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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 09, 1930
Page
1
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The text describes rising dissent within Indian ranks over Gandhi’s boycott and a push toward an all round table conference. Leaders in Midras and Western India resist withdrawal from the Council and seek engagement with the government invitation. Pandit Malaviva and Bombay Congressman Kelware advocate cautious talks and cross-party outreach ahead of March discussions.
A Sydney writer signs as Gi, Ry Townmad and letters that Australia cannot govern itself or protect tariffs against Britain. He attacks Australian workers, praises English migrants, and argues England should sell Australia to America and use surplus to help its own people.
Police opened fire during a Berlin procession honoring a suburban comrade killed by fascists. Rioters clashed after officers confiscated a banner inscribed Vennger for our murdered comrade. Several rioters wounded. two policemen hurt. seven protesters arrested.
A group of women paddling a canoe near the Grange in Adelaide braved high wind to rescue four children adrift. They waded out to reach the canoe and dragged it to shore. A nine year old boy leapt into the water but was saved in the nick of time.
Fragmentary OCR notes report caps found at Altona tied to a Widgeon Melbourne event. Text is garbled with scattered names and a near miss note about ignition or ink. No clear individuals, organizations, dates, or outcomes are readable.
The Hague Conference nears a standstill on the monthly date for German annuities and on arrears payments. If a moratorium is invoked, the German delegation agrees no separate U S payment if Allied payments are halted. Bulgarian delegate Moloff offers 400000 pounds yearly for 346 years from 1931, deemed unacceptable by Loucheur but accepted as a basis for talks.
A disputed Georgian trial opens with claims of a plot by Shavia Karonidee and allies to trigger a Russian oil crisis and topple the Soviet regime. Evidence points to oil magnates behind the alleged plan as suspects protest motives tied to freeing a Paris-based secretary.
A chaotic report describes rising robberies and unrest after a police pay crisis in a city. A member of the World Fair Architectural Commission proposes renting the Crown Jewels of England for an exhibition, suggesting a replica tower be displayed in London during the 1935 exposition. The plan sparks debate about security and national heritage.
A garbled clipping discusses naval power limits and conference interest linked to Brassey’s Naval Annual. It mentions voluntary halations after decades of peril and cautions against actions weakening a distant alliance.
The Stock Owners' Association offers a reward of £1000 for a method to destroy the blow fly pest described as a greater curse than drought in Adelaide on a Wednesday report.
London reports Foreign Secretary Arthur Henderson will attend the League of Nations Council in Geneva to push amendments to the covenant including articles on the league’s covert wheels and measures to ensure sanctions. The Bowring Board of Trade president William Graham proposes a two year international tariff trust pending tariff reductions, with broader claims by Jews and Muslims to the Wall at Jerusalem to be settled.
After the holiday season British unemployment surged with 208 600 more jobless on December 20 than December 16. End of 1926 figures show 10 590 fewer unemployed than at the end of 1938, reflecting a broad rise in joblessness.
The General Post Office tele photo service operated between Paden and Berlin with a photographer from the Die tater of Gieemin Tebecriyetis. The transmission took 297 minutes and was printed in detail. An extension to Australia was discussed but no firm plan was announced.
Norman Willard Smith surveys Ninety Mile Beach north of Auckland and predicts the venue may be the world’s best. He plans to leave for the two mile event on January 16 with his racing car already arrived.
John Fry aged 68 railway porter was killed at Central Station when struck by an electric train. He suffered a severed leg and was disemboweled before dying at the scene.
A British naval commentator notes that smaller nations favor submarines as powerful yet affordable assets and observes a shift in shipbuilding abroad. He warns Britain once led the world in warship construction now faces growing foreign orders for submarines, tenders, and other craft. France also seeks foreign submarine orders.
In Melbourne the Australian Deal and Shale employees seek a compulsory conference in the Federal Arbitration Court. Miners Federation General Secretary Davies says Southern and Western NSW miners threaten to cease work if new log demands are not granted. Federation members intend to press their claims to force a settlement.
The Combined Mining Unions Committee passed a resolution urging all men in locked out Callieries to cease work as soon as possible and asked unions to provide financial support. The vote was close and indications point to a split within the Moderation amid disagreements with engineers and drivers over the sweeping strike plan.
President Hoover praised the London Naval Conference as a pivotal event in years. He urged patience and cooperation, expressing hope for a swift three to four month completion and an end to naval armament competition.
The Meteorologist Mr Marca predicts another heat wave hitting Sydney with the fringe approaching the city. High temperatures prevail across parts of the state with Wilcannia and Bourke at 104 degrees, Melbourne at 102 noon and 104 pm, Port Augusta reaching 112 by night. The previous night Sydney’s low was 1 8.
More than 12000 miners gathered near Kurri Kurri as 9 men faced various charges from drunkenness to riotous conduct. The magistrate fined each 10 to 23 pounds with payment time granted once, amid 100 degree heat and no court-room trouble.
The High Court resumed proceedings and allowed evidence from an accountant expert to assess industry and wage impacts if coal prices in New South Wales fall, while cases of two intertwined disputes challenge federal versus state power and the scope of federal court jurisdiction. The court adjourned until tomorrow.
The State issued 70 summonses arising from the Rothbury disturbance. The cases will be heard on January 9. Each charge alleges being armed with a weapon and likely to cause grievous injury, and being a member of an unlawful assembly.
A current report from the coal fields states that among the volunteers at Rothbury mine are fourteen Germans who are former Great War soldiers and who now speak only broken English.
Miners at Rothbury colliery have appealed to Branxton butter factory to halt milk and butter supplies. They also urge local business people to stop delivering pork supplies to the mine.
Newcastle report lists T Hoare as President and B McNeill as Secretary elected by the Northern Miners' Federation for 1990. Teece lost the Treasurer race, Kellogg securing the position.
A brief note indicates a special Reuters World Services arrangement for compiling world news for Australia and New Zealand, with rights reserved by the parties involved. The text signals reserved status across the collaboration.
The State Cabinet ordered immediate start on the Hillston Roto Railway as part of the Wyanga irrigation project. It includes a 29 mile line from Allston to Tate and a Wyangila storage feature, aiming to absorb unemployment and expand wheat lands by about 060,000 acres. The scheme links pastoral districts with irrigation zones, improving stock and fodder transport in dry seasons.
Sir Hubert Wilkins reports from Deception Island that preparations are nearly complete to push westward beyond recent discoveries. The William Soorendy will leave tomorrow to refuel and provision, with progress tied to ice pack conditions that hindered December access within 150 miles of the southern shore and prevented seaplane takeoff.
James Henry Ashby narrowly escaped death when his four horse wagon bolted and dragged him for 250 yards at Blayney. He was trampled and badly cut with several ribs broken and facial injuries. He was admitted to the local hospital in a serious condition.
The State Premier Havin said he had no official intimation of a meeting at Kurri Kurri where returned soldiers discussed a Labour defence army. He called the idea illegal and a serious threat to the community, insisting police are able to protect citizens without private organised forces.
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