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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 01, 1936

Page

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Loyalists face critical week in Madrid amid Franco threat

Valencia and Paris dispatches report a tense week ahead as Loyalist forces fight to stabilize the Republic. Rebels attack key targets near Madrid and Pamplona while negotiations in St Jean de Luz hint at possible peace talks. The United States condemns the bombardment of the destroyer Kane off the Spanish coast and urges restraint.

London Valencia Ites Republic St. Jean de Luz News-Chronicle San Sebaste Pamplona Paris St Jean de Lug International Committee Madrid Cary Car Alcazar Magar Lefariiaut Garman Mary Trun

King's Yacht In Rough Seas

A fragment from a nautical item notes a rough sea situation aboard the king's yacht with unclear accompanying phrases. The readable text mentions weather and sea conditions and hints at a ceremonial or royal maritime context.

King's Yacht

Committal on House Becomes Central Court Trial

Sydney Monday. A wharf worker named Graham Dougie was committed for trial at the Central Court on a charge of breaking into the house of Leonard Arkby at Kensington on August 19. The value of the property was stated as 860 pounds. Evidence showed the accused was struck with a hammer and restrained until the police arrived. Bail was set at 200 pounds.

Sydney Graham Dougie Central Court Leonard Arkby Douglas Head

Cabinet to decide on relief work reforms tomorrow

The cabinet is expected to modify the unemployment relief scheme, though core principles may stay. Most ministers, except Stevens and Drummond, will attend, with Bruxner leading a faction. A Labour Council deputation plans to assemble outside the Treasury to seek talks with the acting Premier, aided by clergy members.

Stevens Drummond Bruxner Bignificanos Treasury Labour Council Tresmry

Death in Flight Above 5000 Feet Crashes Reported

An aviation tragedy from the era describes a plane piloted by Kruger at altitude near 5,000 feet. The craft reportedly spiraled in circles while passengers or crew struggled, with Dutton noted in the chaos as attempts to grasp control failed.

Kruger Dutton

Queen Mary Beats All Records in Ocean Crossings

The Queen Mary established a new westward crossing record of 23 hours 57 minutes from New York, at 30.63 knots, beating the Normandie by 3 hours 21 minutes. Passaged Bishop Rock at 7.12 p.m. off Northcote. Cunarder praised by the Daily Mail and Normandie owners for British shipbuilding and seamanship. Crowds greeted her as she arrived from Cherbourg with widespread enthusiasm on the Clyde and Southampton waterfront.

London Bishop Rock Northcote Britain Mary Bishop's Rock Clyde Bank Scirkwood Southampton Cherbourg

Parliament to discipline unrest in Commonwealth Party

Lyons leads high level party gathering in Canberra to map actions on unrest. mentions trade dispute with Japan and potential censure motion, with Curtin and Borde planning to arrive early to press opposition. ongoing cement duties debate and tariff plans loom ahead of cabinet meetings next week.

Canberra Curtin Borde Lyons

Trade with Japan Definite Proposals Emerging

Australia and Japan move toward settlement of the trade dispute with definite proposals expected to be laid before both governments within days. Progress reports will be sent after preliminary negotiations conclude today or tomorrow. Sir Henry Guillett and representatives aim to secure a workable formula for settlement while preserving harmony in talks begun on Friday.

Lyons Japan Mambera Alther Bevakdawa Ragotindown Australia Countrien Tithin Henry Guillett Anld Ral K. Mural Nihro

Empire co ordination urged by Dr Page at Millions Club

Dr Babe Page urged formation of an empire level organisation to coordinate primary and secondary industries. He proposed Britain and Australia work as complimentary rather than competitive, expanding markets and capital investment to boost Australian industry. He favored private enterprise in motor cars and planes and sought a UK Australia accord to reduce material costs and allow duty free heavy machinery.

Bydney Cnd Babe Page Australia Britain Page

Winter Rainfall Below Normal Across New South Wales

Weather expert Mr. Mares noted a milder trend may follow with unsettled conditions persisting. Winter rainfall counted 3.06 inches, about 4 inches below normal, while light falls were reported statewide though heavier rains targeted the Southern Tablelands and Oberon areas.

Sydney South Wales Beargey

Man Attacked in Musselbrook Incident Reported

Brief notice notes a man was attacked in Musselbrook with limited readable details. police investigation continues and no further names or specifics are confirmed by the fragment.

Typhoon in Korea Causes Massive Death Toll and Injuries

Reports from Seoul indicate a devastating typhoon in South Korea, with at least 1,516 dead and 1,183 injured while 708 people are listed as missing. The disaster prompted emergency response across major cities and affected coastal regions.

Seoul Korea

SEA DRAMA Doctor Called by Seaman Aboard Vessel

A drama off the north coast of New South Wales unfolded when a freighter man J. Brassay fell and injured on deck. The Kaloguba responding to an urgent wire brought a doctor aboard, attended him until berth, and he was taken to hospital.

Washington South Dakota Roosevelt Ate Ardell Madrid Kane Gibraltar Bilbao Brigrane New South Wales J. Brassay Brisbane Dr. Yon Hip Man

Norway to Shelter Trotsky

Oslo reports plans to shelter Leon Trotsky amid ongoing political instability. Authorities discuss asylum options as international attention focuses on the exiled leader and potential implications for regional security.

Norway Trotsky

Police inquiry into a woman's absence in Sydney

In Sydney on Monday, police Chief of the GLB Detective McCarthy takes charge of the case. The force vows not to reveal details, while the missing woman's whereabouts remain uncertain amid warnings of foul play and domestic concerns.

Sydney GLB Prientemag Nt McCarthy Mmyemn

Wool sale opens with advance prices in Sydney

The 1936-37 Australian wool season began in Sydney with prices 5 to 10 percent higher amid strong competition from Yorkshire and Germany. Japanese buyers attended but did not alter the strength. total sales reached 11,067 bales with 9,684 sold at auction and 423 privately. Prices for best wools rose up to five percent, while average and inferior lots fell or held, signaling a buoyant start.

Sydney Japan Yorkshire Germany Corement Zee Tra Saaing Graaters’ Co-op H and Tnd Co Ltd Bydney Woolsallera Hrokera’ Association 1A Tito Inet Winchcombe, Carson Ltd Ork Shire France Belgium Italy Bavern Prasant Bel

Japan abstains question amid London uproar

A fragmentary newsroom snip notes discussion on whether Japan should abstain in a London related debate. It mentions a city editor and references unrest and public interest, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR.

Unclear Text fragment yields brief record

Fragmentary OCR passage mentions percentages and comparisons, but lacks coherent nouns or events to define a clear news item or proper entities for a substantive summary. No identifiable people, places, or organizations are readable.

Review of prune industry faces postwar adjustments

A terse review notes ongoing adjustments in the prune sector after wartime disruptions. It cites officials from the agriculture department and dairy board urging continued support for prune growers and related export markets amid shifting trade conditions.

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