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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 10, 1936
Page
1
Two parties at a joint meeting authorised the Ministry to hold a referendum as early as 1937. Cabinet was tasked to decide the referendum details and scope, with expectations it could grant Canberra power over trade and commerce. The plan mirrors a Financial Agreement style model, aiming to clarify Commonwealth powers.
Melbourne reports a referendum debate on constitutional change and federal powers. The Premb ar cautions that unanimity in opinion is needed across states and Commonwealth voters before amending the constitution. Government remains open to maintaining excise duties and bounties to influence production, with gains and risks outlined by Adelaide observers.
A fire officer reports Welsh nationalist figures including Prof Saunders Lewis and Dr D J Williams aiding in a bombing station blaze near Swansea. The fire brigade, helped by workers, stopped the flames. authorities planned to press charges in a special court.
Fragmented English text outlines a debate on league reform with mentions of Italy seeking delay, Britain and France influence, and five smaller states likely to shape the outcome. The readable parts reference parliamentary discussion and an agenda item for the assembly.
Sydney reports a Labour canvass claiming a majority of the late ALP members may oppose expulsions. At a Malabar branch meeting last night the group backed union-wide opposition to expulsions by a unanimous vote, signaling possible shifts before next Saturday’s conference.
Mr Baldwin plans to extend his stay in the country and named Mr Neville Chamberlain to stand in for him at a main meeting of the Conservative Party Conference to be held at Margate on September 2 where he was to be the principal speaker. The move follows the doctor’s order for further rest and Baldwin’s holiday benefit.
Mr Baldwin stressed the need to give full weight to the party’s annual opportunity to speak on past issues. His decision fuels rumours he may resign soon as doctors urge rest ahead of the autumn Parliament opening on October 37. He suffers nervous strain and insomnia despite recent holidays.
The Commonwealth Government expects a Japanese reply within days on whether its trade dispute proposals are acceptable. The issue, raised by Sir Henry Gullett and conveyed by Mr Mursi, is being studied in Tokyo as Australia and Japan discuss settlement terms amid party debates and ministerial explanations.
A city council or committee expressed confidence in Mr Hebron and condemned the leadership of the Alfiela Labour newspaper, signaling a political dispute and realignment within local media circles.
The Portuguese Government told the French ambassador in Lisbon that the parley representative would not attend a London meeting of the International Diplomatic Committee to discuss non intervention in the Spanish Civil War. Portugal seeks clarification of the committee's powers before joining. The Telegraph mentions claims both sides in Spain offered to trade possessions for outside aid, to be investigated at the committee meeting.
London reports claim Italian vessels landed rifles and ammunition at Majorca, now in insurgent hands. Three Italian planes are said to have landed on the island. The d Orsay office would not comment, while Paris fears the incident could influence today’s London meeting and spark Madrid’s anger with France.
Deposits in 11 London clear ing banks rose in August to a new record of 2,248,808,000 pounds. This shows an increase of 187,000,900 since August 1828, with a substantial year over year gain amid higher deposit balances across the sector.
The Labour Party will determine its stance after reviewing opposition directives on how to respond to the government actions. A formal meeting sets the course for evaluating its future approach and potential renidum on policy.
A fragmentary report describes tensions at Laie between Watersiders and Lan Watersiders with opposition to expulsions and a Labour Council maneuver. The readable text hints at a confrontation and disputed actions, with mention of a council and protests.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a serious legal flaw connected to a Melbourne event. The text is garbled with incomplete phrases and dates, making specifics unclear.
The High Court today found the appellant liable for £169000 in taxes and penalties, sending the case back to the Tax Commissioner for assessment. Justice Rivatt ruled Trautwein an unsatisfactory witness, though some corroboration existed. credibility concerns affected reliance on his testimony. The judge noted Trautwein's betting action between 1901 and 1910 tied to his business, a point of significance in the decision.
Incomplete OCR text describes human remains found in a shaft or mine with uncertain identification. The article notes the site has not been worked since 1910 and details are missing due to damaged wording. Source offers limited specifics and uncertain dating.
Rebels seize ships threatening beyond the outskirts of San Sebastian as the town braces for destruction. Reports say novigents captured Irun and exhumed hostages murdered by executioners before burying them with dignity amid grieving locals and a red capped Cabaltet officer Presenting a fragile interment scene as the clash escalates.
Reports from Lisbon describe a state of heightened precautions as mutinous actions by portions of two Portuguese warships lead to shelling of shore batteries. Ships Strathmore and Dee faced bombs while refugees and tourists aboard the Strathmore observed tension from the river Pagua. Loyalist reinforcements move toward San Sebastian as bombardments and evacuations unfold amid broad wartime chaos.
Police say they have reached a dead end in the search for Meaty Lovers amid a chaotic incident near Grenfell. A vessel mutiny and ship damage are noted as authorities extend hearings and countrywide searches for clues, with two wounded and a man missing.
A dramatic drop in the Spanish peseta to four pesetas per pound sterling causes financial turmoil. Merchants lose when payments in pesetas cannot be converted to sterling, signaling a complete breakdown of the country’s finances amid the oil war disruptions.
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