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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 09, 1936
Page
1
A Canadian delegation led by the customs minister will review the Canada Australia trade relationship in late November. Canada’s sales to Australia rose to £4,001,796, with apparel textiles metals and manufactured goods driving gains. butter and meat trade showed declines amid overall market shifts.
An OCR fragment mentions J Yeats in an opening event, noting equal footing at the outset and a high claim. The readable text is incomplete, but implies a competitive or ceremonial opening with Yeats as a key figure.
Allahabad report says Jean Batten races Rangoon schedule to shave days from Broadbent’s record. If she reaches Rangoon and completes remaining 2500 miles to Dar es Salaam, she could surpass the record. Batten left Allahabad for Akayb at 5:5 a.m.
A gelignite charge blown near Rozelle hillside flung rocks across a road breaking a roof and striking 40 year old George Cullen of Bateman to the head. He lies critically ill as police and inquiries begin into the blast and extensive injuries reported.
A missing youths incident in Sydney involves five youths who left their homes to walk from Sydney to Blackheath through the Grose Valley, about 20 miles, with a return expected. A search by plane and ground teams has been conducted but the youths remain unaccounted for, and rescuers report difficult terrain and limited smoke signals.
Reports from Darwin say two Dutch planes and RAAF flying boats searched the Timor area without success for the Monospar Croydon plane that left Darwin for Koepang. A faint SOS was received, hope held that the crew might be safe, with authorities coordinating further searches and radio efforts.
Two Dutch flying boats set out from Sourabaya to search for the missing Mono Spar plane. Authorities believe the aircraft was caught in heavy rain over the Timor Sea yesterday.
Sir John Simon denounced Oswald Mosley’s Fascist demonstration at Clerk Heaton Yorkshire noting the need to amend laws to curb such events. He argued left and right demonstrations alike require safeguards while opposing fascist methods as un-English and intolerant.
Browder, a Communist presidential candidate, files a writ seeking 60000 dollars against Terre Haute officials including the mayor and police chief. He alleges false arrest and malicious prosecution after his arrival by train for meetings and a vacancy charge. The Terre Haute mayor vows to prevent Communism from taking root.
The Communists notified police they intend to march through the West and next Monday from Power Bill to Victoria Park for a rally. about 10.40 expected. The rally reportedly planned before last Sunday's events. Manchester City Council granted Fasciata permission to hold a meeting provided no uniforms are worn.
In Sydney on Thursday the Minister for Health Mr Fitzalmons addressed the Millions Club warning that the state has neglected teeth. He cited figures from dental hospitals showing high levels of decay and poor mouths among the population.
A Moscow note threatens to withdraw from the Spanish non intervention if violations are not halted, accusing Italy Germany and Portugal of arming insurgents. It asserts Russia may quit obligations and hints at possible open support for Madrid. Berlin expresses concern over potential German freedom of action if Russia denounces the agreement.
London today sees a frenzied stock market with conditions unequaled since 1929. Speculators rush assets likely to rise as Imperial Tobacco gains 14 million pounds in three days, Cortaulds up 5 million, and Imperial Chemical Industries up 5.25 million.
At the Edinburgh Labour conference Spanish delegates led by Deputy Speaker Senor Asua argued the non intervention agreement is a juridical monstrosity. They said Germany and Italy arm the Rebels while Britain and France refuse. Sonora De Palecia, a Cortes member of Scottish Catholic heritage, claimed atrocity reports were false and vowed Catholic liberty if government troops prevail. Major Atle and Arthur Greenwood were sent to London to meet Neville Chamberlain to present the envoys' statements.
Telavera correspondent reports General Franco commands six armies closing on Madrid with one escape route to Valencia left open. insurgent forces total 151000 against 80000 defending Madrid, bombardment and attacks continue as troops push from the west toward Valencia and Barcelona. battle expected to last a month.
Tokyo correspondent for The Times reports the Nisshi Maru, a 16800 gross ton, 21000 deadweight capacity whaler, among the largest and most efficient afloat, has departed for the Antarctic. Two similar vessels will be built next year.
The Department of Commerce notes possible difficulties meeting world wheat needs this season with market sensitivity to reports from Argentina and Australia. Estimated world import needs reach 612 million bushels. Australia may produce about 166 million on 15.26 million acres, with prior year yields around 12 bushels per acre. New South Wales holds about 7.69 million bushels of Australia’s export and carryover stock.
The Dubbo inquest concluded that Ruby Green died from acute haemorrhage during an alleged illegal operation. The coroner found Mrs. Clarke feloniously murdered the girl and committed her for trial. Clarke disputed the finding as she claimed innocence and her counsel planned to apply for bail in the Supreme Court.
A report discusses Major Fey challenging Prince Starhemberg to a duel in Vienna on Thursday. The High Court will decide on the duel and examines Fey’s unexplained conduct linked to the murder of Dr. Dollfuss, with Megalin Aystula noted in the context.
William Champton of Coogee Mrs Evelyn Tuck and daughter escaped serious injury about one o clock this morning when their car slid off the road after earth smeared across the viaduct between Wentworth Falls and Leura. The car toppled onto the railway line was dragged 200 yards by a heavy goods train before it was wrecked. Champion sought help walking a quarter mile to a house and was admitted to Katoomba Hospital with broken chest and abrasions. Mrs Tuck and daughter suffered abrasions and received treatment.
Speaking for the WGTU Mrs. C A Evans attacked a proposal to make Insanity a ground for divorce. She warned the Christian marriage service would be altered if carried out and that words till death do us part must become until you lose your reason. She called the proposal barbarous, dishonourable and cowardly.
London bus strike over winter time schedules leaves 41 buses idle on 24 routes causing major disruption and likely confusion for riders. Workers protest changes as transport officials seek adjustments to timetable.
A short Sydney state parliament session followed a tense meeting of UAP and country party members. Mr Stevens outlined plans to introduce the budget when Parliament resumes on October 20, and ministers sought calm while press access was restricted.
London reports Britain seeks renewal of Article 10 of the Washington Agreement to keep Pacific islands non fortifiable. Japan is said to approve the spirit but will study its reply carefully. The focus is on Bonin and Loochoo Islands and Formosa as vital to national defence.
In Jerusalem a fugitive rebel known as Public Enémy was killed today after a fight between Cameron troops and Arabs near Bethlehem. Said Bey Le Asdin was identified as the rebel from France. Two prominent Arabs, Abdul hatder Shuasini, and a relative of the Arab Highcomm were wounded or captured.
Reported this morning at Parkville a student, Robert Haines, 24, was assaulted by three men who threw pepper in his eyes. Haines resisted and was beaten. the assailants fled. He was hospitalized with injuries feared serious. Doctors expect a prolonged recovery.
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