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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 22, 1936

Page

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Empire Unity Dr Page Outlines Policy

Dr Ravin Page spoke to Country Party adherents outlining Empire unity policy. He urged a coordinated Empire plan for trade and protection to lift living standards, favoring Britain’s position while expanding the internal market through central organization and Commonwealth coordination. He cited Japan Australia relations and urged a unified approach to marketing and production within the Empire.

Wydney Moniny Ravin Page Country Party Page Japan Australia Britain Marenguly Fawr Aiready

Bath Heater Blast Causes Gas Explosion in South Brest Flat

A gas explosion in a South Brest flat, likely triggered by a bath heater, injured several residents including Ila Delantinty who suffered a concussion. The blast blew a hole from floor to ceiling, damaging the dwelling and scattering debris into the room below, with others escaping injury.

Ila Delantinty Brest Double Bay

Bank Inquiry Urges Cheap Overdrafts for Wool Growers

In Sydney on Monday the Banking Commission resumed its inquiry. Farmer Ogilvie of Glennia urged very low interest advances for wool owners awaiting sale. He argued buyers could avoid loading stock with debt and brokers at auctions by direct funding to growers. He noted the cost of selling wool via London auctions and cited a 10 percent rate if clips are sold directly, compared with 20 percent in 1913.

Ydney Capiminston Eidwerd Douglan Ogilvie Havin Ogilvie London Counires Australia

Toledo Defenders Hold Out Madrid Alcazar Siege

Monday war dispatches report Toledo defenders repelling a Government assault on the Alcazar. Insurgent planes attempted to drop supplies but were driven off. Government forces, aided by Miwu troops, push along main roads toward relief without yet breaking the defense.

Madrid War Ministry Toledo Shelly Bombe Alcazar

Pan American Airway Opens San Francisco Manila Service

New Transpacific Air Line announced regular service between San Francisco and Manila. First passengers to embark in San Francisco on October 21, with a six day journey and five stops before landing in Manila.

New York Pan-American Airwaymine San Francisco Manila Manilla

Bomb Explosion in Havana Kills Four Injures Twenty Seven

A truck bomb exploded near a church and newspaper office in Havana, killing four people and injuring twenty seven. A second blast was prevented when authorities found 100 sticks of dynamite in the same area, threatening further devastation. The incident damaged the newspaper Diasio de le Marine and caused about 200000 in damages.

Havana Monany Validt Diasio de le Marine Slemante

Foreign arms in Spain spark Geneva protest by Spanish minister

Spanish Foreign Minister Benor Alvarez del Bao denounced shipments to Madrid amid reports that US troops lack armed support while rebels stockpile arms. A Berlin mouthpiece alleged Russia supplies war materiel to the government, with arms and aircraft arriving at Barcelona and Madrid. The Gibraltar correspondent said Belgium and France assist with resupply, and Spain’s civil governor battles control as the consul is advised the city is not under control.

London Yagne Tormga Legion Jumaens Amerohiate Syndientiel la Sulktiardid Matarea Yaliana Ender Rowsan Barcelona the Times Quittea Prem Kalin Palme Geneva Benor Alvarez del Bao Madrid Berlin Volkiacher Beodschter Bish Russia Barelona Beedrid France Belgium

Daladier Warns Workers Over Strike Action in Paris

In Paris Sunday Minister Daladier and Radical leaders urged workers to avoid protests threatening democracy and national welfare. They warned that repeated occupations risk government action and the suspension of authority if similar incidents recur.

Paris Daladier Potence Sid Rocalista Cacéar Campingh Parte Popular Front Ne~ Orlea

Poisoning Charge Father Bound Over

Clarence Northey faced Quarter Sessions judge Clancy on a July 30 poisoning charge alleging he maliciously tried to poison his wife and Sue Asterpolgon with intent to murder. He was bound over in 20 pounds bail and two years of good behaviour with abstention from intoxicants.

Moret Clarence Northey Clancy Asterpolgon ‘Ehlideen Northeyn Nwa

Britain Expands Navy in 1937 with New Cruisers

London reports naval writer Hector Bywater cites the Coronation year as the completion of 9,000-ton cruisers armed with 12 six inch guns and two 5,000-ton cruisers with six inch guns, part of the up programme.

London Hector Bywater Dail Telegraph

Insurance experts tour Australian states for national plan

British Ministry of Labour officer Mr. G Ed Twee travels through Queensland and New South Wales on a mission to assess instituting a national insurance scheme in Australia. Sir Walter Kinnear will visit Melbourne to study conditions. two actuaries and other officials support the inquiry to estimate costs and advise Treasury.

Australia Ministry of Labour Queensland New South Wales Melbourne Adriatae Perth Hobart Walter Kinnear National Insurance Canberra Canny Ble Waller Battory Commonwealth Statistician H. Green Royal Commission Oia “National Insurance Commonwealth Mr. Face

Explosions on Line Near Wangaretts Prompt Police Search

Police and Tall way workers cleared a main line near Wangaretts in a Monday search for explosives after two men were involved. A suspect allegedly described explosive placement and provided instructions, but authorities found no explosives on the ballast after removing a section of track.

Jurne Tallway Wangaretts Wangaratte Ganges

Socialist Victory in Sweden Prompts Film Ban

A Swedish socialist victory sparks controversy as a new Avatraitan film faces ban by the New South Wales authority in Commonwealth Fire Center. The plot centers on a heroine in a compromising scene. Margot Rhys appears, filming in a risky setting as the Socialists and Communists gain a majority. The production, by Expeditionary Silmme Ltd., plans a Sydney premiere with 230 seats.

Sydney Althowh Fim South Walea Commonwealth Cenver Btocicholm Omlally Times Sweden Riss Margot Rhys Lance Gmnilty Woo Expeditionary Silmme. Ltd Parker and Hi Teyoured Speculator Bydoey

Physical test of New Zealand drivers

Avickland reports that drivers of motor vehicles in New Zealand will face physical tests to ensure road safety. Regulations require pedestrians to use footpaths where possible and stress caution near busy streets to reduce accidents.

Avickland Naw Derland

Lloyd George on Germany and Hitler in five column interview

Lloyd George says Germany does not desire to attack Europe and warns democracy lacks strong leadership. He notes Germany’s rearmament plans, economic mobilization, and expansionist aims while doubting a near war, yet questions if Hitler truly seeks peace and criticizes democratic paralysis in Britain.

Germany Europe Lliyd George News-Chronicle France Cers Hiller Geman Jis de Olay Mackie Hitler Doméone Lloyd Lloyd Gorge Lloyd George Stalin Mussolini Britain Alttee Palherland Aires Helllak Brill Mwaich Mir Wigan Herr Hitter Rcch Llnyd George Herr Hiller

Four Year Plan Aims for Tight State Control and War Measures

A report on a Nürnberg speech outlining Hitler's four year plan. It emphasizes stronger central state power, drastic curtailment of private enterprise, and rapid progress toward autarky. The second phase would enforce martial law to support the campaign.

Nuremburg Say Herr Koehler Mass State Central

Army maneuvers on a scale unseen in 30 years

In Burlin the army holds massive drills with generals Von Blomberg and Doering presiding. Armored units and apodalized artillery work in calisbostion echo the Nazi era, as Herr Hitler anticipates further mobilization. The First Army is mobilized as a major new phase begins.

Burlin von ‘Blomberg Doering

Joint call for ALP unity sparks public meeting

A public meeting in Goulburn discussed ALP unity amid dispute over state and federal leadership. Speakers urged compromise, constitutional changes, and a party caucus committee including representatives from ALP Executive Trades Labour Council and caucus to seek national and state unity under a federal labour member if needed.

Goulburn Monde J. Tally Lsu Alu Santrol ALP Existive Trades, and Labour Council Partiementry

Sub Division Proposals From Graziers and Producer Groups

Sydney delegates report on planned closer settlement policy with major producer associations backing voluntary and compulsory subdivision options. The Granters' Annocation, Farmers and Setters' Annuciation, and Primary Producers' Union urge government action. Proposals include landholder led settlement, government land aiding funds, and possible immigration supports to boost settlement and development.

Sydney Eni Iirat Furnere End Bet— Hora’ Association Pocent Annus Hacking Ananda Union Rec Bialé Crome

Wrongful Arrest Inquiry Expected Amid Ongoing Probe

An early inquiry into a wrongful arrest is anticipated as officials continue a broad probe. Details remain sparse, but investigators signal forthcoming statements. The case centers on alleged civil rights violations and potential improprieties in law enforcement procedures.

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