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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 13, 1936
Page
1
London reports mark the end of a strike in Palestine as Jewish and Arab groups celebrate while British troops feel used. Arabs press for migration limits and rebels’ leniency, aiming to shape negotiations. Disturbances ease though 2,500 total casualties include 29 British, 803 Jewish, and 200 Arabs.
Labour attack in the House of Representatives on Friday strains Canberra relations with Japan as negotiations for trade treaties loom. The Ministry fears the dispute could hurt Commonwealth prestige and wool prices, with Cabinet likely to review the matter soon amid Labour discontent.
A Gulargom meeting of graziers condemned the Federal Government for tariffs and licensing of Japanese imports. They endorsed leaders of the Graziers' Association Wool Council and Grains' Federal Council, saying the government action harms Australia and the British Empire.
Monday report quotes Defence Minister Sir Archdale Parkhill stating the Commonwealth Government would provide financial assistance if needed to establish necessary airlines. He expects a new service linking Darwin to Adelaide to handle inland traffic after the flying boat scheme begins.
Federal Minister for Health Mr W M Hughes announced free treatment for tuberculosis in Repatriation hospitals for returned soldiers on the Old Age and Invalid Pensions Act. Under the present act patients have 12/8 weekly deductions from the total Invalid pension during treatment.
Miss Jean Batten departed Darwin at 6 a.m. on the first leg of her flight to Sydney. She expected to reach Kingsford Smith Aerodrome the following morning. Earlier she landed at Charleville after an overnight stop and mechanics serviced the aircraft to fix troublesome wheel brakes. She said she felt refreshed after a good sleep since leaving England.
Arrangements are set for a welcome ceremony for Miss Batten at Mascot tomorrow with representation by the Commonwealth and State Governments and the State Governor. An escort of planes will fly the girl.
London papers praise Jean Batten's skill and courage while officials debate if the Civil Aviation Board can curb her Tasman Sea flight. Wing-Commander Cobby notes power limits. authorities consider road and permit regulations and potential British Air Ministry action.
Mr F H Broadbent said he might attempt to regain the record held by Jean Batten, but not before October next year. He praised Batten and noted weather conditions would influence whether she completes her London to New Zealand bid, with engine risk deemed not serious.
Auckland report says Mr Batten, father of Miss Jean Batten, hoped travel by boat would ease his mind though he believed nothing would prevent the flight.
The Premier will present a Cabinet draft of the Budget Speech this Friday. He will announce partial restoration of public servants' salaries and suggests relief in other sectors. He avoided discussing the Budget specifics but indicated a balanced budget this year and railway finances.
A 16-foot launch named Mystery Star is overdue on a voyage from Lord Howe Island to Sydney. Brian Abbot and Leslia Hay-Simpson departed the island last Wednesday. the craft carries a small petrol engine intended for motive power.
The Times reports the Royal Commission approves government control over munition making while opposing full nationalisation. It urges a ministerial supervision of contracts, tighter export controls to semi civilized countries, and stronger government knowledge of private invention, arguing private manufacture may still require safeguards.
A powerful typhoon hits Manila area causing at least fifty deaths and four hundred missing. The system moves northward with feared casualties in Arayat San Simon and San Luis as work proceeds to track its path from Wake Island where the China Clipper monitors delays. Officials fear the new typhoon may miss the Philippines and strike southern Japan.
The anti fascist march from Tower Hill to the East End faced trouble in Victoria Park as about 100 fascists clashed with protesters. Police were assaulted while a main banner fought for possession. Dozens of arrests followed as flares of violence erupted along the route drawing a 50,000 crowd.
Australian Associated Press reports on the English touring cricket team’s pay for the Sydney leg. Professionals receive 400 pounds plus 30 pounds a week at sea and 2 pounds weekly on land plus bonuses, totaling about 300 pounds. amateurs get 150 pounds with no bonus, including travel. Amateurs’ share equals that of Australians playing in all five Tests, who receive 30 pounds per game.
Wheat prices in Sydney reached their highest level in six years with sellers at 5/11 and buyers around 5/1. Country lots rose to 4/6 per bushel amid the strong market push and rising demand.
A powerful blast at the Australian Chemical Company premises in Brisbane West End injured fireman William Searly and left five employees narrowly escaped. Searly, 22, suffered severe burns and ammonia effects as the plant was wrecked.
London dispatch reports insurgent armies encircling Madrid with a final offensive expected imminently. General Franco conducts inspections as rebels gain ground toward Robledo and the Avila Toledo corridor, while loyalists weaken under bombardment. Hostage exchanges at Bilbao and San Sebastian are described with civilians moved ashore crying for absent relatives.
Inquest opens on Edward Summerhayes 69 and Ethel Summerhayes 54 found dead after cyanide fumigation in their William Street flat. Evidence shows prior notice of fumigation. investigators note safety gaps and potential gas transfer between rooms. Coroner returns verdict of accidental death from fumigation poisoning and urges government action to regulate hydro cyanic gas use.
In Seville today General Delanno announced that Italy feels obliged to aid the Nationalists if Russia backs the Marxist movement in Spain. London broadcast notes this warning signals potential foreign intervention.
The Nichi Nichi reports from Hongkong that Chinese English and Australian interests cooperate to counter Japan's wool boycott. Plans include Hong Kong woollen mills to expand the Chinese market and push Japan out, though manufacturers doubt the propaganda claim.
France faced a busy political Sunday as Communist Sunday parades ran in Alsace with thousands of troops and guards preventing clashes. Premier Blum received 80,000 at Lens where he urged employers to join workers in arbitration and announced plans to safeguard newspapers from attacks. Colonel de La Roque of the Socialist party urged action while denouncing violence and declaring willingness to shed blood for the country.
The Prime Minister stated that the remission in excise duty on oil from shale would apply to oil produced from coal as needed. He stressed Australia’s goal to produce oil quickly using the best means and without incurring large expediture or later needing costly plant changes.
The acting Director of Health, Mr. Wallace, said an amendment to the Public Health Act was drafted to meet the position but has not yet been brought before Parliament.
In Jerusalem thousands of Arabs gathered at the Omer Mosque for prayers marking the end of the strike. Shops reopened after six months, and communists handed out leaflets but were largely ignored. Incidents were reported including a Jewish noble killed at Acre and the Iraq pipe being damaged. oil set on fire as British reinforcements arrived.
A Sunday mob of fascist youths in Mile End Road wrecked 25 Jewish shops and assaulted Jews including a hairdresser Samuel Jelen. A Jewish girl was hurled through a shop window as crowds shouted Mosley slogans and torched a petrol van before the melee moved on.
High officials and military representatives reportedly sampled prepared whale meat at a hotel. They declared it excellent with no trace of blubber, amid famine reports and official comments on scarce food supplies.
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