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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 24, 1929

Page

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Last Minute Efforts To Save Hague Front Disaster

Desperate late bid reported at The Hague as Britain resists justice for its claims and German finance minister Holferding joins four-power talks. Milan and other figures signal crisis while proposals to ease German demands are debated ahead of Friday meeting.

LE Hague Hague Gaewden Grant Britain Breesemann Germany Holferding Feltieh

Blue Rocket Seaplane Tests Point to Record Speeds

Tests in London today on the Blue Rocket seaplane project suggest a potential speed nearing 870 to 350 miles per hour on a straight course. The craft, linked to the Schneider Cup competition, undergoes modifications and guarded transport to Calshot with airmen and officers overseeing readiness for a full trial.

London Casston Han Calshot Rip RAP Ita

Union Fine Suspension Debate Questions Repeal

Mr Beazley asks if the union fine imposed on the Water Workers Organisation for an award is to be refunded. He notes payments already made and questions whether the parliamentary action suspended the penalty or if a statute would repeal it. The Attorney General’s position is referenced regarding whether the fine was repealed.

Beazley

Unclear Text Fragments From An Old Page

Readable portions describe fragmented notes about a regional event and abstract mentions of a capitalization topic. No clear entities, dates, places, or outcomes emerge from the legible content.

Increased Taxation Proposals Hit Sydney and Melbourne

The new taxation proposals dominated discussion in Sydney and Melbourne. Observers forecast higher car prices smaller liquor glasses and possible theatre closures as direct effects of the Treasurer's plan.

Sydney Melbourne

Two Theatres Likely To Close In Melbourne District

In a dated item from Pebbee B S Tet a cinema figure predicts the closure of two J C William theatres, one in Sydney and one in Milbourne. The move would threaten the jobs of many employers and cast doubt on local cinema culture.

WY. Pebbee B.S Poe J. C Willian Sydney Milbourne

Excise Duty Increases Beer Prices In Sydney

A fragmented report from Sydney indicates new excise duties will raise beer prices. The change links to broader tax shifts and affects public beverage purchases, with officials noting adjustments across distribution channels.

Theatres Take Stand Over Profit Cut Across Australia

A disrupted notice outlines Union Theatres in Australia facing a profit cut threaten to wipe out small gains. The plan risks wiping out a third of the sector and could force many territory-wide venues to close while some films and shows already lose screening time.

Kydney Firbdas Spiuntt Diogo Union Theatres Australia Gla Reerige

Discrimination Urged In Car Tax Changes

Melbourne reports a government policy debate on motor vehicle tax that could raise prices for buyers including 100parsons affected and increase costs across the industry. Fort Amora Australila Ltd cites unfair rules harming local car makers while US cars face higher duties. Canada and Britain see smaller shifts.

Melbourne Boden oUtry Pitita Pitita. Dati Elostownens Fort Ametora Australila Ltd Mreneh Nmn Plains United States Canada Joy Sa

Stormy moves in Nationalist party leadership row

The article outlines turmoil within the Nationalist party as Mr Hughes sails to Ayiney and Mr Mann laments being snubbed from a Western Australia delegation. Parliamentarian friction grows amid apologies and accusations of political courtesy breaches.

War fears flare as bluff may collapse in Soviet China clash

Shanghai reports say both sides seek to end detente and fight. Soviet forces attack Chalanov for the third day, with a bomber downed by Chinese guns after six bombs. General Budkany arrives at Chita to lead 30 000 strong Far Eastern Army Corps.

Shanghai China Russia Chalanov Harbin Budkany Chita

Party First Mr. Bavin's Code

Sydney Priday The Promice Mr Havin expressed the opinion that it wot oteen as at end with the obligations of oho who was elected by his constituents to support the party to do his best not only to put that party out of offices but also ja credit the headers Natian held these opinions he was bound to express ther but hardly at the name one called the pie ttin oo tener of the party.

Trucé Messrs Hughes Mann OW. M. Hughes Labour Mussolini Lolhouse Mermeties Bruce Rentied Mor. Mann Sydney Priday Promice Havin Oho

Effect of New Tax Proposals on Glass Stocks

The market reacted to the proposed taxation with shifts in stock values. Glass manufacturers like the Australian Glass Royalan firm saw gains due to anticipated orders from hotels adjusting glassware sizes in response to beer and whiskey tax changes.

Kydney Wriday Gillower Pirhoer Rirewerks Moving Picture Shorer Etralian Glass Coyalan

Outrage Over Exclusion of Hughes Leader Claims

Sir Clifton Love, chairman of the Hughes Executive Committee, today denounced the Prime Minister for excluding Hughes from party meetings. He said the Prime Minister had assumed power beyond the Labour Party in Danes and warned the Nationalist Party electors of North Sydney against dictation. The Labour Party would not expel Roman without caucus approval.

Bydney Clifton Love Hughes Labour Party Roman North Sydney

By-Election Sought After Jarvie Visit Ashfield Electorate

Mr Jarvie MLA returned from Queenstown with no interview with Premier Travin. Both men declined comment but agreed on the need for an early by election in Ashfield to allow electors to judge Jarvie's bus bribery connection. An official announcement is expected in a few days.

Sydney Jarvie M.L.A Queenstend Luna Travin Moin Mvin Ashfield

Pearson Inquest Opens as Jury Delivers Verdict

Inquest into Marton Wennrsorn Pearon death resumes with Dr Tart Weir of Sydney University unable to confirm poison due to wine residue. Exhibit analysis shows zinc tin and hydrochloric acid in a sample from a German house, with remaining water. Mrs Eleanor Pearson declines to testify. Coroner finds death occurred October 9 1028 and exhumation in July revealed zinc but no conclusive poison link. Pearson discharged on murder charge. second charge of attempted murder adjourned to Central Police Court with bond set at 200 pounds.

Bydney Marton Zelerin Wennrsorn Tart Weir Cormen Eleanor Pearson Marion Peareon Pearson Meiton Central Police Court Hall

Biggest Budget Devised to Tax Children Says A W U

A.W.U. opinion by J Bailey secretary of the Central branch denounces the Bruce Page Budget as the biggest fraud aimed at the people. He claims the government shows incompetence and has taxed children from their picture shows, the only amusement affordable for workers.

Rydney J. Bailey A.jw.u

Dearer Cars Effect of New Tariff

Melbourne reports from Friday with Central Motors Australia chief Innes Farndolph discussing a tariff impact. He notes the Government's stance is revenue driven and that American cars may see price rises, though the extent is undecided. He questions potential additional measures and whether the government will act, uncertain at this stage.

Melbourne Central Motors Australiap My. Ltd Innes Farndolph

Rebel King’s Desperate Plight Across Afghan Conflict

Rebels under Nadir Khan harass by tribal actions while Afghan king Hureehea Bakao seeks control via rewards for Nadir’s capture. Khan Mohammad is reportedly captured with troops as fighting drives brigand forces from Gardex. Kabul marks independence anniversary amidst civil war.

Caiautta Thureh Nadir Khan Kabul Hureehea Bakao Nadir Meshawaer Roecha Khan Mohammad Teerther

Canadian Wheat Pool Eyes Argentina Cooperation

The New York Times reports W J Jackman of United Farmers of Canada says Canadian Wheat Pool experts have approached Argentina to recruit farmers into a proposed world wheat pool. Argentine leaders see a need for a global marketing solution and may back storage facilities and elevators run as a public service to stabilize world prices.

New York New York Times W. J. Jackman United Farmers of Canada Senor Pracunan Argentine Farmers’ Organisation Almont

No Action For Coal Settlement Inquiry Blocked

The Crime Mintner aide Brace said the government would not mediate a coal mine reopening while the inquiry by the Hewal eannabeechon proceeds. He noted most MPs supported withdrawing the prosecution against John Brown to reopen the mines, arguing miners and families still suffer.

Mintner Brace Duties Gmunters Hewal @ eannabeechon Jon Howe O Hepesntativer Agalios John Brown

Arbitration Explains Maritime Industries Bill Reading

Mr Truce moved the second reading in Parliament for the Maritime Industries Bill to withdraw Commonwealth from most industrial regulation while preserving shipping and waterside sectors. The measure sets a transitional period to restore Commonwealth control and outlines machinery for industrial regulation during the changeover. Continued on page 6.

Truce Druce Commonwealth Blazen 10 AM Horiny Wienne Indietria Peters

Mr W Killen in Serious Illness After Heart Event

Member for Hivernia in the House of Representatives Mr W Killen was stricken by a heart seizure while visiting Dr J F Watson near Canberra. Federal Treasurer Dr Farle Inge summoned medical aid and remained briefly. Killen's condition was serious last night and he was expected to stay near Guneablin for three to four weeks before possible travel to Sydney.

W. W. Killen Hivernia House of Representatives Killen J. F. Watson Marliament House Farle Inge Vanberm

Visit to U S A Prompts Hoover White House Aim

Washington reports say British Prime Minister Tomany Mitoncdl plans to visit the United States to seek Hoover’s influence amid tensions with Defolier and Jo. He travels with his daughter and a staff member. Attendees include Sir Kenne Howard and Franklin Am lnmmer. Churchill postpones visit to next winter.

Washington Tomany Mitoncdl United Hoover Defolier Hie Dawriiter Shied Kenne Howard Prien Amlnmmer Moemier Kimievey de Hut Morlonald White Mouse Beset MarlDonald Chetalier Winton Cherchill

Censure Motion Fails in New Zealand Parliament

Wellington report states a government censure motion was defeated by 8 votes to 24. Labour and independent members opposed the motion, with Labour leader Mr Holland previously pledging not to back Coates against Sir Joseph Ward.

Wellington

Wage Reduction Affects 500000 Workers

The story reports a wage cut proposal affecting about half a million workers as arbitrators weigh remedies. Employers push for lower pay while workers demand protections and built in wage safeguards. The piece notes industry mood and proposed immediate action if a strike or wage cut were necessary.

Cotton Employees Wage Cut Approved by Arbitration Court

The Court of Arbitration completed a wage reduction for cotton employers staff, approving a 6.41 percent cut tied to a 124 percent production index. Employers will see their current salaries reduced by about six and a half percent under the ruling.

London Court of Arbitration Imauleionite Rliy Cowort Salares

Earhart Leads Women’s Air Derby With Speed Record

In Texas on Thursday Miss Earhart set a women’s speed record of 250 miles in 2 hours 28 minutes 17 seconds to take the lead. Glady s O Donnell of California remains second, Nichols of New York third, and Tanden fourth. A crash victim in Pecos caused minor damage but no injuries.

Midlani Texas Miss Earhart Mit Mia Gladys O'Donnell California Nichols New York Tanden Pecos

Three More Retire in Fort Worth Air Derby Stop

Thirteen women pilots remained in the air derby overnight in Fort Worth Texas with three more retirements. Mrs Thaden led the field at this point with Miss Berhart second by four minutes followed by O'Donnell and Nichols amid illness and fatigue.

Fort Worth Texas Thorn Aorhdeata Ilness

Round Europe Race Awards Delayed Over Poor Data

The Round Europe awards for speed reliability and practical machine quality are delayed due to compiling difficulties. Points show Moraik Germany with 128, Read 134 and Carberry 141, delaying official standings.

London Moraik Grmany Read Carberry

Zeppelin Gondola Damage Reported After Train Incident

Damaged rear gondola of the Graf Zeppelin followed a train mishap near Tokyo. Authorities say repairs are underway and hope to restore flight rights soon.

Tokio Sarto

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