22 Mar 1930
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 22, 1930
Page
1
A partial OCR reads as a fragment about a figure named Rove or Rove related to a historic market event with 100k value. It mentions Grew and Fe and an Irish or Chinese reference, but the text is incomplete and lacks clear dates, places, or actions.
Readable text mentions a ported item and a generic reference to a vehicle and numbers. No clear names, places, or dates emerge. Summary limited by damaged OCR.
A fragmented report outlines Rothbury's evolving outlook as a local industrial push reshapes employment and growth prospects. Officials cite new ventures and infrastructure plans aimed at attracting investment and stabilizing the town's economy.
Fragmentary text notes a 1930s style plan for Arctic and Antarctic expeditions. Mentions science goals and sailing to polar regions with researchers aboard ships as part of a research program. Specific names and dates are unclear due to the damaged text.
Fragmented report describes demand for detached cottages in Canberra and Queanbeyan with weekly rents around 2 pounds and 10 shillings. It notes many cottages occupied by families, prolonged waiting lists, and government considerations on housing policy and development.
A fragment from an wartime page notes March events with marching units and officials. It references a general and army authorities, suggesting a public display or parade plan in the capital region and mentions parade activities and attendees.
Witness Mr W G Woodger told the Public Works Committee that an advertisement prior to Canberra lease tenders in 1924 suggested government breach of faith. He cited a 1926 Blandfordia subdivision plan statement on building plans that was not fulfilled and questioned the commission’s handling of Canberra development and transfers.
A garbled report depicts no ray of progress in naval talks amid fractured statements and unclear leadership. It notes repeated delays and unnamed officials pressing for a breakthrough, while observers warn that stalemate risks wider tension in maritime relations.
Airmen land at Singapore tired but hopeful amid ongoing operations. Dispatches note arrival timing near dawn, with crews described as weary yet resolute. Reports mention locations and wartime tasks as they join allied forces, awaiting further orders and adjustments.
Fragmented OCR reads of a political notice describe liberal and conservative tensions in a mining locale. References to names, months, and places appear garbled but indicate a political dispute, local officials, and possible public action or protest. The readable bits suggest a period of instability and contested leadership.
Fragmentary note reports arrivals of Piper and Kiy to Siwah on a Friday, mentioning tampered details and a seven a.m. time. The readable portion hints at travel or assignment, but key names and places are garbled, limiting a precise summary.
A ballot was held by the Canberra branch to select three Labour candidates for the Territory. One candidate, A. Atrang, is to take up work organizing Labour support locally.
A deadly crush and blaze at a British cinema caused the death of more than 100 people as patrons fled amid a panic. Survivors describe chaos as flames spread through the theatre and emergency crews battled the blaze. The disaster prompted a large-scale investigation into safety measures and crowd control at the venue.
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