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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 05, 1929

Page

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Birthday Greetings From The Empire To The King

The King received messages of congratulations from General Higgins the Hal Army and the Lord Mayor of London among others. He thanked well wishers for the affection shown and noted gratitude for the sympathy during a recent trial. A parade at Windsor marked the birthday celebrations.

Landom Maubry Efe Higgins Higzine Windeer de Guarda Empire London

No Lights Alleged in Melbourne Collision Fatality

A car driver from Enat Mets told detectives that the June 1 crash which killed Edward kk, a market gardener, had a slight impact and that the old man may have died after being struck when he drove away. The driver Gai Rush, a labourer, reported this on Tuesday at the detective office.

van Melbourne Gai Rush Enat Mets Market Gardener's Cart Edward Kk Ube Oo Hijlts Sao le

Train Derailed Near Burnie After Cattle Trucks Jump Rails

Twenty passengers escaped injury when four cattle trucks derailed and overturned after leaving the rails near Wynyard Tasmania. A passenger jumped clear, the permanent way was torn up for sixty yards, and the incident occurred on a sharp bend.

Burnie Tasmania Wynyard

Timber yards reopen with volunteers in Melbourne turmoil

Volunteers manned timber yards in Melbourne Tuesday as pickets gathered near yards to deter workers. Labor officials said voluntary labor was insufficient to keep mills running and accused owners of seeking to force a return to work. Union leaders claimed the move created a ghost strike and that no union workers offered to return. Timber merchants' spokesman reported yard activity satisfactory with workers to stay only if productive.

Melbourne Fielals Duggan Maxie Mer- Sar Association Alcock

Geldrens Savings Increase in Last Year

Sydney report shows New South Wales public wealth rising with deposits totaling £179, Sh deeties in bank accounts. Berm records indicate £120,108 growth over 13 months.

Sydney New South Wales

Parliament in July Possible Amid Arbitration Measures

Canberra discussions begin as Cabinet meetings start to decide on legislation transferring industrial arbitration control to the States except for maritime industries. Prime Minister Bruce says the bill would be introduced when Parliament meets next month, with August 6 or 7 the likely start.

Sydney Canberra Bruce

Referendum Debates Over Commonwealth Arbitration Powers

The article reports on Mr. Bruce arguing the Commonwealth should withdraw from arbitration to avoid duplication and spur state competition. He notes federal awards still exist and questions their full-term operation, while Parliament’s actions aim to create a single authority and prevent overlapping power among states.

Commonwealth Cour Jn Baporjaut Bruce Esceph Tely

Employment figures show decline as road works boost jobs

The Commission reports a drop of two in employment from the previous week despite widespread road construction. May 25 and June 1 counts show shifts across departments with total employment near peak for the financial year.

Commission Sane

Baldwin Resigns as MacDonald Set to Succeed

London report says Mr Baldwin submitted his resignation after a Downing Street cabinet meeting with all but Earl Balfour. The King accepted. Baldwin planned to see Windsor to tender the resignation. Ramsay MacDonald to become leader. Austen Chamberlain cancels Madrid trip. stock market steadies amid political shifts.

London Mr. Baldwin Baldwin Downing Street Earl Balfour Windsor Austen Chamberlain Madrid League of Nations Ramsay Macdonald

Government backs talks to reopen coal mines in New South Wales

Acting Premier Huttenshaw says the government is prepared to consider any reasonable proposal to reopen the mines. A delegation of four Cessnock businessmen met mine owners and miners’ officials in Sydney to seek a basis for reopening, but no further conference is planned.

Rodney Tuesaday Dring Re- Ming Thie Mines Tuyw Huttenshaw Cessnock

Electric shocks in car collision injure three in Melbourne

In Melbourne a touring car and a weduanm collided near Fireroy this morning. Electric shock occurred when a light wire sapped, causing a live wire to fall across the touring car. Injured are William Young 38 driver with skull fracture critical condition Ralph Diamond 24 head injuries and shock J Day driver of sedan with facial lacerations.

Melbourne William Young Ralph Diamond Kk. J. Day

Lacoste Triumphs Over Borotra in Gruelling Match

Lacoste defeated Borotra in a long contest amid fatigue from fortnight of play. Both players showed signs of wear with Lacoste's defense and strategic returns edging Borotra. The crowd watched a tense finish as Frances Bert’s Pavia Cup outlook rose with renewed form.

PARIA Lacoste Borotra Jasen Horatia Frances Bert Hope Coch

Coal Inquiry Fund Approved for Royal Commission Costs

The State Government agreed to pay £2000 to cover legal expenses of miners before the Royal Commission investigating the coal industry, following a request from miners.

Kydney Torsday

New Zealand Union Levy Aids Local Miners

Auckland reports a union levy to support dependants of coal miners and bitter workers. Seamen also to contribute one day’s pay monthly until the strike is settled as per temporary arrangements.

Auckland Tuesay Lawal AtuxtInhan

Soldier Settlers plan to manage underused lands

The cabinet discussed the soldier settlers issue with small areas not profitable. A lands minister recommendation proposes boards to address the situation in maintenance areas for returned soldiers. Boards will include representatives of returned men and the government may relocate and compensate settlers, adding portions of their holdings to others.

Sydney Stote Mall

Reparations Plan Sparks Germany Allies Disagreement

In Paris discussions over the reparations framework center on separating negotiations with Germany. The plan would allocate two thirds of the International Bank’s profile to Germany and one third to the Allies, with revisions to the United Union policy and debt apportionment.

Paris Deleiwm Weniae

Word in the Compilation of the Over Im This

A fragmented OCR line appears from a compilation page with unclear meaning. readable elements hint at a list or index but lack coherent context or full names. No clear event or person is identifiable from the available text.

Dr Brissenden Likely for Supreme Court Seat

The article notes a potential appointment to the Supreme Court replacing Justice Campietl who recently left. The nomination points to Dr Wetependem K as a candidate, with formal offers expected soon.

Bydney Wetependem K Supreme Court Campietl

Baldwin returns as Labour debates coalition

Mr Baldwin reentered Downing Street after a crowd blocked his secret entrance. Churchill and Chamberlain called as Labour showed impatience for a decision. The National Executive meets Wednesday to discuss a moderate three year program with unemployment relief and Liberal backing. Ministers reportedly handed in resignations, as Baldwin planned a 6 o'clock ministerial meeting. Baldwin also conferred with Lord Stamfordham over the weekend.

London Baldwin Downing Street Treasury P.rior Winston Churchill Austen Chamberlain Labour Haldwin Lord Stamfordham

King to Seek MacDonald Then Form Government

The King will send for Mr. McDonald as Baliwin resigns and will ask MacDonald to form a government. MacDonald will accept, with Labour and Liberal parties showing little outward activity. Labour and Lloyd George favor a Labour government after Rakov's election. Labourites believe policy won’t antagonise Liberals and expect to govern without a parliamentary defeat.

London Haa Nerepteil Baliwin MacDonald MacDonald W Lloyd George Rakiwih Daily Telegraph

France rocked by Snowden threat to Exchequer chair

A partisan French paper warns of the potential appointment of Phillip Snowden as Chancellor of the Exchequer. It urges all party factions to work toward an Anglo French agreement amid the perceived threat and perturbed mood.

Paris Phillip Snowden Comimends & Conference

Lloyd George to Announce Policy at Rugby Speech

Lloyd George will speak at Rugby this week after Liberal Council talks. The election was postponed due to the Labour candidate's death and the forecasted speech is expected to outline Liberal Party intentions.

London Lloyd George Liberal Council Liberal Party Rugby Labour

Hoover Moves Toward Major Naval Reduction Plan

Washington reports indicate Britain expects Ramony McDonald to begin disarmament talks if he becomes Premier. President Hoover, viewed as ready to act, has asked naval experts to draft a yardstick for reductions. Dawes sails for London in June with authority to pursue new negotiations on disarmament.

Washington United Pree London Ramony McDonald Prosident Hoover Dawes

Hoover Keeps U S Cruiser Plan On Schedule

Hoover declared no intention to modify or abandon the United States cruiser programme, signaling steady commitment amid debates on naval construction. The remarks came as officials reaffirmed pace and funding for capital ship production.

Washington Hoover United States

Trans Atlantic Flight Plan From Seville Aimed At France

A French plan proposes a trans Atlantic attempt starting at Seville due to French bans on long distance flights. Captains Toodoieet and Malla, from Cle airport, aim for a 80 power monoplane. The Seville origin is chosen amid discussions with the French government and official warnings from the Orly aerodrome commander that the attempt is not authorized.

Paris Toodoieet Malla Cle Aerodrome Seville France Orle Seridrome Atort

Ford Factory Plans on Volga to Produce Cars for Russia

Amtorg Trading Corporation says Ford engineers will help build a Volga River factory to output 100,000 cars annually and that the Soviet Automobile Trust will buy 34 million dollars of Ford cars and parts over four years. Ford cooperation described as strong for industrial development.

New York Amtorg Trading Corporation United States Ford Engineers Volga River Soviet Automobile Trust Ford Amtors International General Electric Radio Corporation of America E, HK Dupont

Manly Mayor Bribery Case Leads to Fine and Jail Threat

Ernest Zoukra was fined £100 in default six months in jail at the Dental Police Court for offering Mayor B J Brady a bribe to secure contracts for installing garbage receptacles.

Sydney Ernest Zoukra Dental Police B. J. Brady Manly

Opium Seized on Taipap at Circular Quay

Sydney customs officers seized opium worth £100 on the Taipap steamer at Circular Quay this morning. A package was found in the bottom of a basket covered with headan. This marks the second opium seizure in a week.

Sydney Circular Quay

Dancing cafés threaten curbs on late-night dancing

The Chief Secretary's Department plans to apply the Theatres and Public Halls Act to Ambassadors Romano, Wentworth, and Romano venues, ending Saturday night dancing at midnight. Government delays action amid doubt about legal authority to proclaim city restaurants under the Public Halls Act.

Sydney Chief Secretary Romano's Wentworth

Thieves Loot Britannia Theatre Safe at Dulwich Hill

Early morning raid at the Britannia picture theatre in Dulwich Hill resulted in £200 taken from the safe after it was broken open with a sharp instrument. Police found the office in disorder and the safe on the door. The piece mentions memorial day address and disarmament statements by Secretary of State Mr Brimson.

Sydney Britannia Picture Theatre Dulwich Hill Brimson

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Yee Marrae Geldren’s Savings MR. Bruce Parliament House Business Department Loy Mhuihilng Tanda Department ODO McDonald Daily Express House of Commons Tdea Pariament Marliementhroughout Boowden Beret Coal Inquiry N.Z. Union Levy DR. Brissenden Supreme Judgeship KING MR. McDonald Snowden President Hoover Naval Programme Flight Spain Volga Russia
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