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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 29, 1929
Page
1
In Melbourne on Tuesday timber merchants aim to reopen talks with labour. They expect possible use of free labour if needed and report strong union support among timber workers. A meeting endorsed the speakers and backed the 44 hour week and Lukin Award conditions.
In the Ardimtion C part today, Lakin directed that an order be shown to state of strike excited with regard to carpenters and builders in the timber industry. The order remains for two days in the registry after the resumed hearing of the employers application for suspension of carters joiners builders labourers and carters and drivers awards.
A deputation of unemployed waited on acting-premier Dr Argyle to demand work relief. They warned of possible food riots unless the government acts. Fred Riley of the Manufacturing Grocers' Union questioned police and military response if thousands mobilize.
A procession of 1,200 timber workers and building employees moved through Melbourne. Traffic was wanly disorganized and police did not act as the march remained orderly. Reports say an attempt will be made to reopen the Melbourne timber yards.
A union statement reports 16 637 workers lost 10 082 working days and 171 412 in estimated wages over three months due to four trial disputes. It notes 1 200 unemployed and coal and miners’ strikes affecting Byndey.
In Rodney on Tuesday Millett secretary of the Northern of Asenciation stated there was almost no truth to the rumor that the closed pits on the northern fields were to be reopened.
A vandal attack struck three suburban houses with stones and bombs during a strike. Windows shattered and a bomb was thrown through a window. targets were misaddressed owners connected with timber work, while a boarder was a Loyalist. Other outrages reported at Glebe and Leichhardt.
The Commonwealth lighthouse steamer Kyngle reached Darwin at eight this morning, greeting aviators Moir and Owen who landed at eight o'clock last night at speeds around 45 miles per hour. They survived a crash near Cape Don, bailed out into a water landing, and were rescued after the engine failed. They faced anxiety and limited supplies, but were saved and taken to Government House.
The house keeper at Cap Don told the master of the Kyle that Owen wished to dive into the sea to retrieve a weighty machine to aid Moir reaching land as the plane sank. Moir refused the offer and the pair struggled amid the fading dive.
Sir Keith Smith received a message that the engine failed 160 miles from Darwin about 4 pm. The two men who conveyed the news said they reached Cape Don gh house after the trouble.
A report from Tristan Da Cunha dated January 2 states a four to five masted vessel, described as the Kobenhavn, was in distress west of the island. Rough seas hindered rescue attempts and no wreckage was found. It is unclear if the ship was lost with no survivors.
A large Commonwealth cabinet gathering opened the Premiers conference with Prime Minister Bruce. He warned deficits will widen unless drastic budget cuts or tax hikes occur. He argued wartime pensions and old-age benefits must be preserved, while waste and unnecessary expenditure should be trimmed.
The Arth s Government will hand over the Discovery to the Mawson Expedition. The vessel will sail on August 1 from London and reach Cape Town by late October, then proceed to Antarctica to complete the first year's work before reaching Australia. The crew comprises 28 officers and men, with the elen- Afl star tally around 13.
An influenza epidemic swept Britain in early 1920 with unusually high mortality. Official figures show about 2,041 deaths in the quarter, a surge of 67,978 from 1928, and a death rate of 21 per 1000 as authorities link the outbreak to the seasonal flu.
Pre war claim directions have been given for evidence before the Anglo German mixed tribunal at Berlin concerning Ernest Falkner of Melbourne versus Muller of Berlin. The dispute seeks return of 500 pounds paid before the war for a road train abandoned up country. If successful the claimant hopes to pioneer substantial inland transport business. The claim includes 5000 pounds duty custom and 13000 pounds spent on trial trips.
In London and Chicago markets, May wheat futures briefly traded at around a dollar, the first time in a decade. Rain across the Canadian belt unsettled traders, prompting extensive selling across commission houses and a slump below earlier levels as trading extended into the afternoon.
Town Clerk Kody Daniel O Grady, former Tenterfield town clerk, faces charges of stealing a council fund worth 718 pounds while employed from January to June. He was remanded on June 11. Police say payments for council machinery were diverted to his wife’s account. the case alleges about 3,600 pounds involved.
Lady Headley mother in law of Minister for Trade and Customs Mr H 8 Gullett died this morning after noting wine. The message urges Be A great traveller having sailed Europe and more.
A district meeting saw several growers voice concern over price support and federal policy. Speakers urged action on stabilization and fair pricing for next season while noting limited progress and rising tensions among attendees.
A damaged OCR shows the Committee of International Conferences on Safety of Life at Sea proposing standards for lifeboats on ships. Proposals include carrying sufficient lifeboats with prompt handling, providing accommodation for all aboard, adding buoyant apparatus for sea rescue, and equipping extra boats with wireless and navigational gear.
Australian commercial representative R A Maynes spoke to the Canadian Click on a broader trade deal. He cited potential sales of gold, peaches, and butter in Canada under new terms, predicting 110000 dollars worth of goods this year and a 1000 dollar milestone next year. He emphasized no intent to harm Canadian dairying.
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The speaker argues Australia must choose between cutting production costs or expanding employment to boost living standards. He urges national action, with the next financial statement outlining obligations and a lead to the people, while urging state governments to align.
The Commonwealth Government argues that unified control is needed in industrial matters or that states must cede full powers. It warns concurrent regulation hinders progress and seeks either federal plenary power or a legislative framework to preserve agreements while enabling Commonwealth authority, with further discussion by Premiers. Continued on Page 2.
Reported disorder halts campaign events in North Scotland and Liverpool as Conservative candidates face interruptions. Speakers withdraw from talks, crowds grow hostile, and incidents include a woman objecting to remarks by a man in Liverpool and a tense scene at a meeting in Pigrewth division. Party leaders push on with tours despite unrest and fatigue in campaign teams across the country.
Lloyds underwrite election odds placing Conservatives at 2 to 7 against Labour, and 50 to 1 against the Liberals. A Ti to 7 bet equals Lloyd George as next prime minister. Daily Telegraph cited 4 to 1 against Labour securing a clear majority, with reduced odds as markets fall and underwriters resist raising Nobility amidst Labour victory expectations.
Early returns show Liberals gaining from Socialists while the Miemisl and Separatiole groups collect four seats. The outlook suggests strengthening of the Cool Leilervil Cabinet as Socialists blame Communists for the deadlock.
Air Commodore William said he agreed with Colonel Mirinsmead that it would be unwise to frame regulations hard to carry out for air craft control. He suggested giving the Department discretionary powers on equipment and proposed preparing reliable maps of Australia. The inquiry adjourned until tomorrow for resumed sitting in Adelaide.
Anglewood New Jersey reports Miss Morrow and Lindbergh were married quietly with no prior announcement. The couple’s destination for their automobile honeymoon remains undisclosed.
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