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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 28, 1936
Page
1
Pars Melbourne won the Australian Open with a total of 282, tying the world record set by Tony Manero in the American Open. He posted rounds of 70 71 70 71, amid a strong crowd showing and an ovation for the champion and his caddy.
Treasury actions attest to a potential Soviet attack on the pound as it sold 3 million dollars from the stabilization fund to buy a million pounds from the Russian State Bank. Morgenthau signaled willingness to push the limit, then later indicated Moscow's move showed no sinister motive. The day also saw a franc devaluation stimulate stocks, with gains of one to three and a half points, while French and Polish issues fell.
London opinion notes Perry guards top form for Wimbledon and Davis Cup while other young Australians gain experience. Sir Gordon and Crawford fault current men’s tennis as weaker than the era of Tilden and his peers, though Tilden remains the greatest.
Constance McRae, age 27 and a Melbourne heiress, vanished from the China steamer Tanda and her body washed ashore at Watson's Bay. Described as emotional and sophisticated, she traveled world wide and was adopted after being born in Gundagai. Her death remains a mystery to authorities with no clear cause.
London reports a growing tilt toward currency devaluation as Britain France and the United States align on franc readjustment. Switzerland and Holland announce devaluation plans while Belgium and Poland reject devaluation and Italy monitors and may join if invited. Berlin watches closely as the Italian cabinet weighs next week.
London reports a tripartite accord to fix the franc near 105 to the pound, with a £130 million stabilisation fund and a 49.43 milligram gold content. France imposes stock exchange closure and a moratorium on gold payments, while Britain vows no forced pound depreciation and to seek other governments’ help to prevent exchange disruption.
Increased French purchases of Australian wool may follow the franc devaluation and Switzerland also moves to devalue its franc. Belgium resists, markets close for gold trading, and France expects a large profit from gold requisitioning. Debates loom in Paris as investors weigh the impact on income, exports, and global recovery.
The British trade nearing saturation pushes Australia toward Europe for markets. Amsterdam reports a halt to maintaining the gold standard due to French and other actions, a policy shift that has surprised observers.
In Paris Premier Blum announces three nations favor a major effort to restore normal economic monetary ties to aid pacification before political talks. He praises Swiss adherence and asserts there is no reason retail prices should rise.
The British Treasury releases a midnight statement with France and the U.S. confirming a joint aim to foster peace and restore order in international economic relations. They pledge to align policy on monetary matters with internal imperial prosperity, seeking world prosperity and higher living standards.
Police investigating Ruthreen disappearance and body recovery in Dubbo arrested a woman who, after questioning, was charged with murder. Detective-Sergeant MacCarthy led officers to a Macquarie River site where the body was found and took the suspect to the station. Mrs Inez Clarke, 45, will appear in the local court tomorrow on murder charges in the Ruby Green case.
A report says the Japanese boycott of Australian wool has harmed wool growers. It notes Japan remains the chief worry for wool futures and criticizes the unresolved dispute between the two nations. The Dawson family and H. Dawson and Sons are identified as prominent brokers commenting on the impact.
The airliner Boadicea missing since Friday on a Croydon to Paris flight is believed to have crashed in the Channel amid low clouds. The post office says mails aboard include early London and provincial postings for Australia but no registered correspondence.
Detective-Sergeant Silcock and Constables Roach and Manning faced a £300 verdict in the Banco Court last Friday week for wrongful arrest and assault. They were suspended from ordinary police duties on Friday.
Shanghai reports that Japanese patrols are withdrawn from Chinese territory except near the Japanese Embassy and the murder site. Chinese and International Settlement police resume control as talks continue between the Japanese Ambassador and the Chinese Foreign Minister to prevent further attacks on Japanese nationals. Racial antipathies flare amid recent outrages fueling international unease.
Sir Robert Clive called on Japanese Foreign Minister Hw Arita to discuss the Shanghai episode in which a Japanese sailor was killed. The Japanese government said it viewed the incident seriously but would not take hasty action.
Government reward may increase from 100 to 400 pounds for the disappearance of William Henry Lavers from Glenelg near Grenfell on September 6. Detective-Sergeant Alimond at Grenfell said a meeting of residents was promised to raise funds and place them in trust, ensuring immediate availability of the reward.
Insurgents dropped hundreds of hazardous devices on Bilbao, damaging buildings including the British consulate and the Administrative headquarters. Fire broke out in multiple structures as bombardment continued, with authorities warning civilians to expect many casualties.
London reports rebel wireless stations claim three columns were announced to be moving by planes and forced the Stuer bay and upper area within two miles of Toledo amid ongoing insurgent activity.
A fragmented note discusses a global policy stance with references to Spain and France. It mentions loyalty to engagements, peril, and the Buréau of Disarmament Conference as a body to be convoked.
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