28 Feb 1930
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 28, 1930
Page
1
The document outlines a large party programme with meetings starting March 12. The Prime Minister will speak at a Wednesday meeting on March 12 and discuss the pro program. Meetings are planned across several days with potential continued sessions through Easter.
Sydney News reports a sharp drop in Broken Hill mining shares and metals after a contract expiration and shareholder actions. Prices in lead and zinc weakened while market capitalization fell by about £350,000 as a wartime agreement influenced the open market.
Fragmented OCR notes refer to a French attempt across the Atlantic in a plane from Paria to Tork with non stop service. Several garbled words suggest Nungosvor and Yin as names or places, but specifics and dates are unclear. The readable bits indicate an airborne crossing effort with emphasis on endurance and route.
The proposal to move the Department of Defence from Melbourne to Canberra progresses rapidly with Melbourne contacts to fix details. Housing for officers may be at Dubtroon and other suburbs will need new residences in the next financial year. A more direct access to the City from Duntroon is seen as needed with potential road construction in the city plan.
New South Wales Premier Mr Bavin said he sought a common policy at the Premiers Conference to restore confidence in Australian security and improve the financial outlook. Prime Minister Mr Boullin urged disclosure of any concrete proposals if they were not adopted.
Parliament expected to pass a bill abolishing the Federal Capital Commission and set up future control by ordinance. The new Advisory Council would advise on ordinances and powers as Canberra’s local government expands. Election plans for the council to occur within three to four weeks with Home Affairs employees disqualified as candidates.
A car known as the silver bullet leaves for New York aboard the Terengarin shipping line. Kay Don sails with designer Lois Coatalin and Doctor Eikenstein to assist Nina testa during the speed attempt. Nine mechanics from the Sonbean works accompany the team. The project aims to beat a sea gravity record and hopes to exceed 40 miles per hour, possibly reaching 20.
Chief Commissioner of the Federal Capital Commission Mr Chitatic says the new sale yards, near the main highway, will accelerate north side development and rail improvements. Abattoirs nearby may supply meat to Yass Queanbeyan Cooma Bombala daily. The Canberra Times and Mr Christie praised for pushing construction.
Mr Winston Churchill accused the British Government of wavering at the Naval Conference and yielding to other powers. He argued Britain must maintain current naval strength and resist further disarmament while others expand. The Navy League called for preserving the existing naval arrangements.
British United Alltos Japanese and Italian delegates meet with the French Ambassador in the Prime Minister's room at the House of Commons to discuss resuming full conference work. A communique notes continuation of the original programme once a French accord is reached and reports the technical sub-committee making good progress.
Sir Hubert Wilkins reports a perilous Arctic crossing attempt in a seaplane failing to reach land. Persistent ice, dark waters, and dangerous bergs forced a forced landing near the ice while weather worsened. The crew retreated toward Deception Island after waves and freezing spray.
Moscow reports Moscow says official tolerance extends to all beliefs and that the Soviet Union does not persecute individuals for religious beliefs. Priests were punished only for law violations or counter revolutionary acts while churches close by local request or nonuse. Twenty six former czarist police on trial for alleged involvement in revolutionary crackdown and the arrest of Bubnov, current Education Commissioner.
A two thousand strong peasant army seized key positions in Santo Domingo and forced the government toward talks. Vasquez and General Katella conferred with the rebel leadership as ragged troops occupy the city. The scene centers on the awaited breakthrough and the status of the revolution.
Explosion heard far away sent hundreds to Heydock mine head in Lancashire. Rescue crews found flames in galleries filled with fumes causing many to collapse. Seven workers killed and 25 badly burned.
Washington hearing on prohibition features Rev John Lyn of the National Catholic Welfare Council denouncing the Hoover Mitchell enforcement as offensive to the public and declaring the noble experiment already a legislative failure. He predicts that a Catholic majority will seek legal end to national prohibition despite barriers. Attendees include W W Apperbery of the Pennsylvania Railroad and figures such as Senator Wadeworth and Dr Nicholas with Harry Butler.
In the House of Commons the Prime Minister announced a policy for overseas telephony via post office wireless, noting the previous and current governments' stances. Estimates show costs from Rugby system and Richy operations. Mr A M Bariue and Mr Amith questioned foreign partnerships and British interests, with Mr Baldwin seeking further discussion.
A wildfire destroyed an isolated Indian girls' convent at Lake Manitoba killing ten, including nine children. Sister Jeanne broken spine tried to lead the trapped victims through a forest. the building valued at 200000 dollars. About a hundred escaped as the bishop arrived.
In London the Naval Conference discussions focused on whether the United States would wait for a French commitment. A possible adjournment until 131 was raised to review the partnership treaty or to pursue broader power talks. Proceeding without France risks a fragile balance as Britain weighs its options.
A British parliamentary crisis emerges as government signals cancelation of all amendments and urges immediate return to terms. The bill faces strong opposition with likely Lords rejection despite potential House majority.
Delegates at the All Australian Trades Union Congress defeated J B Garden’s motion to continue affiliation with the Pan Pacific Secretariat by 80 votes to 75 after a recount. A White Australia policy allegiance amendment carried 77 to 74 before the congress adjourned.
In Capetown a parliamentary debate over South Africa wheat imports reveals Opposition calls to allow imports only if local wheat cannot meet quality and quantity. A member notes only 40 percent of SA wheat matches Australian quality and second grade wheat remains hard to dispose of. The Finance Minister argues current margins and prices suffice and warns against over importation.
The Colonial Office plans a second conference following May 1927 success. It will convene June 22 for about three weeks with one representative from each colony protectorate or mandate, aiming for governor or senior official delegates where possible.
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