08 May 1930
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 08, 1930
Page
1
Fragmentary report mentions Ramsay and Tasheer in a Meaitirn AE setting with courtyard activity and tender entries. Details are unreadable, but suggest a local interview and procedural steps.
Fragmentary report from Poverty Bay notes Meddigrings erupting near Waimsta Vella with crowd action and a scuffle inside the Inner lobby. Police moved to quell unrest as marchers gathered toward Whitehall, amid disruptions and confusion.
The readable fragments mention Matera and Arvinbor Nis with references to canonical ponultion and capitators. The text is garbled and does not present a coherent event, date, or identifiable figures. No clear outcome or newsworthy detail emerges from the supplied material.
A Rangoon dispatch reports 3000 deaths in Pegu district after an earthquake triggered fire and a river surge. Rail and telegraph lines were cut, aid rushed by road. Panhliang Seite area two miles wide was burned and many crushed.
Reports describe heavy destruction in Pakkoku Maymyo and Fifty killed and over 200 injured in Rangoon where shacks suffered worst. Indian troops mobilised from dawn to quell disorder while many centers enrolled as special constables. Widespread damage to courts cathedrals and charitable sites noted amid a tense security situation.
Fragments describe a damp London scene as Australia return to play Essex at Layton amid rain worries. The muddled text hints at a London appearance and a struggle to reach a decisive result with limited legible details.
The Federal Government affirmed the returned soldiers preference clause in Commonwealth Works contracts and employment, withdrawing the prior restrictive provisions. Prime Minister Scullin stated no interference with preserve the preference, maintaining it across employment and public service.
The Defence Minister discusses keeping Duntroon College at a cost near £117.93 to £7100, proposing reductions in fence expenditure and transfer of training duties. Proposals include cost efficiency, naval college transfers, and wartime practicalities affecting the college’s operations and legibility of the year’s budget.
A scrambled report lists 13 candidates in a broad campaign field. The text mentions party activity, candidate names and ongoing debates as campaigns intensify ahead of voting.
The excerpt records a Wednesday assembly led by the Treasurer Mrs Bisvena on leave to introduce the measure. The discussion centers on feasibility and timing, with references to 1928 expectations and new South Wales conditions affecting enactment. Specifics are unclear due to damaged text but themes include finance, labor policy, and parliamentary procedure.
The readable parts describe a political debate and adjournment about American industry and workers. References mention Austin and a general theory of innate destruction, with notes on labor, employers, and political positions varying across groups. The fragment lacks clear dates or identifiable events.
A by election in Britain ends with the Conservative territory holding and Labour party morale slipping. The government signals defeat as the result confirms party resilience, with Labour conceding a setback amid a challenging national mood.
A garbled OCR list shows numerous named officials and entities including Moodwin John Thome Hill Wil mot Atrowt Huerval Hvenwed, Wien LIL, Kinwaton, Bomdormany, AGN, John Mowry, Marriott, Lemp Ins Hokreat, and Lir Aubertan Minhentoare. The text reads as a chaotic compilation of nominees or associated figures with unclear roles and dates.
Weather disrupts play as Ponaford’s 2 run stand reaches 110 minutes and Kinpax plus Hipkine concede late wickets. Rain halted play at 3 10 pm with Fairfax and Kippak among batsmen out. final total and outcomes remain unclear due to the rain.
A Swedish match company plans to open a facility in Australia within Perth or Melbourne. The project will use Swedish technology and production methods. Officials indicate the venture will create jobs and enhance trade ties between Sweden and Australia.
Fragmentary text shows mentions of a company and plans with multiple garbled names and places. Reading readable bits suggests corporate planning discussion possibly involving individuals and dates, but most details are illegible and no coherent event or outcome can be determined.
A fragmentary report describes unrest in New Jersey with unclear references to individuals and groups. The text mentions people named Tuessing Elie and Honaly and a state of heightened tension near military fences. Details are indeterminate due to OCR loss.
A string of devastating tornadoes swept through Texas causing heavy casualties in Dallas and surrounding communities. Officials report a death toll approaching 57 with extensive property damage. Rescue crews continues search and recovery operations as weather conditions hamper efforts. Local authorities urge residents to stay clear of damaged zones and heed emergency guidance.
The King and Princess Mary attended the Newmarket races on the anniversary of his accession. Ceremonial arrangements ensured royal presence without weather disruption.
Rear Admiral Hyde assumes command of the First Battle Squadron aboard the Flet flagship. The unit proceeds to Portamonth to support strategic operations as the commune authority coordinates naval assets for upcoming engagements.
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