07 Oct 1929
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 07, 1929
Page
1
Nationalist Major Jarvie was re elected in Ashfield by election with 24,000 plus votes over Labour challenger Chaney. Final totals show Jarvie 4,076, Chaney 3,444, Hale independent 162, Kirkwood Nationalist 28, Pickett independent 64 informal.
London shares rallied in late week trading as hopes rose for higher Bank rate easing. Investors welcomed Australian gold and expected shipments from South Africa and Argentina, while the market showed renewed strength before possible rate changes.
Community sports and events outline a busy day with basketball and other activities in Canberra. Local organizers promote a sequence of matches and exhibitions across the afternoon, inviting public attendance and participation.
Fragmentary report mentions teams and a match date September 28 with a draw and starting lineups unavailable. No clear teams, scores, or locations readable.
At a Virginia lakeside camp on the Blue Ridge, President Hoover and British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald pursue talks with elected leaders to foster U S Britain understanding and world peace. The two leaders traveled from Washington in a convoy, with Mrs Hoover and Ishbel driving separately.
A Sydney crowd gathered for a Labour rally focusing on the Federal Arbitration Court and the potential impact of its decisions. Speakers urged support for workers, bankers, clerks, and secretaries while warning of wage and job effects if the court were dissolved.
Unclear race card details from Sumdex report show doubt whether stallmarch will start on the Metrus polian. Owners and trainers including AL Lengissem and Mr McAulegh weigh in on delays and penalties while crowds and bookmakers anticipate a payoffs table listing several horses and prices.
Fragmented OCR depicts a lurid tale of a secret society enacting vengeance. Disjointed phrases touch on murder plots, influential figures, and hidden rites amid a chaotic, error-filled narrative.
Fragmented report notes unsettled wet weather expected in Randwick for the spring meeting with cloud and showers likely. A separate police statement mentions an operant digger named The Tallaoer and an alleged burial linked to Clemente's death, details unclear due to garbled text.
A man named Pterell suffered a severe fall at the cliff edge near the shore. He crawled 20 feet to safety and was rescued by onlookers before being taken to a hospital in critical condition.
The Discovery arrived near Cape Cal Towns on a calm morning with an uneventful voyage. Weather was steady as coal bunkers were filled for the next legs at Kerguden and Enderby.
The Hall Show drew over 400 attendees with more than 200 cars in the ring. Exhibits expanded in number and quality, a new sheep pen was added, and woodchopping drew crowds. Ava Baird daughter of the Governor General won a flag race.
The Australian team defeated England 31 to 10 at Craven Park, Thull, before about 20 000 spectators. Key moments included Weissnell's conversions and tries by Shankland and Bishop, with Australia’s backs and forwards delivering decisive tension and speed. England showed scattered strength but failed to counter the visitors’ attacking depth.
In a Sunday statement Colonel FEJ Munro the Country Party secretary denied attempting to direct Riverina electors. He said no authorisation was given to influence voting and that he did not speak for the party on preference orders.
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