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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 05, 1936

Page

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Trade deficit widens as July imports rise in Commonwealth figures

Commonwealth statistics show a July import surge totaling £3, perhaps £3, but with an unfavourable trade balance of £960,000. The increase came from machinery, metals, and manufactures, plus items like whisky, tobacco, carpets, and artificial fibres. Exports to Singermen and others reached $5.2 million.

Witeon Iba Iba, the Total Unfavourable Rade Imlance Singmerenandins

Horrible carnage as fleeing civilians face fire in Spain

Besieged Morrocan and Foreign Legion troops push toward loyalist lines at dawn amid machine gun fire and shelling. Refugees flood to France as loyalists retreat from key districts. Reports cite hundreds killed or wounded as rebels press along the Bigesai river and Spain’s coast, while Madrid warns of continued attacks and international responses.

London Morrocan Foreign Legion Spanien Bigesai International Bridge France Bedien Apans Thamastvan Trun Adange Eneral Madrid Government Forte Toledo Malaga Vance Orupesa Palavara Luarea Austrasia Helave

Balloons Missing In Race and War Reports

A garbled World War II era news brief notes balloons missing after a race, mentions German and Polish balloons, and a landing party of infantry. It also reports on Rebel air raids near Hendaye, French frontier actions, anti air measures, and the Italian embassy move. The piece blends war updates with agricultural wheat acreage comparisons in Argentina and Australia.

Serious decline in families food supply and wages

Mr Hughes urged higher wages to prevent hunger as families face reduced food supplies. A deputation from the New South Wales New South Wales ministry pressed for re education and relief measures, stressing the need to provide for children’s nutrition amid rising hardship.

Tieuission Br. Flugher Feds Dect New South Wels Vinitent Bydnecy Howlin Flaynion Newmith Boolnty New South Wales

Wheat crop prospects favorable despite US drought impact

Australian wheat season shows satisfactory prospects with a forecast yield near 1 04110 000 baskets and 104 000 000 bushels, aided by favorable spring weather. Argentina capitalizes on drought conditions to gain advantage in the market while prospects vary by region across Australia.

Commonwealth Dr. Wilson Alee Weattra Tasmania

Palestine Position Serious Again

War Office confirms cancellation of the 1st Army Division leave and orders troops back to Aldershot to reinforce Palestine. Government considers sending reinforcements as current forces there cannot maintain martial law effectively. Rumors of immigration curbs are denied in a letter from Captain Gor

London Prestine Aldershot War Office Palestine Ormaty Gore Weixmann Jewkin Agency Rutharied Murai Pashs Lotter

Discipline Plan for A L P Branches in Sydney Electorates

The At P executive voted to discipline branches in Marrickville and Botany for supporting expelled members Maners, Lamarini and Heftoron. Rules amend attendance rights and branch autonomy, enabling automatic chartering of a new branch if a branch council violates executive instructions. The Labour Council sought a special conformer meeting on September 12 but no resolution was passed.

Sydney At.p Marrickvilla Botany Maners Lamarini Heftoron Branich Or Caunell Allen Mits Enuinel He Pation Labour Council Uniona Ibagun

Wool Sales Opening Profits Say Graziers Satisfied

Melbourne reports mixed wool market sentiment with Australian Woolgrowers Council chair Mr Q Daniel Kelly noting the Sydney market showed resilience despite Japan's withdrawal impacting prices. Analysts see fewer players competing as large competitors pull out, shaping the early season.

Melbourne Muilay Sydney

Relief Works by Government Policy Spark Debate

The governments new relief scheme would revive relief work once run by the Public Works Department before private contracting expanded. Officials warn thousands of single men and many married unemployed may be forced back to relief roles as retrenchment reduces Public Works staff and shifts work to councils. local leaders fear higher future costs and uncertain council support as discussions continue.

Public Works Department Lobout Mer The Water Board Anslalant Labour Council McAtples Aeema Coralu Couvail Rolte Munter North Sydney Council Counell Carroll Mosman Ryde Harricon

Adelaide Sales Adelaide Friday Review Fluctuating Demand

Bidding aimed for quality goals and values aligned with June expectations. Demand for certain items was weak, with several withdrawals noted as buyers stayed cautious. The report reflects a cautious market with selective interest and heavy withdrawals.

Adelaide

Wool Averages in Sydney This Week Fall Slightly

The Sydney wool market shows an average price of 18/16/5 per bale or 125d per lb this week, compared with 10/18/11 per bale or 1204 per lb last opening week. Brokers expect a market rebound as world consumption rises and stockpiles remain modest globally.

Sydney

Manufacturers Association Eyes Tighter Ties With Government

The Associated Chamber of Manufactures proposes a closer link with the Commonwealth Government. President Mr F Kimeshaw and secretary Mr L Withall discuss a Canberra secretariat and plan further talks with Prime Minister Mr Tyone ahead of the Adelaide conference.

Associated Chamber of Manufactures 12 Establin m Canberra Sasociation Mir. F. Kimeshaw Me. L. Withall Tyone Yemer- Gay Commonwealth Withall Adelaide

Export Trade AYDNEY Frid ey Ministers Statement

The Asuhitat Ministers announced that negotiations with primary producers and exporters would continue, seeking substantial advantages for primary producers. The minister cited ongoing talks with exporters and crop owners to secure better services, more efficient equipment, and improved freight trade.

Aydney Fridey Asuhitat Comemoree Thorby Jattarnosti Aot Alrop

Highland Gathering in Canberra Sees NAW Pipe Band to Play

The Canberra Highland Society and Burns Club announces that the Highland Society of NAW Pipe Band will attend the Canberra Highland Gathering on October 17 and provide music for the Grand March at the Highland Ball in the Albert Hall. The organizing committee selects Campbell tartan for the day and calls for member recruitment, urging interested persons to contact secretary Mr. Alex Aiuart at Lolobharit steowt Xingston.

Canberra Highland Society Burns Club Mighland Society of Naw Canberra Albert Hall Alex Aiuart Lolobharit Steowt Xingston

ADDIS ABABA Unsettled Days Food Supplies Short

Unclear report from Addis Ababa notes unsettled days amid food supply concerns. The distorted text mentions London, a pub name, and several garbled names, with references to individuals and places in a period-tinged news brief.

Atlantic flight airmen land in Ireland in chaos

A New York to London air journey arrives at an Irish airfield amid panic crowds in Dublin. Pilot Hindbergn and passengers Jerry Richmond and others report flying about 11 000 feet, averaging near 10 miles an hour at times. Wales sightings, landings delayed, and police line the scene as residents and troops observe the historic arrival.

New York London Hindbergn Hie Aight Farts Bite Pilot Jerry Richmond Paasenurer Liwynalyan Wailea Metter Richmond Atlantic Fredmond Croydon Quarton York Fe Wales Wales & Considerable Uma News-Chronicle

Coronation Ceremony Plans Stated by British Officials

The Times reports London officials discussing the coronation schedule and roles for ministers and Dominion participants. The piece notes changes to the timetable and the involvement of the regular army as authorities prepare for the ceremony amid tensions with the Dominion and Fasciat factions.

London Sie Jutsanan Denon Ne

Fragmented World Peace Congress Debate Text

A fragmented OCR style piece references a peace conference and condemns fascism and political opinion. It notes Catholic denunciation and Redeemal policy, hinting at a mirrored fascist alignment. The passage shows tense rhetoric about media and ideology in a muddled old document.

Miarnationn Peace Congress Catholica

Referendum Decision Expected Next Week by Cabinet

Reported remarks suggest a formal Cabinet decision on an early referendum next week. Prime Minister Lyone indicated ministers generally concur, with a vote possibly before Christmas or in January or February, depending on parliamentary timing and constitutional rules. The issue concerns granting Commonwealth powers to regulate marketing and the required two month interval after bill passage.

Parliamant Lyone Yeaterstay Commerce Page Staten Commonwealth Lews

N S W backs early referendum in national talk

NSW supports an early referendum on marketing problems as discussed at a federal conference. Bruner, acting premier, said Australians should not tolerate the current situation and that the measure aims to preserve government prerogative, with Victoria and Queensland also backing constitutional amendment.

Bydney Bruner N.S.W Australia Braxner Vic-taria Queensland

Queensland in favour Bribbane Premier backs constitutional amendment

Queensland Premier Forgan Smith says amendment of the constitution should empower the Commonwealth to regulate interstate trade and suggests a referendum to address pressing health issues. In Adelaide Premier Butler reiterates opposition to a referendum while Latour in South Avenue signals support for appealing to the proper authority.

Bribbane Queensland Forgan Smith Commonwealth Adelaidi Tralia Butler Latour Percy Eer Anty Pomrtide Latour Routh Avenue Propia

King Edward's Visit to Gallipol War Graves Report

Fragmentary report describes King Edward arriving at Gallipol and being greeted by local officials. The account mentions war graves and a caretaker named Meilinan, with references to Anabo and Anatio in a misted, partial transcription.

Gallipol King Edward Atmwe Edward Meilinan Malison

Operation on A. J. Matthews

Sydney Pride reports the condition of A J Matthews, a neat Sydney teokmaker, who during a forties rose showed improvement. An operation is scheduled for morning at Bevel Frisoe Altre Hospital, and his condition is described as more satisfactory.

Sydney Pride A. J Matthews Bydney Teokmaker Bevel Frisoe Altre

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