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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 17, 1929
Page
1
The Premier said he met with leaders of the Thauer Workers' Union and hoped for a peaceful settlement soon. He addressed a public meeting last night and emphasized progress toward a tentative agreement.
A labour dispute tempers the timber dispute fallout as unionists are urged to assemble at the Trades Hall at 3.30 p.m. for a march through the city. The General Strike Committee predicts about 7000 workers will participate in the procession.
Sydney health officials report six more typhoid cases bring total to 71 since April 23. Dr. notes outbreak not alarming and urges public calm as authorities monitor the situation.
The Australian memorandum on the new United States tariff was published in New York and draws strong interest. Representatives from import concerns in Japan, Canada and Argentina will meet to discuss establishing a commission for the tariff on meat. Washington reporters have been gathering details.
The Prince of Wales prevented a near-fatal accident at the North-east Exhibition in London. Dees, foreman, and Quinness were near rotating high speed machinery when Quinness slipped from a ladder. The Prince grabbed him twice but they nearlyfell. he was pulled to safety and escaped injury.
Rear Admiral Evans was welcomed in Sydney on Friday after arriving to take command of the Australian fleet. The arrival signalled by the H.M.A.S. Penguin, Evans will assume command tomorrow amid a grand reception in Sydney Harbour.
A government inquiry report found no corruption or culpable negligence in the Mason contract for building 100 cottages in Canberra. It noted irregular and unusual conditions favoring the contractor, with the commission accepting concessions and extras that reduced cost, and potential saving if the contractor had completed the work.
Victorian producers back a link between Nungrabelle Road and Jockton Hombals Road at the Head of the Run to cut NSW travel via Genoa, boosting traffic, winter vegetables, and northern market access. Gen coa and Bombala groups push NSW Main Roads Board, with border benefits and shared costs noted. Acres of peas and land leased near Mallacoota point to growing trade potential.
The Commonwealth Works Department will not be transferred to Canberra until early August. H. T. Mons, chief electrical engineer, is in Canberra arranging the transfer of engineering sections and will return to Melbourne soon. The Jolimant building at Civic Centre will be ready for use next month. Mesars A. Hunter and Adama will head the transfer in August, while department housing remains idle and former tenants have left since February.
Citizens express broad skepticism about the Social Service Association with many calling it ineffective and wasteful. Critics accuse the council of inaction and question why public funds are spent, while supporters are few and note limited local engagement.
The Appeal Board discussed the suspension of officer J. T. Meathershaw secretary of the Treasury Department while Mr Joseph Adama deputy Commissioner of Taxation in Victoria attended. The secretary said yes tersday that the matter would be reviewed under procedural guidelines with no immediate discharge announced.
The appeal board rejected the third member named by Mr W. Harvey the suspended Treasury official. It is unclear whether the hearing will be public or private and which route the appeal will take as discussions proceed.
Melbourne reports the Bocret ary imposed a milky penalty on W C Harvey, customs of expropriated property, by Mr Heathershaw with a suspension and a reduced malary of 260 per year. Harvey had previously received 960. An appeal was lodged.
A trio of blasts at the Cleveland Clinic Hospital injures about 100 and kills 92 as x ray basement frames and pharmacy chemicals ignite. Rescue efforts hindered by toxic gas. hundreds of patients, nurses, and doctors faced peril amid flaming debris and a shifting death toll.
The article describes a catastrophic gas incident involving cellulose and x ray film igniting to produce fumes of nitric oxide bromide and chlorine. Victims collapsed instantly as flames and dense fumes spread through the building. Dr Crile directed rescue efforts amid destroyed equipment and many injuries with firemen police and drivers aiding until casualties mounted.
The Prince of Wales desires a round with Hagen the American who won the Oren Championship. If Hagen reaches the Yorkshire tournament final at Moeortown on Saturday they will play on Sunday. Hagen began golf at Oxford in 1912.
Official from Windsor Caustic says the King bore the journey from Roaner well and shows no fatigue. The King and Queen will stay about three and a half weeks at the Castle with adjusted entertainments and will skip Ascot races. It is expected the King may move to Hendringham before then.
Officials prepare for appeals before the Mp Justices Court of Appeal as Canberra releivers object to unimproved capital values on leased lands. Mr Justice Pike may consider charges for kerbing and guttering. ministers and advisory council push for speed, with government intent to limit court powers.
In a message to the Australian Press Association Moir and Owen report arriving at 6 pm from Muntoch, clarify they landed yesterday in stormy weather and had engine trouble, and plan to stay tomorrow to inspect the engine. They expect to depart Friday for Hamill, fuel up, then fly to Australia on Saturday, likely reaching Darwin at night.
Civil aviation authorities issued instructions to Moir and Owen prohibiting a night landing at Darwin. They cited absence of lighting facilities and the dangerous nature of a night approach.
Rural lessees meeting at the Servier Building expression serious concern over a drop in Territory production. They unanimously support sending a deputation, including the association executive and Dr Alcorn, to the Minister to argue for a review of rentals and conditions and to discuss future land policy post Commission abolition.
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