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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 19, 1929
Page
1
A prolonged coal stoppage conference failed to produce a settlement proposal. Officials reported no progress toward a factory program or an agreement on the way forward. The meeting included union and plant officials, but no resolution emerged for the ongoing labor dispute.
A meeting of engine drivers discussed a policy to align with mine owners and miners. The Federated Engine group meeting in the city decided to push for unified operations and a potential strike action if demands are not met.
Sydney report notes emergencies hours considered but no firm gas usage limits set. discussion centers on restrictions and policy stance with officials weighing potential controls amid rising concerns.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Ramsay MacDonald planned a visit to Washington in October to discuss naval disarmament. The text is garbled but references Dawes, Grok point, and possible actions by authorities. No clear dates or outcomes are readable.
In Shanghai on Wednesday the Chinese reply to Soviet deals accuses Russia of breaching the railway agreement and propagandist charges. It offers to seek settlement through Chu Shan Yang the Chinese minister in Moscow, awaiting his return.
Moscow says all peaceful settlement efforts are exhausted and will impose measures to place full responsibility on China. The note accuses Beijing of hypocrisy and threatens to expel Chinese diplomats while reaffirming Russia’s readiness to act against what it calls Chinese aggression and subversion amid tensions over Manchuria and border incidents.
A Brisbane Express derailed between Armidale and Genoa towns after a bolt failure caused a 490 yard slide nearly halting the train. Officials warn of heavy casualties though reports vary, with possible fatalities and serious injuries among passengers as emergency crews respond.
Winnipeg reports heat and drought driving wheat to new highs as estimates show a 400 million bushel shortfall against the American spring crop. Trade is volatile with deliveries pushed upward and production prospects for 1928 halved amid widespread crop damage and transport disruptions.
A derailed military train near Mack Mountain Station damaged cars and embankment. Passengers led to safety by relief crews as fire crews and officials assisted. One passenger injured. repair work begins and traffic restoration expected tomorrow. Among travelers were team members and Union officials en route to a destination.
Sydney cabinet outlines a busy program for the forthcoming parliamentary session. Measures include the Legislative Council Reform Bill, Arbitration Amendment, and a Rural Banks/worker relief package. The acting premier said ministers oppose action that would empower existing groups, warning of dangerous precedents amid concerns of disruption or shortage.
Fragmentary OCR text references a mysterious flight, wartime themes, and a person named Tove Beebe. Mentions of Germany, war, and a machine relief hint at escape or rescue efforts during conflict years. Names and places are unclear, but the fragment suggests memoir or report context amid wartime travel.
Fragmented OCR text presents unclear event details with many garbled phrases. The readable parts mention a possibly international or nationwide context and amateur involvement, but concrete names, places, dates, or outcomes are missing.
Fragmented report notes mass picketing Thursday with alternate counts and a clash involving NY participants. It mentions Varner leading a group, arrests related to a protest, and a subsequent security perimeter as workers gathered, with a referenced total cost or number tied to a local event at Moderne Verde.
Fragmented OCR reports a volatile Australian wheat market with erratic prices. Mentions prices around six shillings per bushel and ongoing price swings as buyers and sellers react to global conditions.
The King continues to make good progress in London as a Wednesday report notes further improvement. Medical and royal observers describe stable condition with ongoing healing. No further complications are reported and officials provide cautious optimism.
In Constantinople on a Wednesday the trial of the Communist party leaders concluded with sentences of four and a half years imprisonment for alleged plot to diminish propaganda and overthrow the existing regime. The court found the defendants guilty as charged.
A man named Kuvno faces serious charges after an apparent attempt near the Lathe theatre. Authorities say gunfire erupted as a car left the venue, wounding a person and killing Law, amid connections to broader government matters. The investigation continues with counsel for the defense and updates expected.
Fragmented OCR note reports defence staffing cuts in Melbourne with references to the War Department economy campaign. It mentions central staff reductions, a crew of eleven or so, and a Tuesday payment event in Sydney.
An official railway department statement describes a derailment caused by a broken rail at Newcart, halting services. It notes damage to two carriages near an embankment and ongoing inspections to assess the extent and potential timetable impact.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a British note delivered to Russia. It mentions a meeting recess proposal and references attempts to ease tense relations between Britain and Russia, including Landon and a possible naval or diplomatic context.
A civic commission weighs a brief extension on a project. The meeting notes indicate postponement of a vote to extend the life of a local asset, with officials considering continued operation and regulatory steps. Names and exact dates are unclear in the fragmented text.
Lieutenant Beawley, former Royal Naval Air Forces, sails from Tadene to Tokyo in a nonstop 4750 mile flight. Officials expect favorable conditions with minimal obstacles beyond fog off the Japanese coast.
In a report from Lon Han on Thursday labor leaders and employers unite after intervention at the Miniesey for Labor to press for a settlement. Representatives from management and workers plan further meetings on July 19 to push talks forward.
Fragmented OCR style report covers plans and demonstrations by British aviation figures at Tyheheon Tyheheon Tyheheon Tyheheon. Major General Bin Sefton Brancker of CWT Aviation comments on navigation and air traffic while noting Australia service plans and the need for safe testing and impressive progress in early wartime flights.
1930 interview with A T Chapman from London discusses Australia team work and fielding, naming Tate Igenent White and Genry in bowling. Mentions Haimmand, Grhnmat, and Wedneaday context as part of touring schedule and training notes.
A disrupted 10 day meeting of the Hovwsewiven Amoctation endorses a potato boycott amid rising prices. Officials promote cheaper vegetables as substitutes during a transition. Predictions compare Australia’s future to England’s, noting youth prospects and market shifts.
The Kobenhavn search ship from Capetown arrived with uncertain reports about the missing vessel. The fire captain confirms a message from Hatemere that the Kobenhavn sailed on January 34. Authorities identify a torpedo or wreck event and await the Australian search party and others to continue into the Antarctic.
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