16 Jan 1930
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1930
Page
1
A late night incident near a city block escalated into a dispute between two individuals, culminating in police involvement. No injuries were reported, and witnesses provided varying accounts of the confrontation. The case remains under investigation.
Widespread clashes on coalfields as miners clash with police using batons. About 2,000 marchers at Abermain No 2 Colliery dispersed. injuries reported at Hebburn No 1 Pit and Cessnock. Miners denounce provocation while Government hints at calling in extra police to restore order.
A crowd gathered at Kurri Kurri as refereeing confusion and a tense moment near the hotel drew attention. Volunteers and bystanders watched the scene unfold as officials attempted to control the crowd and restore order.
Fragmented OCR recalls a tense clash amid an afternoon interview. References to a group labeled army and unnamed individuals hint at ongoing allegations and unsettled positions.
A fragmentary police report from Wednesday describes a teenager making a complaint about panes and a stonelike incident. The text references a meeting and private battery in a tense local scene with names and places obscured.
Melbourne dispatch reports the miners have conveyed settlement terms to Mr. Scullin via officials in Melbourne. Prime Minister Bevin is said to be privately interviewed by Mr. We damen and Mr. Booth, while ministers and colonial secretaries discuss action. The government notes the miners are pressing for guaranteed improvements and potential mine safety measures. Officials indicate communication includes telephone links to State Premier Tyne and Prime Minister Abe, with no decisive move yet.
A garbled report outlines police actions during a public demonstration. It mentions authorities opposing fraud and urges calm as clashes and orders unfold. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors.
In Sydney an official halt affects ninety pits prompting a government review. Spokespersons say operations pause while inspectors assess safety and legality. The stoppage follows citizen concerns and ongoing regulatory scrutiny of mining practices and site compliance.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate miners voicing concern over Wallsend pits and potential threats to ongoing work. The text is garbled but suggests tensions around safety and compliance, with scattered names and terms indicating industrial protest or disruption.
A long fragment outlines a Citizens' League meeting on future government representation. It mentions draft proposals for local governance and representation, including appointments by the Commonwealth Government and locally elected members. The text is heavily garbled but centers on forming a Local Government Authority and how representatives will be chosen.
A fragmented report outlines public anxiety over militant miners and Communist agitation. It cites fears of intimidation, calls for action against violence, and pressure on government to curb unrest, noting continued concerns as the article hints at page 6 for further details.
Tangled reports from Shanghai indicate Sir Miles Lamson in Pekin leads talks on foreign extraterritorial rights. Akerntioned friction suggests possible shift toward ending extraterritorial privileges and reshaping legal control for foreigners in Shanghai and nearby treaty ports.
Reported clashes in Carnarvon as government forces restore order after a native protest escalated. Police injuries noted as the public unity rally turned violent. Authorities pledge action, with officials calling for restraint amid rising tensions in the region.
Adelina Ponwhilrat Wala of the Women n Guild of the Empire stated the agitation stemmed from American ProMuNtion policy. She claimed there was no need for miners to be paid less while workers opposed the plan. Salvon Te noted funds could support the Northern field, urging miners to join the labor movement.
The High Court sat in Melbourne to rule on whether the arbitration court had jurisdiction to determine the extension of an industrial award beyond a state line. Senior counsel argued Australia Federation members and unions contend the matter involves a nationwide wage board. The judge faced questions about past extensions and the scope of arbitration authority amid federation tensions.
London court at Old Bailey finds true bill against Hatry and associates in the gas plebiscite case. Trial concluded with guilty verdicts amid a routined, high profile prosecution. The case stems from the controversial Thermidorian gas scheme in January.
The Federal Cabinet discussed with the Commission the chances of a referendum in April. Media reports indicate questions about pardons and the Commonwealth’s role. Parliament may enable members to pursue constitutional changes in April.
The fragment references Dr Schacht and a government tone shift, mentioning a delegation and participation in an international bank. It suggests arranging guarantees for participation, with notes on avoiding other banks and possible evasions of obedience. Names and dates are jumbled, making precise details uncertain.
Fragmentary report claims Dr Behacht of the government and Ter Mueller support removing Friedrich Schacht from his post. The decision aims to alter leadership at a high level, with Germany awaiting formal confirmation of the reshuffle.
A chaotic scene in London as the Prince of Wales visits Neptune's barber performance. The royal shaved patrons then lowered a crying infant into the bath, with the barber unsure how to handle the baby before gently guiding it into the tub. The crowd includes around thirty men and twenty women who watch as the prince interacts with attendees and purchases drinks.
A mob attacked an accused man named Karmadee outside a Berlin court on Tuesday. He was severely beaten, and two arrests were reported in connection with the incident.
In Chicago a gun battle left two bandits and one policeman dead. Police routed the attackers who attempted to force a man to reveal a location as officers arrived at the scene. The names of those involved were not clearly legible in the report.
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