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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 09, 1929

Page

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Perth Adelaide postal link to start June 2

The postal director announces a new Perth to Adelaide mail service beginning June 2. The route goes via Codend Morrest and Kalgoorlie with departures after the Walbourne express reaches Adolabin. First Perth to Adelaide trip to commence on dunes, reducing time to Melbourne by about four days.

Melbourne Wo Aeriaid Perth Adelaide Vice Win Codend Morrest Kalgoorlie Adolabin Lowver Avleddidhe Dunes Weer Maloja Adelmite Sydney

Sugar Export Rebates Set for New Season

Export Sugar Committee fixes rebates for the coming season. Agreement with Commonwealth Hi and Queensland Government sets £16 5d per ton on fruit and £22 1d per ton on goods effective from May 1. Townsend notes lower fruit rate reflects consumption patterns.

Com- Hi Queensland A. TL. Townsend Commeon

Tariff Alterations Proposed in the Ways and Means Committee

The Ways and Means Committee member Guirman Howieck introduced a tariff bill to update duties on wool, sugar, beef, veal, and lamb. Wool rates rise from 31 to 34 cents. sugar and fresh meat duties increase, with specifics on refined sugar and fresh lamb. The bill returns to committee for approval amid Republican support.

Washington Guirman Howieck Ways and Means

Two Arrests in French Murder Case Deepens Mystery

French police arrest Joseph Girard and Francois Pinet in connection with the murder of Branson, cousin of an English High Court judge. Branson’s body was found in a water tank. investigators say a unwelcome lunch absence tipped off authorities. A will reportedly ties property to Branson’s heirs, while interrogation reveals tensions at the Hotel Monte Carlo and unsettled business at Len Mone.

London Thorday Branson Eng High Court France Joseph Girard Girard Francois Pinet Monte Carlo Giraud Brannon Hower Monte Len Mone Myre Olive Examina Tion Mrane Thich Case Pinet Pinet Aranesn Itt Himerlf

Wheat Prices Slump Across Markets In Winnipeg Report

Wheat prices fell sixpence per bushel signaling a broad market decline. The Winnipeg note cites US freight rate cuts, Atlantic port congestion in Canada, and weakness in Liverpool Chicago and Buenos Aires as key factors. Traders show little buying as prices tumble and cargo quotations drop to new lows.

United States Atlantic Liverpool Chicago Buenos Aires London America Argentine Winnipeg

Dislocation of Canadian Exports Pack Montreal

Montreal workers report extreme congestion as 98 loaded vessels sit idle and no grain leaves the port. Holborn vessel crews are paid off as canal shortages choke wheat shipments inland. Western wheat pools and low canal prices boost port hold, while Montreal officers cite world surplus as a factor.

Montreal Holborn Jamin Qerim Cantern Montrealpool Talue World Surplus

Whaling in Antarctic Discovery Voyage Prompts Profit Talks

Reported plans for the Discovery voyage to the Antarctic foresee benefits for Lundion with potential commercial gains for Australia and Britain. Norwegian dominance in Antarctic whaling may arise if airship backed operations reach targets ahead of the Discovery.

Antarcte Luhiradar Britain Uh Diewovery Norway

American Golfer Sets Record in Damp Qualifying Round

In the second qualifying round of the sheep golf championship American Deagle posted a record-breaking score of TH. The event saw Deagle, the highest paid professional, deliver long drives and accurate putting though he declined a celebratory bridge game afterward. Elsewhere Duncan Costatos Whitcombe and Mitchell scored consistently as 19 players qualified and 142 went under.

Landon, Tuesaday Deagle Deagica Severail Long Pula Mugins Lin Duncan Costatos Whitcombe Mitchell Ueamuateurs Polly Perkins

Reparations Losses Proposed Amid British Dissent

Persistent reports say new reparations plans would cost Britain about £4,000,000 with no protection of Britain’s share, while Germany’s debt deductions from Balkenend powers affect claims. An expert meeting is to discuss these issues after the July 1930 Bonn Conference set shares, France two percent and the U K twenty two percent among others.

Turehuleau 1 Repiretidia Plom Britein Pritts Pritish Bri Balkenend Arts Germany Boa France Empire Toly Belsium Japan

Owen Ill Vello re Lands at Calcutta

A Marmage from Moir and Owen reports they left Allahabad at 6.29 am for Aliyah but land in Calcutta due to Owen’s illness. The party cites heat and sand as exhausting and plans to depart for Burma after rest, noting water changes may help.

Calcutta Australian Frees Association Moir Owen Allahabad Aliyah Burma

Canberra Mothercraft appeal seeks funds for babies health

The Canberra Mothercraft Society calls for public support to fund baby protection and health services in the Territory. Kingston Baby Health Centre reports success and expansion needs, while future funds will cover travel, literature, and broader home visits to support new mothers and healthy infant growth.

Canberra Belle Commionwealth & Fe Oderal Mumminster Keele Kingston Rany Kingston aKo Annese Charime Chigena Bub- Udivry Indicus Haby Health Sontrea Sincsion Molanglo Chet Viette Weelangerra Tharywa Motherera Society

Sabotage Urged in Sydney Timber Strike Circular

A disputed circular urging sabotage circulated in Sydney amid the timber strike. Labour officials deny knowledge of it while alleging employers fund support for strikers. Two men were charged with obtaining goods without payment and remanded.

Sydney

Assault Charges In Sydney May Day Disorder Continue

In Sydney the assault case against 30 to 40 men who allegedly attacked volunteer tinder workers at Leichhardt was adjourned. A police witness described revolver sounds and a man waving a newspaper as a signal. Magistrate dismissed charges against one man and withdrew another parcond charge. A May Day Hyde Park witness said attendees planned to stone volunteers' corn. The case was adjourned to the next day.

Bydney Talmain Court Leichhardt Hyde Park Hulmain

Demonstration by Melbourne Strikers Demands Government Action

Melbourne strikers stage a march from Temperance Hall to the Premier's office and plan another demo as they press for government support. A deputation will be sent to the Prime Minister and Victoria's Premier to seek concessions, with wages cited up to £4 5s for a family of five.

Melmoprse Weemesday Biriking Ely Temperance Hall Svetenaner Victoria Chamber of Manufacture Garden Gove Toadhing Trades Union Duggan

Victorian government weighs reaction to Garden speech in Melbourne

The Victorian Government considered a response to Jack Garden's Yallourn speech. Attorney-General Melar Lane said the speech was outrageous but not an invitation to violence. The State would not prosecute Garden and Cabinet would decide volunteers' protection as timber mills reopen.

Melbourne Jack Garden Yallaurn Melarlane Garden McFarlane Chamber of Manufacturers Mapites Committee

Free Meals Incident Reported at Hydney Cafe

Two men allegedly refused to pay after dining at a Hydney cafe on Wednesday and were detained by a poller.

Hydney

Shooting Affray at South Kensington Leads to Bail Revocation

Phillip Deff known as Pil the Jew, 22, was shot in the chest and stomach at his home in South Kensington, minutes after leaving bail on a sensational Darlinghurst case. Jeffs, wounded in the leg, is in critical condition at El Vincent's hospital. Police report indicate a break in occurred at Deff's home and the assailant fled on foot. Justice Jennings attended to depositions as the injured man remained uncooperative. The event follows prior charges for grievous bodily harm.

Brydley Phillip Deff Pil the Jew South Kensing Darlinghurst Jeffs el Vincent's Hospital Jennings Telrow Jeffs Pefusal Jetta Polis Tie Jef Hous Jef Frederick Edward Johns Charles Thorlie Jack Fiddle Central Court

Community Library Seeks Permanent Librarian

The Canberra V Community Library seeks a permanent librarian as records show growth. A salary of ten pounds will be paid to the incumbent who will manage the history section and the branch at Auele, with weekly duties outlined.

Canberra V Auele

Queanbeyan I A Association show prospects discussed

A Queanbeyan I A Association committee meeting reviewed the recent show held at the School of Arts on Monday. President Mr J C Tickner noted the postponed event drew entries, with receipts 712 10s and expenditure 606, including 218 prize money.

Queanbeyan I. and A. Association School of Arta Mondaay Whith J C. Tickner Sulmori J. Nerre J. W. Batt J. T.‘ollett W. Butt Bo Moore M .T. Weston Cooma Mr. Weston

Phillip Jefe Charged After Alleged Assault Incident

Police Prosecutor said Phillip Jefe could not appear due to serious condition in hospital. He was later found partly conscious and said there was heat at his location and the door of Jes house was splintered after being battered down by locals.

Phillip Jefe Wee Thorneland Johns Jeffs Wan Paolie Jes House Ben Loe Allacekrn

Royal Commission Appoints Toya Inquiry Members

The Velme Minister Bruce confirms nine members of the Royal Commission to probe coal industry integrity. Appointees include Jide Dawieon and Mr WO Gop chair, with Beith Whrd among government officials. The panel plans to meet before Trinity and commence in Sydney.

Velme Bruce Yowfeito Ree Toya Com Iewion Inmbaetey Jide Dawieon Ehiaienian If WO. Gop Chaioman Development Coo Dat Wi Sydney

Washington Leader Seeks Prompt Action After Geneva

Presidint dloover said to-day that no method exists for an international discussion on the Lisarimnaticat question, yet one had been imitated. He praised the Geneva conference results and expected prompt action to follow.

Wasthington Geneva

Plane Winged Five Killed in Mishap

A French airfield disaster claims five lives when a bomber in practice drops from a wing detaches. The adjutant and two airmen are among the dead, with two bombs still in the wreckage and fears of further explosions until removal.

Paris Tocaduay Avird Crawbigl

Flood relief benefit at Albert Hall by Canberra clubs

Members of the Canberra Highland Horiety and Burros Club organize a no ball at Albert Hall tonight to aid the Tormanton Mood Relief Fund. Proceeds go to flood relief, with supper and dancing until 1am, hosted by Mr. A. Swain in the Oh. Boor lary.

Canberra Highland Horiety and Burros Club Albert Hall Tormanton Mood Relief Fund Lam A. Swain

Health officials plan action on diphtheria carriers

The Territory’s health shows improvement with no diphtheria cases in weeks. Authorities consider isolating carriers to reduce outbreaks at low cost and risk, prioritizing community protection over individual burden. A formal plan of action will be developed soon.

Health Department Commindon

Earthquake Hits Southern New Zealand Causing Extensive Damage

A strong quake struck the southern island region early today causing widespread property damage. Reports include collapsed chimneys in several centres and strong tremors felt as far as Wellington with aftershocks in the south.

New Zealand Wellington N.2 Wed Huntersville

Explosions Reported At Sea Near Sydney

A message to the Amalzamatead Wireless Line from New Gulinea describes a heavy storm at sea followed by loud explosions reported at four o'clock this morning. No further details on casualties or location are given.

Sydney Weinewiay Amalzamatead Wireless New Gulinea

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