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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 30, 1930
Page
1
A 1928 snapshot shows 411 millionaires with incomes around 1 million dollars each and total income taxes paid near 486 million. The era marked a high point before a sharp decline in prosperity as income tax figures and corporate profits faded in subsequent years.
In Burma rebels fortify jungle hideouts in the Alanthaung mountains near the frontier. Government forces press a joint offensive to dislodge them as rebels raid forest villages and declare loyalty to a self proclaimed king Bho Kyl Son. Weekly clashes yield no decisive battle though rebel activity persists.
In a heated session the Labour Party backs abolishing the Betting Tax, while supporters push to retain or modify the levy. Government aims to cut the tax to ten percent or abolish it, with cabinet plans to review the reform as book makers’ returns signal possible changes tomorrow.
General Weygond, estranged from Marshal Joffre over loyalties to Marshal Foch, traveled with ex President Millerand to Joffre's Paris hospital to seek a dying reconciliation. The ailing Joffre spoke as he neared death, leaving Weygond unsure if he was recognised.
London reports Tyrell the diplomat in Paris has been advised by the king to follow Marshal Joffre s progress and to present the king's deep concern as the crisis unfolds. The note signals royal interest in the French commander amid ongoing military events.
Los Angeles reports Mrs Juanita Burns an aviatrix set an altitude record for women at 26 000 feet. The achievement adds to local aviation history and highlights the prowess of female pilots in the era.
Matthews left Brisbane today en route to Longreach continuing his trip toward lender.
The Board of Control received Mr Kelly's report on the Australian cricket tour and other matters. The report covers how the team managed the tour and the conduct of the Australian side as viewed by the manager and other officials, noting the tour's reception and issues raised by New Zealand authorities.
George Thomas White alias Cv Ivey Davis, 26, charged in Melbourne with armed assault and robbery intent at the Eis and A. Bank. He failed to appear in court, pending Sydney emsitt. Held on remand in Melbourne after Nov 14 holdup claim with alibi evidence. bond set at £600.
During five days of public access more than 360 swimmers have used the pool while officials cite cool weather and many absentees from Canberra as reasons for the low turnout.
The radio telephone service, previously limited to major Canadian and Mexican towns, will expand soon to all parts of the two countries with service started by Thursday next.
On New Year Eve the executive of an organisation decided to run valuable collectors at a public festival in New Year Eve Town. Clerks of the society have been asked to enlist the cooperation of clergy and government authorities to aid the appeal. Country centres for the appeal will be completed early in the new year.
A man in Paris petitions damages against a professor alleging harm from exposing that Santa Claus is an invention. The suit seeks moral damages and asserts the professor damaged the father’s reputation and religious feeling by challenging beliefs about Christmas.
Albertian Maywood of Redfern Connett attacked Minister for Local Government Mr McKell over a £1,000 grant for relief work. Maywood claims 19 Labour Bureau men were hired via the grant rather than by the minister, alleging misdirection of funds and political backing.
In Mamday and An Hain a man 80 Melarseth was found wandering in the bush. He was untested for medical observation. A craze of a camp in Holland recovered a time conta THO. another source reported a pistol with 40 cartridges.
Albert FitzClarence threw himself under a motor car at Lakes Entrance, Melbourne, leading to his death. Police report he was in poor circumstances and greatly worried. the incident occurred Monday and is being investigated as a death by his own actions.
The Duke of Gloucester arrived at Victoria Station after a journey from Abyssinia and proceeded to Windsor to join the King. He travels followed the Emperor’s visit and bridged a royal engagement with the British royal household.
Police believe they have cornered a major casino counterfeiting ring as German suspect Georgy Snorer is in custody over a large batch of counterfeit tokens found with the gang. The crackdown targets a widespread scheme and potential further arrests are expected.
Prince George London suffered a shoulder injury during a hunting incident and did not return to Sandwingham as expected. Official statements indicate he remains in a cautious condition and suppression of further details until his fate is clarified.
Perth reports a grim discovery on a lonely Mooring Rock farm where Wharies Edward Green and his 12-year-old son were found shot dead. Police suspect a staged murder suicide, with a note explaining intent. Three letters from the father were found in the house as two farmers alerted authorities.
The Morning Post notes year start movements with £4000,000 Argentine Treasury Bills maturing and Australian Commonwealth bonds issued for a new issue dated January 2. The latter matures in June with repayment planned in December. A five percent rate appointment must be acted on by 2 PM.
The inquest into Mona Griffiths death, found in an unoccupied room at Ormond on November 9, will convene tomorrow before the coroner. Defendant Albert McMunn, 38, a motor driver, charged with the murder, will appear. witnesses will be called.
Disjointed report notes a violent gale impacting a sea passage near AYDNET. Observers report sailors reaching Sydney as weather worsened on the prior weekend with mixed details about casualties and vessel conditions. Affected ships, crews, and exact locations remain unclear due to fragmentary OCR.
A damaged report from Auburn describes Patrick McMahon and Harry Costello, both named, detained after a burglary at Queen's Theatre in Auburn. Constable Flemming led the case with two men found inside the building and tools and explosives confiscated. The pair faced remand until January as authorities alleged intent to steal about £800.
A unclear report from Monday details statements by the General Secretary of the AEP regarding policy stance toward Mr Scullin. The Belgian government and others are referenced with mentions of financial and diplomatic maneuvers amid unsettled international tensions.
A man named Jamon Sohn Thomiwun died when a hillside collapsed under him at Rabine Mountain near Cabbage Gully. Rescue crews extricated him but he did not survive the incident. Authorities report the collapse occurred during mining activity on Monday.
In Padlington Poller Count two men were committed on a charge of burglary at the home of John Hmdney Boviil in Meystoanbo bust Terto. Valuables including jewelry worth 2473 pounds and other items were reported stolen.
A family fled a blaze at their Beachton residence in the early hours, aided by a neighbor who reported the incident. The house was destroyed by the sea fire. A man admitted he had hidden some small daughter’s jewels before the flames woke her.
Unclear largely due to garbled text. The report mentions Australian bonds and the renewal of Treasury bills in London next week, with some speculation on whether further renewals can be secured. Names and precise figures are obscured in the fragment.
A garbled weekend report notes heavy rain along the Ayln ey region and light drizzle on the tablelands and adjacent wards. The standout result records Stroud achieving 434 points in a win over Blacks in a local event.
An attorney named Monday Ay Ay Masking promoter of a militarily entitlements in Germs Street was found in the doorway of his residence where Mackin, aged 60, died. Two contemporaries report the death of his wife thirteen months ago.
Mary Flosh, 18, of Das Whi, endured a severe ordeal when swept through a sluice and rock, carried by a torrent to safety after sustaining extensive lacerations to legs arms and chest the crowd watched as she was dragged and rescued by bystanders amid the river’s strong current.
Alderman Jackwon was sworn in as Lord Mayor of Sydney in a ceremony marked by controversy and national attention. The event drew security presence and remarks on governance, with local officials praising the new leader despite mixed reactions from residents.
Witness Mr. Mundy, representing Amalgamated Enginering, warned in arbitration that too many firms and rising costs push production beyond demand. He noted unemployment in 4,895 of 21,592 workers and urged Australian producers to curb output, risking rural employment reductions.
In Sydney the Post Department released annual figures showing a serious drop in Christmas mail for the year. Parcels and letters declined from the previous 14,078,080 to about 14,y2, with the Bureau noting a lower volume overall and a shift in post office activity during the holiday period.
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