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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1930
Page
1
Chicago faces a debt crisis with a request for a special legislative session to handle a 500 million debt. Mayor Thompson opposes a committee backed loan of 69 million, while city officials seek ongoing relief. Bombings target a state attorney and a Michgan Avenue building as unrest grows.
Riots flare after transfer of power as General de Rivera bids farewell and Berenguer pledges a genuine transition. Berenguer forms a ministry with Duke Alba taking the Lie Instruction post as minor clashes continue and civil guards secure the streets.
Hundreds of exiles return to Spain from abroad as dictatorship tightens control. At the French Spanish border the Embassy handles numerous passport requests while police patrols the capital with short rifles. Reports indicate General Berenguer’s day was overwhelmed by signatures and paperwork.
Unclear reports claim the Interior Minister or airmen linked to Franco flew from Cadiz on Tuesday. Details are sparse but suggest aid to a revolt against the Prime Minister. Police patrols monitor the city as public calm returns and students cause some disturbances.
A government move in Cape Town aims to limit immigration from specified European nations amid rising influx. The immigration selection board faces plenary powers to cap totals, with estimates suggesting around ten thousand arrivals from Europe over five years. The proposal follows debate and Jewish community input, though the exact bill details remain unclear.
reports from London describe a massive Kumbh Mela pilgrimage in Allahabad with millions bathing in sacred rivers. chaos followed when an elephant ran amok injuring many and a holy man, as Captain L A Niban led a rescue by halting the stampede on horseback.
The Board of Control probes selectors after names of the Australian cricket team for England tour leaked to press. Ryder omission sparks national regret while the 15 chosen players face medicals and scrutiny as the board seeks to determine who disclosed details.
The selection names Captain M Woodfull and Vice Captain V Rich anteon with Kippax on the selection committee for the tour. Richardson was not picked as captain. The Board of Control limited the party to 16 players and did not allow extra selections. The secretary Mr. Joaney refused to reveal voting details.
Melbourne papers harshly critique the omission of J. Ryder from the Test squad. The Age and Time argue selectors overlooked form and fitness, noting Ryder’s recent struggles and injury concerns while praising his strong prior performances and potential selection logic questioned by critics.
Chichester landed at Mascot aerodrome at 2 15 PM to a chorus of six club planes and a shoulder high carry by Sydney residents. He appeared tired and embarrassed by the welcome after a delayed flight from Bourke met with heavy head winds near the Thin Mountains. The New Zealand community and Mascot Mayor Alexander greeted him.
The Daily Telegraph published from Chichester a Tripoli to Alps flight in a small machine named good old Elijah. Chichester received a celebratory reception and expressed humility about his feat remarking that no credit was due to him and that plants of Australia and New Zealand would have saved Jip. He declined plans to fly to New Zealand unless lent a suitable plane, warning of death by his own action.
The Rin airship completed a 52 hour voyage returning to Cardington mooring under heavy fog except over Cornwall. Major Beeton reported an average speed of 60 mph and a distance England to Egypt, with 15 tons of fuel used and 7.5 tons left, enabling another 24 hours aloft. Mir Dennison Burney cited wireless cross bearings guiding position after leaving the Channel Inland.
The Sydney arena notes that Ryder's co selectors have assumed a heavy responsibility by rejecting Teyder. The piece emphasizes the scrutiny and consequence behind the decision in a high profile sports context.
Jack Ryder refused to comment on the Australian team when asked in Toowoomba. He said he had seen no newspaper remarks and did not want to discuss them. Victorian team leader Dwyer reassured him he feels the position acutely.
A newspaper note suggests a beer strike may start if authorities lift bans on certain hotels. The plan calls for beer sold at all pence per pint and three pence per globe, aiming to force policy changes through market action.
Mr BW Bean denounces Ryder's elimination as a shameful act and calls it the worst incident in Australian cricket history. The former Australian selector criticizes the decision as disgraceful and beyond acceptable sportmanship.
London reports progress in Anglo French discussions at the Naval Conference. A compromise allows battleships and large cruisers to be categorized while lighter ships are allocated total tonnage, enabling powers to distribute tonnage within categories. The Daily Herald notes this may end three years of difficulty for the League of Nations Disarmament Commission.
Tokio correspondent notes Japan may withdraw from the conference if the 10 10 7 cruiser ratio is not met. Government defeat in elections would follow a compromise. Japan outlines ship classes and backs delaying battleship replacement while maintaining a 10 10 7 balance. Submarine abolition rejected though new subs planned. British spokesman notes limited progress for a full dress debate.
The report from Tokyo notes official regret over the lack of a definite programme and the cautious approach urged by Britain. Diverging demands from participating powers hinder consensus and slow progress.
The text notes three aims in Mr imoon's keynote: end competition in cruisers and destroyers, abolish submarines, and reduce battleships below a 1822 limit. Maurice Hankey signals a draft agenda favoring cruisers, with MacDonald informing others of Anglo French talks supporting this interpretation.
John Joseph Cneanck, declared elected for Eden Monaro, instructs solicitors to file an appearance to oppose John Arthur Perkina the late member. Perkina alleges various petitions concerning Custack's return and an application will be made this week to have the matter dealt with in Sydney or Canberra.
Mr. MacDonald leads inter-delegation efforts ahead of a plenary session aimed at detailing a permanent agenda committee. The meeting is not expected to reach an agreement but to set a framework for negotiations on tonnage and Italy's allocation, with Britain cautious on early figures.
In the House of Commons Mr A V Alexander said delaying promised Washington ships until 1647 could save Britain up to 11 million pounds yearly. He noted cancellations of cruisers Abrey and Northumberland and said dockyards could find alternative work without issue.
A fall of coal at the Toomber Mine near Kandos caused the death of a miner named Hock Wilder who sustained a fracture to the spine. The incident occurred after a six day fall, with no other miners injured.
Buenos Aires meteorologists report widespread rains improving expectations for a record maize harvest. Officials say the maize yield may offset a reduced wheat crop for the season.
City faces unemployment protest threats while unpaid officials risk eviction as landlords move to oust 11 families. Firemen pension fund shortfall hits 97 000 dollars due February 6. Board of Education owes 872 423 dollars for free text books despite possessing 14 000 dollars.
Washington reports the Judiciary Committee of the House will begin hearings on proposed measures to repeal or modify the dry laws, marking the first formal congressional review since prohibition took effect. The hearings are set to start in February.
At the trial of William Podmore for the murder of Vivian Mos alter in Southampton, a prison inmate named Dean testified in broken English. He said Podmore confessed to striking the man with a hammer during a garage dispute over money, then taking his watch chain and £3 before fleeing.
Calcutta report says two Muslim youths were killed in a Hindu Muslim clash in Dacca yesterday. Many others wounded with several not expected to survive. Armed police patrol the area as arrests are made.
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