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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1929
Page
1
A Soviet envoy arrives in London amid formal welcome events as talks with British officials begin. The visit signals renewed engagement at a time of mounting global tension and evolving alliances.
London reporting indicates a morning session where trade leaders meet with British ministers to discuss industrial policy and economic priorities. Attendees include a senior ministerial figure and several prominent industrial delegates as talks continue into the week.
The Canberra Times will not publish on Roseay Day December 25. Publication will continue on Christmas Bay and another holiday.
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In the Northern coalfields volunteers start work at the Rothbury Pit as a subsidy plan faces inquiry. Across NSW large crowds protest state force, Parliament ejects a minister, and Sydney sees baton clashes with police on a 5 000 strong march to Parliament House amid calls for a settlement and a one shilling per ton subsidy proposal.
Civil unrest erupted in Sydney when a large police force halted a major union protest and miners at Rothbury faced clashes. Dozens were injured or taken to hospital as baton-wielding officers battled demonstrators near Market Street and St James, before order was restored and crowds dispersed.
In a tangled partisan notice a Commonwealth subsidy offer is outlined, with references to governing bodies and dates. The fragment mentions taxation, fiscal policy, and possible program terms, but the readable content is fragmentary. The piece nods to New York state and other entities without clear actions or outcomes.
Reports describe the start of work at Rothbury pit with crews at Norman Brown and Firunstan gathering near Borhbury. No deaths reported. injuries include David Brown and Walter Waals from yesterday’s incident, with further details unclear.
Fragmented account describes a censure motion against a state government official amid tense sessions in the Assembly. Report notes party lines, opposition criticism, and ongoing debate over leadership, legality, and potential consequences for governance.
After days of rising waters, several towns report receding flood levels and crews begin cleanup. Homeowners measure damage, while emergency offices coordinate shelter and debris removal. Local officials urge caution on remaining flood risks and provide safety tips.
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Fragmentary text references miners and places with unclear names and dates. Multiple garbled phrases appear without coherent events or identifiable individuals. The readable parts suggest a discussion of miners in Queensland but lack concrete actions, outcomes, or dates to summarize meaningfully.
Fragmentary OCR text shows names and phrases with unclear structure. The readable portions mention Wonthaggi, Syne and Phah in a disrupted report, with scattered references to a host, Hoyt, Maer, Aneta, Osan and Ha yabreak. no coherent event or outcome emerges from the garbled row.
Dr Woolnough to lecture at the Engineers Institute in Abu Dhabi as part of the AV AME institute program. The event aims to discuss advances in aviation and mechanical engineering, with focus on recent industry developments and education pathways for engineers.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a history of tense confrontation with police, miners, and local figures amid vague names and places. It mentions a Towne, Beth, and Holton, with references to a MINIS Angel at WAY NWS and GT Coed HRs, indicating sports and local events.
A large crowd gathered for the victim’s funeral, with mourners filling the chapel and streets outside. Authorities noted the community’s grief and called for calm as services concluded, honoring the deceased amid a tense period.
Unclear OCR text reports a protest by bridge workers near Rotitnir with mentions of labor action and disruptions. The readable fragments indicate tension between workers and authorities, suggesting strikes or demonstrations amid broader labor disputes.
Disjointed protest report shows Eveleigh workers marching near the Craton and Cowell fronts. Confused text references Millen, Reine, and Hurl, with unclear actions and dates. Occupation tension described without clear sequence or outcomes.
A tersely reported miners meeting in Wallsend today resolved to organize picketing and potential coalfield action across collieries after disputes over wage and working conditions. The assembly named organizers to coordinate protests and blockaded access routes as a show of solidarity.
A town council, led by Aldermen McCarthy and God, votes to protest government actions using workers from Skathbury Col to influence labor outcomes. The debate centers on preventing government overreach and protecting workers while criticizing inexperience in handling the issue. Local figures express concern about labor and ownership dynamics amid alleged ministerial interference.
Report of a chaotic gathering described by Mr Mukleley and Mr Mhdddeley with tensions rising over an attempt to harm or kill. Attendees claimed no violence occurred, citing transport delays as a possible cause for the timing. The article notes confusion and incomplete details as the meeting continued.
A Melbourne bound Union Steamer Manuka wreck left 100 aboard dead or missing after the service voyage from Wellington to Melbourne. The disaster left many crew and passengers unaccounted as rescue attempts continued.
A meeting at Crabewin Hall heard Mr Hughes, a teacher from Ne par 1, outline objects of a new Australian Nationalist party. He accused existing politics of machine influence and compromise, urged full national power for Parliament, and called for reduced state representation. Motions approved forming the party and appointing a Victoria committee.
London notes say the Prince of Wales will host the new Russian ambassador M Makellnkatt, with credentials exchange likely over the weekend. The meeting signals anticipated anti-propaganda assurances and broader diplomatic groundwork between Britain and Russia.
A national fire outbreak at a Kent City facility damaged Duco tanks and spread blazing liquid. Firefighters fought the blaze amid dense fumes and managed to extinguish the flames. The building suffered only light damage according to local officials.
An airliner R100 conducted a trial departure from a London hangar in clear climatic conditions. The craft chose over Howden for a one hour flight before proceeding toward Ganumm ton, covering approximately 140 million in two years, with the origin read as misty after the journey.
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