans for structures within the area.
The period of poliranh agen vielliow the return from. Premier Stevens to address Cabinet with far-reaching recommendations. Ministers will not await the ei to berth but will board the liner to attend. A super report will be given on Tuesday outlining Cabinet matters and reserving more for the most wx of the Cabinet. The government, unsettled by the 40-hour week issue, expects the bounty council decision to influence wage and hour policy and courts.
Fragmentary OCR item references Labour activity with unclear wording. Reads like a by-line note or political caption from a historical page, mentioning Labour and a by-election context but lacking coherent details or dates to form a complete event.
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