18 Dec 1930
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1930
Page
1
Campbell's car team aims for a track record at the Australian meet with the standout athletes listed as favorites. The event features a mix of local and visiting competitors, including noted sprinters and endurance runners.
After a tumultuous day in Parliament, the Wheat Advances Bill passed the Senate amid unruly scenes in the House of Representatives. The bill aims to enable financing via the Commonwealth Bank for wheat ventures, with amendments retained and a recess likely around January 20.
A garbled report mentions Abdul Hamid claims rejected by a tribunal and outlines disputed statements by various figures. The incomplete text references international figures, political actions, and a perceived return of a person to a place, with unclear outcomes or dates.
The Commonwealth Bank Board approved advancing 2 shillings 6 pence for wheat, raising the fund above prior allocations yet still below the amount designated for farmers under the Wheat Advances Bill. The cabinet’s agreement aligns with broader financial support for domestic wheat farmers.
Disjointed text presents a corrupted OCR sample with numerous misspellings and garbled phrases. The readable parts hint at a long, possibly historical narrative or editorial but no clear事件, names, dates, or concrete entities can be reliably extracted for a proper summary.
Fewer entries arrive for the country week tennis carnival as several players from Westheadly and nearby towns, including Hinkle and Westheadly, compete in a tight format. The event lists numerous participants such as CxnNHEE and Yue while weather and travel challenges affect turnout.
Historic session erupts as MPs spar over a new wool export duty amid volatile exchanges. The House mirrors pandemonium with shouted insults and heated interruptions as ministers face rebuke from opposition members.
A violent cyclone struck Tamworth around 4 pm, lifting roofs, snapping verandahs, and uprooting trees and fences. Electric, power, and telephone cables collapsed as torrential rains flooded streets for about half an hour, crippling the town centre and disrupting rail lines.
Fragmented report from Melbourne notes ongoing building work and a pending inquiry into wage rates. Mentions the general secretary of an association and a Melbourne official, with unclear details about costs, salaries, and local projects.
Court reserved judgement in appeals of Yon Patrick Kalnnawaki ex constable and Frederick Timbury. They were sentenced to ten years penal servitude in charge of Navini Inflicted violent harm. Judge Kilgowski noted at the conviction and the sentences to unite the severity. Appellants’ counsel MMe Rotet argued mutely. Kalannawake alleged bank involvement by a harmed party, while Murray faced a related murder claim at trial.
A brief note cites special arrangement by Reuters World Service and other sources as the basis for the compilation of the intelligence publication, asserting all rights in the material.
Fragmentary report from Indian Conference in London notes Vin Michter and participants including Evanston and Bates, with scattered names and actions. Unclear details and dates due to OCR errors.
The King will travel on Monday to Sandringham to spend Christmas Day with the Queen and Princess Elizabeth. The York and Prine Elizabeth party will attend, and arrangements include the Royal Household at Windsor.
Rushed from train, a man died on the express near Newcastle Weinending. Railway workers found him after the incident. later three vans were torn from the train. Officials from the Penterner Taher bearing the time of Reward Grown were found on the body.
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