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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 30, 1936

Page

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Referendum Bill Passes amid Labour Division on Amendment

The House approved the Referendum Bill by 40 to 26 after rejecting Mr Curtin's proposed amendment to widen constitutional powers. Labor MPs faced party discipline as they backed the government against their own party stance, while amendments tied to industrial regulation and prime producer protections were debated, with the final reading carried amid party tensions and cheers from Queensland members.

House of Representatives Curtin Nimhe United Austrate Loch Ale Frederick Stewart God Meare Jennings Misr Lane J. Harrison McCall Cour Labour Forde Martens Lawson Baker Neta Labour Party Ukna Odaa Orileantae Phat Aimbuy Hanoprd Cooarda Labour Party Phus Batn Mk.Meniles Ida Tho Commonwealth Ft Burton Meniles Alyays Ebbe Ned Brannon Mergles Mr. Curtin Agein Mc. Curtin Menales Rosevelt Lahour Clarks Labanes Mehzias Blackhurn Queensland Brennan Thore Jay Lis Queenslina Exbour Mlesars Forde J Pater i Bunnon Martens

Melbourne court clears rival in a deadly driving case

A Melbourne Thursday court sentenced Edward Bonatantiny Goode aged 38, a railway engineer, after a fatal driving incident. The trial traced Goode’s alleged aggression toward rival Harry Hutsmanns on the eve of a social event, leading to a fatal shooting and a guilty verdict.

Melbourne Edward Bonatantiny ‘Goode Bensila Guitor Goode Alsten Harry Hutsmanns Ike 9 Manny Hutsmannid

Sudden Death Of The New South Wales Governor

Sir Murray Anderson governor of New South Wales died at Government House Sydney this morning from a cerebral haemorrhage. Sir Phillip Stelee to assume duties from today as the vice regent while Lady Anderson remained at Government House. Anderson had been ill for weeks and spent time in hospital in Sydney. arrangements for succession and public notices were being made.

Government Holse Sydney Tvoldlack Maay Anderson New South Wales Murray Anderson Government House Moon Ing-Sind Wade Sir Phillip Stieee Thurrsday Stutvay Anderson Unis Ste Murray Bydney Ms. Duller Blackburn Macquarie Murray Anernow Lora Pevieon Lady Murray Anderson

International dispute over Portugal Spain and Italy control

A Foreign Office communique reports the Non-intervention Committee finding allegations against Italy in Portugal untrue. The Portuguese delegate rejects a Soviet plan for port control, while debates continue over Spain and Portugal frontiers and the wider peace process. The Times notes heightened tension and calls for restraint as ambassadors argue over democratic peace and military risk.

London Foreign Office Italy Portugal Russia Jiel Ampassador Maleky Vield Plymouth Britain Uly Bignoli Grandi Spain Hie the Times Senginge Ured Porulguees

Volcanic Eruptions Reported Near New Guinea Coast

Reports from Mandang and Rabaul describe ongoing volcanic activity on the New Guinea coast. A heavy lava flow was seen near a coastal area, with eruptions at Manam and other volcanoes causing fear among natives who fear evil spirits. An administration relief patrol delivered rice as ash and lava altered gardens and fields.

Gaede Benten Mandene Rabaul Manin Om. Caveral- Poewataa Ateamet Atalwurg Aose Mandarg Stuaart Poscoaew Marth Marterberg Banka Sepik Sabinn

Trade treaties with Czechoslovakia Belgium and South Africa

In a House of Representatives session minister Henry Gaiters announced new trade agreements with Czecho Slovakia Belgium and South Africa. The talks set duties linked to most favored nation status with phased denunciation timelines and kept taln steel duties unchanged under departmental by laws. Australia may receive reciprocal concessions and a mix of long term and transitional benefits across these treaties.

Crady Aggisemunie Bel Wren sAtutynie Fond Tntgliem Caeeho-Slovuldlawnd South Africa House of Representatives Ste Henry Gaiters Commonwealth Givan Australis Austrelie

Czecho Slovak Agreement Shapes Trade Concessions for Australia

The document outlines a bilateral agreement granting most favored nation duties, intermediate tariff steps, and nondiscriminatory rules. Australia commits to duty free wool and pearl shell access for Czecho-Slovakia while preserving low food duties, with assurances of equitable treatment and market tests in the Belgian and Belgian-linked sectors.

Austra Cxerho Slovakia Australia Arkles Adel .Wiitell Caedid

Race Ends Abruptly as Challe Retires with Engine Trouble

In Basra on Thursday the Paria Sargon race ended early when Ken M. Challe, the sole remaining competitor, was forced to retire due to engine problems, leaving the event unsettled.

Basra Paria Ken M.challe

Government plans training to curb unemployment in Sydney

The government proposes a training scheme via building trades committees to train semi skilled labour and youth for skilled work, aiming to reduce unemployment. Premier Stevens notes intentions to fund year long provisions, with industry cooperation and investigations to create a stable unemployment insurance scheme. Estimates show about 40,000 men away at sea and 18,000 unemployed or out of work among women and children.

Sydney Jerioin Collins Pramiar Steven) Rade South Walas Childres Upton Wateun Lanty Lie Promien Ifr Stevens Watson Wcheise Wanda Ne

White Paper on aero engine production in government plan

London to day issues a white paper on aero engine production in relation to the government scheme. It notes disagreement between the Air Ministry and Lord Nuffield over the shadow scheme and ongoing production directives. The document mentions seven involved parties and quotes remarks from the Air Minister Lord Swan? and others.

London Weanestry Garaminedt Peferonne Etwsem Tee Air, Ministry, and Loyd. Nuffield Air’ Ministry Rma Lara Nuffield Murtala Swintep

Soviet Ambitions and Soviet Interference Claims

The News Chronicle reports on Mr Malaky's explanation as reiteration of stance toward Spain. It quotes a Labour Court secretary accusing Bolshevik influence in unions and notes the Soviet position denying interference in Spain's internal affairs. The article suggests tensions over a potential Communist republic movement and ongoing political maneuvering.

London Chronicle Bartugee Rugueee Borelga Labour Court Mesh Orenpat Joh Petiones Spain Gilta'iriariié Pewm Ito Jnle

Belgium Adheres to Neutrality Under League Rules

In Brussels the Foreign Minister states that Belgium remains independent and will not allow foreign army passage. He cites obligations under the League of Nations Covenant but argues a new agreement is needed and that the country cannot base policy on the Covenant as currently constituted. Belgium will honor its fixtures while seeking clarity on obligation values.

Brussels Thorac Glumi Mx Staak Chamber of, Deputies Waelgruid Belgium Shiv

Mollison’s Harbours Grace Flight Hearts Await

J A Mollison aboard a Bellanca monoplane faced a long Atlantic leg to England quelling doubts aboard Air Newsqunds and The Airman TA. He reeled off weathered routes from London with a six hour head start noted, aiming for Croydon in about 43 hours. Mollison sent a cable from New York before departure, wishing him luck as Dorothy Ward, actress, observed the adventure.

Harbour Grace TA -Brollivin Kevin New York Enginna Meillaon London Croydon New, York Mollison

Race to Win in Home Event Leads to Debate

Fragmentary text cites a heated discussion on decisive victory and the need for drastic sanctions to avert a potential colonial war. It references Italian influence, European wars, and opinions attributed to Signor Bur a and Museolini, with mentions of Thubiay and Suneeyn. The exact details are unclear due to garbled OCR.

Thubiay

Trade Agreement Impacts on State Export and Goods Flow

The document cites a treaty affecting imports and exports with focus on agricultural goods and manufactured products. It mentions nullifying certain terms to reestablish balance, while noting expected annual state benefits and outward trade restrictions impacting foreign and domestic markets.

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