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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 28, 1929

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Fatal Flight Wreckage Near Paris Reported

Fragmented text indicates a fatal air crash near Paris with bodies identified as Petar Jowph La Rulle and others. Early reports mention recovery by officials and transfer to French custody. Details are unclear due to OCR damage and disrupted phrasing.

Paris Tedie Minkury Petar Jowph la Rulle Mar- Teterd Raymuond Fatemen Minin Fairmen Tumi Ind Bourne

French flyers parsh and a new coast guard record

A fragmentary report outlines a French air incident with a party of explorers near La Halle. It mentions Byrte a PARA huitay and Jongs-Willtairey and a nod to Muriediive. The record notes an attempted landing and a 10 Hinman maneuver toward HL Geir rear.

Huitay Et Jongs-Willtairey Meme Muriediive Nod Prem Overland Npectar Fames Sim le Pele Geir

Gandhi Manifesto and Bengal Congress Meeting Report

In Calcutta a Gandhi led manifesto is described as part of a Congress event. The piece notes preparations for a unity meeting before labor union discussions and calls for independence alongside civil disobedience. It mentions taxation and constitutional aspects under consideration by Congress leaders.

Calcutta Lakenes

Bank theft confuses police after missing money

Fragmentary report from Melbourne describes a man linking a sum of pounds seized from a Prarhan bank to an alleged crime. Detectives chase leads as authorities note inconsistent statements and vanish money. Investigation continues with unclear suspects and timeline.

Puny Friday Awarded Trade Val Mp Mit Is A Teacow Sty

Puny Friday receives a monetary award in a ceremonial event. The ceremony highlighted a collaboration between local groups and the trade association. Officials praised the recipient for community service and recent contributions.

Merciary Wales Latour Saint Exerusive Wiermationale Val

Miners Seek Higher Wages to Trigger Interstate Dispute

The Australian Coal and Shale Employees Federation today served a new log on mine owners nationwide demanding heavy wage increases and better conditions. The log calls for rates to rise from January 1, with failure to comply prompting further action. The claims include a ninepence per ton rise for non coal and proportional increases across existing rates, plus wage enhancements for contract and piecework arrangements.

Sydney Australian Coal and Shale Employees’ Federation Commonwealth Federation

Court Appears to Hear Miner Strike Plea Across Regions

An evidentiary excerpt details a Northern Coal Owners Association dispute over terminations and wage reductions. Queensland and New South Wales miners are referenced with union actions and government involvement in fuel policy. The document notes affidavits, court involvement, and potential industrial action linked to the Rothbury and Wonthaggi areas, with key figures names obscured in the fragmented report.

Unferth Siward aPhuteanion Gmiteys Cott Krederick Stat Tel South Wonthasiel Viera New Bune Wales Awm Tham Ventuphotoes Eoutelh Wien Henin Muir Atlow Fuel Wales Mallett Rothbury Rallowa Xnorstary Queensland Colliery Proprietary Quetalanys Shine Union Atv Armwne Sant Coure Winiehy

Rothbury Pit Production Revel at 16-day Renaming

Report from Rothbury Pit notes a 16 day work plan for the colliery renamed to reflect new production goals. Government action at Rathbury aimed at controlling costs follows information from the mine indicating no financial disruption or dislocation due to the changes.

Avene Heilay Whey Mae

Japanese Delegation to Discuss Disarmament in London

The Japanese delegation will arrive in London next week to hold talks with British officials at Grosvenor House about disarmament. A naval correspondent notes that a prominent allied figure may accompany the visitors, signaling a strong practical approach to the topic.

London Thureday Ramany Marfoniati Grosvenor Howes Wark Lane N” Naval Care Texpondent Nlx Pilente Arad

French Attitude Memo Reveals Naval Conference Pressures

The French Government's memorandum to the Ave powers was released. It stresses free communication between Britain and France and questions the feasibility of Mediterranean tonnage agreements and unified armament limitations. It hints at adherence to the League Covenant amid naval conference negotiations.

Paris Great Britain France Mediterranean Wien

King's Greetings To The Pope

London Thursday. On the occasion of the ceremony at the Holy See, George sent his venal congratulations and best wishes for the Holiness welfare and happiness.

London Thuysday George Annie Atlow Yuan

Storm swept Europe as lifeboat rescues mark holiday misfortunes

Fierce gales along the British Coast and Southeast Europe eased shipping havoc. At least 32 deaths are reported, many from the steamer Aalaug, with rescues of crews noted at multiple points amid a long list of Christmas tragedies. Motor vehicle crashes also contribute to the toll.

London British Europe

English gale wreck claims many as lifeboats fail

A French steamer bound for Moricamby wrecked off a coast in a gale. The Artiug drifted onto rocks, crew perished or were lost. lifeboats proved powerless in the surf as rescuers observed from shore.

Terrific Storm on The Clarence Grafton Friday

A chaotic scene unfolds as a violent storm batters the Clarence Grafton ship on Friday. Passengers report strong winds and drifting debris as crew struggle to secure the vessel amid crashing waves and fear.

Wartime Reflections On The Great War By Bean Captain

Captain Bean recounts wartime experiences and the grim toll of conflict. He notes how memories of British during the Great War linger and laments violence against prisoners, suggesting some officers were misled by inexperience.

Rydney Bean Ommetal Wdt Roan

Unclear text fragment from historical newspaper

Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled quotes and names. No discernible event, date, or clear entities to summarize into a proper news item.

Derailment of Adelaide Express Shuts Line After Ruinous Crash

The Adelaide Express bound for Melbourne derailed near Callington on the Murray Bridge line in heavy rain, sending the locomotive 60K off the rails and wrecking several cars. One coach was splintered and two fell toward the verge. no serious injuries were reported among 103 passengers. Repair work blocked the route, with passengers redirected to Callington while a substitute service was arranged.

Melbourne Adelaity Murray Wytha Road South Australian Railway Department Murley Bridge Collington Lenin Han Diver Viewtorian Railways South Australian Railways Department Adelaide

New Airship Bigger Than R101 Planned

Commander Eckner outlines a larger airship to be built as a Graf Zeppelin site ship in the New Year. The vessel would be about 740 tons larger than the R101 and imitate Polar editions, with Eckner noting plans to travel to South America if feasible.

Bealin Ekkner Eckner Bouth Amerlem

Murder charge drunken driver held in Newtown Court

Sydney authorities report Kengal Roy Ryde, 27, a dealer, charged with murder after his cart struck Robert Alexander M McClelland, who was intoxicated. Police prosecutor says Ryde’s cart ran over the victim at Bt Py ers. Ryde remanded until January. No bail apprination noted.

Sydney Newtown Court Kengal Roy Ryde Peat Robert Alexander M Secuned Bt. Pyers McClelland Ryde Ball

Mail Bag Thest Soviet Search For Lost Arctic Explorer

Soviet authorities pursue a complex inquiry into the disappearance of a Norwegian Arctic explorer after a railway detour and alleged interference emerge. Investigators trace parcels and wartime era shipments linked to a New York memo, with claims reaching a central forum about the expedition.

Mountain Named After Jabbel MacDonald OTTAWA

An Ottawa report notes a 10,000 font peak in the Rockine Acar Bunt headline naming Mr Labial after Mise Hshhel Macdonald daughter of the British Prime Minister with special arrangements mentioned. The item references Garvog and Te gognon in a cryptic note amid revival of a long-ago event in Ame twalia and Hew.

Ottawa Thureday Mr. Labial Mise Hshhel Macdonald Mritiah Prine Leew

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