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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1929
Page
4
A garbled forecast notes cloudy conditions and warmer spells across several areas including New Routh Yulee and Victoria. It mentions variable winds, scattered showers, warm to hot spells, and general fine conditions in places with inland gusts and changing temperatures.
The report surveys Victoria, South Australia, New South Wales and Queensland weather patterns with mentions of westerly winds, cold fronts, and scattered rain. It notes variable winds, possible heavy rain in places, and general unsettled conditions across coastal and inland areas with notable activity around Melbourne, Cooktown, Caloundra, Nebo, and regional towns.
After nine months, Judge Beeby in the Federal Arbitration Court ordered wages for coal miners at pre‑stoppage levels while hearings determine future terms. Coal owners challenge the award and seek to reopen mines. the State government also contemplates dispute over arbitration and government stance amid industrial stoppage and public interest.
A court upheld the Bankruptcy Act amid ongoing disputes over the act’s jurisdiction. The case centered on the regulatory reach of bankruptcy proceedings and involved a contested notice process.
Fragmented text describes miners and union actions at Cessnock in 1900 era, with references to Australia Commonwealth Government and New South Wales employment law. The passage mentions court decisions, intergovernmental pressure, and attempts to regulate industrial disputes during a period of labor unrest. Names and precise events are unclear due to damaged OCR.
A fragmented report notes British commentary on Australian loan terms and capital flow uncertainties. It references debates over policy, potential shocks to markets, and the influence on Australian finance, with cautious projections about timing and government actions.
Local officials consider new measures as a heavy influx of motor tourists arrives. The report notes debates over transportation, safety, and visitor impact, with discussions of pending ordinances and potential changes to regulations.
A fragment reports 1930 city rates tied to hospital funding and governance. Mentions state and federal influence, a potential rate change, and policy provisions affecting a hospital district or public health services, with unreadable portions obscuring full details.
A garbled Canberra area item outlines court related actions and notices involving Attorney General offices, military and hotel matters, with references to Duntroon, Canberra general posts, and a planned public announcement. It mentions activities at Mullmurae and West Biol offices, and signals an imminent legal posting or filing by the Attorney General's Department.
A disrupted evening at a railway line led to a reported robbery attempt. Authorities said a group disturbed the scene during the night, with witness accounts describing a hurried exit from the vicinity near Hampton. No injuries reported.
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