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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 05, 1929

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Two Killed as Car Overturns on Patch of Road

A single car crash near Braidwood left two dead and several injured. Driver James Jarvie, 21 of Canberra, and Pris Neil, 27, both died at the scene. A Miss Stuthedge was hospitalized after being treated for injuries. other victims and details remain unclear.

Koy Jarvie Erly Canherra Pris Neil Yeeler Hyidney Ameck Rutledge Braidwood Jaevis Grieg Tiken Jarvin Mine McNell Misa Mvne A& Re Canberra Calthorp Mugeu

Armed Bandits Terrorize Melbourne Suburbs in String of Hold-Ups

A series of hold-ups terrorizes Melbourne suburbs over several weeks. Police describe a medium-height suspect targeting homes and businesses, often striking quickly in synchronized attacks. Residents fear for safety as alarms rise in the Valle districts.

Melbourne Howe

Etna's Surprise Ends in Student Fatal Outing

A chaotic incident near South Mel involved multiple youths including Kate Hasmund and others during a nighttime outing. Police responded after a fatality occurred and warned armed men in the area. Several witnesses fled toward Dal Street and South Yarra as authorities investigated the event.

Kate Hasmund Aw Vale South Mel St. Kilda Welday Mins Dal Street Routh Yarra

Egypt Hopes A Peace Treaty Amid Evacuation Talks

In Sunday reports the Foreign Office said Egyptian Premier Antor Hendenun disclosed an interview with the Egyptian Prime Minister. Cabinet proposals envision settlement terms in days as Britain prepares to evacuate London and shift focus to postwar plans. News notes potential changes and the mood of Anglo Egyptian discussions.

London Officas Antor Hendenun Min Egypt Santer Nui Hunday Express Evecusiec

Commission of Five Latest Plan For Canberra

The Federal Cabinet faces Parliament scrutiny over Canberra governance with a continuing preference for a Commission system. A bill to extend or amend the Commission will pass only if supported by a House more hostile than last September. Cabinet favors an improved Commission with two resident representatives among five, while departmental oversight and cabinet supervision remain central to the scheme.

Canberra House of Representatives

Funeral arrangements for late Dr Dufteld at Mount Stromso

The funeral for the late Dr Dufteld will be held at Mount Stromio today with a service to follow. Police and traffic officers will manage motorist flow, and pallbearers comprise Oak bearers from the solar observatory Thotarians and the Heturne Solera.

Dr. Dufteld Maount Stromio Mount Stromio

Balaclava Win For Col White In Tight Election

An obscure ballot race yields a victory for Col White amid a contested campaign. Reports indicate regional figures and party lines shaping the final tally as observers note a narrow margin and lingering questions about voter turnout.

Abbott Urges Economic Reform Across Australia

Mr Abbott calls for drastic economy and centralization of control to restore prosperity. He criticizes political partisanship and urges government to act decisively on economic policy and protection while warning against delaying reforms.

Australia Peir Elias Dem Coves Can Bee Ulwaye Niewlate Ben Ee Cape Util L A. Abbott el Theowgehwut Mr Abbott Cetieir Luis Enmeued Lave Cutie

Britain Prepares to Resist League Conference Terms

Delegates from various nations converge for a Conference in Tentotia with British resistance to League demands seen as likely. Discussions focus on reparations under the Young Plan, British payments, and possible postwar settlement timelines, with ongoing doubts about guaranteed futures and European economic terms.

Krk Seashde Resort Therevi Geroher Hague

Senator Swann Warns President Over Navy Talks

Senator Swann issued a statement accusing President Hoover of proceeding contrary to constitutional procedure in wartime naval limits. He argues Don Breas offered no plan, urges lawful restraint, and warns that delaying Britain talks could preserve British naval dominance, advocating reductions over increases.

Washington Bonatar Swann Don Breas Swanson Hleaver Almeriqa Aimee Britain Lrtish Navy America

King's Progress Transacts Affairs Of State

The King plans to depart for Banddinghorm within a fort night. For the past ten days officials have been busy handling Nuell ties and spend hours on past dealings previously attended to by a minor seer.

Banddinghorm Offaire Bila Seer

New Totel Totalinator Record Set in Election

The totalinator Hekets for the fred kh paid the hacker of the winner. No one Jack Lamont set a 238 total, in a field compared with bookmakers vote. This represents a new total inator record.

Fred Kh Lamont

Australia could double exports with market access changes

London report quotes Hiebert Cook saying investigations show Australia can boost primary exports by about 20,000 units under favorable conditions. He cautions tariffs hinder growth and reciprocal policies could expand fruit sales to the continent, noting past election distractions.

London Hiebert Cook Haw Preas Associationis Brussels Egypt France Nue Belgium Tie la Australia Gary Becase Austral Country Party

Four Malta Fleet Ships to Leave Lae TRON

Four ships will depart from Lae TRON to relieve congestion in the Malta trade. The withdrawal shocks Malta and the United States, with British and Allied vessels reassigned as secondary task forces.

Buturediay Burhan Seevier Aml Malti Tlarhode United States Mylta Vloes Tierer Ubedeepee Benoit Reine Hie Pheer Chee Gore Tee

Millionaire Will From Lonteon Reveals Complex Trusts

The will of Bernhard Haton, a Jolwoos magnate, outlines executors and trustees who must manage assets valued above a set amount. It specifies distributions including a 7 percent share to family, 20 percent to a charity, and the remainder allocated to named Jewish and Christian charities, with the remainder split by trust provisions.

Lonteon Bernhard Haton Mike Chareter Carreras Boule Bawrd Muang Nantes

Wheat Shortage Looms For Coming Harvest

The Agricultural Market Vision warns world wheat supply may fall short of demand as rains fail in Argentina Australia and parts of Europe. A large carryover from the 1920 season could offset some shortfall but prices are expected to rise with tighter global supplies.

London Ratuniay Viejaurt Vireucht USA Argentine Attralia Sanel Uma Victiam

Fragmentary Notice Summary

The readable fragments describe a damaged notice with unclear details about an action or event. It mentions characters that appear to be names and numbers, but no coherent facts or outcomes can be established from the text provided.

War protests blur lines of class conflict across nation

An anti-war demonstration grows into a discussion on class power as workers, activists, and union leaders argue over wartime priorities and government policy. Speakers call for cuts to production runs and a focus on labor rights while critics warn against disruptive action.

Australians Rally Friends at Scouts Jamboree

Australian scouts attend the Scouts Jamboree at Arruwe Park despite rain as tents stay dry with duckboards. International visitors include Air Granville Rytie and the General for New South Wales. Several nations’ delegations join the event showcasing camaraderie and cultural exchange.

Arruwe Park Rome Peretien Kanger Teine Wales Te Vere Preneh Malley Hountash Deleuins Soil Affeans Ayiss Kuuliah Sportiet Hil Australia Air Granville Rytie New South Wailea

Danish training ship Kobenhavn still missing after severe gale

An Ao radio from the steamship Jimer reported searches for the Danish training ship Kobenhavn amid heavy weather. Despite a week of reports of gale force seas and hurricane strength winds, the search yielded no sign of the vessel, which faced rough seas near mid Atlantic routes.

Eydney Jimer Peperta Cole Wax Uinnes

Wall Street Afloat Officers Open Brokerage Aboard Trans-Atlantic Liners

The Port of Governors Brook Exchange approved opening brokerage offices aboard trans-Atlantic liners. Travelers may sell stock while at sea. The Doenadet Delle and M. Jo Mechon companies win permission to operate on ships such as the Berengaria Davathan and Rhe France with onboard offices.

New York Brook Eschange Doenadet Delle Company Feaner Daris de Rhe France M. Jo Mechon Rheintestinates In Land Moers Berengaria Ood Daviathan

In Ocean Liner Stoppage During Operation Dainthon

In mid ocean the liner Leviathan halted for a 52 minute emergency operation. Sal tirdlas Wille reported no recovery from the wife of the American Naval Affairs Committee chairman. The liner diversions and medical acts drew public attention to the incident aboard the ship.

Dainthon Sal Tirdlas Wille Eurerene Tri Ten Amerigan Naval Aairs Committee Phe Oode America Edie

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