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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 23, 1929

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Mr Macdonald Hastens American Trip in Fortnight Stay

The report states Mr Macdonald plans a visit to the United States for about a fortnights stay. It notes uncertainty whether he will meet President Hoover during the trip and mentions arrangements being arranged, with timing around October. He is departing for Washington and may depart for October.

Washington Wermenday Teas Macdonald United States Lana Howe

Graf Zeppelin to Build Warship Transport Vehicle

German American efforts to construct a wartime airship transport vehicle were announced as the Zeppelin fleet was damaged today. Reports describe preparations for a ceremonial departure from the hangar with dignitaries and officials expected to attend a Thursday event.

Dean Inge Denies Australian Tours Rumour

London Wednesday reports that Dean Inge denied an Australian tour story. He said a mission to Adlington was merely recuperative travel with no plans for a New Zealand or Australian trip. Officials questioned the speculation and stressed no official tour schedule existed.

London Pres Ulla

Nationalist Party Severs Ties After Censure Vote Fallout

Last night Prime Minister Bruce announced that Nationalist Party whip will not notify two MPs, W. M. Hughes and Mann, of party meetings. The move signals effective exclusion for voting as they believed on yesterday’s censure debate, with further party discipline and seating changes following the wrangle.

Bruce W. M. Hughes Mann Ty Eien

Petulant Gesture Sparks Debate Inside Party

Fragmented OCR text shows a disputed stance within a political party. It references Bruce, Mr Mugwenald, and Mr Mani, with mentions of invitations, meetings, and criticisms aimed at party leadership. The scene hints at tensions over mediation, impartial administration, and internal dissent amid broader calls for unity.

Britain to Appoint Commission on Sugar Industry

A government statement says a commission will study the sugar industry in the West Indies and related markets. Lord Liver is named to lead the inquiry with experts reviewing production, competition, and pricing structures. The panel’s work aims to advise on reforms and potential policy changes.

London Thiemlay West Indies Wefuah Guan Euway Liver

Victoria Melnourenes Amended Crime Act Proposal

A draft of the Crime Act was presented in the assembly today to reduce penalties for a minor offence involving a war passing penalty. Only two measures were adopted, including a serious case report, with further discussion expected on the remaining provisions.

Canberra Oiling the Acorn War Declarations and Armored Train

Parliament questioned oiling the lantern and wartime mobilization as forces in Manchuria and Canton mobilize. Reports indicate Vietnaming era troop movements and a Novist armored train with infantry attacked Chinese positions, followed by a one hour engagement with casualties and wounded.

Norder Amma Tih Dhreton Wapweth Hilary Wesaures Manchwuil Manchowil Climo Chinen Sati

Windfall funds target deficit and baby bonus cuts

A dubious windfall of about £1.29 million from Public Trustees and Ci Exprop Properties plus a £361,000 surplus aims to cut a £4.99 million deficit in the current year. Amusement tax and indirect revenue boosts, with a 10 percent super tax on incomes above £2,000, fund the plan. The baby bonus is trimmed where weekly family income exceeds £8, saving about £61,000. The budget notes Commonwealth revenue sources and debt redemption, with emphasis on debt reduction and housing trends. The report also touches on Australia’s financial metrics, building approvals, and population debt dynamics amid economic pressures.

Con Arbin Kate Debin Londons Commonwealth Raul Chia CFMN Auvinen Houw Thorsted Laon Witdob Alstrallata

Revenue Decline Spurs Budget Shortfall Report

A past year revenue estimate shows 7,418,210 with expenses of 7,?87,745, creating a shortfall. The document cites failures in revenue alteration due to reduced demand and hindered actual receipts, noting a shortage of 2,?14M pounds.

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Life Insurance Measure Debated in Senate Reading

The federal life insurance bill faced a second reading amid strong assertions of a proposed reform package exceeding 120,900,000 pounds. Ministers argued the measure aimed to curb problematic practices and restore confidence, with penalties for noncompliance, while opponents warned of overreach and procedural delays.

Menate Yeatenday Prrean Uthier Than & Company Ray Curry Alain W Hewes Fife

Mauretania Sets New Transatlantic Record

Mauretania arrives at Plymouth after faster passage from New York by four hours, beating the North Atlantic record. The Cunard liner, 22 years old, completed the crossing in four days 17 hours 4 minutes, averaging 37.8 knots.

London Cunard Mauretania Fiymouth New York Howes Amin Miles al Avera Mueed Werrenin

Censure Vote Splits Ranks Amid Debated Motion

An irregular debate ended after a dinner break as the censure motion faced a mixed vote. Government faction loyalty wavered with ministers McWillane Brurn Naw and Marr amid opposition claims of insufficient support for Prime Minister Brurn Naw.

Mr. McWillane Kovernment Menarm Hughem Btnwart Batenweer Aeullin Mattiews Marwrarte Ste Jinens Marr Gesmera Conaureotlan Brurn Wie Teo Magenll Rontemand Vno Tereun Prine John Trawn Mesers Maxwell Marka H

Ashfield By Election Aims to Elect Mr O Brien

Fragmented OCR text shows Ashfield by election notes with candidate mentions including J O Brien and volunteers. The readable content begins to reference a contest in Ashfield with possible campaign details and expenses.

Canberra Roads Upkeep Costs Chronicles Funding Gap

The Minister for Monw Attatra, Mr GTA Abbott, told Parliament that about 277 miles of roadway in the Federal Capital Territory required £410,000 in intervention and fund charges. Over the past three years, maintenance costs totaled £28, with revenue from rates covering only a portion. The general rate for 02h 1920 supported many other services, complicating maintenance funding.

Monw Attatra Gta. Abbott Amar van Tod Cray

Cocaine Traffic Fines Imposed At General Court

Reports from Sydney Thurmlay and Kovern detail cocaine trafficking cases? two men charged in a major drug ring. A premier per the Central Court presided by Nalther heard testimony on female suspects and a separate case involved former sailor Practis Mayes, convicted for five months, with sentencing tied to possession and transfer of cocaine.

Sydney Thurmlay Kovern Nalther Praticis Mayes van Mow Ray Ing Kla Pomentort

Auction Sale Report of Sion at Thermay Sale

SION SOLD AT AUCTION for 1050 pounds. The event took place at Thermay where the well known PaREmrNe and local bidders attended. W. A. Wie and Mesheill state were among the buyers for long term purchase.

SION

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