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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 25, 1929
Page
1
The Prime Minister J H Scullin issues a Christmas message urging sacrifice for the common good. He speaks of goodwill softening hard hearts, family ties, and joy in giving, noting traditional symbols and calling for Australian-made stockings for children.
Following a prior ruling on refund of kerbing and guttering charges, Minister for Home Affairs Blakeley announced yesterday that he has also approved additional refunds. The decision expands reimbursements tied to municipal street work and related costs.
The Blair Meteorologist forecasts windy conditions for most of the state with a tropical low affecting two thirds of New South Wales. Rain and thunderstorms are expected tomorrow with local winds and hail. An unspecified refund or repayment plan is described, with an estimated distribution to residents and a hopeful note for residents of Cumberra.
Fragmentary report indicates a German referendum proposal was defeated. The article notes votes and a plan for reconsideration, with mentions of the electoral process and percentages.
Both Houses reach a compromise on taxation after long delays in Melbourne. The betting and entertainment taxes are among measures agreed, with figures and allocations to be finalized. Debate focused on personal exemptions and public revenue, завершив в процессе политических компромиссов.
Mary Gilmore writes of Canberra as a luminous, solitary city above grim war’s reach. She contrasts its beauty with a world torn by conflict, envisioning peace while acknowledging widespread grief and hardship.
A Canberra message from Mr Blakeley urges residents to build civic pride as the new capital stabilizes. He praises government steps to reduce unemployment and plans for departmental transfers and universal features like baths and a university. The piece stresses residents must act as active citizens.
Reported bomb blast ten miles outside Delhi injures one as dining car sustains heavy damage. The Viceroy Lord Irwin and Lady Irwin are unharmed and later reach Dalhi. Explosion occurred on the line between Naaanuddin and New Delhi as the train traveled at fifty miles per hour. The device, triggered by an electric wire, appears aimed at the Viceroy. second such attack this year.
In London the House of Commons heard Captain Wedgewood Benn read a message from the Viceroy describing an attempt to wreck the Emperor's train near Jeethi this morning. He thanked Lord Irwin and his staff for their providential intervention and urged restraint over exaggerated reports.
The King's speech at the disarmament conference opening on January 21 will be broadcast for the first time, in hopes that introductory speeches by other delegates will also be aired.
London report from the House of Commons notes Mr. Rameasy MacDonald told Mr. Southby that no plan for a naval conference is contemplated beyond a note stating the British representative will not entertain proposals for the war of the British Meet In other peoples ware.
The Viceroy met five Indian Nationalist delegates in Calcutta but the talks broke down leaving a deadlock over dominion status. Obstruction from Vondai and hard lines from Congress leaders foiled reconciliation efforts by Sir Veludur Sapiu and Mic Dimonh.
The Canberra Times extends warm wishes to readers and the public of the Federal Capital Territory Southern Tableland and South Coast Districts of New South Wales for a Happy Christmas and the peace and goodwill of the season.
Prime Minister Scollin returns to Melbourne as he cites unrest among miners and supportive bystanders. He urges an impartial inquiry while mines have been shut for ten months and warns of harsh hardship for families. The government backs Urengy’s wage-difference proposal to reopen mines without wage cuts, hoping the Arbitration Court can set a lasting solution.
Picketing resumed at Rothbury pit on Tuesday as Rothbury Lodge members gathered. Police guarded entrances after Christmas holidays to prevent disturbances. a rumored protest planned for this evening proved unfounded.
The Prime Minister Boullin returned to Melbourne without securing a settlement on the strike. Coal owners refused the Commonwealth proposal to pay October per ton to the miners.
Applications were made to the High Court seeking writs of prohibition against Judge Beeby and several unions and bodies. The Chief Justice granted the rule returnable by December 27 and allowed further affidavits. The move signals efforts to resuscitate and reorganize the shown colliery industry in New South Wales.
A poetic meditation on wealth as devotion to native land faith in God valued friendships and knowledge. It celebrates youth health quiet beauty and a loving home with a resilient hopeful spirit and a cheerful outlook amid adversity.
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