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29 Jul 1930
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 29, 1930
Page
1
France Retains Davis Cup in Paris Over United States
France defeats the United States four matches to one to clinch the Davis Cup in Paris. Notable singles saw Cochet beat Tilden and Borotra outplay Lott as a 12,000-strong crowd cheered amid turmoil outside closed gates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
United States
Mathes
Covhet
Tikden
Toh
Borutra
Lott
U.S.A
Borotta
Cochet
Berotra
Tterotra
Lote
Perotta
Cocie
Tilden
Maree Libalee
Safe blown at Kingston printers quarters
A burglar blew open the manager's safe at the Kingston Printers' quarters with gelignite and stole £8 in silver. No doors or windows were broken, the safe was hidden by mats, and telephone wires were cut. Police see an experienced local burglar as responsible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Canberra
Australia Considers Broad Sales Tax Legislation
Parliament faces at least 18 acts to implement the sales tax under a constitutional rule. The Prime Minister announced nine bills in the House covering imposition and collection, with four on imports and five on manufacture related items. A final memorandum will consolidate bills for public convenience after second reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scullin
James
E. M. Mitchell
K.C
Canada
Election Eve Hype as Liberals and Conservativespredict Victory
Ottawa reports both major parties claiming victory as polls open Monday for the Canadian election. The campaign ended Saturday night with Premier McKenzie King stressing government record and the extension of British preference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Liberals
McKenzie King
Rain Spoils Test as Wicket Drenched at Lunch
A heavy morning shower drenched the pitch delaying the fourth test before lunch. At 11 o clock Chapman and Woodfull judged early resumption impossible with a further inspection set for 2 15 pm and again at 4 pm. Only the ends were covered as rain continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapman
Minister warns of double dissolution over Senate go-ahead
In Sydney on Monday the Minister for Custoria Mr Fenton states a double dissolution in the Federal Parliament is not a threat but a fact if the Senate emasculates government measures. He notes the Wheat Marketing Bill and Arbitration Mill facing Senate rejection and calls for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Senate
Custoria
Fenton
M P S Train Adds Monday Runs Between Sydney and Canberra
The day train between Sydney and Canberra now runs on Mondays as well as Tuesday. The extra service ran yesterday and will operate again next Monday. Canberra travellers wonder what changes may follow Parliament’s rising. The morning trip causes members to miss the first half of the day’s sittings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Canberra
Egyptian Premier imposes press ban on tax proclamation
Sidky Pasha announces censorship of the Wafdist Tax Evasion Proclamation and vows relentless countermeasures. He cites readiness to resist challenges from the United States and push Inter-Empire trade, while Canadian politics show Conservatives attacking unemployment and unity. Dominion electors vote across 245 ridings with party standings listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Sidky Pasha
Egypt
Sidky
United States
Mr. Bennett
Canada
Dominion
Diberala
United Farmers
Liberal Progressive
Progressive Labour
Gloomy critics for England defeat in cricket test
Monday reports reveal disappointment across the English press after England trails Australia. Bennison notes fighting for every run with Wall improving and Bradman’s catch debated. Warner, Wignal, and others judge wicket conditions, fielding, and Hobbs' aging form as the match unfolds.
Deficit for New South Wales Cricket Association Report
The annual NSW Cricket Association report shows a deficit of £5,055 for the year, with weather blamed for the shortfall. Country cricket costs fell to £760 from £805, while total expenditure reached £11,461 against £18,278 prior year and receipts were £5,905. Bradman sets records with 1,546 runs in five-class matches including 452 not out against Queensland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
New South’ Wales Cricket Association
Coport
Bradman
Batemian
Australia
Queensland
Tvo
Kippax
McCabe
A. Allsopp
Mr. W. W. Armstrong
Victoria
South Australia
Melbourne
U. G. Macartney
Englishman Broad wins European circuit at Berlin stop
The Englishman Broad finished the Circuit of Europe at Tempelhof Berlin three minutes before Hutler who faced disqualification for a new propeller. Thorn followed, with thousands cheering as Andrews Mor aig Poss Pasewaldt and Final arrived. Broad and Thorn faced delays in Warsaw from weather. Miss Spooner and Lady Hailey left Prague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Broad
Europe
Tempel Hofer
Berlin
Hutler
Poon
Thorn
Andrews
England
Moraig
Poss
Pasewaldt
Germany
France
Warsaw
Miss Spooner
Lady Hailey
Prague
Government releases figures on returned soldiers in federal offices
The Prime Minister told the House of Representatives that 181 returned Holliers and 287 non soldiers are currently on clerical staff in the Federal Capital Territory branches of all Departments. He said in the last three months these returned soldiers had their employment terminated by the FCT branches, replying to a question from Mr J Francis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holliers
Federal Capital Territory
F.C.T
House of Representatives
J. Francis
Girl's Escapades End With Arrest in Sharlinghur
A 17 year old married woman was arrested in Sharlinghur after a resident reported theft from her flat. The witness said the girl apologized due to a nine month old baby. Police later found more stolen goods and jewellery in her flat and she was charged with stealing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rydney
Sharlinghur
Dar Amnentorstr
Witnean
Eirts
Heavy taxes raise burden on Melbourne theatre group
At the Union Theatres annual meeting in Melbourne, chairman Stuart F. Doyle said the amusement industry faced heavy taxation. The group posted a profit of £20,044, but noted its income mainly came from leasing buildings to Union Theatres Ltd, and that state amusement tax now totals £250,000 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Union Theatres (Victoria) Ltd
Stuart F. Doyle
Doyle
Union Theatres
Union Theatre, Ltd
Time of House Wasted in Budget Debate
Mr H Mackay complained in the House of Representatives that time in the Unit Budget debate was wasted by long speeches some lasting up to an hour and forty minutes. He urged condensation and fewer quorum cries and called the standing orders committee to finish its work for better conditions in the new session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Mackay
Nationaliet
Lil Jey
Queensland
House of Representatives
Egyptian plot rumor ties ex-khedive to throne return
The Daily Telegraph diplomatic correspondent claims Abbas Hilm the former Khedive ousted in 1914 by Britain seeks to regain the throne in alliance with the current Egyptian authorities amid British rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lontnon
Daily Telegraph
Abbas Hilym
Exiled banker Villanueva seeks extradition from Foreign Legion
Senor Villanueva once led a New York bank and vanished after a 200000 pound loss. He reappeared under the name Alexander Avial in the training camp at Cueta after five years abroad. A friend traced him to Morocco and alerted French police. He pleads to be extradited and sent to prison rather than return to service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atatap
Paris
Senor
Villanueva
Vea BeLseanthetane
Cty
Hank
New York
Dipooyensd
Barelen
Maar
Cueta
Alexander Avial
Gueas Ingals
Morocco
Mandér
Foreign Legion
Guard Holds Ground as Plot to Free Exiled Leader Is Foiled
A British United Press envoy reports a cool guard stopped an escape attempt of exiled Premier Valdermaras in Platellas. Followers entered a car with a lone escort, but the guard refused to yield and warned of fire. Valdermaras then ordered tighter security and restricted visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
British United Preay
Kovne
Valdermaras
Platellas
Relief workers start at Maroubra sandhills under relief scheme
About 1000 men began work at Maroubra sandhills as part of the government unemployment relief program. No pickets appeared and small printed dodgers urged solidarity with last week’s strike, but workers ignored them. One man said higher pay last week was unfair yet striking was ridiculous for men on the starvation line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Maroubra Sandhills
Draw Predicted In Fifth Test By Mr Arthur Malley
Daily Herald quotes Mr Arthur Malley predicting a draw in the fifth test with Australia odds on. He pays tribute to Wall noting his superb bowling and states if he takes no further wickets he has performed a duty of great value. Malley calls Duleepsinhji England's most graceful and interesting batsman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Arthur Malley
Daily Herald
Australia
Wall
Remarkable Escapes Revealed After Rome Earthquakes
In M instances of remarkably brave escapes, Boldiera last night found at Melfi three aeters aged 6 and an elder with broken leg. King Victor spoke with the girl and praised courage. He visited Aquilonias where a 104 year old man survived a family of 21. A nonagenarian great grandmother said she was saved for being too feeble to run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Bundoay
Boldiera
Melfi
Eldeer
Victor
Aquilonias
Naval Conference Report Hinted for Parliament Action
The minister proposed to report to Parliament on the Naval Conference after a question from Opposition Leader Mr. Latham. Mr Boullin said he hoped the report would be tabled this week in the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itta
Trade and Customs
Erine
Latham
Boullin
AWU Accepts Dethridge Award in Melbourne Mondas
The Australian Workers Union committee in Melbourne Mondas decided to accept the Dethridge Award. It states members may bargain for rates within the award, but offenses in employment could lead to consequences. The AWU reaffirms its arbitration stance and instructs members to act accordingly despite dissatisfaction with the award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Mondas
The
A.W.U Haa
Dethridge
Ajw.u
Protests Halt Wool Shearers Move to Craumble
Forty shearers stopped work at Wagadee to protest a new award on Saturday then moved to Craumble and were served with notices. They face charges under the Commonwealth Act with defaulting in their agreement. Cases set for hearing at Ceoramble on Wednesday. If the men return to work the subpoenas will be withdrawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Wagadee
Craummble
Reme
Ceoramble
Wien
Grasiers Comment Eyed On Mande Festo
Monday report notes the Grasiers Association General Secretary Mr Allen says the A W Mande manifesto shows tardy recognition of difficult economic conditions. He says the new rate likely to be accepted by reasonable men and stresses contracts must be kept. He warns the strike could fade as workers drift to sheds with most sheds in Jim State moving ahead. The manifesto may persuade holdouts they are pawns in a larger plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eydney
A.W
Mande Festo
Grasiers’ Association
Mr. Allen
Dificult Ecomonite
Jim State
Aw.u
German Hoard Burned by Minister Kohler in Cash Scandal
Berlin reports a sensational claim that Treasury bills worth £2,000,000 were deliberately burned by Finance Minister Herr Kohler. The funds trace to Captain Hohmann, whose mysterious activities questioned naval and financial sources. Kohler allegedly supervised the burning to avert international repercussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Treasury
Herr Kohler
Kohler
Hohmann
Naval Department
Cricket Writers Push Discipline for Players Criticizing Umpires
At the NSW Cricket Association annual meeting the suggestion was made to discipline players on tour for publicly criticizing umpires decisions. Mr Smith and Mr R A Oxlade weighed the issue, noting criticism exists and questioning enforceability while urging good spirit toward officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
New South Wales Cricket Association
Smith
Jor
R. A. Oxvnde
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House of Representativeas
J. Francia
Manchester
MR. Fenton
M.P.S
R. F. Bennison
Australian Press Association
Hardstaff
Mats
Plum Warner
Morning Post
Oldfield
Grimmett
Trevor Wignal
Daily Express
Hobbs
N.S.W. Cricket Association
Report
Entel
Watek
Imr. MacKay
Romantic Fund
Naval Conference
Shearers’ Award
A.W.U
Graziers
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