06 Dec 1930
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1930
Page
1
A fragmentary report notes men ordered to resume work at the abattoirs amid cheers. The piece references workers protesting and being ejecting, with unclear names, dates, and places. The readable portion emphasizes labor action and relief at resuming tasks.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a tragic end in Turton with oblique phrases about an accident or illness. Names and precise details are obscured, but the item signals a deceased individual and a local report from a Friday edition.
The Commonwealth Bank advance for this season's wheat drew sharp criticism in parliament. Mr P G Stewart urged immediate measures to save farmers from ruin, including a sales tax on exports and reform of the exchange. He accused the government of failing to support farmers and warned of a revolt among rural electors. The speech cited financial strain, high costs, and ongoing Wheat Marketing discussions as central to the crisis.
Ottawa reports Canada mined 29,967,000 dollars worth of gold in 1929, an all time high, second only to South Africa and the United States. The article blends financial figures with political commentary on wheat markets, government policy, and international trade tensions. It notes debates over tariffs, wheat prices, and potential reforms affecting Canadian industry and farmers.
President of the Senate Banator Kingamill denied witnessing a quarrel among four senators on Thursday evening. He stressed that leaving the chair did not diminish his authority and warned that the dignity of the chamber rests with its senators and with him as presiding officer.
Paris reports the Tardieu cabinet resigns after a Senate defeat. Briand and Poineace hint they will not take the premiership. Delaider, Radical Socialists, named possible premier. Cheron Levalis also mentioned amid a dramatic budget clash. France faces economic strain and debates over policy as opposition coalesces.
Fragmented OCR text shows a chaotic note about cabinet demands in Britain and references to individuals and events. The readable bits suggest political tension and urgent writings but details are unclear. The piece mentions labor, employment, and a public figure, but lacks coherent facts or dates.
London Thursday report shows 230000 miners voting against a proposed national strike while 208000 supported. The exchange included claims of misstatements and calls for dignity in the chair. The president and chair attempted to maintain decorum as debate continued.
The article reports Mr R G Casey deciding to retire temporarily in London amid political shifts. It notes his possible move following a controversial period and mentions ongoing discussions about succession and appointment to fill the vacancy.
A damaged OCR note reports a newly opened highway section in New South Wales with partial completion. It mentions a Vodvrat Minnway segment and a Tar Hivys boundary area and states work on tar laying is progressing. Traffic is diverted via Duntroon to the Mattie Rosas route.
A devastating quake in Burma toppled buildings and triggered a railway disaster near Pyu. Forty people died and many were injured as trains and stations suffered severe damage. Doctors and relief workers mobilized amid chaotic scenes, with casualties concentrated around the Pyu line and affected towns.
In a New South Wales legislative session the Kilpatrick inquiry pressed whether many people still benefited from past government unemployment relief funds and if the current government planned more town relief works. Premier Randers defended the record, noting some work existed and denied a large unallocated pool, while opposition voices pressed for clarity on funding and future programs.
A distorted Washington dispatch reports Congress seeking strict oversight on a proposed 160 million dollar public works program to be administered by the provident department, with officials indicating a strong push for centralized control and accountability.
A readout outlines the status of information access in Australia and New Zealand, detailing protections around personal data and intelligence. It notes provisions for privacy and lawful data use while confirming broad rights under local law and government oversight.
Six inmates from a New York state asylum escaped from the Mont Vielent facility near Natawan. Two murderers and two dangerous felons were among the escapees. Guards captured several as the manhunt continued through the New York area into the night amid reports of recapture and ongoing search efforts.
Holiday makers visit naval college at Hay, with families invited for Christmas break. The college offers 18 seats for women and families, with transport by fan wagons and a four hour journey to Cantverm. The trip covers 100 miles from Sydney and rewards travelers with a stay at the college 420 miles away at Heraldwood.
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