03 Jun 1930
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1930
Page
1
Debate over a £25,000 grant for relief work in Canberra focuses on funding for winter unemployment aid. Officials discuss job creation via road and rail maintenance, planting schemes, and remaking Mount Ainslie access, weighing regional finances and potential long term benefits against uncertain Territory funds.
Canberra Advisory Council agreed to ask the Minister for Home Affairs to appoint a committee. The panel would investigate costs revenue and assets of the Federal Territory and define national versus civic expenditure. A survey would then show the division of national and local expenses for Canberra's capital costs.
An unexplained riot in Peshawar escalated as civilians clashed with police and soldiers. The disturbance prompted a military response, with rounds fired and rifles threatened during a chaotic night. injuries and fear spread through the crowd as authorities attempted to restore order.
Miss Amy Johnson accepted a passage on the R M S Naldera for June 25 and may board at a port other than Brisbane. She will now leave Brisbane for Sydney on Wednesday instead of Tuesday, and the Coff Harbour visit has been cancelled. Johnson’s plane was repaired and pilot Brain test flew it, but she cannot fly again for some time under medical orders.
In charge of arrangements for the women's welcome in Canberra this afternoon, Amy Johnson is coordinating reception duties. The event includes greetings and a potential protocol handover at Floral Garden, with participants from several local groups and organizations listed for contact.
A fragment outlines honours involving the Australian judiciary and prominent figures. It mentions Alexander Gordon, a senior figure in the Supreme Court of New South Wales, with references to Layton and Ellen Leahy. The text also notes Mrs Ellen Leahy as a widow and several lawyers including J. Ro Ashton and J. W. Fagu...
Amid scattered reopenings, Ceranouk reports only a few coal pits resuming while most mines stay idle. The piece notes workers differ on shifts and numbers, mentions trials at several pits, and details a tense scene near the Winrla Tunnel as miners react to planned restart dates and safety concerns. It cites about 3,000 miners at one site and references adjacent towns and companies, reflecting broader labor disruption in the region.
Local notices report Miaw Ay Johnson hired as a committee member to appear on the stage at Svea event. Officials state multiple offers were refused as the venue prepares for a forthcoming performance with Johnson among the participants.
The text outlines a debate on wartime labor for the aerodrome project in a region tied to the Terr territory. It mentions officials like Dr Deane, Dr Paaane, and a task to appoint a committee to oversee remedial action for the next Cornell meeting. It notes funding, employment, and the assignment of work aboard, with references to Mount Aladin and nearby locations.
In a brief meeting of the Northern Coalition Association held Monday in Sydney the plan was discussed to reduce coal shipment prices at Newryville quay for a Mill fund. The measure aims to aid the Bit La poor community by lowering costs and boosting trade.
The article reports a campaign for a referendum on a foods tax in London. It mentions a proposed government measure and the aim to gain public approval, citing authorities and supporting arguments while noting uncertainties and procedural steps.
A brief note states Kingsford Smith will depart at the end of June under contract with a New York based entity. Relations and exact terms remain unclear amid the terse, garbled text.
An unclear OCR fragment discusses freight charges, coal per ton pricing, and potential government action to share benefits. It mentions 8/4 and 4h/ Bud 19/1 dates with references to pampareR and whipmant oF coith hie and price.
A fragmented report discusses women detectives in London and a push for new roles within the Metropolitan Police. It notes efforts to expand female instruction and potential changes to training, with references to revolutionary shifts and ongoing debates on women’s participation in policing.
A French express derailment causes eight fatalities among passengers amid a chaotic scene at Montherhal. Rescue teams searched wreckage while authorities began public inquiries into rail safety and potential contributing factors, detailing casualties, locations, and emergency responses.
Report outlines an English captain named Chapman amid a chaotic scene in London, with references to a wreck and a tram incident. The text depicts confusion, damaged infrastructure, and a tense atmosphere around a public event or crisis. No clear dates or outcomes are provided.
Fragmented readable text references multiple names and places including Landon, Bradman, Hampire, Rothmia, Jackson, Kennedy and others. The passage appears as a garbled historical or political note with adjournment hints and scattered proper nouns, lacking coherent events or outcomes.
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