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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 31, 1929
Page
1
Police protection promised as ACTU fights Melbourne timber yards crisis. About 200 men enrolled amid a crowded office scene with no disorder. Union leader Mr W J Jean warned unions would challenge merchants over reopening yards and continues embargo on black timber.
The Premiers Conference ended after three days of work with progress on key issues. They agreed to hold the annual conference in May and discussed labour bureaux water and sewerage expansion to rural areas, family and social welfare measures, national insurance, and road funding.
Final day of campaigning shows Conservatives predicting a 52 seat majority over Labour and Liberal. Labour HQ reports improving prospects, with strong showings in industrial districts and London suburbs. Baldwin tours Lancashire while Lloyd George and Macdonald visit Carshalton and Seaham. Last election results cited show Conservative dominance, but stock market forecasts anticipate fewer Conservative seats.
More than 40,000 tons of coal are on the way to Australia from England due to the Northern New South Wales coalfields strike. The Melbourne report notes the large overseas dispatch as supplies move to offset local production stoppages.
Her Majesty the Queen expresses gratitude for the congratulatory message sent by the Governor General and the Government and people of the Commonwealth. The note from the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs conveys Her Majesty's appreciation for the greetings on her birthday.
A Presbyterian minister Rev Hagenauer criticized Australian workers for not giving a fair day’s work. E J Holloway, secretary of Tradex Hall Council, denounced the attack as brutal and inhuman. He noted miners paid by piecework and contract rates, defending workers against the minister’s charges.
On Thursday the Alexandria Council decided to join with Auburn Council in seeking Governor intervention over a disputed matter. The move aims to resolve a number of local concerns affecting governance and cooperation between the two councils.
Samoa faces a severe influenza outbreak with reports of 72 deaths and rising in Apia and Raia. Authorities in Auckland and Sydney note escalating cases and a total death toll nearing 1,200 globally, with high fever and severe symptoms widespread in the region.
In Dallas on Wednesday the Rotary International convention confirmed Mr. A. C. C. Malta as district governor for Australia. The election followed a formal vote within the convention proceedings.
A proposal seeks to recognize Captain Brain for discovering the Kookaburra and Moira Vickers Vellore. The Commonwealth Government is urged to act. A message from Sydney reports Captain Train landed at Cameuwral and departed for Longreach shortly after.
An Adelaide air inquiry heard pilot Erle Chater testify about signals from the Southern Cross and a belief the plane landed inland. Western Australia Airways pilot Hertram Heath described search conditions near Port George, noting near miss with natives and delays in photographing the crew. The inquiry adjourned until June 4.
The Vatican City territory has been enclosed with fences where boundaries were unclear. Guards from Bwinn will police the newly enclosed area.
In the lesson on overseas intelligence, special services information and all related rights in Australia and New Zealand are registered. The note outlines how such data is gathered, processed, and regulated, with emphasis on legal boundaries and safety considerations.
The Commission will construct a new bus garage near Corrobores Crescent at the terminus in a residential area. It will house two buses and replace the Kingston depot late night services which carried few passengers.
A Seamen's Union meeting passed a motion to compel the general secretary Jaco Johnson to justify removal from his post for alleged neglect of duty and general dissatisfaction. Johnson said the failure to appeal a Federal Arbitration Court decision concerned the union's legal adviser instruction, and that a resolution to appeal was not carried. He faced criticism for telling members the truth about the organization's finances.
Le Mathe quotes Mr Romeny Macedon on Phillip Snowden’s Commons speech about debt settlement. He says discord between France and Britain stems from insufficient frankness over mutual interests and Britain’s war burdens on industry. Snowden’s stance reflects broad sentiment and political caution.
At a meeting of the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company of Lond Inver forth, the Government's plan to take the beam wireless from its developers was discussed. Resolutions for a merger with the Eastern Telegraph Company were carried, aiming to protect revenue and secure impartial communication. The panel warned against government competition forcing rate changes and possible war with wireless interests.
London eve of polls features Conservative and Labour figures urging voters to back stability and reform. Boliwin claims women can influence destiny, while McDonald argues for sane Labour support after past missteps.
Sydney faces a fresh taxi pricing clash as Yellow Cabs cut fares for fog conditions and Green Cabs plans a cut of its own. Other operators have yet to respond.
Chief Commissioner Garlick says no shortage in the department with 22 weeks of Dewalt supply stored at coal stations and ample stocks. Railways allow Australian Gas Co 60 tons weekly from here as 60,000 tons stock at Tulloch Island. Water Board reserves are ample and Australian Gloslight Co reports no coal access issues backed by Government stock at Newcastle.
Miners' Federation secretary D J Dewies said owners intensified their explanations to justify locking out workers, shrinking public support for them. Owners claimed they would resume operations immediately and cut costs to 11/8 per ton if audited, questioning why mines could not open now.
Ernest Zouka, 33, an agent, was charged under the Secret Commissions Prohibition Act with corruptly offering 600 shares in a company to Vincent Brady, Mayor of Manly, to influence a municipal rubber receptacles contract. The case cites a secretly recorded conversation and claims Zouka attempted to form a company to supply the receptacles. Brady testified that offers had been made and Zouka claimed he was tricked.
Belgium reports final election figures for the Chamber of Deputies with Catholics at 74 seats, Liberals gaining five, Heparativta 11, Communists 2, Bodalinta 70, and noted gains for certain factions. Senate remains with Catholic and Liberal leaders, while social groups push reforms enabling new entrants to the Upper Chamber for the first time.
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