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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 31, 1929
Page
1
News from refugees describes mass casualties in Hebron with terrified students and women harmed. British troops dispersed looters and captured thirty perpetrators after an Arab assault on the Talmudic College complex.
All routes in Palestine are closed to Arabs except military refugee convoys as British authorities impose full military control. Robberies and killings target Jewish residents with several Jews murdered or wounded while hundreds of looters are reported in Seubahil and surrounding areas. The Zions Federation hears Dr Weizmann discuss changes linked to the Balfour pledge amid demands for compensation for Jewish losses.
October work by the Municipal Council staff plans heavier machinery and new transformers for the Caphtal Coriniselon supply to Murrinjuck. The overhaul aims to reduce consumer power prices from fourpence to two and a half pence as the new supply is installed.
In Parliament Dr Maloney leads a discussion on liquor policy amid delays and a Federal Capital context. The minister notes the poll showing public support for liquor control and cites proposed ordinances and constitutional terms yet to be enacted.
Report from London notes an informal gathering of Dominion delegates at Geneva with Australia and New Zealand seeking independence. Irish Free State delegates push for Ireland while others slow to commit. the Empire Preface Association indicates the report may be altered as some parties influence the outcome.
Treasury authorities announced £5,000,000 of Commonwealth Treasury Bills placed at an average rate around 61 percent. The report notes delays in commencing an ordinance and mentions preparations for calling tenders related to hotel funding and commissions.
Reports indicate troops may keep control as Palestine unrest affects civilian life. Casualties listed include 52 Christians and 56 Jews killed or wounded, with ongoing hospital care for others. Britain seeks order while cabinet deliberations pause until the Prime Minister returns from Geneva. Looting arrests begin with heavy sentences.
Leaders from Britain France and Germany reach accord on evacuating the Rhineland within three months after ratification. The agreement calls for German and French troop withdrawals and outlines steps toward restoring order, with a plenary session planned for the weekend.
Report states Lady Heath was seriously hurt when a Briilehavia- Late crashed into buildings near the airport. Heath was rushed to an emergency hospital as doctors assess extent of injuries and possible fatalities.
A woman leapt briefly from a factory roof and fell beyond the building edge. Workmen rushed below as rescue efforts began and doctors prepared to operate on her brain that night to save her life and avert meningitis.
A minister informs that the inquiry into the alleged errors of the Chief Commissioner’s Automations is not granted. Alvord and Alcorn figures are referenced with motives cited as perfect, with areas and services under dispute.
Debate on the second reading of the Maritime Industries Bill moves into a likely tense week with many speeches and a hoped end of week vote. Critics doubt the gag will pass, and some see the measure as touch and go amid Federal control disputes and calls for constitutional amendments.
Five Italian pilots arrived at Calshot with Colonel Herpasconi saying the team is hopeful though machine testing is uncertain after weather delays. Major Turner of The Dolly Telegraph forecasts the rival Britain team will be flying officers Washorn Cred and Manuforth.
Premier Havin stated he hoped the Federal Government would adopt the Prime Minister's arbitration proposals. He urged merging state and federal laws into a unified system of industrial regulation through direct negotiations between involved parties. He argued nine-tenths of industrial strife stems from Federal jurisdiction.
The High Court's rulings from 1820 to 1926 established the Arbitration Court as supreme with near unlimited authority. In 1986 the full Court held that only the full Court could grant release or cancellation from an award and later refused to release a State from an award.
Bail was applied for in Sydney on Friday for Ada Bunfield, charged with murder in Mebtardageen. The court set bail at £500 as Bunfield, deemed unfit to stand trial, awaits medical attendance and custody under police examination.
In Sydney, a hearing proceeded on a conspiracy charge against seven union leaders. The witness testified that on July 17 Gordon led a mob, grabbed the witness, and threatened violence while promising protection if cooperation. The testimony suggested threats to stay alive amid the confrontation.
Dorman Long and Coy report progress in negotiations to form a partnership uniting iron and steel firms along northeast England. The aim is a fusion of interests and a working agreement to consolidate operations.
Friday report says unionists have decided to declare black allied hotels in Newcastle employing non union labour, signaling potential protests or disruption.
A damaged text fragment hints at fear and sorrow as a world spirals toward harm. It mentions memories, an evil presence, and a sense of enduring ache, with no clear events or names to identify.
The record notes tense exchanges as Peter Watson and others recount being stopped by a crowd of pickets on a night journey. Witnesses include Hegers vob and Alexander Donn a loyalist. Hoover allegedly called for unity and forced confrontation. hearing adjourned until Monday.
The Berifield inquest verdict is reported as the lead across newspapers. The Canberra Times notes other papers in Canberra district race to publish but confirms its own primacy for the latest results.
The Victorian Premier accuses Labour members of obstructing standing orders in the House of Representatives. He claims renewed obstruction would cripple government work and delay business, urging drastic measures if the ministry is returned to power.
The Graf Zeppelin finished a world flight in twenty days and seven hours. Commander Eckener announced it would depart for Mehehaven at midnight on Saturday with Captain Lohmann in command. Plans include next stops in Washington and Akron before returning to Germany.
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