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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 29, 1929

Page

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Coal Crisis Threatens Australian Coal Supply Contract

Sydney dispatch reports looming closure of a South Atatroken government contract mine next Thursday due to New South Wales supply delays. A failure to secure orders could trigger widespread mine stoppages and threaten northern coal shipments, with potential losses of up to £1,0000 to Victorian colliery proprietors and extended orders to northern operators.

Sydney Pondorn New South Vietorn Neersons Parthern Bf. Howth NTR Marthern

Coal talks stall as price cut plan meets slow pace

Debates over a four shilling per ton coal price cut bogged down as ministers and industry leaders weighed impacts on wages and export volumes. Prime Minister and opposition figures pressed for action while considering future cooperation and offshore supply changes amid global market shifts.

Ex Kaiser Day Celebrations Prompt Mixed Reactions Across Nations

Fragmentary report notes scattered celebrations and denouncements as former rulers and nationalist journals react to a royal birthday event. Some observers praise the monarchist legacy while others distance themselves, citing war histories and ongoing political tensions.

Republica and Democratic News TMA Hohensellern Wilhelm Germin Hert

Boulogne Nationalists Semi Military Event Report

Fragmentary OCR hints at Boulogne event with Nationalists in a semi military setting. Mentions audience, a priest, and Freeh figure, plus names Davari and Kevera as part of the scene. Details unclear due to damaged text.

Boulogne Bern

Doorn Celebration Appears Briefly Inaccessible

A fragmentary report from Doorn hints at a celebration or event with involvement from Hoe Tyendart and other entities. The readable portion references a gathering that may have attracted hundreds of attendees, though details are sparse and unclear due to OCR damage.

North Australia Commission Arrives for Pre Conference Events

Members of the Nearth Australia Commission arrived via Woanderrna yesterday to preparatory talks ahead of tomorrow’s conference convened by Home Affairs Minister Mr A Albatt. Officials met with the minister to discuss tatters for the conference. The delegation includes J Hinrwhiunrety Cehairmoand, OF: A] Footer cihegeaty, and Moyes (seeret).

Nearth Australia Commission Woanderrna Home Affairs O A. Albatt Yeesterhiy J. Hinrwhiunrety Cehairmoand Ehodrmiiy Waeton Moyes

Road Work Hiring Sees 20 New Workers In City Projects

The article notes that among new employers, 20 workers joined Binginedra projects mainly on street and road improvements. About 2,410 days were logged, with juniors and senior hires listed and a focus on concrete tasks and paving. The effort includes Pine Hotel Boumrvejgentg and related sites, with anticipated completion soon.

Angultithornal Tahoe Binginedra

Doctor's Plane Flight From Sydney to Scone

An airmail style report notes a doctor’s two hour flight by aeroplane from Sydney to Scone. The journey, without stops, was performed yesterday afternoon to attend a patient in need.

Yvoney Aeropiane Meath Palmer

Rate Appeals Judge Pike to Act at Motel Chamber

A fragmented city report notes a committee meeting at Motel Chamberta night with remarks from local figures about a minister and a hero of the event. The text references an appeal to Judge Pike to act and mentions ongoing discussions on governance and promotions.

Hat Trick Wins Shield Clash as Hooker Delivers

The Sheffield Shield match resumes with Hooker producing a sensational hat trick and shutting Victoria out after a 265 total. Hooker dismissed Austen first ball after the follow on and claimed the last three wickets to seal a dominant performance as NSW edges ahead amid a high tempo innings with scores and overs closely tracked.

Hooker Austen Victoria Tan Bieta neKmine Nes Cleecari Aer Hettington Elie Tooker Wien Austen Bradman

Deputation from Queanbeyan Moves on Home Affairs

A deputation from Queanbeyan met yesterday with the Minister for Home Affairs to discuss the proposed works in the Federal Capital Territory. Mr Abbott declined to interfere unless a cause arose, and the deputation urged that certain estates be removed and duties reviewed.

Fir Federal Capital Territory Abbott Howe

Horse Doping Inquiry Sparks County Scare

A rattled report from NIWASTE MAONDITY recounts a suspected horse doping incident involving a horse named Svilir and others. Deputy RS Mledasod notes green substances and signs of doping. deputies describe the animals as prancing and blind eyed, with a Breen Hinge observed, while no known owner provided clear testimony about the horse’s mouth.

Racing Smash Arutank at Aspen Motor Resort

A racing crash at the Aspen motor resort left driver Liew hospitalized with injuries and his mechanic with a broken leg after a bowr travel incident. Boner and a mechanic were thrown during the distance run as the car collided and rolled, causing a wreck and emergency response.

Arutank Bowr Aspenmotor Res Boner Lunes

Attempted Hold Up Charged In Sydney Court

In Sydney Central Court Labourers S McPonalad 22 KB 27 ma 1 Tirawi 0 faced charges after an attempted hold up at Darlinghurst. Prosecutor said the trio attempted to take money from a pocketed victim. All three were arrested and charged with the crime. The case was set for February 6 for lead, with details emerging at the hearing.

Sydney Central Court S. McPonalad Justi Darlinghurst India

The King Progress Maintained by Unclear Text

The readable fragments describe a public note or bulletin with scattered phrases about a king and progress. No concrete dates, places, or names are clearly identifiable. The item appears as damaged OCR with partial names and actions, preventing a definitive summary.

Fragmented hearing notes on payment dispute and public funds

The record outlines a chaotic hearing with mixed testimony about payments and withdrawals tied to a 192 sequestered credit. Allegations center on Premier Ravi and the government at NUSW, with debate on funds allocated for welfare. A plea to extend payment terms and align with public welfare wishes is noted alongside terse questions from commissioners.

Veel Ital Faerte Weil Fen Quiirs Aleey Penge Aleorn Deter Ravi Justi Pike Nus Payne Pate Puile Peervies Welfare Committee Chad Dore Ward

Wilkins Return From Antarctic Sees Effort for Homeward Dash

Fragmented report details Sir Merhert Wilkins seeking return from a treacherous voyage. It mentions Tom berry aeroplanes, modern arts, and plans for a dash toward Verdin while Mulklonidis and Che Pboyad Mavil are referenced in a tense, unclear sequence of events.

Peuerdiay Srvid Uae

Canberra Artists Second Annual Display

Canberra artists host the second annual display at Civic Centre from February 15 to 23. Exhibits include paintings photographs and sculpture. Entrants must forward details to secretary Mr W. M. Morris by February 7.

Artista Sowkedy Canberra Dinarie Phen Felwagey Chiaive Fried Piothrer

Sale of Sir Joseph Banks Papers Sets Odd Sale Date

An unusual sale is listed for a collection titled Sir Joseph Banks Papers. The notice, though garbled, mentions a London venue with dates near November and references to bidders or organizers. The fragmentary text hints at high interest for historical documents tied to the famed naturalist.

London Funulay

Industrial Board hears liquors trades claims in territory hearing

The Industrial Board reviews claims from Liquor Trades and the Trades and Labour Council of New South Wales on behalf of bonding trades, engineering workers, and traveling allowances for road workers. A demand for better wages and working conditions for apprentices is raised, with sessions to proceed under commission.

Ion Trades and Labour Council of New Bouth Wries Ptenrd Hetiee Wieesx

Murder Charge After Punching in Paddington Court

James Dailey, 44, grocer, appeared at Paddington Police Court charged with murdering James Kherry who died from a fractured skull after an affray Saturday night. Prosecutor alleged Dailey struck Kherry on the jaw during the altercation.

Rydney Paddington James Dailey Cee Engrocer James Kherry Poller

Overseas shipping meeting on freight rates held in London

The Prime Minister and representatives of shipping firms met to discuss freight rates with Sir Athan Anderson and the Orient Company involved. The gathering aimed to resolve questions on shipping charges and potential actions by owners in February.

Bydney Mondiney Myred Webbe Tverseik Shipping Companion Atlan Anderson Orient Company

Narrow Escape for Newcastle Miners in Coal Fall

Four Newcastle miners narrowly escaped when a coal fall buried their roadway at Petow Main pit. W Metherington aged 41, Choments 34, Williams 46, and A Penman 7 were rushed to hospital after colleagues, working nearby, freed them. Williams and Toman were toting a briice in the west section when the accident occurred.

Newcastle W. Metherington I Choments Williams A. Penman Petow Main Piltery Willia Toman

Shark Attack Leaves Youth Severely Injured at Alma Hay

Tragedy strikes at Alma Hay as a youth suffers severe injuries after being attacked by a shark while swimming. Lifesaving efforts fail to save the right arm as doctors amputate above the elbow.

Trishane Wetherill Alma Hay Magnedie Talanid

Valueless cheques in Sydney scare fraud suspect

A man, alleged to have passed valueless cheques for thousands, was arrested on Kigabeth Street in Sydney. He reportedly posed as a claimant of a wealthy family and offered two motor trucks and a water car, paying only with cheques for Lion and 720 pounds.

Kydney Kigabeth Street Bydney Lion Lively

Hyde Park memorial aim faces government limits

Premier Thivin said he would strive to secure Taodhaiment unit for an Aneic memorial at the Hyde Park site. He was not prepared to turn the matter into a government measure, signaling a limited public push without formal state action.

Rydney Thivin Taodhaiment Hye Park Pepare

Fire Damages Oxford Street Premises in Sydney Blaze

A blaze on Sydney’s Oxford Street caused extensive damage to a building with dense smoke and heat. Firefighters battled the flames early this morning, with surrounding articles affected by heat and smoke as crews worked to control the fire and prevent spread.

Sydney Montamd Tn Iefard Street

Melbourne Note Warns Caution in Renting

Sir Arthur Downs expresses caution upon arrival in Melbourne about renting schemes and the need for careful scrutiny by authorities. The remarks stress prudent oversight amid emerging proposals, with emphasis on protecting public interests and preventing misuse.

Negotiations seen in Salvation Army leadership dispute

The Daily Herald reports eleventh hour talks in a protracted Salvation Army settlement over the General's retirement. The General would quit if allowed to retire and to destroy a sealed envelope naming a successor, while the High Council resists and presses for core Army principles amid court involvement.

Lon Tion Salvation Army Daily Herald Hho Chev Hlew Council High Council

Social Service Budget Hearing Sets Stage For Approval

The Social Service Council resumes discussions after an adjourned meeting to review a specially appointed committee's proposed budget for the coming year. A report from delegates welcomed by the Priory Societies committee will be presented, guiding final recommendations to the commission for consideration next week.

Social Bervirn Council Cinimnniasion Acreport Deligites Punell

Huan Pan Forms Cabinet Amid Afghan Political Turmoil

Ghazi Ghazali reports forming a cabinet from the Mahmadsal faction, with Habibullah Ghazali as key figure. Aamiullah longs for influence, while Kabirundin, the younger stepbrother of the new Prime Minister, aligns with the circle. The scene signals shifting power and factional realignments in Afghan politics.

Paehha Wue Funddy Habibullah Ghazalih Mahmadsal Clin Aamiullah Laters Kabirundin

Woman inquest into Ada Kearke death

Inquest heard Ada Kearke died after taking poison used for rats. Her husband testified he found her unwell and she warned him not to undress. The jury returned a verdict of death by misadventure or unsound mind after a six month mental illness.

Aupnery Ada Kearke Subeld Ana

Bathing in Red Hill Reservoir Sparks Official Warning

The Chief Commissioner John Butters observed two youths bathing in the Red Hill reservoir on Monday. He warned that the boys should be warned and noted the offence as serious, urging stricter supervision to prevent repeats.

Air John Butters Red Huis

Marseille Sunday News Update Declines Travel Plans

Fragmentary report notes a person named Khaw declining a trip from Rajputna and continuing to Louden, with uncertain details and unclear timeline.

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