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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 02, 1936
Page
1
London and Sydney reports indicate the wool market showing strength with best lots selling well while some inferior lines and medium descriptions remain irregular. Japanese competition may grow before close as buyers from Germany and Italy show selective interest and synthetic prices influence the market outlook for September.
A wave of ministerial resignations sweeps through capitals including Washington and The Hague as governments realign amid a Romanian crisis. The move signals wide political instability and shifting alliances in response to regional tensions.
A tumult of civil war reports from Madrid and surrounding provinces describes rebels advancing on Toledo and San Sebastian while government forces retreat from the western approaches. Bombing raids on Fort San Martial continue as Burgos hosts rebel headquarters. meanwhile Portugal, Britain, and New South Wales observers react to shifting alliances and credit concerns in New York.
Melbourne reports the Director of Piste and Telegraphe says stamps bearing King Edward’s full portrait will be issued next year. They will resemble British stamps in form, issued around the coronation in May, with permanent character and wider availability in Australia.
Crowds stormed post offices to buy the new King Edward stamps. First buyers at Fleet Street were three French girls who attached stamps to postcards. Collectors and others bought whole sheets as the stamps went on sale at midnight.
The U S State Department urged Americans to leave Spain amid rising tensions and incidents near Madrid. Mercenaries surge at the frontier while Britain and France stay informed but not officially engaged. A plan for human conduct in warfare was reportedly forwarded to Madrid for consideration.
A message from the German Embassy in Madrid warns of danger to a menage after an unreliable force, Santified by Barivi and MUlith, who have replaced the regular police guard. The Spanish Government replies that it will maintain peace since no troops are available.
The Manchester Guardian's London desk reports that major powers show evasions toward a non intervention pact. Germany remains unfavourable and Portugal resists embargo terms despite the accord. Officials describe Portugal’s stance as intolerable with reports of arms and matériel shipments to rebels via Cadiz and Germany.
The Nabiin yacht carrying King Baward struck a bridge at Chale Biralt in the Strall Strait. Strong current swung the vessel into the bridge, damaging it and three outbound boats. The king observed from the yacht bridge as destroyers Glow Worm and Craton led the chase and rescued two boatloads of sightseers unharmed.
Sydney reports plan to establish a united militia across country districts. Military authorities probe recruiting in Cootamundra Parkes Wellington Dubbo and Canberra with more than 800 new recruits signed in recent weeks across New South Wales.
The Archbishop of Canterbury expresses profound sympathy for the Spanish Catholic churches amid their ordeal. He notes the Church's past flaws but urges prayers for clergy religious communities and nuns suffering for their faith in Spain.
A discussion in Melbourne considers long term debts and an interest adjustment plan. The proposal parallels general price level adjustments and wage variation with living costs, aiming for a wider application of interest rate changes.
A Brisbane weather summary notes rainfall moving northward with ongoing showers expected across the south eastern port region. Over the last day, light to moderate rain fell across the eastern wall of the state and central zones, with two fatalities reported in the far area.
General Rydz Smigly's brief Warsaw trip with Blum and Delafou signals a French Polish alliance revival. Paris Midi reports Poland uneasy over German renascent power and seeking renewed military guarantees from France. Smigly reportedly discussed a shift in Poland foreign policy and returned from Helma to report on French army maneuvers.
A Paris dispatch reports News-Chronicle noting a proposed loan of 40 million pounds to Poland for rearmament. Eighty percent would fund armament contracts in France with the rest slated for Polish factory construction. France reportedly leans sympathetic to aid, wary a denial could push Poland toward Germany.
A Times correspondent reports Germany grows hostile to two year military service linking blame to Russia. The mood shifts as authorities weigh international détente and disarmament to ease domestic tension. France’s alleged escalation with Soviet Russia is blamed for higher arms costs and strained policy.
A verbose Ottawa style report outlines Premier statements on cutting debt through interest reductions and welfare revisions. It cites Mr Spooner and ministers debating unemployment grants, relief works, and tying councils to a forthcoming scheme. Cabinet members urge unity while outlining projected works to employ thousands.
Norman Ellis aged 22 was remanded at Pollen Court on a charge of maliciously wounding his father Hilts with intent to do harm. Detectives alleged Ellis attacked his father at Muswellbrook with a bar of iron, striking him while in bed and later boasting near a foundry. The father was admitted to hospital with serious head injuries and bail was refused.
Sydney reports a cabinet crisis over unemployment relief as the UAP member J C Ross threatens to move censure next month. A special committee will examine alternative schemes to begin full time works while efforts to avert dole policy continue.
In Sydney at the Central Court, Mrs Patti Patte of Lockhart was charged with the manslaughter of her husband James Patte. Crown said he was violent when drunk. she claimed self defense after he grabbed her by the throat and tried to drag her. Jury acquitted, she was discharged.
Fragmentary remarks show Mr Bruxner refusing a deputation in Sydney amid tense exchanges. Mr Davidson questions others while asserting his own stance as onlookers note displeasure and mixed responses from the crowd.
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