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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 18, 1929

Page

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Small Pox and Vaccination Talks Reach Britain

English authorities debate entry rules for ships from Europe and Australia as smallpox fears rise. Officials consider vaccination requirements and quarantine waits for travelers from France and Italy while noting 14 001 cases in Britain in 1927 and rising concerns over spread to children and the public.

London Abd Kootland Ameng Paarnene Fenm Mar Bombay Cape Marceillrs Marseilles Britain France Australia Toulon Croe MCC Wu Leidon Europe

Amnesty Offer to Rebels in Calcutta Reported

A Peshawar dispatch notes AMANULLAH offers amnesty to present and future rebels in Calcutta. The plan promises help to surrendering rebels but casts doubt on Baccha, accusing him of unreliability and suggesting he will not take the offer.

Calcutta Peshawar Ofeo Dacha Hayuio Baccha

Soviet Proposal Aims Thorough Geneva Disarmament Talks

In a dense report the Commission to Discuss Geneva notes a Soviet proposal for 6 percent cuts on all existing military forces and a shift from registering to substantive agreements. The commission endorses pursuing concrete pacts and sets agenda lines for future talks, including preliminary steps and a potential discussion on the 6 percent reduction baseline.

Geneva M. Mirvenoff Hong Pa

King's Progress Quiet Morning Drive in London

The King accompanied by the Queen went for a drive in London this morning. They traveled by car through the capital and visited Orme House before returning to their residence.

London Uraigwetl House

RAAF Expands Search For Keith Anderson In Australian Desert

Melbourne reports three more RAAF planes join the hunt for Keith Anderson who vanished after leaving Alice Springs. A base is prepared at the Tanami gold fields with fuel supplies rushed. Anderson aimed to fly directly to Port George, altering search plans as Darwin says teams continue.

Tanami Gold Fields

Planes Search Fails to Find Anderson Teo RAAF

A search by aircraft around Alice Springs yielded no sign of Anderson Teo or the plane reportedly near Turkey Creek. Captain Holden denied direct cooperation issues and said he was pursuing the lead about the aircraft sighting en route from Hall Creek toward Portland.

Melbourne Teo Raaf Alice Springs Andren Holden Axing Air Force Holden Turkey Creek Hall Creek Wrodham

Miners and owners clash over coal industry plans

A 10 minute coal conference adjourned with miners to consider proposals as owners reject miners plans and submit counter proposals. Reported terms include lower production costs, wage cuts, owner control of hiring and firing, reduced government charges, and a warning that continual stoppages could end the industry.

Bydney Tetort

Road Work Advances on Amelie and Canberra Avenues

A large programme of camel construction work employs many men. Amelie Avenue gains a new surface of bitumen and tar and is opened to traffic though not fully completed. Commonwealth Avenue bridge access is being regraded with Canberra avenue from Hotel Wellington to Capitol Trestre under start. other sections await work by the Commission.

Amelie Avenue Commonwealth Avenue Bridge Canberra Avenue Hotel Wellington Capitol Trestre

Holden Held Up Sydney During Radio Trouble

A message arrived in Sydney noting Holden was held up in Caen due to radio trouble. He plans to resume his fight this afternoon or tomorrow.

Sydney Caen

Airship AI Seen Ready For Autumn Flight to Canada and India

The Secretary for Air told the House of Commons the airship AI could fly to Canada and to India in autumn. Sir Locker Lampoon said negotiations were understood to be under way between the British air ministry and foreign affairs about supplying a substantial number of men.

London Air House of Commons Canada India Locker Lampoon Foreign Affairs

Dr Nott Defends Housing Policy at Canberra Meeting

Dr J W Nott and Lt Col J T Hiowdwin addressed about 40 Amalie residents at Ainslie Public School. Nott pressed housing schemes and criticised land taxation while urging practical reforms and a five to five elected government body.

Col.Goodwin Dr. Nott Ainslie Public School

Move for Peace Claim Sparks Timber Industry Debate

Ti Wun states unofficial efforts for peace in the timber industry are under way. The Timber Workers' Union secretary Mr. Gilbert counters, saying those efforts have harmed the situation and harmed workers.

Sydney Ti Wun Fiay Timber Workers’ Union Gilbert Bays Faiatter

Building Trades Withdraw Men in Melbourne Conference

The joint conference of the Pulling Tenles Federation and Central fried ended with a decision to withdraw workers from all tabbing shops immediately. Whackthoibers were placed on the job.

Melbourne Wreckesalay Pulling Tenles Federation Central Fried! Holl Couneil

Timber workers face summons amid wage dispute

The Sydney and suburban Tinher Macrecligate Association issues 30 summonses against timber workers alleging contempt of the arbitration award. Employers will seek a restraining order from Judge Dubin. A meeting of timber workers will decide tomorrow if men return to work or face jail for contempt.

Sydney Tinher Semmenaes Timber Sun Plupatore Macation Dubin Maea Cours

Dr Watson Addresses Molonglo Meeting on Canberran Reform

Dr Watson led a large Molonglo Hall gathering chaired by Mr J Kelly and urged an election to abolish autocracy. He outlined rival substitutes from opponents Alcorn Goodwin Nott and Nutt, insisting only his adult franchise plan offers real reform and warned Government opposition could derail Canberra’s future.

Canberra Alcorn Wuoxa Alcorn Rip van Winkle Bede Dr. Watson Molonglo Hall J. Kelly Sir John Butters Dr. Alcorn Goodwin Dr Nott Nutt John Butters Watson

Strike Order Ignored by 150 Workers at Bank of New South Wales

About 150 workmen quit their jobs at the Bank of New South Wales. They met and decided to return to work tomorrow in defiance of the Pats Committee. The committee plans to press ahead with a ban on timber handling in shoe shops.

Bydney Werneminoy Bank of

Tinker Merchant Association Sees Steady Yard Work Increase

The secretary Mr Corke reports that the number of yards working 4% hours is rising steadily. Volunteers are also increasing and the employers' position is improving daily.

Sydney Tinker Merchante Association Corke Volunterry

Pickets Convicted at Melbourne Court for Assault

Two timber pickets were convicted of assaulting a volunteer and sentenced to four months and two months respectively at Bath Melbourne Court. The magistrate commented on the men’s interference with law abiding citizens and their group behavior.

Melnovarnee Bath Melbourne Court Magintrata

Policy and representation in Canberra debated by Lieut Cal Goodwin

The speech argues that the Beat of Government Administration Act fails to provide full representation on the Commission. It defends universal suffrage and urges electors to record their votes. He questions Australian democracy and calls for reforms to ensure territory residents have direct parliamentary representation.

Cal Goodwin Hervier Canberra Uheer Australia Barge Commonwealth

Electric Supply Cut Off Affects New Cube Station

The Federal Capital Commission orders a temporary power cut on Sunday for the builder of a new cube station. The shutdown will run from 1 30 to 30 pm on the wharten of Barton Forrest Griffith and DPeakin, delaying installation work.

Federal Capital Commisssay Barton Forrest Griffth Dpeakin

Byrd Communicates With British Friends From Antarctica

Commander Byrd sends a message to Britain via the Evening Standard praising pioneers of early polar exploration and offering continued cooperation. He references Sir Douglas Mawson and notes sportsmanship over strict rules, inviting scientific collaboration afloat or ashore.

London Evening Standard Byrd Antarctic Great Britain Thore Aetenes Douglas’ Mawson

Mawson leads Antarctic expedition supplies test run

Sir Douglas Mawson reports on board the Discovery during the Antarctic expedition. He notes testing pickles to boost scurvy protection and mentions sending meat products and supplies. He cites beef and veal as vitamin rich and downplays reliance on tinned foods. The Americans claim $860,000 in gold advances for the project.

Vonton Douglas Mawson Antarctic Atmecricans

Shooting Affray in Sydney Ends in Death

In a garage on Flinders and Albion Streets early today Simeon was killed and a second man, unnamed, critically wounded. Dr Julin de Vilets heard revolver fire, found Simeon fatally shot through the heart, and another man later found alive but unable to speak. Police believe Malous, a member of wealthy Byring family, fired and then killed himself. A brother witnessed the incident.

Sydney Flinders Mnd Albion Dertinghuret Simeon Julin de. Vilets Flinders Street Simons Paice Alehdy Malous Aftir William Druwulst Myrin Wittam

World Service Review Highlights Specie Services

A brief note on the Specs arrangement and World Service emphasizing information services and paired trace efforts across regions including Trgia and New Zealand, detailing how services are coordinated with other information providers.

World Service Specie Ee Bates Ea Rakastes New Zealand

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