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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 25, 1930
Page
1
Major quake devastates southern Italy with Naples and Benevento hit hard. Official tallies show 1,778 dead and 4,261 injured as hundreds of houses collapse or suffer severe damage. Shocks continued over hours as fissures opened and hillsides released sulphurous waters.
Fragments describe a violent event with injuries and casualties. Names and places are garbled, but references to historical figures or locations and numbers suggest a death toll and ongoing aftermath.
Reports describe relief trains delivering urgently needed water to Beneventa and Montecalvo after a massive disaster. A mother in Rionera sheltered her four children’s bodies as rescue efforts continued and towns faced extensive destruction.
Readable fragments show the Venetian Carnival incurring heavy expenses and a large shortfall. Expenditure reportedly totals £070 with net receipts around £2,858, while names and precise figures are unclear due to OCR distortions.
The Salow Tas Mill bill faces delay as House members clash over timing and payment terms. Cabinet divisions persist on the fate of the tax and related measures while public unrest and protests surface around the corridor and streets.
The Prime Minister and the reluctant minister for Padweiy announced a government grant of 1100 for the relief of miners not engaged since work resumed at the collieries. This measure aims to provide aid to unemployed workers in coalfields.
Mur and Watertt districts report ongoing shearing trouble with daily illness and bed confinement. Local authorities note reduction in incidents as efforts continue.
General Sir Harry Chauvel, Inspector-General of the Australian Military Forces, argues that closing the Royal Military College would be a disaster. He favors maintaining Duntroon and warns that reverting to pre college methods would mimic late Kitchener’s era and hamper the army’s development.
A garbled report from Sydney records sharp exchanges over a cable statement about Bruce and Tait. Widespread criticism targets the conduct of officials including the Governor General and Prime Ministers, with calls for decorum and restraint amid tense parliamentary proceedings.
Fragmented text mentions Gandhi in gaol, viceroy pressure, and a possible petition or trial context. References to Gates and a medical or legal scene appear, but many words are garbled, leaving uncertain details.
In the wake of a disaster in the Rhine region many women are reported as victims while authorities, including Mixdenburg, suspend or curtail an existing tour. Officials emphasize the need for safety and investigation into the incident.
The article notes plans to entertain proposals for crop and haystack insurance. Growers must arrange cover and provide written requests to Rural credit for payment terms. Deadlines or scheduling details appear to specify February 1 or May 13 for arrangements with the department of agriculture.
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An official briefing notes heavy declines in railway revenue. The report cites reduced traffic and stagnating earnings, with potential weekly losses around ten thousand pounds. Policy shifts include an enforced shorter week and wage curbs to stabilize finances.
The Australian squad faced grim weather in Manchester with rain and poor wickets delaying practice. Players like Fairfax and others may miss warmups as forecast calls for improving conditions by Friday but wickets remain soft and weather could affect selections and results.
Fragmented OCR text reports a violent incident tied to a radio announcer and possible political pressure. It mentions a shrine, a crowd, and unspecified actions by several named groups amid a atmosphere of fear following an election event.
A proposed bill in Lonmon outlines compensation for workers denied wages due to employer failure. It aims to pay about one Awelftt of remuneration for a year of service, covering journalists and related staff. The measure reflects concerns over unpaid salaries and the need for protection of employees’ earnings.
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