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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 18, 1936

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League Faces Settlement in Europe Wheat Famine Record

Washington report to The New York Herald-Tribune cites Agriculture and Commerce intimates that the United States must import 42 million bushels of wheat this season, up from an earlier estimate of 0.5 million. Imports would be unprecedented, four times larger than any year before 1934.

New York Washington New York Herald-Tribune Departments of Agriculture and Commerce United States

High Court Attitude to Validity in Canada Debate

A fragmentary report notes Mr Hutchinson defending Victoria and Canada against royal power before the King Government. Mr Menzies argues reform of constitutional provisions is needed for High Court service, implying amendments to the Constitution would allow a wider role for judiciary.

Preannta Hutchinson Canada Menzies High Court

Bedside Court Follows Shooting in Australia

Victim identifies alleged assailant in a hospital ward case. Joseph Pinnis, labourer, charges pressed after Norman McDonald was shot. McDonald claims not to know why he was targeted. Trial details include cross examination and remand until September.

Sydney Joseph Pinnis Wea Apecial Pust Tropa Prince Alfred Hospital Norman Adant McDonald Hinale Mick Minis Pinal

Britain and France Send Large Delegations to League Assembly

Britain will send a 70 member deputation to the Geneva League of Nations Assembly led by Sir Anthony Eden and others to discuss controversial topics including Abyssinia, Locarno, and Danzig. France follows with M Delbon as Foreign Minister and aims to push arms control and economic relief in Europe.

London League of Nations Assembly Britain Anthony Eden Lord Cranbourne Lord Halifax Romaay Macdonald W.S. Morrison Geneva Daily Telegraph Abyssinia League Locarno Danzig Haly France M. Delbon

Abyssinia Excluded From Geneva Assembly

Abyssinia was set to be excluded from the League Assembly meeting as it no longer meets Covenant requirements. The decision does not cancel recognition of Italian sovereignty in Abyssinia, a matter for individual governments. The delicate position is expected to be complicated by Fealian credentials asserted in the name of the King of Italy and Emperor of Ethiopia.

France Europe M. Delbos Italy Abystinia Geneva Abyssinia League Abyaninia Anil Semperor Fehiopln

London Minister's Protest Over Abyssinia Crisis

London and Weinemtny report a heated protest as Spanish rebels attack Abyssinia claims, with the Abyssinian delegation excluded from a League meeting. Britain seeks to prevent further invasion and proposes financial support to continue its admin of the territory, while France demands indemnity and authorities in Telunm await new terms.

London Abyssinia Yeeues Opr Britain Abyadilla League Joan Anya Sini

Britain urged to modify air mail proposals amid opposition

In a heated House of Representatives session Sir Archdale Parkhill announced Australia pushed Britain to alter Empire air mail plans from Singapore to Sydney. Cabinet resisted flying boat control claims, warning such service would hurt Australian internal routes and raise defence concerns. The ensuing debate left details unresolved as future talks with the UK were planned.

London Sydney House of Representatives Defence Archdale Parkhill Singapore United Kingdom Australi Darwin Australia Singapore-Darwin Wellington Ieate New Zealand Mr. Savage Archiale Prichitty Dominion Parkhill Tes Belton Civ Aviation Hatueilay Orly Age Bertram Jortt Alotuae Nupacte Vt Amallan Wanganolt Clude Ponte and Tele Langue HP. Grownp Bec Shorehearted Mpport Defence Department Cee Neern Plactag L. Shepherd Lunder ‘Goverment Dirmetion We Nt Patriotic Organisation of Purtiguees Lpogtai Bervicen M. B. Hart

Liberal Party Council in London Calls for Europe Action

A London meeting of the Liberal Party Council declared the gravity of the international situation necessitating a vigorous Liberal movement. It attributed the present crisis to the government’s failure to back the League of Nations and urged a strong policy ensuring non intervention is effective amid the Spanish Civil War.

London Thurnlay Council of the Liberal Arcy i Lye League of Navium Spain Inet United Kingdom

King’s War Graves Note Reflects Deep Impressions

The King's Equery chairman of the Imperial War Graves Commission states His Majesty is deeply impressed by the beauty of the war graves on the Gallipoli Peninsula and the Dardanelles campaign shorelines. He expresses trust in the knowledge that these sites bring comfort to the nation and its people.

London Tft Hardinge Imperial War Graves Commission Gallipo! Peninsula Helles Amano Auroralin Dardanelles

Theft of Wool Packs Use of Coronation Forbidden

A legal notice reports theft of wool packs and references use of the term coronation in a forbidden context. The brief item notes authorities investigating the incident and urges reporting of any information leading to a recovery or identification of suspects.

New Coinage Plan Aims Bigger Threepence For Britain

A proposed English coinage plan suggests larger threepence coins minted from previously unused copper alloys. If royal proclamation approves, the new coin will be issued soon, not made of brass or nickel, and sized slightly larger than the current sixpence to curb heavy copper use.

London Thureday Tronmury Aix

American Flotilla for Europe Recreated Plans

Fragmented OCR text indicates a U S department ordered recreation of a European squadron due to European disturbances. It mentions the European Squadron, a Tear-Admiral, and a mission to protect the American flag in times of crisis. Names and details are garbled.

Wasmington Peseraty Department Japan Tho Teas Pairish Denvroger Kane AM Wile America Mires Muropea

Palestine Arab Meetings To End The Strike

The Jerusalem Times reports local Arab meetings across Palestine to discuss ending the strike and violence. The Higher Arab Committee seeks consent before steps. leaders warn of British misperception and compare France's Syria policy. They question if Britain will implement Government demands and support a favorable report.

London Jerusalem the Times Palestine Higher Arab Committee Hever Fersuger Paaltio France Syria Britain

Japan Buys Strongly in South Africa Wool Sale

Capetown Thursday reports Japan acted as lead buyer in the second wool sale, purchasing about 60 percent of offerings. Prices remained firm and interior trading steady amid Japan's heavy demand.

Japan South Africa Capetown

Rebel Victory in London Heralds New South Spanish Move

Rebel forces claim an important advance in the south as they push through rough terrain toward Randall and Yan, seizing a critical foothold and signaling a broader strategic shift.

London Burges

Glass Works Strike Moves Toward Settlement Talks

Labour council and Lang Organ are in negotiations seeking a settlement for the Glass Works strike. Representatives from Wer on Lang Organ and Upene th Lorgetow indicated efforts to avert further disruptions.

Wer Lang

Kellogg Pact stance signals shift in US policy

Diplomatic circles discuss a possible shift from the Kellogg pact toward a new international peace framework. Secretary Hull hints at collective security, yet avoids forced commitments while still recognizing Japan's Manchuria actions. Some see it as a move to reassess the Stimson policy and wartime loyalties.

Washington Cordell Hull Good Neighbour League Mc Hull America Attimson Manchuria Roosevelt Stimson Prin Tiple

Mollison Aims for Third Atlantic Attempt in New Plane

Thureday Jim Moligon plans to depart for New York to pursue a third Atlantic crossing in a Betaine a Flash plane, reputedly the fastest commercial machine. He hopes to beat the flight south to Croixson from New York in 20,000 hours and then attempt legs from Singapore to Johannesburg and beyond toward the Cape, with future plans toward the equator.

London

Arctic Wreck: Polar Expedition Sinks Off Greenland

Seven French scientists and crew aboard the Pourguol Pan perished after the vessel wrecked near Greenland. Only survivor Rugant Qe nedec clung to wreckage for nearly five hours before being rescued, four miles from the site as engines failed and boilers burst.

Sumer Raber’ Geant Bfichnet Perse Paulanicle Vienna Greenland Greenlin Fensul Perek Reykjivik Tueeday Eres Ntarme Vonely Pully Ecientiste Rugant Qenedec Genedec

Hail of Bullets At Prince's Bridge Melbourne

A lone car fired on Harry Humman 28, a third engineer aboard the ship Mieu Zeeland, as he spoke with a woman on Prince's Bridge. He was shot in the back and left shoulder. pedestrians fled in panic while the vehicle sped off toward St Kilda Road.

Melbourne Harry Humman Prince's Bridge Hyaman Mieu Mae St. Kilda Jia Myeman Hysman

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