05 May 1936
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 05, 1936
Page
1
London report states 0. Allen has been invited to accept captaincy of the Marylebone Cricket Club team against India. The note adds he is considered for England captaincy to lead the side on the Australia tour following the India series.
Sydney Monday reports the State Cabinet discussing the proposed executions of youths Mickey and Jones. Acting Premier Brusner says the cabinet asked Justice Minister Martin for more information while a Howard League deputation urged against the hangings. Martin warns against killing by reckless means and stresses government duty to keep the country safe. He notes drastic remedies have shown limited effect.
Lyvil Thomas Brennan serving 40 years in Fremantle Gaol for a 5000 pound jewel robbery at Curtis Brothers Perth store appealed to the High Court. His counsel flew 2500 miles from Port to Sydney for the hearing. Grounds contend there was no evidence of premeditation or Brennan's complicity.
Town Council last night favored a proposal for week-end concession railway fares between Pirie and the city. The Recorder traders and the Ministers Fraternal were criticised for their attitude toward the scheme. Dr Jeanes spoke in favor of deeper consideration and was supported by Dr Dey, but the effort failed.
Local notices mix traffic talks with Anzac memories as Pirie council weighs week end excursion trains to Adelaide for residents. Officials discuss timings, fares, and church impact while mis en scene includes Port Germein constable duties and a string of returning soldiers.
The meeting urged government and public support for cancer research institutes funded partly by grants and donations. Dr. Cumpston noted rising cancer deaths due to age increases. Sir Henry Newland urged a national research council and federal cooperation to speed research and treatment access. Discussions focused on modern surgery, X ray use, and extending facilities to country centers to reduce delays.
Melbourne reports the opening of the seventh Australian Cancer Conference with a strong denial that cancer death rates have risen and a push for legislation to curb medical quackery. Federal figures note a national research council backed by governments is needed, while funds for a nationwide tumor institute scheme aim to provide up-to-date treatment for all income levels.
A boilermaker in the Smelters shop named Soromontons lacerated two fingers on his right hand yesterday. He received first aid and was then treated by Dr Johnston.
Chaos grips Addis Ababa as French and Italian legations come under attack while Italian advance guards reach the outskirts. Emperor Haile Selassie and Empress flee to Wiiwati. reports say the emperor has not abdicated. The city lies in ruins with clashes, fires, and corpses in the streets as League of Nations circles accuse the crisis of gravest international consequence.
An American woman was killed by a stray bullet amid the Addis Ababa clashes as street fighting continued. Twelve people from the American Legation were moved to Britain’s legation for safety, while officials prepared to defend their building. Reports say about 15,000 of Gen. Biroli's Askaris occupied hills outside the capital as France sent two companies to Addis Ababa to clear the railway station.
In Melbourne, Munday predicts five years of peace for Australia while Cor D. M. Moysted, arriving from England, urges shifting funds from munitions to migration. Moysted argues that Australia must concentrate on strengthening defense by population gains, and a propaganda push is needed to attract British migrants.
In Paris, after a second ballot, results show Conservatives and Left Wing candidates among the elected. With 613 of 618 seats counted, the distribution favors left wing candidates and Communists at various gains. full tallies awaiting final updates.
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