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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1929
Page
1
The funeral scene honors Bramwell Booth with a royal ceremonial gathering in London. Various church and military figures attend as mourners, with remarks from church leaders highlighting Booths role in the Salvation Army and its global mission. The assembly pays tribute to his service and leadership.
In London on Monday South Africa faced sluggish play as Manchamber acrural man Foeth Africa offered a slow reply to Baeleid's moderate maneuvers. Mitchells struggled chasing a modest total, with Wattoniage and 50 runs noted before lunch. Larwood’s early wicket and Taylor’s sustained accuracy marked the innings as tempo slowed and fielded pressure built.
The America Cup yacht race in New York is set for commitment on September 13. The event will showcase sailing teams competing for the renowned trophy in a preview of the forthcoming match.
Fragmented cricket notes describe long innings by Rowland and Mitchell with several maidens, plus partial batting and bowling names. The text mentions England and South Africa, a century near miss, and several unnamed players, but key results and full details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
In a formal inquiry, Mr Brace received a report into domestic matters and related administrative questions. The document references governmental oversight and the Prime Ministry, indicating an official review process.
The Canberra Master Builders urge the Federal Capital Commission to open all tenders publicly and reveal tenderer names, citing Western Australia practices. They warn of possible appeals to the Minister for Home Affairs if their request is rejected, amid reports of alleged tendering tactics and concerns over lowest bids.
Timber workers foresee strike duration extending two weeks as union and management clash over wages and yard work at Tagbuin's timber yard. Volunteers assist with operations while talks between Trades and Labour Council and company leadership resume after announcing a conference.
A boxing bout featuring Mandy George Park in the event titled Make Ne BabH qanion with fe entianeest. The match involves participants with ringside officials and a governing inspector, set at an Armbest baron facility in Tahmaadit.
A chaotic scene unfolded as a confrontation broke out during an August event. Reports describe multiple injuries and detentions, with bystanders detailing rapid evacuations and police intervention. Investigations are planned to identify those involved and assess motives.
Timber merchants push to maintain a policy as a labor union dispute erupts. The piece notes ongoing annual work at Anvetum and mentions Mr. Cake and AP WL in the context of factory operations. Details are fragmentary but indicate union concerns over working conditions and future arrangements.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Scottish legal offices and several mixed terms. No clear event, parties, or outcome is readable beyond references to locations and names. The readable content is too garbled to determine a concrete legal item for a proper summary.
An Imperial Airways passenger liner nose-dived into the English Channel near Croydon, killing seven aboard. Reports say the pilot attempted corrective action but could not avert the crash as the tragedy unfolded in mid flight.
A Belgian trawler accident prompted a dramatic rescue as crew and a pilot fixed a plane to reach a submerged cabin. Survivors, including two women and several men, were pulled from the wreck, with some in need of hospital care in Folkestone and Melbourne.
A seismic sequence hits Westport Seddonville and Murchison with four deaths and miraculous escapes. Miners William Hanley killed at Cardiff Mine. C Norel Mrs Bush and child die in Murchison landslide. Westport deserted. fissures open four feet. Wellington felt shocks. Greymouth State Mines closed due to aftershocks.
Christchurch reports describe a destructive quake with ten miners trapped or killed as walls toppled. Extensive damage followed at Blackall Colliery with the mine practically ruined and engineers injured. rescue efforts included aircraft for supplies.
Unclear OCR text shows a passenger arrest involving a man named Moniay or Colomho on a voyage from England to Tasmania. The fragment references a theft charge of 1250 Hywna and mentions court appearance and a local party attendance, but details are garbled.
Fragmented OCR notes report McCormack purchase in London. The text mentions injuries, recalls, and a referenced journey, with uncertain statements about a refund and central highway context. Names and specifics are garbled, yielding few clear facts beyond a partially legible transaction in a London setting.
Negotiations proceed for the amalgamation of Hoyts and Union Theatres in the Commonwealth. Key figures cited include Sydney Tormey and Milton Wren as parties to the talks. The merger aims to form a strong entertainment group dominating the region’s cinema scene.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe concerns over mental deficiency and remedies, mentioning officials debating treatment options and custody or care plans. Names and places are garbled, but the item notes official discussion of a remedy and serious consideration.
Fragmented text presents an unclear highway and city references with multiple garbled names and sequences. No coherent event, date, or place can be extracted to form a factual summary or identify involved organizations or persons.
The Coal Commission resumed hearings in Sydney. Inspector Hindmarsh presented a valued document revealing the state’s coal output at 6,792,048 tons in 1928 and 1924 with a record payroll of 27,41 per day. Officials outlined statistics on coal production, wages, explosions, and industry conditions, with testimony from mine owners and union representatives.
Unclear text appears to discuss coal delivery and supply in Canberra. Mentions Durrinjuck and a federal link, with dates not clearly stated. Named places include Canberra and Durrinjuck, implying regional energy logistics and plan timing.
A Melbourne publicity campaign claimed the pastoral industry would gain 2,009,000 pounds via a federation launch. The event, tied to a county arrangement, drew public inquiry and criticism amid concerns over wealth and the proposed terms.
The commission at the three day meeting awarded a gold mounted whip to the winning jockey along with the trophy valued at Soevinens. The gift will be presented to the rider of the winning horse He Canterary Cup.
Fragmentary report notes a basketball contest moment where a player named Niko faced two fouls in a round and was awarded something by the referee. The garbled OCR obscures full names, teams, and outcomes, leaving only hints of a scoring tally and a referee decision near the end of the game.
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