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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1930
Page
3
Stimson rushes LASDON and Westnvaility units to speed to London for the naval conference. The Australian Trew Aanoelation Four and figures including Mr Ramany MacDonald MM and Tardiew are expected to join, with plans to land by Monday morning. Minureday may see brieftime travel to Chequers for rest before talks.
Toowoomba court hears case against Mary Maprin 33 accused of using a revolver to threaten and attack. Prosecution says Arthur Callvott pistol threats and fatalities alleged. Maprin remanded for trial on charges of using a revolver with intent to wound and assault. Court fixes bail at £20 in default imprisonment of eight months.
A Cooma racing event dates remain tentative with investigations into layout and entry notes. Organizers, officials, and local supporters await confirmation of the January program and the final schedule.
Railway revenue data from a regional station indicates total revenue of 170 with increases in inward traffic and outward traffic over the prior month. Cargo volumes rose with 28 trucks and 16 locks recorded, while some items show declines.
Traffic disruption reported as ferry operation suspended near a bridge in Sydney this morning. Congestion formed on approach roads with vehicles delayed and passersby noting the stoppage near the North Store Bridge and adjacent ferries.
Residents at Cy Lsurprine jurly te Ale gather for a social evening with music and dancing. Attendees depart after a festive cupper while listed names of local residents and guests are noted in the closing lines.
Fragmented OCR listing players and match notes for a bowls rink championship. Names such as Sally Hinalthorn Whitey Bypravy Crouse Prannie Orlen Monahan Jones Wallace Weather Chubb Manuhan and others appear, with venues including Canberra Bowling Ground and Roundation Way. The text is garbled but indicates upcoming rounds and club matchups involving Briarwood Mawson and Ryde Bowling Club with dates around Mon day the 27th.
A report outlines naval restraint ideas including tonnage caps for cruisers and destroyers, limits on ship sizes, and a proposal for each country to maintain a free fund to build within the Second and United paragraphs.
The Daily Telegraph reports on a historic opening day as British and Allied delegates gather for a conference. Canadian Australian American participants are noted with emphasis on expected negotiations. The ceremony includes royal attendance and initial formalities with leaders slated to speak in the afternoon.
A large crowd watched a controversial international athletics event featuring German, East Sylva, and Nant Sydney athletes as they vied for the 8M relay title. The meet highlighted trials in multiple heats with notable performances from Haines Wylie and others, amid shifting standings and dramatic finishes.
The piece reports a fragmented manifesto appealing to major powers to end battleship fleets, urging naval disarmament amid warnings of escalating costs and a shift in global power dynamics. It references London politics and a public debate on defense and expenditure, noting opposition to renewed arms racing.
A controversial delegation from New Guinea, led by Dr Chinnery, met with health officials to discuss alleged depopulation aims within mandated territories. Officials denied any policy seeking mass death and noted no immediate concrete plan, while acknowledging some regions showed population increases.
The report states that Lloyd George plans to reply to Viscount Grey regarding the London air maid issue, with George indicating he will apply or seek guidance through the viscount. Details are sparse and the phrasing is tentative.
Incomplete OCR fragment from a Canberra office of a publishing company. The readable part mentions Alnalla and the Federal Capital Press of Australia, indicating a likely imprint or address fragment without a complete event or headline.
Mr Fenton meets naval advisers in London with Captain Cayley Admiral Napier and Major Cumy amid talks on naval conferences. He later proceeds to Australia as commander of the Hoppitie unit, with Micrographers in his party.
Premier M. Tardien outlines France will push large scale shipbuilding to bolster national marine capacity. Between July and November 1829 France claims 4 300 08 tons built or planned and aims to produce 90,000 tons locally, reducing reliance on foreign wares. The program seeks to showcase national credit and resources before inviting international buyers for future ships.
The U S delegation sails to London for the conference with arrival planned on Thursday morning. The French and Italian teams depart on Saturday. Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald will greet the American delegation on arrival and discuss work-end arrangements.
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