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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 25, 1929
Page
1
fragmented OCR text reports a judge ordering arbitration over timber workers issues. The document mentions Lukin, Rydney, Wernessy, and Umber workers amid references to work conditions, disputed wages, and hearings. The text is garbled but centers on a labor dispute and interim rulings with details unclear.
A Melbourne meeting of labour groups and unions debated future policy and the arbitration act, with promises to reconvene Friday. Representatives from unions and employers discussed building work stoppages and a joint conference of all unions to follow.
Secretary Corko of the Sydney Timber Merchants Amocin says a wage increase slated for May 1 will apply to the entire operation. Strikers who fail to return to work risk losing benefits as negotiations continue.
A disrupted labor meeting reveals defiant strikers and union leaders debating obedience to arbitration. Key figures include Culleet, Evans, and Timier Workers as tensions rise over wage and labor decisions amid the arbitration mood.
Fragmentary report references tenders in Georgia and Australia with mentions of a call for bids or procurements. Details are unreadable, names and dates are not recoverable, leaving an incomplete note on procurement activity and related entities.
The Prime Minister directed an inquiry into the deaths of Anderson and Hitchcock and the forced landing of the Southern om. Bodies to be brought to the nearest settlement then moved to relatives, Hitchcock’s kin request Perth. Debate over where to bury the airmen accompanies broadcasts and Sydney papers report public interest.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference the Fromlanwtinjea of the Southorn Clan, the Kookabutis, and another group in connection with a forced landings inquiry. Details are unclear, but the item hints at clan associations and an inquiry context.
The Parramatta River regatta began with perfect conditions drawing a crowded crowd of craft and crews. Neville, Newington, and Grammar crews showed strong forms as Hyde, Hyde's, and Newington contenders prepared for the final.
Fragmentary field notes describe a first meeting between Holden and Smith in Newcastle. The text mentions a rasio message, bath, and a civic context with a price quote of ET200, reflecting a local event or public matter with limited readable details.
In Allbodrne Westheming a government inquiry is expected into the vendraan's family land amid reports of hardship. The Kedery Tovernment may investigate the relations and possible remedies for the household as mourning and distress linger.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a conflict or event labeled as a met foe and a stone Crom statinur U9 1 Bad bam with scattered mentions of menue war and fern pals. readable items are insufficient to identify persons, places, dates, or outcomes.
A Westnonday report describes a woman leaping to her death from a window at Universus Charles by PRMD Pywet in a tragic incident. The verdict is death by own action with unclear surrounding details and names distorted in the OCR text.
Fragments from a wartime memorial piece reference martyrs and a crowd decline. The text laments absent names and asks who their deed should honor. It evokes memory and duty, urging for recognition of fallen soldiers.
Preparations completed for the Canberra ceremony marking the unveiling of the Commemorative Stone of the Australian War Memorial. The event at 10 40 a m will be attended by Government members Consuls-General Allied and other nations plus many Commonwealth guests. The Prime Minister will speak and a war-time film will be shown at Albert Hall.
The King will depart Bognor about mid May for Windsor and Sandringham before attending the naval duties ceremony. He plans a prolonged stay at Windsor for about a month prior to his official duties resuming.
A special message to the people of the United States is conveyed by the American ambassador Sir Howard. The note expresses deep gratitude for the sympathy shown across the United States during recent events and honors the strong ties between nations.
Fragmentary OCR describes a royal audience and ceremonial handing of a scepter or mandate at a city on a Tuesday. It mentions a king, a landholder named Landon, and a procession or exchange involving a bystander or official but the text is garbled and lacking concrete dates or places.
Fragmented OCR notes describe proposed royal commission appointments with references to officials and cabinet approval. The readable lines mention Mr Mutton, Michael Witmithous, and Hoya, implying a political procedure or inquiry process within a state framework.
Fragmentary text notes a rare sleeping sickness case at a hospital in Angorn county. References unclear names and dates, but mentions medical action and possible cremation notes. Details are incomplete and partially unreadable in OCR.
A detailed program lists morning and afternoon events for Anzac Day including royal and governmental attendance, cadet and Returned Soldiers ceremonies, hymns and choral performances, a one minute silence, wreath laying by the Governor-General and military leaders, and a national anthem to close. The schedule features bands, choirs, and religious denomination participation with prominent figures and ceremonial traditions.
A garbled dispatch reports Sir Joseph Ward addressing a Pacific war truce, urging cordial greetings to Australia. It quotes leaders from the Commonwealth pledging mutual brotherhood in arms, and hopes for shared remembrance of Anzac ideals between nations, amid wartime sentiment.
The Prime Minister speaks on Australia Day honoring fallen soldiers. He stresses unity, public service, and national resolve to uphold the standard of citizens who gave their lives. He calls for duty, patriotism, and continued from of the nation.
A Canberra message marks April 4 1915 anniversary of Anna Day celebrating national birth and supreme sacrifice. It urges remembrance for Australia’s fallen, pledges support to families of the wounded and deceased, and highlights the War Memorial ceremony as a solemn observance.
Fragmented report notes late opening hours and money order and savings services. Mentions outgoing wallet closure and past inability to adjust arrangements. Observers reference the day’s schedule amid unclear wording from OCR.
A fragmentary antique communication from Sir Wie Chlamenn to old comrades, noting a split from them by distance yet close in memory and duty. It hints at a May Day event tied to a tribute at Fort Welte and mentions familiar names such as Mir William, Hie Willian Hite, and others in a ceremonial context.
Queanbeyan observes a memorial service at 12 15 with a public display of sympathy for relatives of the fallen. The event includes a unity service at the United service and a hope to keep traffic quiet during services. Local hotels will close for a period to honor the occasion and public sentiment remains solemn.
Fragmented text notes hotels closing for a period, references to SiU Lie re MpONNe OF hOtel Yeopere and an appeal related to Waele ae We Mbart period. Mentions Amie with De rloned between 1 arm nd Fp.
Wednesday cabinet decision sets four ordinary hospital board members to receive £1000 annually plus travelling expenses. The chairman’s salary is fixed at £1680. Public Service Board recruitment advertised for the position.
Melbourne officials say the Arbitration Court and Premier Sir William Macpherne caused delays as depu tions questioned the industry methods and water supply. The report notes tensions between the Commonwealth body and industry groups over policies affecting workers and unemployment.
Fragmentary report notes a Canberra branch formation of a regional economic society. The text mentions a meeting time around 15 am and refers to purposes tied to national and regional economic aims, but the exact details and names remain unclear.
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