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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 17, 1935

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Italy's Test On Wednesday In Abyssinian War Talks

Geneva dispatch notes that the Italo Abyssinian dispute is being drafted for settlement by the Co jon Sub committee but Mussolini’s unlikely calosanl Blut announcement limits any progress to academic. The British delegation remains firm despite low spirits, expecting a League Council report under Article 15 and possible war restraint three months after the decision. Italy faces a choice to leave the League or defer hostilities, with Assembly debates unlikely to broaden the position.

Geneva Associated Press Co Jon Mussolini Paris League Council Italy League

French Premier Faces Dilemma Over Laval’s Policy

The article discusses Prime Minister Laval’s cautious stance amid pressure from factions and Mussolini. Geneva talks loom as no compromise emerges, with France torn between honoring pledges and avoiding actions deemed inopportune or dangerous.

Early Attack Expected as Italy Presses for Reinforcements

Fragmented report suggests Italy seeks more troops amid Abyssinian mobilization while a quick strike by Italy is anticipated. Government skeptical that any general operation is ordered, with military experts noting tensions in frontier leadership and public mobilization.

Ethiopian recruits march through square amid promised crackdown

Fragmentary OCR notes describe Ethiopian recruits in a public scene. The text mentions marching to a palace, a proclaimed mobilization, and threats of death to traitors. No clear names, dates, or places are fully readable.

Otheri Addi Ababasi Mt. Chroghin Square Riley Certridge Belia Vinten Palane Fecro

Egypt's Fears Key Position If War Comes

Cairo Times correspondent reports Egyptians speculate Egypt would control the regional balance in an Abyssinian conflict. Some urge the government to resist sanctions without securing full independence, despite sympathetic currents toward Abyssinia and Italian pressure.

London Cairo the Times Aigypt Abyssinia Il Duce Canal T Sa Britain

Naval concentration at Singapore

Singapore authorities announce a naval concentration exercise amid undisclosed reasons. Officials say the move aims to bolster readiness while details remain confidential. Local ports and defense facilities tighten security as ships move in and out under strict supervision.

Parachute Raid Highlights Red Army Maneuvers

London dispatch reports a mass parachute raid in Ukraine during Red Army exercises. Over 3000 troops descended on a single aerodrome using portable MGs from four engine bombers. The set piece emphasized special ops planning and strategic value despite combat risks.

London Red Army Ukraine Unoa Moscow The Daily Telegraph Arcope

Troops massed London Libyan frontier reported by Daily Telegraph

Cairo correspondent says Italy is replacing gar risona on the Libyan Egyptian border. News states 80,000 Libyan frontier troops with Egyptian reinforcements are mobilizing. Dispatches indicate a grand scale movement with two divisions of 4000 men being sent. The report emphasizes large scale mobilization and potential conflict dynamics in the region.

London Cairo Daily Telegraph Geneva Rey

Royal Commission Proposal On 40-Hour Week

At the next meeting on Thursday Cabinet will consider establishing a Royal Commission to inquire into the 40 hour working week in Australia. Several names have been submitted as possible members, including Sir Frederick Stewart, though he may not be chosen as chairman. A banking inquiry committee with five members is also expected to be formed.

Austtalia Frederick Stewart Cincumaloa Pevenne

Misunderstanding over Maternity Allowance Forms Explained

Commonwealth Treasurer Mr R G Caney clarified confusion from the abolition of maternity allowance form A. He said the allowance is now paid to the mother by money order sent to her. the Commonwealth handles no further control over funds. The arrangement involves hospitals or private practitioners for nursing and medical care, with payments covering all or part of the cost.

Commonwealth R. G. Caney Thase Ham An Wat

Unity Canberra Conference Postponed to October 3

The Labour Unity conference in Canberra has been rescheduled to October 3 to accommodate several delegates. The meeting time shifted from 2 to the revised date.

Canberra Unity W Cantarion Sopoonbe Rom

Nominations Set for Advisory Council and Hospital Board

Six candidates enter the race for three Advisory Council seats in Forrest. George Adams John Goodwin Forrest Benjamin Kelly Windermere Nott and William Piper vie for the council, with Thames Mitchell Shakespeare noted as a candidate. Hospital Board contenders include Charles McFadyen Patricia Tillyard and Thomas White, each seeking two seats.

Cangjaatea Advisory Council George Raphael Adams Kingston Butcher John Thomas Sir Goodwin Wilmot O' Crescent Forrest Benjamin George Kelly Currie ‘Crescent Wingston Louis Windermere Nott Barkly Reagent Medial Pruc Ione William George Piper Duicane Street Thomes Mitchell Shakespeare Azuren Way Rea Hill Journal

Postal voting rules for Territory Advisory Council election

The notice explains postal voting for enrolled electors unable to be within the Territory on polling day. Applications on the prescribed form may be submitted from now until the day before polling. Returned votes must reach the Returning Officer by 8 pm on Friday and ballots returned by 8 pm on Saturday.

Canberra Offeor City

Mr Debuchi Reports Warm Reception in Australia

In Tokio on Sunday Mr K Debuchi told Japanese Foreign Minister Hirota about the highly cordial reception he received from the extreme party in Australia. The report cites Debuchi’s account of diplomatic courtesy and the warmth shown during talks as part of ongoing relations.

Tokio K. Debuchi Hirota Aus

Jews Deprived of Their Citizenship In Nazi Law

Nuremberg reports the Reichstag passes three laws at Hitler’s request. The first designates the Swastika as the national flag and retains black red and white. the second defines citizenship by loyalty and German blood. the third bans intermarriage and social contact between Jews and Germans and restricts Jewish women in domestic roles, with penalties including fines or penal servitude.

Nuremberg Germany Hitler Reichstag Nai

Queanbeyan Council Seeks Decision On Sewerage Scheme

A town clerk confirms a 1934 letter from Mr Spooner outlining a sewerage project for Queanbeyan with cost estimates of about 80 000 pounds and a government backed loan plan. The document details works to be by the Public Works Department, unemployment relief labour, and provisions for funding by federal and state governments. The council must decide by January 15 whether to proceed.

Queanbeyan Municipal Council Boomer Nie Tr Ye. Earew Bpooner Spooner Department of Public Works Kay Archange Pertarai Ito

More Men at Work Twelve Men Why Were

Twelve men were noted at a work site in the chronicle style of the era, with emphasis on labor, craft, and local employment activity. The brief item sketches the presence of multiple workers and hints at ongoing construction or industrial effort within the town.

Nuremberg Rally Addresses Unity and Foreign Policy

Hitler spoke to 100000 observers in Nuremberg vowing unity of Germans and peace as Germany’s guiding aim. He urged action for oppressed peoples in former German territories and sought better German Jewish relations while warning against foreign agitation.

Miner Killed by Fall of Ore at Mt Morgan Mine

Frederick George Fealey died when ore fell on him while he worked on a chute in the Mt Morgan mine. He was recovered dead. A rumor that workers were told not to start was false. The report covers council chatter and ministerial references during the weekend.

Rockhampton Frederick George Fealey Mt. Morgan

Lithuania appeals to powers over German threat

Kaunas dispatch reports Lithuania denounces Hitler’s Reichstag threat as endangering European peace. It cites warnings to Germany that elections were held under international scrutiny and under powers’ oversight, signaling concern at rising German aggression.

Theft Legislation by League Reverberates in Reichstag

In a disputed Reichstag session Herr Hits Wormald claims the league has legalized theft while lamenting maltreatment of Memelecdera and Germans. The Reich Government monitors the tense situation as calls arise for Memal autonomy and adherence to obligations by Lithuania.

Nuremberg Herr Wormald League Ishmea

Death by own action at national park grim find

Charred remains of an unknown man were found in a national park after he apparently set fire to wood and shot himself. Investigators noted a pile of burned timber and an apparent suicide, with a later report locating the site by a column of smoke.

Mary Wau

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