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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1929
Page
1
The council discussed electric rate changes this Thursday focusing on kilowatt based charges. Proposals include new per unit pricing and flat fees, with concerns about fairness for high and low usage customers and the impact on metered households.
In a cryptic dispatch a regional group fears for safety as a vast search spreads across Paria and surrounding regions. Officials are coordinating with maritime units to probe irregularities tied to Irene da Bull and allied associates amid mounting concerns over potential dangers.
Fragmentary text references a municipal council, health report, and renewal of something in a federal capital area. Key entities are obscured, making specifics uncertain.
The Industrial Commission bench led by President Justice Piddington set a basic weekly wage of 4 shillings 2 pence 6 farthings for a man with family to 4/2/3, and 2/4/6 for adult female workers. The decision, though unanimous, drew stern remarks from Piddington about the commission’s conditions and its role.
Debated moves to suspend a basic wage declaration faltered as Mr Lang faced defeat amid alignment by government supporters. The session referenced controlling wage provisions and broader economic strategy, with factional divisions shown on key motions. The outcome delayed formal action pending further review and parliamentary pressure.
Loud cheers and marching miners reached Wen o'ehek last night triggering swift alarms. about 1,500 workers moved from Counock toward the volunteers' camp. Reports say tensions cooled as volunteers were sent to guard districts, with several collieries idle, including Ashtonfield, Borehole, and West Wallsend.
British House of Commons faced a tense day as the Coal Mines Bill passed the second reading by 273 to 28 amid packed floors and gallery overflow. Lloyd George led a dramatic defence amid Liberal abstentions, with debate focusing on mine grouping, production costs, and potential wage and price impacts.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss Mr Bavins commentary on My Anetheo Buddington’s criminal case and the task of interpreting and applying the law. It references parliamentary responsibility and questions about accountability and duty.
In a tense scene at the Beeby Award event, contestants clash as reports say no mines opened while Sydney and Dir pening face off. The district’s Northwen Battery and local figures like Mu Danan are cited as key players amid disputed claims and a Wallibury-Wahere authority scrutinized by authorities.
Disjointed Chicago death notices list several individuals amid widespread disruption to transportation and communication. The garbled text mentions names and places with unclear contexts, reflecting a chaotic era of events impacting daily notices.
Vague report states two German aviators fatally hurt in a landing attempt near Cumbikainw An. The crew reportedly tried to land a plane with a graceful reception for the Alors party, but the craft veered and crashed, injuring the pilots.
A disastrous bus crash in Harcelona results in ten dead and seventeen injured. Eyewitness reports describe a night collision with a traveling coach, as rescue efforts continue and authorities investigate the cause and identify the sole survivor who vanished after the wreck.
An archival account highlights arranger Finuter and world garvise amid broader information services. The document references limited public publishing rights and mentions related vessels and firms under surveillance.
Washington reports a final conference on naval conferences ends with a mutual understanding. The talks establish common aims and invite continued dialogue, noting future steps to be taken at the London conference. Representatives from both nations will attend the next phase of negotiations.
The Secretary for State challenges a Washington Post reading that the Secretary of the Navy was snubbed from a Japan meeting. He accuses the article of trying to undermine the London conference and discredit the U S government before the Japanese delegation.
A major U S corporation faced collapse as creditors moved to place it under receivership. The Tower Group and Bowne Production Corp were named among the entities affected while Komet Steel faced its own financial distress. The firms reported a shortfall of hundreds of millions and efforts to secure emergency capital failed.
In the New South Wales Labour Council plans an early year offensive to halt Reds from winning seats on the council. A sustained effort will oppose Red candidates in upcoming elections and prevent their selection.
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