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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 18, 1930
Page
1
Frayed debate centers on a transport bill with minister Sypney opposing monopolistic aims. Local government figures, tram supporters, and bus operators clash over shared service terms and compensation. A key point: resisting a monopoly through state action while protecting existing routes and private operator rights.
Prime Minister Mr Scullin and State Premier Mr Bavin held a lengthy discussion on the coal position but reached no settlement basis. Conference to be continued tomorrow afternoon with both leaders reticent on settlement suggestions.
In a turbulent river operation tensions flare as gunfire erupts near strategic positions. Reports indicate heavy fire, with multiple vessels and forces involved, amid a contested area under foreign influence and military activity. Officials warn of severe disruption to river traffic and potential casualties, while observers call for restraint and clarity.
A London briefing in the Blue Book outlines postwar food supply changes with rising imports from Canada and other nations. It highlights wheat reception from various countries and the evolving balance between prewar expectations and wartime realities, noting reliance on international sources.
Unclear reader text details trials in York and LoxboN with references to TV, WM, and several distorted names. The fragment mentions Ak Yarrow and Re Bahennork with uncertain actions and transitions to a social scene.
Fragmented lines mention Hodes and Wittlae with wagers and dates. It references representatives and a process at a court or public meeting. unclear names and places appear. content is garbled, offering little clear fact.
Fragmented OCR text hints at Weston CRABNOCS turmoil, with unclear names and events. Mentions Weston rank and Ale conferencs, disjointed phrases about meat, Weavernames, a Mrislant coucitebia, and PICKET AM Tomma amid treacherous plotting.
A terse note reports the morning scene at several collieries. Workers were withdrawn for a brief period, halted by unspecified disturbances or conditions, with operations resuming shortly after. No clear details on location or cause are provided.
Unclear report notes requests for federal aid attributed to Mr Beveiln or similar name in a troubled case. The text mentions government action and possible denial or recurrence but details are garbled and identities remain uncertain.
Reporting from Calcutta on Thursday, New Zealand flyer Captain Chichester, traveling from England toward Australia, landed at Dumdum aerodrome after a 700 mile leg from Khang, then continued toward Rangoon. The fragmented text notes early morning movements, routine stops, and mentions Allahabad, Jamal, and Timserm, with references to airship activity and weather.
Fragmentary text discusses tariff misunderstandings in Britain with scattered names and phrases. Core ideas unclear due to garbled OCR, but hints at economic policy and regional references without complete facts or clear outcomes.
Approximately a thousand people travel to London for the Naval Conference opening January 21. Thirty delegates will attend with 22 admirals present, supported by naval experts, secretaries, and journalists. English will be the official language with translation planned into French.
The High Court judgement in the coal case is due in Melbourne next week. Key figures Watters and Cam attend a conference with treasury members, while Lord Iianaby plans a meeting as tensions rise. Officials warn the matter must be fully examined, or risk impact on public policy and national interests.
A damaged report notes the American delegation to a naval conference in London is delayed by a gale. Mentions Plymouth, the George Washington liner, and diplomats awaiting the conference opening with condolences and diplomatic greetings.
The King will travel by car from Sandringham to London to open the Naval Conference. He will arrive in London mid day and meet heads of naval delegations in a private reception. The journey includes a Monday departure and a Tuesday return to Sandringham.
Police report unclear text describes a Wednesday event near Hathbury with mentions of a demonstration planned at the mba. Details are garbled but indicate a public action tied to local incidents and a timeline around ten days. Names and places are partly unreadable.
The report details a London hearing about a secret wartime plot tied to a Dominion group. Key figures include Tammy Macontd and a phantom identity, with mentions of a murder meeting arranged to occur and possible contending factions engaging in covert talk.
A wireless dispatch from London quotes President George Washington as saying that America favors abolition or reduction, and notes that naval ships are essential for a fleet operating far from home. The text discusses Allied aims, fear of conflict, and strategic concerns amid tensions.
The article reports on a Washington gathering marking the anniversary of prohibition with Senator Blain urging repeal of the 18th Amendment as unenforceable. It notes views by Senator Shepherd calling prohibition a failed experiment, and discussions of U S Japan and U S Canada liquor policies, plus anti and pro prohibition activities across cities.
Finnish crooks, aided by clever manipulation, escape police as government debates ordering fewer arrests until spring. Londoners showcase resourcefulness by abducting a woman from a motor carriage, prompting police to intensify investigations into the elusive thieves despite the chaotic scene.
In Central Summons Court a printer faced charges over a weekly newspaper. Police argued material should be condemned but the defense challenged the seizure. The magistrate adjourned to allow review of the issue and a prior conviction reminder was noted.
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