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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 05, 1929

Page

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Fatal plane crash near Windsor sparks inquest

A coroner heard details of a fatal aircraft collision at Windsor involving a low flying plane piloted by Summerville. Aminth, a farmer, died from injuries after the machine struck his farm. Witnesses described the plane hovering near the ground before the crash and the subsequent fire. The inquiry heard conflicting accounts as relatives and neighbors testified, with Summerville’s memory partially unclear. The inquest continues as the coroner weighs evidence.

Daas Windnor Amith Geib Sunmervike Richmond Bummierke Analth Bumri

Disappointed Lord Davidson Advises Booth in London

Disjointed report from the Daily Herald claims Lord Davidson told General Booth he was disappointed by a secular court decision. The account cites differences in religious authorities and suggests Davidson preferred a different outcome.

London Daily Herald Herd Davison General Booth Devison

Miss De Haviland and Miss Gidwlge on Voyage to England

A fragmentary account describes Miss De Haviland and Miss Gidwlge Thorne traveling from America to join a voyage via the Continent and England. The party, reportedly the West Indies bound group, is to reach the capital after a ceremonial process at the burial grounds.

Miss Gidwlge Thorne Tan Heren Lanvin Bintan West America Croom Delia England Ameben

Jackson's record stands as Australia leads England

In a crowded Melbourne ground of about seventy one thousand spectators, Jackson becomes the youngest to score a century in the West Indian Test era as Australia labors toward a dominant total. Brace of partnerships and late scoring push from Oxenham and White highlight a high tension day as England battles to stem the run flow.

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Historic cricket scorecard fragment from Tate match

Readable lines show players such as Dowling White Geary Hammond and Grimmett with scores noted. Totals include Tate innings figures like 9 for 74 and individual scores like 120 for White, 32 for Geary.

Dowling Larwna Tate a-Th Whits Geary Hammond White

The King Leaves Bed for Chair L on Ton Bunty

The King moves from bed to chair in a royal room amid improving condition. Official statements stress that progress has been reached and stability is being maintained as the monarch settles toward recovery.

Timber Strike A.C.T.U Conference Meleoutins

A timber workers strike formed after ACU conference actions. Union leaders announced a plan to unify labor action across the industry, aiming for a 44 hour week and coordinated stoppages. Workers were sent home as the strike began, with details still unfolding.

Trotsky Exile Report Regarding Family Remaining

Morning Post correspondent reports Madame Trotsky and her children will remain in Mancowna hostsiges as Trotsky resists leaving without his family. Trotsky has declined to depart while his relatives stay.

London Morning Postaye Madame Trotsky Mancow Na Trotsky

Burns Club Highland Gathering Details of Annual Meeting

Details of the Burns Club Highland Gathering and Burns Club annual meeting were set at the Cunboeren Wighhiwid Society and Burns Club meeting in the Sort Berview Building. The event, the nth annual gathering, will be at Acton Recreation Ground with piping, dancing, Boots' names, and athletic events, followed by a Queen crowning ceremony at the Albert Hall.

Pele Rury Cunboeren Wighhiwid Society Burne Chub Albert Flall

Severe weather hits Southern Europe and surrounding regions

A garbled weather bulletin describes severe conditions across Southern Europe and Italy, with mentions of frost and snow affecting Turkey and Constantinople area. Vesuvius is referenced in connection with the cold spell. Train lines face disruption as winter weather intensifies.

Europe Nim Turkey Nkirty Constantinople

Laverty Cup Race Results At Royal Military College

Australia wins the Laverty Cup in five minutes with Sandhurst second in 46.4 seconds. Canada takes third as Australia also finishes second in another event, while Bauullirst secures a separate race.

London Royal Military College of

Election to Third Commissioner Sparked Federal Capital Commission

Official notice from Minister for Home Affairs confirms Mr Watson's election as Third Commissioner. Chief Electoral Officer Mr De Farrar notified Abbott that Watson will be installed within one to two weeks to serve on the Federal Capital Commission. Dr Watson visited the Commission and Mr Abbott praised the prosecution of the election campaign and policy speech.

J. A. Abbott Dr. Watson

3000 Men Out Synneyv Monday Timberside Strike

The tinker workers presented themselves at the timber yard but were refused action. Accused of delaying work, the crew faced a standoff as they demanded a response to their grievances. The incident centers on Byibeey timber and Bubiehken Timber Met and the decision to withhold labor until demands are met.

Spanish Revolt Suppressed After Failed Uprising

Disorderly uprising in Wieloeda ends as authorities arrest revolt leaders. Funthes Nuerra, once nearly fatal in a charcoal gas incident, remains under guard. Loyal troops thwart several skirmishes as Paris reports three officers condemned last week have reportedly attempted escape.

Wieloeda Funthes Nuerra Paris Evernal Ata Beliles

Sugar export commonwealth rebate program details

The article outlines a sugar export rebate scheme set at 1500 per ton for ten ponch arts and 22 per ten for other items. It notes the policy takes effect from February 15 and cites A H Townsend of the Commonwealth department confirming the action and its aim to support sugar producers and related industries.

Townsend Commonwealth

Volunteers aid as fire in Canberra prompts smoke covers area

Volunteers responded when a fire near Red Hill Saturday threatened homes and the town. Fire crews quickly controlled the flames but smoke lingered in the air yesterday, with two residents affected by harmful effects observed in Canberra over the weekend.

Sm G Mugen Lune Red HI Fie Sin Benliant Tina Oeensel Canberra

Unknown sports update from irregular OCR text

Unclear fragmentary report references a strike and yards with misread names. No coherent event, participants, or outcomes are readable.

Strong Australian Team Grows With Key Players

The Daily Chronicle notes Avetrolin era successors Dilla Nobles and Wooley gaining valuable experience as Australia eyes a strong run at 1080. If Ryder and Jackson adapt to the new ball, Australia could secure a win after the January match. The article emphasizes the growing form of three of Australia’s top batsmen and hints at a bold path forward.

London Wooley Daily Chronicle Avetrolin Kingeland Ryder Jackson Auetralia Adelaije Seclne Avistralia

Country Mills Hit by Melbourne Strike Shuts Down

Country mills suffer during Melbourne strike actions affecting Victoria. The Himber strike spreads to rural mills as Bush girls protest, causing weeklong shutdowns and production delays across the region.

Melbourne Victoria Iroc Bush Girls

Free Labour Engaged Adelaide Monday Report

Free labour is engaged at Port Adelaide with workers not yet quitting work. Employers have yet to reach a decision on the matter.

Timber workers call for yard pickets at Trades Hall

A conference of timber workers executive at the Trades Hall decided to picket timber yards tomorrow. The action aims to pressure employers over disputes, targeting yards in the area.

Rydney

100 Lead Needed Onions Sunday in Dane Telegram

In the Dane Telegram a Sunday note discusses chances as even with Enlil slight favorite. It focuses on Jackson and Ryder and Australia facing a tougher wicket. Warner speaks of a great combination and the prospect of a capable young team in 1940.

ONION Chevy Tat Dane Enlil Australia Jackson Ryder Kogland Kirkworth Hyder Se Hin Am Warner Jmurkaon

Timber workers vote to idle crane drivers and loggers

About 250 crane drivers, log haulers, and roughnecks suspended work after a Timber Workers Union meeting at Trades Hall decided to support country log mills. No Australian timber workers will be affected immediately, though idle time is feared if the dispute continues.

Hydney Timber Workers Union Nour

Death by own action follows Braskdown in Keymour

The body of K. Khper aged 29 was found hanging from a tree in his back yard at Keymour this morning. Earlier, Fimer suffered a nervous breakdown while watching the river search for the missing man Leslie Willers yesterday. He was on sick leave at the time.

Melbourne K. Khper Keymour Fimer Leslie Willers

Milk Dearer as Drought Strains Canberra Dairymen

Severe drought cripples dairy district with fodder shortages and hand feeding mandatory. Milk price raised by a penny per quart as wariness over rainfall lingers. Barley sold to cover costs while bran and pollard remain scarce. Bread prices drop in Sydney hinting at Canberra relief hopes.

Bosh Kelly Jdereey oParm New South Wales Sydney Canberra

University Classes Debate Subsidy and Control

A meeting of the aud committee of the University Association at Albert Hall discussed student demand for 29 courses, proposing four lecture subjects. They considered government subsidies of £1 and whether Canberra classes would be under Melbourne or Sydney University. Tuition and attendance rules for cross‑university students were debated, with no fixed fee rate agreed.

University Association Albert Hall Atudenta Ander Egel Melbourne Sydney University Canberra Instela Feu Betinen Alvo

Opening of the state district court term faces slow pace

In state district court at the district court Mowday Judge Cohen presides at the opening of the law term. About 466 cases awaited assignment while two judges will hear most of the month. It is unlikely the term will finish quickly.

Rydney Mowday Cohen

Figures Stationery Commission employment recap reaches 1184

The latest weekly figures from Figures Stationery Commission show 1184 employed across departments with January 26 and February 2 data missing. Engineer's Dept records 339 while Building Trades, Lands, Hotels and other divisions appear incomplete or unclear in the fragmentary report.

Commission

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