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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 25, 1929

Page

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Liberal foreign policy pledge to abolish war and ease relations

A London statement signed by Lloyd George Heauchamp Herbert, Rumuel, Charles Mobsause, and Lady Arvind outlines Liberal aims to abolish war as a method of dispute settlement. It pledges early, forge and all round reductions in armaments and a revival of normal commercial relations with Russia based on non interference in domestic affairs.

London Lloyd George Heauchampir Herbert Rumuel Charles Mobsause Arvind Russia

Ulster Election Returns Seated Unionists and Nationalists

Ulster returns show Unionists and Nationalists each winning a seat from Labour. Results list Labour candidates losing ground as Unionists secure key constituencies and the nationalist winner joins the tally in the evolving vote outcome.

London Wailanlet

McKenna duties spark debate in London column

Sr William Morris enters the McKenna duties controversy in London notes. Quotement argues that keen foreign competition harms the British motor trade and raises prices for corn. The abolition of duties would handicap a nourishing industry and affect exertial balance.

London William Morris Vici Stith

British Birth Trade Delegation Returns From Russia

Editor Ernest Remnant reports the Birth Trade Delegation to Russia is satisfied with its results. Most representatives believe the mission worthwhile and expect Soviet retirements to boost their fall capacity for years. He says recognition should be conditional on compensation to British nationals and the settlement of West Bank claims.

London Ernest Remnant British Review Russia Hemmant Sald Huxela Lritsh Nvsionals INT Westile

Electoral Inquiry Roundtable Sparks Spite Claim

In Parramatta electoral inquiry proceedings today Mr Laing denounced Mr Morrow for vendetta driven action on the Parramatta rolls. Morrow countered that the vendetta has persisted, asserting an indiscretion and pride in his conduct in the ongoing inquiry.

French Marshals Conference Drops Several Army Appointments

In Paris a conference of Maniniers decided to discontinue the appointments of Is of the army, the honour Wesing with the dewthe of-betuim, $lre, Lyantey, and Deapercy.

Paris Deapercy

Moir and Owen Searched by Air and Ship in Australia

The Dutch government supplied steamer and seaplanes and the Commonwealth lighthouse steamer Kyogle joined the hunt for Moir and Owen. Captain Grosvenor, in his Moth plane, continued the search today. Pilot Brain, aboard the Atlanta, left Longreach for Newcastle Waters and expected to reach Darwin tomorrow.

Moir Owen Commonwealth Kyogle Grosvenor Pilot Brain Atlanta Longreach Newcastle Brain Newcastle Waters Darwin

Australian film prize of 10000 pounds announced

Friday Walter Marks chairman of the Royal Commission on the moving picture industry said the Commonwealth will award 10000 pounds for an Australian film. Eligibility requires production in Australia. The prize is funded by a farthing per foot import tax on films.

Drug Addict Found With Razor Sentenced in Central Court

Edward James Earle, 34, a pensioner, was jailed for nine months for possession of cocaine and a razor. Evidence showed cocaine packets hidden under matches. Earle claimed he carried it for protection. The police prosecutor stated Earle was a known cocaine addict. Additional sentences included six months for possession of volaine and three months for carrying a pulsor.

Bydney Edward James Larle Central Court Thompson Earle Fauor Isarte Karle Ber Ead Thularte Volaine Monklie

Hankow Dispute Settled by Yonai Command

Admiral Yonai announces settlement of China Japan Hankow dispute. Japanese marines in Hankow since 1927 will withdraw May 31, four days before Dr Bun Yed Son’s funeral. Japan agrees to compensate families of those killed. Chinese government orders continuation of anti Japanese activities and enforcement of prohibition on further suppression.

China Japan Hankow Yonai Bun Yet Son Farmilieh

Melbourne chemist fined for cocaine sale and hiding

Thetis Chen, a Melbourne chemist, was fined £100 and sentenced to two months in prison after police, watching the premises for a liner, rushed in and seized a small packet of cocaine from a woman customer. Evidence placed the shop under surveillance during the alleged sale.

Melbourne Thetis Chen War Flive

Australia appoints trade rep to Canada to boost ties

Mr HK AL Haynes, newly appointed Australian commercial representative to Canada, arrives to open offices in Toronto. He says the Australian Government will run a Canada office to assist, signaling mutual desire for closer ties. He notes trading issues under the treaty, including butter dumping duties and wine selling difficulties in Canada.

yieTonia Aba AL Haynes Ape Canada Toronto Australia

Timber Strike Peace Effort Fails in Melbourne

Friday reports say hopes for a quick settlement of the timber strike collapsed after a conference between employers and union representatives broke down. Employers offered return-to-work under the Jukin Award, joint applications to appoint a committee, and a high standing public accountant inquiry into finances, but the union rejected the terms, claiming compromises on nearly all points except two core ones, and accusing efforts to end the strike.

Melbourne Ans Nort

Petrol states seek commonwealth petrol tax plan

At the Premiers Conference the proposal to have the Commonwealth collect a petrol excise and pass proceeds to the States was debated. Attendees urged await clearer details on power resources commission plans before proceeding, with further discussion expected after the Federal Government briefing.

Sydney Commonwealth

Resignation in German Reparations Delegation

Berlin reports Hr Vogler, a member of the German Reparations Delegation, resigns over policy clash with Dr Schacht and Owen Young proposals. Vogler, after talks with Krupp and other heavy industry leaders, cites burdensome taxation and government pressure. Basil is set to succeed him as industrial association head.

Berlin Thutesday Vogler Dr Schacht Owen Young Germany Herren Krupp Piyssen Basen Herr E Basil German Industrial Nesociation

Land salesman four sent to gaol in conspiracy case

Four men convicted in a land sales conspiracy were sentenced at the Darlinghurst sessions. Walter Keogh 28 received two years with a 70 pound remission if he refunds 70 pounds Clarke 27 got two months with remit of one month plus restitution 80 pounds Barret 37 one year with three months remission and 10 pounds restitution Dwer 1? month with six months remission. The judge stated the prisoners attempted to defraud country people who were the state's best customers.

Aydney Danninghart Walter Keogh Tevil Clarke Edward Barret John Dwer Keogh Clrke Owe Menthia Lie Faerel Tower Tide Sheridan

Free Labour Application to Court in Melbourne

In Melbourne the Commonwealth Arbitration Court began hearings on the employers request to suspend part of the award for Amalgamated Carpenters and Joiners and Builders Labour, to permit free labour. Union reps sought a 14 day adjournment for settlement talks, with Judge Lakin noting a 10 day delay as unreasonable and indicating the matter would be adjourned to Monday.

Melbourne Commonwealth Arbitration Court Amulmamate Lakin Mat

Thornicroft Truck Leaves Adelaide With Bodies

The Thornicroft truck plans to depart Adelaide tonight carrying the bodies of Anderson and Hitchcock. The vehicle is part of the arranged repatriation and will return the deceased to their respective homes, completing a somber task for the authorities.

Adelaide Thornicroft Anderson Hitchcock

Leg Amputated Sequel to Accident Court Held in Hospital

In Canberra Hospital yesterday Clifford Howes leg was amputated after the motor accident on the Uriarra Towner road. The case, under the Juice Act of New South Wales, was held Thursday night with Secretary Kelly presiding. John Thomas Ticket and his counsel attended, charged with dangerous driving.

Clifford Howe Canberra Seat Juice Act New South Wales Hood Kelly Queanbeyan Canberra Hospital John Thomas Ticket

Hume Dam Storage Capacity Discussed by Advisory Committee

A meeting of the Hiver Murray Advisory Committee at the Development and Migration Commission examined a reference from the Prime Minister on Hume Dam storage capacity. The committee aims to prepare an interim report for consideration by the Australian Commonwealth and States Governments, with a decision not yet reached.

Melbourne Hiver Murray Developament and Migration Commission Rine Hume Plan Hume Tram Binks

Heavy fines imposed on opium crew aboard steamer

A French steamer crew faced severe penalties with bets and fines totaling 7,000 francs for opium dealing aboard the vessel. The captain and several crew members were fined as part of the charges, with the steamer’s authorities collecting and remitting the fines to the relevant officials.

AnUno Ube Aulberitins

Canberra conference talks on health and governance align

A Canberra conference agenda covers federal and state health coordination, taxation proposals for the mining sector, uniform observance of Anzac Day, migration amendments, and the push to unify navigation laws. It endorses state roles in land registration, harbor charges, and wireless equipment rules for interstate ships.

Commonwealth Servicer Canberra Feder League of the Returned Soldliers Ballora Aetny Om Agen Commonwealth Savings Bank Metaltho Commonwealth Inter Hipa

Premiers Conference to Discuss Uniform Mining Laws

A forthcoming Premiers Conference in Canterra will cover uniformity in mining laws and taxation relating to gold mining, with aims to codify laws where possible. Also proposed are uniform observance of Anzac Day, potential central control over aboriginal lands, and uniform voting procedures. Debate continues on rabbit importation and related state laws.

Canterra Commonwealth Australy South Australag Central Australia Western Austrasia Oppurinna Springs Walter International Labour Organisation Commonwealth Cav Australia New South Wales

Trade Mission to Argentina and Brazil

The Board of Trade appoints an economic minister to lead a mission to Argentina and Brazil. Viscount Davernon, formerly German ambassador from 1920 to 1926, is designated to preside over the mission aimed at advancing industrial, commercial and diplomatic ties with the two nations.

London Tard of Trade Great Britain Viscount Davernon Germany

Revered arrangement interview completes major event

In a world of collaborative effort, the interview marks a completion of a long community project. Key figures and organizations coordinated to bring a final arrangement to fruition, signaling ongoing cooperation and forward momentum.

Search for missing training ship Copenhayn under Ville Urbeneen

The Danish motor ship Mexico will leave Bin de dJoniero in mid June to search the south Atlantic for the missing training ship Copenhayn. It carries three months fuel and carry cargo and men. Capetonian Urbeneen, former commander of Copenhawn, will assume command.

Copenhagen Thurstay Dantvh Mevico bin de dJoniero South Atlantic Copenhayn Mexico Encom - Poin Capetonian Urbeneen Copen- Hawn

Empire Day marks 25th anniversary at Kapa Theatre

The Empire Day celebration at Kapa Theatre yesterday morning honored Queen Victoria’s birthday and the British Empire. Dr. Alcorn and Minister C. T. A. Abbott addressed pupils stressing service to the Empire. A film of The Somme closed the observance as students sang and received thanks for venue support.

Kapa Alcorn Beaphe Brent Wong Alvaira C. T. A. Abbott Empire England Australia

Queanbeyan Empire Day Celebrations at Public School

Empire Day events at Queanbeyan Public School featured speeches by Archdeacon Pike and Rev E Thomas on empire growth and generational meaning. The Parents and Citizens Association, led by Moser, Campbell, Harris and others, organized ceremonies and sports in the schoolyard with headmaster J Midleys overseeing.

Empire Queanbeyan Archdeacon Pike E. Thomas Parents’ and Cities Amociation Moser T. Campbell J. G. Harris J. Midleys Parcatn’ and Citizens’ Association

Sydney Celebrates Empire Day Gathering in Sydney

Empire Day was observed in Sydney with Bathok gatherings and a modest march in Martin Place. Governor Bir Dudley de Chair urged vigilance and optimism for peace while urging unity among New South Wales and its component parts in a pledge to promote imperial unity and cooperation.

Sydney Martin Place Bir Dudley de Chair Austratia New Slouth Wales Heraid Iremter Duttemdhaw H@ie New South Wales

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The Liberal Party Ulster McKenna Morris Electoral Inquiry M.P.S Moir and Poe Caulwi Free Labour Hume Dam Argentine Brazil
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