27 Jul 1929
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 27, 1929
Page
1
A London report notes a major merger among five large firms and two accepting parties forming a joint car venture. The deal seeks to curb competition and create a single vehicle for overseas markets, promising advantages from raw material pressures and potential model consolidation.
The article outlines the Davis Cup final draw with matches set from Friday to Sunday. Friday features Borotra versus Lott Cochel versus Tilden and Bunlay Vouhies. The French pair selection awaits after the singles. Sunday lists singles matches Tilden against Lootra and Cudhet against Livtt.
Mr. W. I. Harvey, Custodian of Expropriated Crop, received a seven month furlough under new public service rules. He first applied January 1, 1929, renewal followed, and his resignation would have affected eligibility. Public Service Board approved the furlough with proper conditions observed.
At Blackpool the Miners Federation backed a resolution calling for repeal of the eight hours act. The conference urged a return to a national agreement and pressed for action to end the current limits on miners’ work hours.
Fragmentary dispatch describes clashes involving Adam Khan and Ned Khan forces near Calcutta with reinforcements and shortages of ammunition. Details are garbled and portions of the report are unreadable.
STH and Ulm arrived in Paris for a Thursday event at Pati.
Washington officials view Ramsay MacDonald's statements as a pledge to translate the Kellogg Pact spirit into action. They expect joint naval measures with Britain and the United States to begin soon, reducing armaments and influencing global peace as MacDonald's Montreal visit looms.
Secretary Stimson presented the interpretation of statements by Weaver and Ream on naval reductions. He argued the 1821 parity plan should extend beyond battleships, noting progress with weight on parity discussions. He stressed reductions aim to prevent war between the two nations and urged political leadership over military aims. He said other powers were kept informed of Anglo American progress.
Sir Esme Howard former ambassador in Washington expresses cautious optimism over armament talks and recent statements by the prime minister and President Hoover. He notes July 22 as a date worth remembering and calls Kellogg Pact efforts encouraging though no decisive action yet.
The Federal Capital Commission approves stock sale yards at Can bore with funds allocated to begin work. J. C. Virackenurog oversees the project design and inspection of the Can bore site, modeling after Goulburn with provisions for up to 4 000 sheep and cattle, paddocks and stock pens. Commissioner Gould and others visited the Canberra suburb to review the plan.
The Federal Capital Commission reorganizes to group Architect and Engineer into a works section under the Chief Commissioner with H R Waterman. administrative functions go to Commissioner Goold with C S Daley. Chief Commissioner notes prior use, plans to reappoint J B Burgess as Chief Clerk heading the Clerical Department. Economy measures will cut about 26 officers, move more staff to weekly pay sheets, and reduce outdoor labor weekly until construction needs are met, with a lower level than last year due to a reduced grant.
Report notes an upcoming Graf Zeppelin voyage across the Atlantic. A crew under Tawrataye Twit and Og Wilkina prepares for the flight. The plan mentions two monkeys and 600 canaries aboard for the journey.
Weather Service and Agriculture Department report severe drought across North Dakota and Central Minnesota with Atlantic coast impact. Eastern areas show notable dryness, with potential crop losses feared. July conditions expected to worsen in affected states.
Charles Lao Jones, granted divorce, wed the co respondent Isannah Jones in Chicago. The case moves toward the Nevada Supreme Court with a possible reversal that could affect the divorce ruling and future status of Jane Pert.
Sydney officials conference discusses reform of the upper house. Resolutions proposed to commission a foundation for a provincial council and a referendum on retaining or changing council composition. Officials note risks if long-serving members are removed and highlight potential voter support for abolition.
The Wiroken Hill Proprietary reports set profit for the year ended May 21 at 332.670 after allowances totaling 217,6%2 for ordinary depreciation 106,000 for special depreciation and 51,004 for debenture interest.
A proposed site beside the new Federal highway is chosen for central stock yards to serve agricultural grounds racecourse and abbatoirs with future northern extension. A spur from the railway will link yards to show ground and three recreation grounds. public sale expected by February.
WEGA reports a Workers' Compensation case in which the court ruled no compensation for injuries during the lunch hour. Judge Verdrinu stated that such accidents are not caused by employment and would undermine the employer's liability if lunch hour incidents were compensable.
Sydney reports the acting Premier Hutten s haw states the government cannot compel mine owners to reopen coal mines amid an inquiry led by the Royal Commission. He notes a takeover would be an enormous undertaking and insists figures cited by Mr. Ravin require verification before any stabilisation measures.
In Sydney on Friday a serious breach among leaders of the mining union fractured meetings. Delegates from the Ringing Drivers and Firemen’s Union attacked current resistance to the northern Coulfelda Jackpul policy and urged an immediate all-out action or compromise with owners at the expense of the contract ten. The Miners’ Federation rejected both proposals amid heated debate.
A distorted report from London states the Reparations Conference at The Hague faced uncertain health and possible attendance issues. It mentions M. Doinewre’s health and hints at Involvement by de Freres delegation with tensions rising.
London report notes Chee distribution to coach county amid Australian tour profiles. Mentions profits from Ollligan’s tour and foreign tours, with figures around 25 000 and MO. unclear references to dates and organizations.
The St Kellow bought the Will Longstairs historic sketch of Rip How Smith, created three days before his death. The Commonwealth Government had previously approached Longao with a view to purchasing the sketch.
SHANGHAI Friday reports Moscow’s chargé d’affaires left for Harbin to confer with the Soviet delegate on a settlement of the Chinese Eastern Hallways. Eighty travelers including Dhritiah, American and Japanese were held up in Harbin since the trans Siberian railway disruption and resumed their journeys last night. Chinese officials in Nanking reportedly ordered Chinese diplomats in Russia to return and issue passports on Soviet instruction. White Russians in Bowlet Territory and an ex police sergeant are tied to alleged insurrection plans in Soviet territory.
The Soviet government has received Norway's reply regarding the resumption of diplomatic relations. It states negotiations should begin Monday between Mr Meanderson, the secretary, and the Hussdlan, 1, Waog alenaay, wi Iegin on Monday.
Tete and Hammond suffered minor injuries in practice and will miss the fourth match against the Routh Afraane at Manchester on March day. Lathamant remains doubtful with an injured knee, while Bee is expected to play.
A fisherman swept from rocks at Long Way was saved by Sydney occupants of a launch after clinging to drifting timber for about 45 minutes. A fellow man failed in a vain attempt to reach the shore, and the rescuer pulled him from the water as he neared collapse.
A 16 member federation of federal and state parliamentarians pressed Acting Premier Hutenshaw for government orders to reopen the mines. They argued the dispute is a national emergency and urged decisive action if mine owners refuse. Hutenshaw said action depends on Coal Commission findings and a cabinet meeting will be convened to consider the deputation.
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