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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 30, 1936

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Paris Debates Devaluation and League Reform

Paris reports ministers clash over devaluation plans as the Chamber votes 365 to 248 against left wing demands to alter wages, while the government argues for devaluation tied to Britain and America assurances. Australia backs regional pacts and Covenant separation from the Versailles treaty, with Menzies framing regional security and Pacific cooperation amid international tension. The piece covers Franco’s Spain, Alcasar siege, and Allied reactions as talks continue in Paris and London.

Paris Ita Chamber of Deputien Finance Commission Pranst Britain América Blum Ecasa Ea Sarty Raeting Tong Senate Chamber of Deputies League of Nations Council Commonwealth House of Representatives Menzies USA Germany Japan Bruce League Assembly Mensien States I London Spain Franco Toledo Wen Ammeialy E Fu Engleed

Spanish Pretender Killed by Car in Street Incident

A military motor vehicle struck seven year old Don Alfonso Carlos, head of the House of Bourbon and claimant to the Spanish throne, as he stepped from the curb. He died twelve hours later.

Wamuvskey Don Alphone Carlos House of Bourbon Jax

Marketing referendum in February plans outlined

The government will push a February referendum to amend Section 92 of the Constitution focusing on marketing. Legislation to begin in Parliament soon may delay passage until late in the year. The proposed form mirrors the Financial Agreement, with no changes to other powers.

Menzies Ade

Slum Clearance Plan Reported for Sydney Government Action

Tuesday reports indicate the Government plans to abortly RMTA on slum clearance following a Housing Committee report to be submitted to Cabinet. The document stresses the need for action to improve housing in overcrowded slum areas, suggesting subsidies to support clearance by central bodies against municipal councils.

Sydney RMTA R Eport

Large profits from devaluation and Geneva fund gains

The ponvion fund of the League of mn has converted all holdings into word and become solvent. It shows a surplus of about one million Swiss francs instead of a deficit of three million. The fund previously held four nullion Swiss france, and the Geneva operation yielded a net positive result.

Geneva Tuenday League of Mn France

Child Dead After Alleged Neglect in Broken Hill

Inquest into the death of a ten month old in Broken Hill found neglect and improper feeding. Coroner Bridges Pascoe and Ellen Mary Pascoe were committed for trial. Evidence indicated the baby weighed 16 pounds, far under normal. The mother testified she fed the child Friday night and planned to feed it again Saturday morning but the child slept and was found dead the next day.

Broken Hill Paresta Brack Pascoe Ellen Mary Pascoe Melina Cicer

40 Hour Week Move At Sydney County Council

A Sydney County Council meeting will consider Alderman Ian A Lloyd MLA moving adoption of a shorter 40 hour week with no pay reduction. Lloyd advocated the plan at a recent local government conference.

Sydney Sydney County Council Ian A. Lloyd Callnetl Adr. Lloyd Siemore

Wall of Silence in Australian Trade Talks

Prime Minister Lyons signals no settlement path in the Australia Japan trade dispute without major policy concessions. Curtin defends secrecy, cites Parliament’s need to debate proposed schedule changes and Japan’s proposals, while stressing Australia’s goal of balanced trade and safeguarded living standards.

Hobart Me. Lyons Dep Commonwealth House of Representatives Mr. Curtin Japan Trade Traudles Sir Henry Gullell United Kingdom Uber Australia Henry Gule Aulave

Premier's Brother Budner in Malik Inquiry Hearings

The Malik Inquiry transcript shows Li El Stevens cross-examined over bribe allegations involving the Dairy Farmers Co operative. Witnesses discuss promises, authorities and the Premier's stance as four months of negotiations linger, with calls for parliamentary opportunity to discuss the matter.

Southward Ho Air Race Opens From London to Johannesburg

The Southward Ho air race started from London to Johannesburg with eight planes in the field. Capt F B Halse led the departure with seven others, amid large crowds, calm winds, and early-morning excitement as participants slept in cars and on the ground before dawn.

Johannesburg London Walter Max ‘Indieha Ramnouth Arredrame F. 8 Halse P. Booth Alington Fught-Lieutenasit Faped Sark Bagahew Ying Ke Acer A Clouston Aatir Cary Cape Dounton Laege Tate

Cancer Theory From Chemical Change Fuels Debate

London reports note cancer researchers from nine countries discussing a theory that cancer arises from chemical changes in the body rather than living organisms. Professor Kennaway and Dr. Cook of the Royal Cancer Propital in London cite experiments turning normal body constituents into cancer producing substances. They warn that no cure has been found and urge caution while exploring this chemical process hypothesis.

London D. L. Kennaway J. W. Cook Royal Cancer Proapital of Casey

Canada Opposes Automatic Action in Policy Push

Canada resists automatic enforcement measures and signals readiness to scrutinize or veto automatic processes, asserting a preference for deliberate oversight and targeted rules in policy applications. The stance emphasizes sovereignty over expedited, blanket actions and calls for careful review of proposed mechanisms.

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