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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 04, 1930
Page
1
The High Court action by J A Perkins challenges the poll in Eden Monaro. The writ argues irregularities in the electoral rolls and voting process at the time of the federal election, seeking to overturn the result on principal grounds.
Mr Blakeley plans a week in Canberra to brief government figures on coal policy and related matters. He will return to Sydney next Friday with a weather briefing and attend Oval Cabinet discussions before Parliament’s next session.
Reported as London training disrupted by rain with ground flooded at Miley Oval. English team drills continue as conditions worsen ahead of hoped victory at Bath, with Kangaroos and Kangaroos lineup unsettled and preparation affected by persistent showers.
A factory worker Wright, 28, was arrested at Guyer after a claim of theft and remanded by the court. The case, involving the Workers' Wrunch of the A.W., centers on proceedings that will be heard at Guyra with orders to return to the farm for review.
A confusing, partially legible item mentions a negative test result and a veterinary official linked to an outbreak narrative. It references named individuals in a cryptic local context with a cryptic event at a location called Raver. The text suggests a tense public health scenario and a potential response by authorities.
A mid air collision between two commercial cabin planes near Santa Monica at 3000 feet left ten dead. The stunt sequence was part of a Fox Film Corporation production. Kenneth Hawker, the director and husband of actress Mary Astor, was aboard and presumed killed.
A naval expert comments on forthcoming talks and UK Admiralty stance amid disarmament discussions. He cites policy shifts and potential impacts on traditional alliances, with emphasis on coordinated defense measures and naval modernization.
Princes of Wales made a brief farewell visit in London and will depart Waterloo at 1:30 this afternoon for a bout maintenance journey.
A fragmented report notes a refrigeration failure aboard the Heavier Canadian Helliah from Adelaide. The incident damaged an 11,000 euro cargo of hattery and disrupted an additional mint shipment, triggering immediate alarm and standard salvage actions.
Fragmented report outlines Indian political dispute over Independence Day celebrations and a nationwide demonstration. Mentions Congress Working Committee, cabinet, and prominent figures urging postponement or action for January 26.
The railway department considers alterations to the allway between Myiney and Newcanrle to enable rapid service between the Atom I Tie hae. Estimated cost up to 1,000,000 with higher power capacity planned to support 10 mile runs, requiring construction.
Fragmented OCR text suggests confusion over auditor general references and names. Readers see garbled phrases about Hume Marita Hise and Candee Jasin with unclear roles. No coherent event or clear entities emerge for a concrete summary.
Frulny reports a clear message from miners in the northern district as they weigh mass marketing and safety policy. The miners' federation has warned that those who belong to labor unrest will be barred from work, signaling potential stoppages or stricter work stoppages if safety demands are not satisfied.
Fragmented text suggests a report on a controversial policy or visit, mentioning western influences and a four index measure. The exact specifics are unclear due to garbled OCR, but the piece appears to discuss policy actions or political movements affecting a region. Named entities are not legible enough to extract reliably.
Revenue jumped £2,163,597 higher than the same period in 1928 with total for six months £1,276,630 above estimates. December shows a dip with figures £266,476 below 1928. Poster revenue rose but remained £312 below the forecast despite a £352,052 first-half net rise.
Mr J S Murdoch is named second commissioner with Mr da Muntech arriving soon. The Malvern Minton appointment disputes and a salary figure of 41.400 per annum are noted as part of the changes in the works of the department.
Fragmentary report shows political correspondent noting Conservative party tensions over empire development and a November pledge by a key leader. The piece hints at electoral stakes and party dynamics amid economic policy discussions.
A person died after being struck by a train at a crossing in Sydney. The incident occurred Friday as bystanders watched, with one named Francis Hekwr among relatives. He was taken to a hospital, and authorities began investigations into the fatal accident.
A meeting at the Trades Wharf to discuss forming a labour silence corps of Tail union in the North. The proposal aims to mobilize workers for 16 combat actions and to unite personal labor and trade unionists into a major force in recent years.
At a tense cabinet meeting the minister and colleagues discussed the coal situation. Officials described the mood as cautious yet constructive, with no firm decisions announced.
Two men were arrested at revolver point by the Hy Mund's night watchman Gibbonn at Camp xlauscnit tattiacat after he found the back door opened. They were charged with breaking and entering. Altay Webber, 43, escaped from Katoomba lock-up on December 18 and was among the two men arrested with a charge of buying escaped lawful custody lodged.
A damaged OCR fragment notes a fatal blaze involving Max Rehnckler and others during a match activity. The text is heavily garbled but indicates multiple victims and a clothing-related fire incident, with unclear ages and relations.
London reports coal production and employment figures for the Betin mines for the week ending December 3. Output reached 7,209 toe with a workforce of 948,000 across the mines.
Charlan Dernard was arrested and charged with culpable homicide following the Paisley tragedy. Funerals for the victims were held at the Paisley cemetery as workers prepared the scene, with volunteers aiding identification and grieving families.
The Chief Secretary Mr Chantey urged parents to warn children attending cinematograph performances to remain calm in any unforeseen circumstances. He noted danger from crowds and emphasized calmness as the best way to prevent panic and enable safe exits.
London reports that more than 60 nations will be represented at the British Industrial Fair opening in mid February. Two thousand catalogues and bulky 400 page volumes have been sent to business houses worldwide.
A London Thursday report describes a hypnotist act turning chaotic outside a theater as a £200 challenge failed. Police blocked the finale when a large crowd interfered, with the assistant claiming she could prove the claim if allowed to perform.
A damaged OCR fragment reports a fierce gale sweeping English cities London and Glasgow with wind speeds mentioned oddly as one mile per hour and other misread figures. It notes a structure at York Cathedral and nearby areas being struck and a 28 feet impact described, but the text is garbled.
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