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29 Nov 1930
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 29, 1930
Page
1
Circus Train Fire Kills Many in Mexico City Countryside
Fourteen bodies were found after a circus train derailed into a car and caught fire. Eighteen more circus workers are injured or missing as wild animals, including elephants and lions, escaped the wreck and frightened nearby residents. Soldiers cordon off the area while rescue teams search for two creatures and two guards reported missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Pero Opear Trapruace
Redone
Inter
Circus At
Sheepkins injury to woolgrowers on export duty
Mr Malcolm Eran of Barker asked in the House if the government would impose an export duty on sheepkings saying it would injure woolgrowers. The acting Prime Minister declined to answer policy questions while the Tariff Board’s findings on sheepkaking would be released to members as soon as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uouw
Malcolm Eron
Barker
House of Representatives
Peterson
Ian
Bern Re
No Repudiation Claims Stir Labour Over Loan Remarks
Unclear transcript suggests Labour MPs debated the loan during a Representatives session. Allegations of insults toward bondholders and subscribes were addressed by Ir. Fenton and Mr. Yates, with denials of planned repudiation and pledges to publish subscriber details.
Gold Bonus Debate In National Assembly
A chaotic session in the National Assembly saw debate over funding a gold bonus with no immediate need. Acting Treasurer Lyone stated no money would be required for the bonus this year, amid deficits reported earlier in the quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balaclauva
of Representatives
Tresaurer
Lyone
Financial editor comments on cables stirring political controversy
The Morning notes English political party disputes over finances and warnings on unity for Australia. It references New South Wales Treasury bills and market reactions while noting anxiety over developments and unresolved resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Australia
United Effort
Lane
New South Wales
Treasury
State to tax turf winnings and relief tax rise
Sydney reports the State Parliament Labour Caucus approved increasing unemployment relief tax from threepence to one shilling in the pound, aiming to raise about £3,000,000 by June 30. A ten percent tax on winning bets and totalisator dividends is planned, with new legislation and a State Lottery to be introduced before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Labour
New South Wales
The
Treasury
Totalisator
Christia
Caucuns
Caucus
Police Establish 21 Hour Guard at Parliament Home
Police maintain a 21 hour guard on four sides of Parliament Home in Sydney after weeks of disturbances. Authorities say no threats from Reds but take precautions. Full emergency preparations are in place as most involved in recent trouble are said to be foreign-born.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Parliament
Parker Moloney Sees Pope In Private Audience
The Pope granted Mr Parker Moloney a brief audience on Thursday. The Pontiff showed keen interest in Australia and asked many questions. He expressed hope that Australia would soon regain prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Btr
Parker Maloney
Moloney
Australia
Beullin Visits Belluchy in Derry on a Homecoming
Mr Beullin realized a dream by visiting the town of Beltuchy in Derry County. He met relatives and was greeted by locals including a parish priest host. He plans to depart for Australia after three years away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Thursiaiy
Beullin
Bel Tuchy
Derry
Havel Tefore
Australia
Scullin
Australian Mercantile Land Company Losses Provoked by Drought
London Thursday at the Australian Mercantile Land Company meeting presiding director Mr R H Caird cited drought and weak wool prices as the main causes of significant annual losses. The company reported a profit of 48. seven thousand the prior year, but current valuations show a deficit of £127,300 unless wool prices rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Australian Mercantile Land Company
R. H. Caird
Cmpany
Petrol theft report near Inspector Durie’s home
Thieves stole five gallons of petrol from the car of Inspector Douglas, a Metropolitan Police Division officer, while parked outside Inspector Durie’s home. The incident occurred on a Friday in Perth as police investigate the theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Douglas
Metropolitan Police Division
Durie
Berlin's Debts Prompt Berlin Commission Powers
Berlin faces a debt load of 25 000 marks as Governor Brandenburg appoints two trade commissioners to regulate the city finances. They plan a 10 percent beer and spirits tax and an additional property tax. The decree sparked pandemonium in the City Council as Communists protested violently and Nationalists left the chamber. Police clashed with rioters with five officers injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Brandenburg
Danae
German Cabinet Protests at League Over Polish Silesia Turmoil
After a midnight cabinet meeting in Berlin the German government sends a two page note to the League of Nations condemning terrorism by Germans in Polish Silesia during weekend elections. Many residents report maltreatment amid the unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Thurnlay
League of Nations
Pollah Silesia
Chinese boycott discussed by Chang Hue Hsiang and Chiang Ka Ahok
Reports say a conference between Chang Hue Hsiang and Chiang Ka Ahok agreed to boycott the British Economic Mission. They aim to use the economic weapon to push demands including control of the Manchurian railway and extraterritoriality. The British Mission is due on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Chang Hue Hsiang
Chiang Ka Ahok
Jerrawa Gold Find Reported by Geologist
The Minister for Minex was informed by the Ge Geological Surveyor that the Jerrawa rush to the reported gold end was warranted. The vein is very narrow with a small maximum breadth and the occurrence remains uncertain in length depth or width.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bydney
Mr. Baddeley
M. J. Kenna
Jerrawa
Censure Motion Refers to Empire Trade Proposals
In the House of Commons Mr Baldwin moves a censure against the Government for failing to formulate Empire trade expansion proposals and for resisting Dominion offers. He argues for an Empire economic unit through treaties and cooperation with Britain, the Dominions, and colonies, warning of danger if not pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sundon
House of Commona
Baldwin
Britain
J. H. Thomas
Bennett
Canada
Germany
United States
Holland
Thomas
Australia
France
Wnese
Herbert Samuel
Canberra Art Union Approved to Fund Unemployment Relief
Cabinet approves three year permission for representative bodies to conduct an Art Union in Canberra to raise funds for unemployment relief. Profits to fund employment projects and tourist development with maintained recreation facilities. government to supervise but not manage the scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Home Affairs
Blakeley
Federal Capital Territory
Moss
G. T
Evans
Unemployment Relief Committee
W. L. Smallhorn
Public Service Welfare Association
A. E. Gardiner
Art Union
Civil Service Stores Close Down
The Civil Service Co operative Stores closed their doors today as Anthony Herdern and Gene Ltd purchased the stock and book debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service
Sydney
Civil Service Co-operative
Anthony Herdern and Gene, Ltd
Imperial Conference Debates Echo Britains Tax Food Trade Strain
The House debated protective duties and dominion sacrifices for Britain as Australia and Canada push factory relocation. A censure motion failed by 200 votes amid warnings of food taxation and foreign trade risk. An order-paper shove injures J Earl Winterton, prompting apologies from Labour MP Simmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett
Ballin
Mr. Snowden
Snowden
Dominions
Britain
AU ‘Jalie
Phillip
Thomas
Bennet
Anewden
Murray
Labourle
J. Earl Winterton
Winterton
Simmons
Labour
Mr. Winterton
State threat to carcase butchers
The defence committee of Black, Meat and Allied Industries issued a statement denying government plans to take over slaughtering. It argued the strike targets the award, not the meat trade system, and said arbitration fidelity remains the key issue. It warned reforms would delay settlement and pressed that employers would have to surrender to strikers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Defence Committee of
The
Black, Meat and Allied Industries
Coecase
Thin Ie
Trades Hall Riot Sparks Clerks Union Backlash
Clerks Union secretary A E Williams called the riot at Trades Hall the most disgraceful scene he had witnessed. He said most fighters used chairs as weapons and blood was everywhere after blows to the head. He warned against future open meetings and threatened to seek union affiliation withdrawal if council meetings stay public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
A. E. Wiliams
Clerks Union
Willams
Tobacco Boycott at Goulburn Declared
Goulburn on Friday sees a tobacco boycott after price rises. an Anti Smolkers League is formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goulburn
Employers Stand for Principle in Industrial Debate
The remark condemns the proposed method as unacceptable to employers who defend a principle for the industry and the state. The defence committee mentions to the Premier, who replies that whether threat or promise, action will follow if not careful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mijdeh
Defence Committee
Lang
Master Hitchers Association to audit meat sources
The Master Hitchers Association will review all members receiving meat from outside centers or carcase butchers to ensure proper inspection of meat reaching shops. The Meat Board requests adherence with penalties outlined for unstamped meat found in a petal shop, including possible penalties of up to 60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Master Hitchers’ Association
The
Meat Board
Livkin
Australian official cites US policy in world economic downturn
Acting High Commissioner for Australia Mr. Brooks urges restraint and recalls joint faults in inflation and market closures. He warns Australia and the United States have both faced consequences, with Australia already feeling the effects and the US only beginning to.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Australia
Mr. Brooks
New York Times
United States
Education Minister orders trades report for all technical colleges
The Minister for Education met with the Technical Education superintendent Mr Nangie and demanded an immediate report on accommodation in all technical colleges. The inquiry revealed few criminals among the skilled trades and aims to place boys in trades rather than roaming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bydney
Technical Education
Nangie
Atate
Alrepir
Gold bonus praised by Australian mining leaders
London reports Canberra cabinet approval of the gold bonus, welcomed by gold mining circles. F H Hamilton of Wilma Gold Co and others say the measure will revive a two decade slump, attract capital from Britain and France, and lift Australia’s annual gold output from under 400000 ounces toward 1500000 ounces by 1952.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Thuraday
Canberra
F. H. Hamilton
Wilma Gold Company
Australian Press Association
Britain
France
Hamilton
Australia
Government weighs 6 percent interest call in Parliament
Dr W Maloney asked Acting Treasurer to urge the Commonwealth Bank to standardise interest at 6 per cent as high rates burden trade. Mr Lyons replied the government seeks lower interest and will keep working toward that end, noting overdraft rates during the war matched deposit rates at 6 per cent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Bank
W. Maloney
Labour
Melbourne
House of Representatives
Lyons
Moscow Trial Theatrical Effects Kept Up
The Moscow trial of eight professors continued amid a crowded courtroom with smoke and tension. Judges shadow the proceedings as Kuprianoff faces questions while Ramain notes theatrically. A Soviet soldier lounges near the door as Kupriunoff is cautioned for referencing France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Hollywood
Questlonn
Kuprianoff
Ramain
Movia Cateras
Vishinsky
Kupriunoff
France
Air route to Australia faces hurdles in India segment
The London report notes ongoing difficulties before the Imperial air route to Australia opens. The Air Ministry and Imperial Airways Ltd have surveyed the Indian section, with negotiations on organisation and equipment under way. Meanwhile, special service machines are being designed and built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Imperial Air
Australia
Air Ministry
Imperial Airways Ltd
Man Convicted Over Instrument That Could Print Bank Notes
David Moss, 4, a motor mechanic, was sentenced to eight months at the City Relatons for possessing an instrument that might be used to create bank notes though there was no proven intent to defraud. The Crown said possession alone was punishable. His Honour allowed an appeal against the conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
David Moss
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Thal
gaNy
Crcus Company Involved
Hong
Hivnagerie
Covarruvias
Parkhill Alist
Ir. Fenton
Yates
MR. Parker Moloney
MR. Scullin
Silesia
Commons
Canberra Art Union
Ita
Carcase Butchers
Mr. Lang
England
AIR Services
Survey OF
Gpeala
Reuters
World Berries
Jesus
Aunalia
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