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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 21, 1936

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Desperate Fighting For Toledo Fortress News

Desperate fighting rages as loyalist forces clash with rebel defenders for Toledo Fortress. Loyalists fire mines and explosions while rebels stubbornly resist, with heavy casualties and shifting control. General Mola issues an ultimatum, demanding surrender by September 75 while bombardment continues.

London Toledo Fmming Inn of Blood Grigand Ferew Reba Mola Hin Obj

Police net throws dragnet for Melbourne motor thieves

Police pursued a gang of motor thieves after an unsuccessful break in at Jewell’s shop in Maryborough. A vast dragnet covered hundreds of square miles with 60 men aiding railways to block routes to Melbourne. A car passed Woodend before officers intervened at Bunbury and another car at Bulla, taking the suspects at gunpoint.

Melbourne Jewell Marynorough Woodend Bunbury Bentor Corday Bulla

Manly baker struck by car near Narrabeen

Arthur David Frasee a 10 year old baker of Narrabeen was hit by a motor car while rushing for a train. He was taken to Manly District Hospital by ambulance with multiple injuries including fractures and lacerations. He remained conscious and was visited by his wife at the hospital.

Sydney Arthur David Frasee Baker Narrabeen Dome Manly Nis

Labour to Back Rearmament Policy at Conference

London Sunday report states the Labour National Executive backed government rearmament plans after a five hour meeting. A site committee will draft a resolution for the October conference endorsing armed defense, with Dalton and Ad Clywer among backers and Morrison more cautious. Strong calls for unity to defend democratic institutions.

London Daily Telegraph Labour Dalton Ad Clywer Morrison

Armzon Font Attacks and Loyalist Troop Movements

Fragmentary military notes describe an Armzon font incident with bombardment near a Hobel arsenal and an ineffective assault on Bante Cas. Loyalist Catalan forces posted to a position on August 8 reportedly re embarked, altering control of a key talannd area amid ongoing hostilities.

Armzon Font Molancuples Armulzstoly Zumoya Uhr Bante Cas Vines Han

British note to Locarno powers outlines path to peace

London reports a note from Britain to Locarno powers proposing continuation of discussions toward a postwar settlement. The document signals willingness to approve measures and accelerate negotiations to resolve European peace problems.

London Sree Rae i Paseral

Australian Bour Imports Alarmed in Tokyo Trade Talks

A Tokyo dispatch reports alarm over Australian bor imports amid Trade Control law debates. Analysts note four ships blocked, with reexports possible, while authorities struggle to enforce limits. Since August 15 about 1000 tons entered via land routes, casting doubt on possible agreement.

Tokyo Fie Bomet Aserta Anilera Lander

Campbell Black Killed in Collision in Fog

Captain Campbell Black, famed British airman and winner of the Melbourne Air Race with C W A Boott, was killed at an airfield when his plane collided with a large Air Force bomber while taxiing in fog. The crash occurred as both aircraft moved toward the hangar. Black’s left hand was injured and he died at hospital. The incident shocked Johannesburg and Liverpool audiences, who learned of the tragedy during a broadcast announcing a postponement of tonight’s show.

London Bataraay T. Campbell Black CW. A. Boott Melbourne Liv Drome Binck Mies Liverpool John Mores Black Morey Coovr Graves Portamouth Air Forest Ming Nnmber Creer Sack R'fung Rusty ' Yo Hospital Suck Johannesburg Rebearable Palace Tomorow Abe Mew Filner Jane Jowannesburg Percival W. A. Beott

Censorship Protest At Canberra Bans Books Spark Debate

A Workers' Educational Association protest in Sydney denounces government censorship of books including China's Army Marches. Speakers urged action from Prime Minister Lyons and Mr White in Canberra. The meeting criticized bans, delays, and restricts on reading in universities and by the public.

Sydney MR Lyons White Canberra Dun- Gun Bland Public Administration University of Sydney George Fitzpatrick Evening Students’ Association Professor Land Mesurs Linday and Monteade Pankhurst Walah Guild of the Empire Lord Hewart England Ariner & Hew Aitmatera Col. White Ettepatrick

Baby Show Riot at Crystal Palace Ends With Delayed Judging

In London a first annual Baby Show at Crystal Palace devolved into chaos as 4000 infants were judged by scant staff. Missing judges forced organizer A F Brultnight to improvise with one doctor. Mothers shouted, babies were weighed in a rush, and winners were to be ratified by post amid riot fears.

London A. F. Brultnight Crystal Palace Nourn Mathera Bables Oualbie Courtanen Frusnight

Flying boats to serve the Mediterranean soon says London paper

The Daily Sun reports Imperial Airways plans to deploy flying boats on the Mediterranean route within four fortnights, aiming at a modern air service. Reports say the fleet includes four flying boats with one in reserve, despite delays caused by rearmament and the government’s programme.

London Imperial Airways Australia Commonwealth Empire Communications Howty Imperial Portal Airways Milla

Spring Bulbs Show Opens in Canberra Evening

The Spring Bulbs annual display in Canberra will be staged at Albert Hall on Tuesday evening under the auspices of the Horticultural Society of Canberra. Two competition schedules exist open and members only. Admission for the event is at 7:30 pm with judging to start promptly. T. Diskin will give a talk on horticulture. Prizes are offered for open classes including 2 rows of Daffodils and Lang trumpet varieties.

Alberta's prosperity certificates fail in banking experiment

Alberta Premier Aberhart's prosperity certificate plan proved a failure with only about 175000 dollars issued. Certificates were accepted at select stores until a currency switch was announced, but few likely remain in circulation by year’s end. The social credit dividend and related covenant aspects faced farmer and business skepticism amid the drought and cash doubt.

New York North American Newspaper Alliance Edmonton Alberta Aberhart Aberhaev Social Credit

Pope Health Update From Vatican City Event

Vatican reports on the pope's health amid unclear details as Saturday briefings discuss medical status and public appearances, with officials urged to monitor conditions and provide updates.

Vatican City

Goulburn Defeats Queanbeyan For Group 8 Title

Goulburn beat Queanbeyan in a two match playoff for the Group 8 championship at Queanbeyan Showground. Goulburn led 5 0 at half time and 13 4 after a late Queanbeyan rally, with Norton Grinsts Kay Williams and ONeill among the standouts. The home side surged late but fell short, and a possible rematch at Goulburn looms.

Queanbeyan Shay Goulburn le Goulburn Hide Nave Hoa Oneill Fox Wiliams Norton Grima Pola W. Poleworth Phillipa McInnes Brasdon Shumack Haif

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