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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 30, 1929

Page

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Bedouin aid helps fliers reach civilization after desert ordeal

Moir and Owen report from Aboukir that after stranding in Mesopotam Arro desert they were assisted by Bedouins who helped clear sand, build a runway, and escort spare parts. They describe heat burns, rationing, and plans to leave for Lagdad soon via the Vellore and H A P support.

Alexandria Aur- Prom Association Moir Owen Aboukir Mesramruth Vellore H.A.P Lagdad

City Lessees Meet to Discuss Association Amendments

A City Lessees Association meeting is planned for tomorrow evening at the Social Burvico rooms Actos. Members will vote on an amendment to provide imtition of the husband wame and discuss court actions and Kerb 404 guttering charges. The council notes Dr Alcorn’s noted role and possible assistance from the consultative committee.

City Leones’ Association Social Burvico Rooms Actos Fede Tal Commission Alcorn Council of the Association

Five Die In London Fire After Rail Journey

A London Sunday report details a devastating blaze after a rail trip from Raiding to London on Hazurday. Four died at the scene and 15 were seriously injured, many women, as crew and passengers suffered burns and smoke inhalation. A lone rescuer driver is praised for rescuing several people before ambulance arrival.

London Aftor Couwh Har Mer Stamford Bridge Con. Bostly Wes Mullerera Weis Dovtos Pelf Sicfie

Murder at remote mission station shocks Detaite area

Reported crime details describe the murder of three Americans at a distant mission station on April 21. Names of victims and exact locations are incomplete. references point to a Chinese bandit incident with escaped suspects and a path from Hankow. Further clues mention Father Feybold and Father Holbein as associated figures.

Detaite Hankow Feybold Holbein

Builders halt all Melbourne construction as dispute escalates

The Master Builders Federation orders no building work after today amid a prolonged timber workers dispute. 15 000 workers could be out of work within a week as unions face stoppages and factories producing bricks pottery and builders supplies may close. Associations align with the dispute board while others resign in protest.

Melbourne Master Builders’ Federation A. Douglas Master Builders’ Association Grulong Tal-larat Bendigo Master Builders’ Associations Chamber of Manufactures Master Builders’’ Association Trber Merchants’ Association Atags Urea

Air Inquiry: Government to Bear Investigation Costs

The Prime Minister states the Commonwealth Government will cover expenses for a formal inquiry into the laws of the Southern Cross and the Kookaburra. A new investigative body under the Air Accidents Committee will be formed with counsel aid and likely to begin in Sydney, with Mr J Le OR as secretary.

Trace Commonweith Southern Cross Kookaburra Ano Bydnew J. le Aerotary

Advisory Council Appeal Prompted by Dr Alcorn

Dr Alcorn calls Canberra citizens to attend a Perth meeting at Albert Hall to hear his appeal to electors. He urges a threefold demonstration and asks supporters to show unity and effort in backing their representative.

Cormuiesion Yexterdis Alvern Canberra Perth Alvert Hall Cites Alcorn

Strikers Fined for Riotous Behaviour in Central Court

At Central Court before Mr Campbin M A, six men linked to the Amber workers procession on March 27 were fined for riotous behaviour. Willie Henry faced incitement charges, while Frederick He decent language, Mrede Larston and Thomas Theeifall were fined for riotous conduct. A plainclothes constable restrained a man during the march, with one officer’s arrest noted.

Rytney Central Court Campbin Spring Atkinson Luss

Inances in Fared Ney Monday Warning of Debts

Fragmented OCR text mentions former partners Klougeford Amith and Anderson, debts and failure. Reference to Captain Hot in the Crown Miers and war enderty Maw suggests a dated, unclear report with limited readable facts and names.

Klougeford Amith H Anderson Anderson Mornay

South Australia Appeals for Rail Link to Alleviate Unemployment

A SA deputation led by Benator O Halloran Moesars J J HM Shep herd Hardolph and M J Murphy urged the Prime Minister Bruce to start the Port Augusta Railway from Red Hill. He promised to consider but gave no deadline. The talk also covered migrants loan quotas under the 34 million agreement with a possible modification under Bruce.

South Australia Prim Minster Hruce Commonwealth Port Augusta Orier South Australian Benator O'Halloran Moesars J. J. HM Shepherd Hardolph M. J. Murphy Mg Fora Bruce Quotus Nikeronia

Brutal Timber Worker Attack Shocks Glebe Community

Harrop Head, 71, timber van employer at Glebe, was walking home when he was struck by a woman from Pickola and dumped on the road. He suffered a fractured skull and remains in hospital in a serious condition. Police have not arrested anyone yet.

Kyuney Harrop Head Glebe Wo Mimler Pickola

Garden Timber Dispute Cited Over Trust and Awards

Garden told the Cometitation Association that the timber workers’ dispute would end sooner if timber merchants trusted one another. He criticized Judge Lukin’s award as entering evidence improperly and said the country has not seen an award like this before.

Sydney Garden Lukin Gurden Hasen

F C C Contracts Inquiry Set After Ill Health Delay

The inquiry into three building contracts by the Federal Capital Commission will begin in Canberra next week. Directors replace the ill Mrs Murdoch as chairman. Hya Mackennal becomes member with Evans and Hadden.

H. K. Hadden Bydney Canberra

Unclear fragmentary record from council minutes

Fragmentary text notes names and terms related to a council or hotel matter, with unclear events and dates. No coherent action or outcome is readable.

Poison Gas Leaks From Tokio Sewer Link

Thousands of Tokyo homes become uninhabitable after a poison gas leakage from an army munitions factory draining into sewers. A serious illness is feared though no deaths are reported.

Tokio Army

Solicitor Purcell Struck Off Roll for Misconduct

The Chief Justice orders Purcell removed from the roll after findings of professional misconduct. He failed to account for more than 4000 pounds, the funds provided by a former client, with the matter centering on misappropriation and breach of trust.

Melmounne Mamdnay William Durer Barrioter Purcell Innes

Canberra Hospital Admission Reveals Stroke Case

An official report states the Federal Treasurer arrived in Canberra and was admitted to hospital after suffering an apoplectic stroke. Details on his condition and subsequent treatment remain limited.

Canberra Lowy Ly Tinile Iuge Dor. c

Collision Leaves Ex Soldier Hospitalized in Australia

Ex soldier Ivenle Elliott Thompson aged about 35 sustained a compound fracture and loss of a limb after his motorcycle collided with a car driven by H. 4. Pieter at the intersection of Batman and Doonkuna Birreta in Draddon. He was taken to Canberra Hospital for treatment.

Ivenle Elliott Thompson H. 4 Pieter Amelic Batman Doonkuna Birreta Draddon Thomperon Canberran Hospital Admsted

Painful accident at Petball match in Munich Yams

Mr J F Midley proprietor of the Sports Demet Fant Lake sustained a painful accident while playing Petball at Yas on Sunday last in the combined district. His index finger of the right hand was broken and disarticulated.

Yas Munich Yams J. F Midley Demet, Fantlake Fes

Commission powers clash as Dr Alcorn opposes delegation

At the Federal Capital Commission meeting Dr. Alcorn opposed the delegation of powers to the Chief and Second Commissioners and was outvoted. An amended motion was carried, delaying key decisions while the Third Commissioner’s dissent to be sent to the Minister for Home Affairs.

Federal Capital Commission Dr. Alcorn Home Affairs Department of Home Affairs Alcurn Poowas Alearn John Chitherd Alcorns Tie Podipeet Conmiinalan Alcorn Nea Walloon Canberra Commission Srecl John Butters Intervala Goold de. Alewren Der Abeorm John Tatters Willy Hience Alcor Gould John Hurters Conberrin Department of Works John Dutters

Rising fears of German national rise reported by Pally Express

Pitieh correspondent warns Germany faces a possible national uprising. Diplomats detect strain between Stresemann and nationalist factions as military leaders push hardline rhetoric.

London Monmiay Pitieh Pally Express Noke Germany Payotte Mary — Miesenbeions Mipplee Fosvinte Morever Dir Stretemann Natchoenaliet Behacht Neots Strenemann von Hindenwurde Bertin Wen Notionaliat Iscsnetat

Gale on New South Wales Coast Routs Vessels

A 46 mile per hour gale swept the coast of New South Wales yesterday forcing many ships to return to port. Several vessels sought shelter at sheltered spots along the coast and will stay there until the storm passes.

Rydney Sens Phate

Latham hints at possible amendments to Transport Workers Act

The Attorney General Mr J A Latham proposes a reform to empower job committees of employers and employees to consider cancellation of workers licences with court appeals. He suggests controlling license issuance to limit waterside labour unrest while defending lawful workers amid wharf disturbances.

J. A. Latham Waterside Workers Federation Melbourne Unil Transport Workers’ Act Latham Fio

Road programme boosts employment with 16 more men

A recent extension road construction programme by the Engineers' Department added sixteen workers to total employment, while other departments showed little change. The April 20 and April 130 figures record staffing across many divisions, including stores and hotels, with overall totals appearing as printed.

Comision Engineers Cigueos Air 130

Baby planes for popular use tested at Brooklands

London reports wartime aviators Colonel Henderson and Captain Pegreon built a tiny single seater plane tested at Brooklands. Henderson argues flying will only become popular if cheap, as foreigners plan to flood Britain with cheap machines. They claim a monoplane costing £350 could travel five miles per hour on 40 miles per gallon, weighing 450 pounds and carrying two people.

London Henderson Pegreon Brooklands Britain

Tourist Bureau to Discuss Subsidy at Kurrajong Hotel

The Tourist Association committee meets at the Hotel Kurrajong on Thursday night to consider the Chief Commissioner’s reply to a request for increased subsidy. The association, formed last year, suspended operations due to lack of funds but the bureau has kept functioning. the Thursday meeting may decide on re forming or abandoning the association.

Kurrajeng

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