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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 31, 1929
Page
1
Fragmentary report describes a mutiny incident at Walls and the resulting destruction of a building. Firefighters and police attended the scene as investigators began work. Names, dates, and full context are unclear in the text.
In Croan Hurrah two men fled from a building after an incident described as malicious. A man named Mandy restrained a suspect before guards arrived. A woman accompanying an injured person was taken to a hospital for treatment. Police are seeking information.
A fragmented table of billiards notes mentions Emily Clyne among standout competitors. It references world records and notable performances, with hints of tournament settings and rivalries. The garbled text preserves names and events but remains unclear on dates or venues.
A fire at a residence endangers a child and results in severe injuries. Firefighters work to rescue the victim as bystanders panic and emergency crews battle flames. A man tries to aid the family while authorities investigate causes behind the blaze.
Detailed court proceedings in New South Wales involve Evatt and Hrowne, with arguments over wage reductions and government actions. The hearing discusses propaganda, ministerial conduct, and expected further sessions. The next session is scheduled for tomorrow.
Minister Blakeley announced no moratorium or rent cut for pastoral lessees despite requests. A Board of Review will be created, chaired likely by an NSW Lands Department official, with a Federal Capital Commission representative to assess excesses or not. The move follows guidance from Home Affairs and aims to test topdressing measures for season conditions.
The article describes a Canberra New Year event with pipers and a Hogmanay dine at a hotel. Guests are promised dancing, a live orchestra, and a midnight toast as revelers gather to welcome the new year in a festive atmosphere.
In a New Year sermon the Archbishop urged a communal aim of mutual aid and shared sacrifice. He framed the credo as each for all within the Commonwealth, stressing equity and collective responsibility amid wartime austerity.
Diplomats from major powers discuss Nanking government threats to abolish extraterritorial rights amid friction with Britain and China. Britain signals conciliatory tone while warning of potential consequences if Anglo-Chinese negotiations fail. News notes shifting alignments and the possibility of fresh mediation.
George Cook plans a January 1 return to Hine in Civitum Ohio after a meeting with Frankie Wine of Marberton Cio. The source text is garbled but suggests a relocation or reunion event involving named individuals and a place.
The Air Ministry reports changes in funeral plans for officers Jenkins and Williams who died in action. Jenkins will be buried with Royal Air Force honors at Lynch Cemetery without a ceremony, while Williams will be interred at Hansock with similar recognition.
A wireless from London reports a second expedition ordered by Leviathan to pursue the Alrahip. The search involves Chukmoveky and other visitors who participated in the effort. Ellison notes this is the Soviet response to the prior week’s expedition.
A garbled local notice describes a fatal incident in which an individual reportedly died by self-inflicted means in a garage connected to a gas ring. The fragmentary report mentions a young pedlar named Charion Limonth and a location described as Stocktale but remains unclear due to OCR errors.
The report notes General Higgins will visit Australia with officials from the Salvation Army and related services. It covers plans for arrangements, information services, and the inspection of Salvation Army property in Melbourne and London, highlighting the formalship of the mission and security of assets.
A major fraud case centers on the Property Insurance Company Ltd of Pt Hiccet with charges against John Gunn and W J Beckett, alleged to have raised £160,000 from shareholders over two years. Arrests and remand follow a Central Police Court appearance as investigators pursue suspected misrepresentation and conspired theft from the public.
Bradford reports ongoing British wool policy debates with Willon Hunter president of the British Wool Federation. He argues wool sold in Youlnut could be marketed in London, growers to accept market prices, while imports pressure producers to adapt. New Zealand fears a 5 million loss amid federation actions, and supply and demand will set prices.
Detroit reports Ford Motor Company will invest 99 million dollars to expand and build new plants in the United States amid confidence in continued demand. The move signals a major growth push for the automaker.
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