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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 14, 1930
Page
1
A fragmented clipped report notes no definite findings by the coal inquiry with unclear phrases about officials, commissions, and timing. The document mentions attempts to coordinate actions, duties of the chief administrator, and a delayed inquiry, with references to New York and ongoing inquiries.
A muddled report describes reactions around a Rothbury incident involving WERT MAITLAND and Chant Thom with references to a death at Tothbury on May 16 and ongoing public interest. It notes miners, officials, and local figures like Normaty Brown and Magers amid stirred tensions and legal cautions as communities react to the case and forthcoming verdicts.
A man from Sydney faces trial after a violent incident described as an attempted burglary or assault at a Croatabie property. Details suggest an armed confrontation with police, with the suspect charged on four counts including intent to mutter and wounding. Proceedings set for Monday at Wood Court.
Startling rumours spread in the coalfields about a planned miners’ picket and forced ejectment at Inner field mines tomorrow. Reports mention Dudley and Burwood collieries with attention on Cardiff Borehole, where police were concentrated but no incident occurred.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss disarmament across land sea and air with references to London success and figures such as Heaton and He Areanet Vrenien. Mentions naval area, state roles, and secretary positions, hinting at a broader push toward a global arms reduction.
Canberra was eliminated from the Country Week Tennis Carnival after losing to Orange in the semi finals. The Canberra team included N Ridley W B Freebody P Sandral and A Murray as they exited with Orange advancing to the final against Tamworth.
The Premier addresses fears of attacks and calls for decisive action. He criticizes authorities for slow methods and urges swift measures to protect civilians, while noting public sympathy for those opposing militant demonstrations.
Reported talks indicate hotel staff may strike after wage disputes. Interviews with workers reveal demands to improve pay and conditions. Management warns of possible work stoppage affecting operations at local properties and delayed service.
The Canberra area now registers all births marriages and deaths in the Federal Capital Territory replacing Queanbeyan and other locations. Last year 154 births occurred in the Territory with 40 deaths reported and only one registration so far this year due to 21 days residence rule for births and 14 days for deaths and a month for marriages.
The High Court heard the coal case with several bench members present and discussed the development of the case. The judge indicated a potential reduction of the WHELs within the state and noted procedures relating to control and timing.
Newcanthe reports drivers halted work on a private railway line after pickets at dawn. The disruption affects service run by a private company, with no immediate statement from management and ongoing labor actions observed this morning.
A fragmentary Newcastle report notes about fifty summons to follow up in connection with an affair linked to Astanfield. The article hints at court actions this week and a suspect named Pyle with ties to local events.
Fragmented OCR reads as a local notice with unclear names and actions. The readable portions reference a state mine issue or event, with mentions of a district or town and a date in a tentative schedule. Details are obscured, but the item suggests a public or organizational action pending.
Fragmentary text reports shops in Cessnock resisting police food measures. Other readable lines mention Newcartli and miners wives, a phonkeopate event, and references to a ruined common area and a person named Nee Peletorn. Overall details remain unclear due to garbled OCR.
In Newcastle Mountay a conference led by Meir Mutherland, organizer of the Rarine Trivers' and Kiremenes union, ordered miners away from the Cardi Borehole. A meeting of the Borehole Stinere sanctioned protest actions. Pickets to begin from five in the morning with withdrawals and demonstrations planned at Wallher soniye colliery district.
A severe gale offshore of the Thames disrupted vessels off Gooding harbor. A steel-hulled passenger steamer, Esraga, reported in distress but could not enter the harbor. Several boats were wrecked after waves and wind brought down telegraph poles and trees. a woman died as a tree fell on a house and others were injured.
Fragmented OCR text discusses Britain considering abolition of submarines and related economic effects, mentioning INDON MY ALVO Aleander and Mullxboworrh. The passage is garbled and lacks clear facts, but hints at strategic and economic implications of naval policy changes.
The Central Territory June for Cricket Association was granted affiliation by the KAT Cricket Association at a late night meeting. It will be represented by a future datum date with possible powers at future meetings. An alteration of the committee was proposed but precluded the introduction of petitions. The discussion touched on British representation in the Mediterranean and the role of Britain in maritime power as reported by the Daily Telegraph.
A telegraphic dispatch from London cites a parliamentary writer stating President Hoover signaled opposition to any Mediterranean pact proposal before a conference. The report notes possible U S consent only after formal agreement from the United States delegation.
A Newcastle diver suffocated while working on an air supply line when a wire became entangled with the pipe. Fellow workers reported attempts to release him using a rope and bail but he could not be saved. The incident occurred at the same site where others had worked without incidents.
Bir Dourlon Mawson reports from the Discovery on January 1. Observations include marine station work in 4400 fathoms and a drone of 48900 feet. Lt Campbell piloted aircraft while aviators surveyed coastlines and continental plateau features. The party notes adjacent territories forming the Antarctic continent outline and describes rocky mounts, ice fringes, and pack ice as they head toward Enderby and Kemp Lands.
Ambiguous OCR notes describe a missing girl and an assault case tied to individuals named Maisto Wilken and others. Central Police Court proceedings concluded without further action. details are unclear due to garbled text.
A woman named Gertrude Wobertnen, 41, died after a fatal incident on a platform. Witnesses report her body mangled and injuries to her head and arm. She wore a covering on her feet and three singers were later seen on the platform.
An odd fragment mentions a bakery stall at Guivare with unclear items and a carried ant scene. The readable text is garbled with stray letters and partial phrases, making a precise report difficult. No clear persons organizations or dates emerge from the legible portion.
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