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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 10, 1929

Page

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Reparations Experts Sign Agreement In Paris

Paris reports that reparations experts signed an agreement outlining Britain's and Dominions' shares and Germany's burden for 60 years under the Dawes Young plan framework. Britain would receive funds tied to German payments while a fixed annuity for Germany would begin after an agreed delay with international oversight.

Paris Balarding Germany Britain International Bank France Fteches Costa Army Oroupalion

German loans and US credit markets amid European settlement

An American credit report review discusses how German bonds and proposed settlements could influence European financial ties and U S lending. Officials differ with one warning that implications may affect coalitions and capital flows to Latin America and Canada after years of heavy borrowing.

Washington Europe United States Vial Latin America Canada United Staten

Amanullah to Take Up Farming After Departure

Amanullah and his wife will leave Bombay for Calcutta on June 22. The former Afghan king plans to take up farming after returning from a European hospital where their daughter was born recently in Bombay. Both parents are in good health.

Calcutta Afghanistan Amanullah Bombay Taly

New 100 Yard Record Set at Mitomal Meet

The Associated Press reports Kimpeon of Ohio Blaze University set a new 100 yard dash mark finishing in 92.5 seconds at the Mitomal athletic contest in Chicago. Australasian teams were noted in the event with various times.

Chicago Associated Ren Kimpeon Ohio Blaze University Mitomal

Kerwin Feature Set Published Amid Rights Reserved

Special arrangement items featuring Kerwin and 78 ticiligr are published in ties fas with all rights reserved in Australia and New Zealand. The notice states rights reside with the publisher and regional protections apply.

New Zealand

New British Cabinet Seals of Office at Windsor

Members of the new British Cabinet traveled to Windsor for the first Privy Council meeting. The king swore in non-members including Miss Bondfeld, the council’s first woman member. Each received the seal of office and kissed the King’s hand.

London Windsor The Castle Wes Privy Council Miss Bondfeld

Rate Appeals Amendment of Ordinance for City Views

A deputation from City Area Lessers Association and Juhite Service Welfare Committees seeks to present views on an amended ordinance before the Government. Deputy Senator McLachlan and representatives look to place leased valuations before the Minister for Home Affairs Mr Abbott, with arrangements to meet this morning.

City Area Lessers' Association Juhite Service Welfare Commmitiles Eater McLunchlan Tien Council of the City Area Letters’ Association

Gas Supply Failure Strikes Sydney Suburbs

Sydney suburbs endured gas outages last night and into today as a supply failure disrupted service. Officials from the Australian Gaslight Company blamed the faulty coal net and the resulting tire quench for the breakdown.

Sydney Ollicinin Australian Gunlight Coy

Labour Cabinet Members Named in 1929 Ministry

The Labour Cabinet lists key posts with Ramsay MacDonald as Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury. Other senior roles include Philip Snowden as Chancellor, Arthur Henderson Foreign Secretary, J R Clynes Home Secretary, and Wedgwood Benn for India.

Labour the Treasury Ramsay MacDonald Philip Snowden Arthur Henderson J. H. Thomas Dominions Sidney Webb Council Lord Parmoor Lord Justice Sankey J. R. Clynes India Captain Wedgwood Benn Thomas Shaw Lord Thomson A. Greenwood Miss. M. Bondfield Agriculture Noel Buxton the Admiralty A. V. Alexander Board of Education Mr. W. Graham G. Lansbury

Coal stoppage picketing drives engine drivers' withdrawal

Engine drivers decide to withdraw services amid a coal stoppage and colliery picketing, as miners press for action. The move follows worsening shortages and industrial tensions affecting supply and transport.

Coal stoppage escalates as miners set to picket pits

Police stationed at pits as thousands of miners gear up to blockade most collieries on the New South Wales Newcastle and Maitland fields. Drivers union backs withdrawal of workers, heightening a crisis tied to the Royal Commission on the Coal Industry opening its inquiry.

Sydney Newcastle Maitland Engine Drivers’ and Firemen's Association Royal Commission On the Coal Industry

Withdrawal of All Engine Drivers in Newcastle

A meeting of the Northern branch of the Engine Drivers and Firemen's Association carried a motion to withdraw from all collieries in the district. The general secretary urged that the Government must be forced to settle the dispute by a complete shutdown of mines and a halt to supply. A further meeting of the federation council is planned for Wednesday.

Newcastle Feshepatort Iny Obreno Hien Blute Gener J. O' Atking Council of the Federation Wednemlay Nest

Coal Inquiry Opens Today In South Australia

The Toyo Commission begins hearings in Saydunes to examine coal industry issues. Mr Justice Davidson chairs the commission with IL W. Gepp and Dr Keith Ward leading the inquiry into production, export, nutrition, and related factors affecting the industry’s current state.

Toyo Saydunes Cunmlastonesa Justice Davidson IL W. Gepp Development and Migration Commission Keith Ward Chivernment Gedloght South Australia

Cabinet seals exchanged as new ministers sworn in at Windsor

Members of the late cabinet gathered with King George V at Windsor to formalize the transfer of seals and swear in the new ministers. Ramsay MacDonald commented on the dignity of the occasion while the king, fatigued, delayed a planned departure. Photographers captured the moment as the ceremony proceeded and the privy council met.

Bartier Mi Rahlwin Patchdrowe Cmte Effien Ramsay McDonald Windsor Paddington Branfordham Privy Council Kanway Marlonald Strali

Arbitration debate in Melbourne on preserving the system

Labour leader J HM Beullin argues the current Federal Government aims to destroy arbitration. He says workers deserve a fair court while employers seek its abolition and urges amendments rather than abolition to keep arbitration intact. He cites Bruce Magee Government failures and conflicting awards.

Melbourne Bunday J. HM. Beullin Pedral Labour Party Cuiety Theatre Wen Renson Bruce-Mage Wwe Hrove Hmber

Parliament Sets June 25 Meeting and Cabinet Swearing In

The report outlines Parliament's June 25 session with a Privy Council swearing in of new Cabinet members. It notes a planned July 2 opening with the King's speech, then adjournments through October when nonessential legislation will be introduced. Hints of Labour's challenge on power, unemployment relief, and international issues at the League of Nations Assembly are discussed.

Personn MiMfculties Pariianeny Hameny Macdonald League of Nations Assembly Rhineland Steelf Sir Arthur Balfour Air Stanley Machin Brahn Corcoran Labour Corcor Snowden Reomarke Hibernia

Mr Jarvie Expected to Resign in Bribery Inquiry

Reported in State Government circles the Royal Commissioner Fr Justice Ceawhdeon found Mr Jarvie a state member guilty of corruptly attempting to bribe a Minister. Criminal proceedings to be taken against Mr Jarvie and Mr Bieber with Crown Law preparing the case.

Rnding Justice Ceawhdeon Jarvie Lini Twken Agimnt Bieeben Crown Law Department Jarvie Han Admk

CAPTAIN'S FLAT Railway Visit by NSW Parliament Public Works Committee

Members of the NSW Public Works Committee inspected the murky route of a proposed railway from a point 34 miles from Dungend to Captain's Flat. The inspection included a survey of the surrounding country and a visit to the Lake George Mine. The committee planned further hearings and route considerations.

NSW Dungenddare Capteiotn Thie Lake Cheorge Evelener Eyan

Australian trade envoy arrives in Toronto for dairy industry talk

Mr. Haynes, Commonwealth Commissioner, arrived in Toronto to tour the country and address concerns that Pelic injuries from Australia could affect Canadian dairy industries. He plans to spend considerable time abroad to dispel these fears and promote trade relations.

Toronto Haynes Commonwealth Tonmmisdoner Lnjearte Australia Cwnadian Industries

Peril on Westerly Seas After Gale Rescue by Captain Cook

A fishing party from Narritwen But Club faced a dangerous gale off Long Live when winds hit 62 miles per hour. Four men Alexander Tritton Harry Taftlin George Beanwin Irvis William Fiery voyaged in a small boat and were blown seaward for over three hours. The Captain Cook pilot steamer reached the scene as seas moderated and the crew reached shore exhausted but safe.

Mhey Wremachver Captain Cook Cook

Mule strikes Sydney harbor area amid dust storm and damage

Clouds of dust accompany a rapid mule collision in Sydney causing damage to hoardings and property. Glass windows blow in while harbor vessels ground and are towed back to moorings by harbour trust officials after a chaotic incident with several barges and wharves affected.

Sydney Lanedon Langdon Mockworth Das Globo Larbour Trust

Canberra Cabinet Delays Decisive Move Amid Cabinet Ties

The weeklong cabinet debate stretches into late April with Canberra’s future government unsettled. Ministers including Mr Abbott and Mr Cullett face tours and limited discussion as key decisions are deferred to upcoming meetings.

Broadcast Plan Keeps Fees Unchanged for Wireless Service

Government announces no reduction in wireless fees while new arrangements are tested. Contractors and government advisory committees will handle programming and ensure representation across sports education and culture.

Montmucer-tjeners Chovernment

Deadlock in Saskatchewan Election Shapes New Balance

Final returns show Liberals and Conservatives tied with 26 seats each in the Saskatchewan legislature. Four Progressive and four Independent members tilt the balance, handing control to a new coalition.

Burlay Saskatchewan Sewilature Bolince Ave Progressives

Daily Herald Praises Home Rule Ministry Coalition

The Daily Herald hails Home's new national government as a union of trades unions experts and cooperative leaders. It notes J H Thomas George Lanebury and Chowk Morley will focus on tackling postwar issues. The Daily Chronicle contrasts Labor's stronger field with 1924 praise and mentions Lord Justice Bankey's appointment.

The Daily Herald Homewy Macdonalds Journalieta University En Mo Eoye Faedorien J. H. Thomas George Lanebury Mir Chowakl Morley Mogment the “Herald Diane Merril Cronicle Laber Justice Bankey

British fashion of cross examination in German courts

A fragmented note discusses cross examination in German courts influenced by British practice. It mentions witnesses named by Andel and a Merlin law court, with lawyers observing and the judge acting as chief examiner, while noting the procedure's rare use and concerns about time wasted.

Las Don Baturiay Andel Merlin Law Court Himerif

Visit to Canberra by Hopman and touring players

H Hopman the Davie Cup tennis leader is due in Canberra on June 2 to meet local players at the Canberra Tennis Association courts in Manuka. Mire Daphne Akharedi and Mina Rickerton, who recently toured the world, are planned to visit the capital on an early date, with organizers seeking to arrange for all three to arrive on the same day.

H. Hopman Canberra Manuka Mire Daphne Akharedi Mina Rick ‘Erton Aoan Serecdathan J Canlerra Mopmen

Trotsky Applies for Medical Visa to England

Trotsky telegraphs to Turkish authorities and to a Pine Minister seeking urgent medical treatment in England and asks for permission from local authorities for travel. He cites need for personal supervision and a biography in England.

Lateran Treaty Ratified In Vatican Ceremony

In Rome Mussolini entered the Vatican for a ceremonial ratification of the Lateran Treaty. Guards posted at Vatican approaches, gates opened signaling peace between Church and State. The Italian finance minister presented Cardinal Gaspari with a cheque and bonds valued at 410,909 pounds and 556,250 pounds respectively.

Rome Mussolini Vatican Vaticanity Church Btate Vatiean Signor Monceni Cardinal Gaspari Mapal Hank of Lly

Vatican recognition by United States unlikely soon

American diplomatic circles believe U S recognition of Vatican sovereignty is not imminent and exchanges of representatives are improbable. The State Department sees the issues as entirely different with American interests in the Vatican not justifying immediate diplomatic engagements.

Washington Vatican

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