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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 16, 1935
Page
1
London wool sales open Tuesday with expectation of a robust advance. Yorkshire buyers and Bay markets eye the opening as dealers anticipate firmer prices amid steady demand across regions.
Canberra defeated Queanbeyan 9 to 4 at Queanbeyan Showground in the final Massy Cup match of the season. O Neill scored early penalties for Queanbeyan, but Gribble added Canberra points with penalties and a late try conversion by Gribble, as Canberra’s forward pressure and defense sealed the win before a strong crowd.
Dublin Saturday The Constitution will be forth revised producing a republican Constitution said Sean Lemass minister for Industry and Commerce at a Fianna Fáil meeting. He claimed the national objective is within sight noting the Free State Constitution has changed since the civil war and must be revised to remain acceptable. He referenced the Privy Council June ruling on Westminster and said the treaty is no longer morally binding though the Free State controls its affairs except for formal acts in the King’s name.
In Rome the Italian Cabinet pledges stronger war preparations amid conciliation efforts with Britain and France. A Geneva note hints at potential League membership changes, while Mussolini’s positions and the Abyssinia dispute influence the Commission’s questionnaire on where Italy stands in the ongoing crisis.
A Rome briefing reports Italy pledging greater military readiness and continued Franco Italian friendship while avoiding sanctions. Britain confirms it will defend Egypt if the Italy Abyssinian conflict escalates, with Adel Forbes endorsing readiness.
Russia voices support for collective security at the League of Nations session in Geneva. Litvinov praises Sir Samuel Hoare and the council for impartiality if the Italo Abyssinian dispute returns, warning delegates against intimidation and manipulation.
France faces setback as Parib bat juryday disappoints Italian cabinet officials and other sources report tension between France and Italy over diplomacy and parity.
The text notes a forthcoming cabinet gathering on Wednesday amid tensions with Italy. Extra police and guards protect Anglo-French Embassies to prevent incidents as Italy remains out of accord with foreigners.
An official news agency states Germany is not willing or able to influence the European situation while it completes its own reconstruction on a peaceful footing with neighbors and regains freedom.
The Abyasi document on the 700 page indictment asserts the Italian papers were carelessly drafted. It claims witnesses were not consulted and a 1000 year date error undermines the analysis. The memo argues foreign powers have no justification for intervention.
Parliament era debate on collective security under the League of Nations emphasizes defending peace through covenants. Sir James Parr and leaders from New Zealand Canada France Italy and Britain stress binding pledges, while fears rise that breaking promises could endanger small nations and world order.
Rome notes Britain strengthens Mediterranean forces with added warships and reinforced docks and defenses. London and Rome exchange sharp rhetoric as Italian reports claim Gibraltar Malta Cyprus Haifa and Alexandria host British naval activity while Italian units boost readiness in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean.
Two women crossed Aneac Parade when struck by a high speed car in South Kensington. Mrs Rosemary Fitzhenry, 30, Ma roubra, suffered multiple fractures and died at hospital. Mrs Maud Alexander, 30, Pagewood, injuries feared fatal as driver charged with manslaughter.
London reports quote Lloyd George criticizing delays by major powers over sanctions as Mussolini pressures Ethiopia. He condemns the League for slow response while warning Britain must act decisively to defend Abyssinia and curb aggression.
A fragmented report from Canberra describes an early curtain raiser with 12 players per side and an injury to a player as teams began play.
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