05 Feb 1930
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 05, 1930
Page
1
Scattered notes describe murders and bombings across Chicago in a night of violence. Details mention Browder and Feary among victims, a tense exit scene, and police efforts across the city as sensational claims and partial fragments fill the page.
London Monday ceremony honors those who defended the Sez Canal and protected key ship routes during the Great War. The foreign secretary addressed the crowd, praising the canal company and a veteran named Mabon for efforts in safeguarding the canal.
Unclear OCR text outlines a Davis Cup draw with references to teams and players across zones. Mentions Ireland Romania Britain and others, with scores including 75 8 and 21, but many names and events are garbled.
A compact report notes Canada ratings for a nine month period with SeviAWA Monday coverage. The item highlights the projected performance and regional impact, mentioning key figures and organizations involved in the assessment.
A report on the London Conference October to December 4 discussing Dominion and merchant shipping laws, origins in the 1926 Imperial Conference, and the push for clearer Dominion statutes not repugnant to English law. It notes referendum in Australia and outlines constitutional questions, intergovernmental powers, and implications for colonial law validity and territorial authority.
An unusual aeroplane incident is described with fragmented details about a person named Mat Thorse Heatheringham and a location near a aerodrome. The text mentions injuries and an autionary event with wind and a river reference, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
A mysterious underwater creature study reports extraordinary nine eyed cephalopodlike beings and unusual edible forms. The exploration notes a deep 1000 metre drop with abundant whale life and mentions speculative life forms, gasping observations, and conjecture about deep sea biology.
The Federal Capital Commission plans to advertise the lease of the Hotel Wellington after approvals. NSW and Victoria inquiries focus on the leasing terms and standards. The hotel has £70,000 in financial losses from the recent fiscal year, a factor in the commission’s effort to reduce the burden.
An English tobacco company announces a Melbourne opening to manufacture cigarettes. Key figures include Arthur Fhbin and Phillip Gul, with directors Minars WW Walaloy and Montage. The project signals a major industrial expansion for the firm.
Rates refunded to Roden Capital Commins and nine other households as measures cut costs. The report notes a 4.20 unit charge and mentions a local “Lira Vetuntion Cnet” with 4,700 units referenced. No clear dates or places are provided in the readable text.
A conference opened with representatives from Wool Growers and Wat Hrekere From Wi Htatte aiming to stabilize the wool market. They agreed on no immediate price reductions and discussed delaying extensions of sales into the coming year. The gathering also touched on health and finance impacts and the role of Bath mellow and harper in the market’s near-term outlook.
The Federated Engine Drivers and Firemen's Association urged sub branches to resume work at all Northern collieries. Chief official Mr. J C Atkina said many drivers may return at pre stoppage wages and the union is not worried by militant miners. He warned of possible action if picketing recurs and expected men to report for duty immediately.
Mr Scullin and ministers Beullin and Thendare left Sydney for Canberra today amid no further moves by Aeoch Ita in connection with the mentioned matter. No details beyond the implied government reshuffle were provided.
A Sydney conference organized by diverse factions including the Farmers and Settlers and the Labour Party debates constitutional reform under a republican model. Speakers argue Federation has failed to secure national unity and warn of economic crisis. government power debate centers on reform within the Commonwealth and the states.
Readable fragments report conflict within the Amatrumeted Engineering-Union facility over proposed pay reductions tied to a new award. Members opposed the plan and threatened action as widespread unrest followed the disputed terms.
Fragmented report notes associated mines near Northfield facing work stoppages after wage talks. Workers at Fulloranmire and Apatanfields mines reportedly demanded better terms, with demonstrations tied to federation actions and postwar service debates. Local organizers and collieries are unnamed, but events reflect labor unrest and production pauses across multiple sites.
Fragmentary report describes an experimental radio system for stations to maintain contact across a network. It mentions a company ownership and uses the radio to track movements, with cryptic references to Luna of the Wyndham moat and various points along a route.
In Gippsland a group of women joined a confrontation over a property dispute. A march and camp formed near a forceful stand, with camp gear damaged. A large volunteer turnout including women fought the blaze and stood in protest for several hours.
Fragmented text outlines a naval conference facing economic and strategic frictions. It notes France Britain and Japan shifting trade postures, calls for immediate action on France transactional proposals, and hints at a broader debate on protectionism and colonial interests. Names and places are sparse due to garbled OCR.
A British chemist leader, President of the Society of Chemical Hodialry, condemns the “illusory character” of opinions on chemical warfare. He urges renewed control of chemical arms, notes rapid adoption of gas delivery methods, and calls for updated laws and greater chemical weapons readiness.
In a Commons appearance Secretary Arthur Henderson faced questions about Communist propaganda activities. MPs pressed whether the government would keep the public informed, noting that the Anglais-Living Amendment and treaty concerns influenced the approach and that no change was expected despite recent developments.
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