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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 19, 1930
Page
1
A troubled Thursday in Alexandria saw mobs surge into the Arab quarter, chanting and causing injuries after a calm day. Police reported scattered violence and disruptions as authorities attempted to restore order amid unclear sources and chaotic scenes.
In a heated dispute, state authorities intervene as censorship debates rise over films already barred. The controversy touches appeals work and department involvement, with key figures including Messrs. Crowell and ys named in the thread of events.
A sensational South Australian prison escape ended in gunfire with two inmates killed and others wounded. Convicts hijacked a car, confronted guards at the quarry, seized weapons, and attempted a fast getaway before police and roadblocks closed in.
The Gandhi campaign calls for end to disobedience and seeks to free political prisoners in Calcutta. The movement aims to persuade Nationalist Congress leaders to back peaceful action while tensions rise over parliamentary debates. The assembly and state council are to meet this afternoon to discuss educational reforms amid threats of conservative governance.
Squadron Leader Bert Hinkler is set to attempt a round voyage from England to Australia, then circumnavigate the Continent and return to England within a month in September. The plan, reported by Captain McIntosh, uses a Fokker and Avro aircraft, with Australia services continuing Brisbane to Sydney to Melbourne.
An unclear OCR fragment references a public school context with scattered names and events. It mentions a 4H youth group, a person named Dhorbatk, Windes estate, and several garbled phrases. The text is heavily damaged with numerous typos and incomplete sentences, hindering a clear narrative.
In Melbourne reports reveal roof leakage incidents at Parliament House with mentions of gravel issues and repairs. The Department of Works and Commerce led inquiries while figures including Ministerial party members and notables in the House and Senate were noted as involved in discussions about the incident and remedial actions.
A speech at a naval architecture conference in London proposed ultra deep harbors and 80 foot water depth enabling 40000 ton cargo ships to dock. Professor Wilson warned of risks to dock infrastructure and suggested higher cargo capacity though some engineers expressed concern.
A scattered snippet from the issue notes a special arrangement by routers world view and mentions additional items published in the issue. The text references Australia and New Zealand, suggesting a regional focus or inserts within the publication.
The party fears Hook may be dead from pneumonia as floods block the stream and hinder rescue efforts for four hours. Others suspect Hook could be alive, cared for by a distant group, amid remote divisions and deteriorating weather.
Fragmented text cites Conservative leader Bennett lamenting dairy industry harm from an Australia New Zealand deal. Mentions Bureau of Statistics data on dairy output and revenue with garbled details about cows and pricing during a historic period.
Fragmentary OCR text presents a debated topic on Indian reform and the policy toward native princes. It includes garbled phrases and unreadable segments that obscure specifics such as names, places, dates, or concrete events.
Fragmented OCR reads as a chaotic report debating Frans Ava as aggressor and referencing past conflicts. The text hints at fear, mistrust, and political brinkmanship with limited clear facts or names. The piece resembles a wartime alarm in a historic newspaper snippet.
A garbled note mentions federal union, Purves and Lotus on phenol, British and German forces, and a scattered reference to an organization and an event. The text is fragmented with unreadable portions, but implies discussions of alliances, wartime planning, and broader influences.
London reports rising interest from British distillers in manufacturing Australian spirit products. The piece notes competitive dynamics, favorable conditions in Australia, and potential partnerships with local producers. The discussion reflects broader trade ambitions and the push to capitalize on Australian resources and markets.
A fragment notes discussions on Carol and Helene’s annuulment of divorce. The text references proposals and memoranda intended to align with international law and the League of Nations framework, mentioning Taureny Mudapery and French government context.
A British reform effort fails as a parliamentary committee fails to reach an agreement on electoral changes. The article notes political contention and the lack of consensus delaying any reform plan.
In a London match the famous cricketers discuss possible retirement with J Hobbs noting uncertainty about leaving the sport. The Gentlemen, led by Baynes and Leyland, struggle through a tense innings as Peacock and Woolley contribute. Leyland and Parsons shine with notable bowling figures amid a crowded scorecard.
London Thursday pages recount mixed cricket news with posters and public verdicts. Grimmet features in the report while lines reference posters, public notices, and a ceremonial tone from the Evening paper.
The London ground is saturated and the Sootland versus Australia match is abandoned with no play today.
Fragments discuss light appeals, umpires, and the Australia cricket scene with unrelated garbled names and phrases. Entities are indeterminate due to corrupted OCR, making it hard to identify people, places, or events.
The report notes ongoing concerns about cricketers health and routine pressures. It cites Australian players and a Daily Herald commentary arguing about responsibility for illnesses, with expert opinions on potential nervous strain and its effects on performance.
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