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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 13, 1930

Page

2

Public Service Reorganization Reduces Officer Numbers

A Commonwealth review outlines reassignment and abolition of hundreds of officer posts in 1930. About 301 positions displaced with £5442k in salaries affected. 200 officers remain in temporary roles while 60-year-olds face retirement considerations and pension implications.

Interieitien Dpanbelice Commonwealth Vhorweter Odemertniesto Pei Nbuster Fieter Antil Widh le Treasory Allurmey-Gienerm's Briane Commonwealth Public Service Act Sulle

Population Estimate for Babylon Aimed by Area Comparisons

A historical note discusses estimating Babylon's population by comparing its area to modern cities. It suggests as low as 6,000,000 and as high as 1.26 million, citing Belucia as half Babylon’s size in ancient times and noting agricultural limits in the Turkish territory surrounding Babylon.

Babylon Turkey

Standley Invents Electric Cradle With Dual Upright Swing

W D Standley of San Diego California unveils an electric cradle that swings side to side from two uprights on a wheeled base. A switch and lever control the downward pull to operate the cradle while drawers in the base store toys and playthings.

W. D. Standley San Diego California

Senate party truce appeal and debate over regulation.

In a Senate session Senator Lynch urged a cross party truce on regulatory legislation amid party interests. The Government leader said discussion could occur but warned no party should be blamed for elections while Labour and Nationalist leaders weighed positions. The debate touched political strategy and potential timing for further consideration.

Senate Fenton Dts Senmator Devach Nat. W.A Ori Nina Howe Ami Mr Letham Jan Athonws Dt Wy Lee Mien Dangers Howe Werth Mackioge Aua- Tito TPN Pnep Peiitenl Uhere Latham Dani Australian Labour Party Country Party Carroll W.A G George Deuree Australia Selbeum Me Kentuerd Daly

Einstein Fleeing From Press and Public Scene

A scrambled report describes a renowned scientist seeking escape from intense media attention in New York. It mentions a visited professor, public crowds, and a tense exchange about diet and safety amid a chaotic sequence of events and alleged orders.

Ash. Net Pita Wilhiese Norman Rihwes Siesel Chad Wien

German Steamer Wrecked in Fortied Zone

A German steamer wrecked in a fortified zone. The crew were believed saved but later reports indicate complications. Details are unclear due to the damaged text, but the incident concerns maritime disaster and potential rescue efforts.

Paper pulp bounty proposal still under consideration in Senate

Senate debate reveals government aims to establish a paper pulp industry tied to possible bounty. Senator Daly cites need for further research and credit access while committees in Tasmania and New South Wales prepare to meet. government plans hinge on economic feasibility and removing obstacles.

Honutor Daly Lace-Pucks Tasawinia Lynch Tasmanian New Sou | Wales

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