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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 24, 1929

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Desert trek aids flier bodies recovery plan

Thornicroft Truck Adepunte expedition will leave Adelaide for Tumbalara to recover the flier bodies in the desert tragedy. The all wheel truck unit will carry water drums and supplies, with black trackers guiding the route along a possible permanent road. Coffins donated by Pengelly and Knape will be used, and Coroner Moray will join the mission at Warehid.

Wave Hmn Thorncroft Cr. Ao Abbott Eaton Thorneycroft Company Adelaide Tumbalara Aller Springs Wil Department of Home Affair Sandy Desert Powell's Creek Pengelly and Knape Moray Raton Kookaburra WareHid Black Tracey Wave HI Dney Meeth

Fruit Markets Abroad Benefit to Australia

London reports a Melbourne official, Mr Homburg, pushing reforms to improve fruit markets. He notes Australia benefits from shared marketing knowledge and plans applying lessons locally while critiquing the current administration for its handling.

London Mr. Homburg Booth Australian Australia Tom Aunteona House

Australians Arrive in Canada for Cenotaph Wreath Laying

Young Australians arrived in Vancouver on a Wednesday. They were met by the Vancouver High School Cadet Band and marched to a hotel for breakfast. Provincial Minister R. J. Maitland and city representative E. W. Dean attended the station. The march proceeded to the cenotaph where the Australians laid a wreath amid formal honours.

Vancouver

Zealanda Mystery Man Attacked With Water Can

Fremantle police investigate the mysterious disappearance of a steerage passenger after a vessel named Zealandia left Adelaide. A man allegedly forced his way into the cabin of George Brown, a first class passenger, striking him with a water can. The attacker was not located when officers boarded Fremantle.

Voller Alandia Adelaide George Brown

State Premiers Meet Not Hostile To Commonwealth

State Premiers gathered in Sydney to set a common agenda for next week’s Canberra conference. They stressed not opposing the Commonwealth but urged uniform policy in industrial legislation, arbitration, and unemployment measures, while preserving state rights to domestic matters.

Sydney Canberra Hut Cetuatinn Huttenshaw Blute Commonwealth Ate

Railway Log A.R.U. Defies Newcastle Resolution

The A.R.U. conference rejected a motion to empower a fight against the Railway Commissioners log. It reported the Arbitration Court had granted unions in the state about £100,000 in increased wages. A log issued would resist by strict departmental observance, urging other unions to join. The Flute secretary warned action could trigger trouble for industry and prosecutions, noting commissioners’ actions affected workers. The Railway and Tramway Officials Association was asked to respond on whether to stay under the New South Wales Arbitration Court jurisdiction.

Newcastle ARI Arbitration A. KK. Chapin Trailway New South Wales Arbitration Court

Moir and Owen Search in Earnest Pilot Brain

The Quantas plane Atlanta, commanded by Captain Brain, departed Brisbane at 7 30 am on the first leg to Darwin. Wireless equipment will be handled by G W Robinson of 4QG Station with Compston as mechanic. Longreach sighted the craft after 3 pm as Dutch authorities report a steamer left Bima to search for Moir and Owen. Captain Grosvenor extends the search from Wyndham to Darwin.

Quantas Atlanta Brain Brisbane Darwin G. W. Robinson 4QG Compston Longreach Sydney Bima Moir Owen

Hinkler Fliers Safety Concern Recited in Flight Log

Loni reports Hinkler voices concern over Moir and tren’s rule during the W-Piterd Inst stage flight. He notes timing near Koepang and Purwin, with potential landings at Rathuret if engine trouble arose. A search steamer routes east of the usual Darwin path are mentioned amid the confusion of the voyage.

Loni Hinkler Moir Tren Atamborn Sumdy Beach Purwin Mole Darwin Rathuret Socomin

University riots prompt expulsion threat by vice chancellor

The vice chancellor of the university said today that serious breaches of discipline will lead to expulsion. He described the events as a serious branch of disciplining and condemned the offenders.

Byoney Wallace

Reparations plan outlines annuities and war debts terms

A memo from creditor powers outlines an annuity package for reparations starting April 1, 192c. It cites an average annual sum around £103,600,600 for 37 years, plus 22 further annuities on war debts, Belgium compensation for occupation levies, and contributions from benefiting nations to support a new international bank. The proposal aims for elasticity beyond Owen Young's rigid schedule.

Rehacht Belgium Germany Owen Young

Explosion Hurls Electrician Injured By Fuse Wires

A loud explosion on Grosvenor Street Sydney wounded electrician Hewinald Hoyce 34 as two high tension wires fused. Fire brigade and ambulance arrived quickly and Hoyce was taken to Sydney Hospital with injuries to his hands and feet.

Bydney Grosvenor City Willie Meyerhou Fire Brigade Hewinald Hoyce Sydney

Bribery Charge Against Alderman Carlton at Central Court

In a Central Court session Alderman William Janes Carlton of Glebe Council was charged under the Beers G Commissions Prohibition Act with taking £50 from Arthur Beagley to secure a Jubilee Park loan. Witnesses described envelopes, bribes, and discussions with other aldermen, with details of attempted concealment and negotiations leading to the alleged payment. The case was adjourned to Monday.

Sydney Central Court William Janes Carlton Glebe Council Arthur Beagley Beagley Constable Smith Carlton Alderamas Gli Colmans Carton Thas Weaghey Heagley Othe Reeghy Gillanit Tual Esretaker Melier Alder Man Pager Deyer and Cortten Cam Rey Beven Violen Boeihan Wiles Wala Ata Mart Rome Cartten Aald Wuotmens Cos

Miners Relief Debate in Maitland District Meeting

In Sydney the Maitland District interview with Secretary Frank Chaffey exposed tensions over relief payments for miners. MPs Boothes and Heath clashed with ministers over who qualifies and why relief is awarded, amid claims that the coal industry pressures workers, including veterans, and that relief is misapplied while calls for broader pension considerations grow.

Message to Fliers Melbourne Highlanding Advice Sent

Inquiries by Civil Aviation authorities traced a message from Sir Keith Barnith to Moir and Owen via Colonel Helvedmead warning against attempting a Highlanding at Darwin. The note was delivered to the aviators at Minin shortly before 6 pm on Thursday.

Melbourne Moir Owen Keith Bmnith Helvemead Darwin Minin

Timber dispute hopes for settlement proposals drawn up

A Thursday conference between employers and union representatives advanced talks toward resolving the Amber dispute. The discussions centered on proposals including resuming a 45 hour week, wage and condition terms under the Webb award versus the Lukin Award, and an independent tribunal to investigate both sides' claims.

Melminu

Prince of Wales Opens Nottinghamshire Agricultural Show

The Prince of Wales used an aeroplane and car travel to Wales Lawn and Wellingham then Bramcote where he presided at the opening of the Nottinghamshire Agricultural Show. After touring the exhibition he returned to Nottingham and London by motorcar and air.

Vondon Wales Wellingham Bramcote Nottingham London

Melbourne Unemployed Rally Warns of Starvation Risk

Fred Riley of the Council of Action warned Melbourne that unemployed workers, driven to desperation by mechanization, could turn violent. He argued the strike was economic, not political, and that both workers and city employers want to avoid forcing men into starvation.

Melogomrne Fred Riley Council of Action Eading Wnion Melbourne Euedinens

Victim of Shooting Faces Charges at Central Court

Phillip Jetta, 82, who survived a functional shooting at Kensington, was discharged from hospital and appeared at Central Court on charges of inflicting prior bodily harm on Frederick Joins and Charles Bortie. He was remanded to June 30. Doctors had despaired of saving him.

Sydney Phillip Jetta Kensington Central Court Frederick Joins Charles Bortie Jeff Johns Bortie

Signs of Collapse at Timber Merchants Association

Secretary Yorke said there were signs of Wie timber wan collapsing as workers drifted away from jobs, indicating weakening demand and morale in the timber trade.

Sydney Timber Merchants Association Yorke

McKenna duties and Labour clash in industrial speech

The article notes McKenna duties criticized by Labour as harming workers while defending policies against Chinese influence. It mentions E Emergency Powers Act powers to curb interference with trade and cites statements by Phill Smaien and Nevith Chamberlain about effects on employment and thePotential for factory closures amid extending contest.

London Weltislay Austin McKenma Hirmingham Fervan McKennna Phill Smaien Apeech Morety Agetin Drasthe Nevith Chamberlain Biemingtaima Thiawanda

Australian Labour Candidate Seeks London Seat

Australian Labour candidate Dr Marion Chiliines, editor of the Victoria Master in Equity, aims to win the Laneur seat in London. She has campaigned to mobilize party support and increase female participation, highlighting valuable work toward party unity.

London Australi Marion Chiliines Victoria Master In Equity Ie Gotttes Laneur

Voter Roll Numbers Highlight Huge Electorate Size

The record shows a massive voter roll with about 38 million voters. It notes 614 constituencies on file and an electorate total of 25,099,538, including 8,225,166 women voters.

Muséa Aion Twdilebay Pogieter Baghind Wales Ie Aw Fotn

Election speeches spark warning on distortions in Bradford

Mr Baldwin denounces certain speeches for caricaturing Britain. He warns foreigners reading them might think Britain is failing, unemployment rising, and Europe doomed. He accuses rivals of using Kellogg Pact rhetoric to win votes, claiming no real safeguards exist between Europe and peace.

London Blaniey Baldwin Bradford Britain Moss Europe Great Britain

Graf Zeppelin to sail for Friedrichshafen with new motors

The Graf Zeppelin, at Laon on Wednesday, has three new motors installed and plans to depart for Friedrichshafen tomorrow. Five by some time in the evening. Passengers have been notified of the sailing time. Commander Firkmemer han instructed the Zeppelin booking agent to refund fares to passengers not desiring to continue. None have accepted the offer.

Wilkins to Fly Zeppelin Mission Teased

Telegraph reports Sir Deeter Wiking hints at a remaining air venture with a zeppelin caell making aviation history. Officials discuss plans, timing, and potential routes as observers note the ambitious endeavor.

London Deeter Wiking

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