13 Oct 1930
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 13, 1930
Page
1
A brief note records a patrol wing related incident with persistent fire and enduring remnant effects. Officials report minimal losses and ongoing cleanup operations continue in the area. Local authorities urge caution as investigations proceed and residents monitor the site.
Four flyers contest a record air flight to Awateaha with Kingsford Smith and Lieut. C. W. Hill in a midair duel. Hill reached half way, while Kingsford Smith departed England and Athens on early October legs. Delays due to a burnt tyre hinder Major Pickthorne and Chabot at Linegh, Persian Gulf authorities hold passports. Hill proceeds from Karachi toward final leg following a rapid night flight.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a local notice involving Miss Clifford and a consent matter. Readable elements mention Herpes and a ST hire phrase, with unclear names and dates. The fragment hints at a pending approval or consent from an authority, but essential details remain unreadable.
Fragmented report describes fierce clashes as federal government troops push toward rebels. Bombardments hit Barbacena and Catarina while advances threaten Mun Ta. Travelers reach Moxerihn amid critical security watches as Vila and Re Grande areas face strain.
Fragmented text reports a wage reduction plan affecting workers in South Africa or a local area, noting a reduction to 12 days or a limited period. Specific names, dates, or organizations are unreadable, leaving uncertain details about who is impacted and the governing authority.
Fragmented OCR text describes a police assault or confrontation involving noMpay with references to vehicles, conversations, and potential arrests. Names and details are unclear, but the report hints at a violent incident escalating with police action and unauthorized communications.
Navy reservists report a troop train derailment near Burns Avior on a Saturday. About 9 000 lives were affected with emergency responses reported at the wharf and surrounding lines. The government issued alerts as investigators probe the cause and determine casualties and evacuations.
The President of the Board of Trade, Mr William Graham, is expected to announce a broad bulk purchases plan for dominions foodstuffs. A new organization will oversee inter imperial trade, expanding beyond the existing Ire Markets Board to continuously seek profitable opportunities.
London reports on the Imperial Conference debating tariff changes and expanded preference for Empire products. Discussions reference Canadian Premiers and Bennett, with ministers signaling readiness to consider proposals, while resisting any measure raising consumer food costs or harming wage stability.
The column reports on Australian views during the Imperial conference and the British policy debate. It notes a sense of revival among Australian circles and mentions William Graham's stance, tariff talk, and the Dominion political mood shaping responses to foreign policy.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Matthews at Singora YT on a Saturday with Marthey Nun arriving by a line he forced. The account mentions a 4.30 beach incident on Tresco, with timing and wind conditions, plus a disrupted voyage involving Columbia, Abealy, and WrayMon, and references to trains and control sewers in a cryptic transport context.
A taxi driver was robbed on a lonely road and bound in bushes. The assailants threatened him as a warship task force moved to Pernambuco, with details of escape and pursuit referenced in a fragmentary report.
A fragmented report describes an expedition or event linked to Australia with tangled commentary. Names such as Connor and Cartwright appear amid uncertain passages about timing, preparations, and a decision due within 48 hours.
The article discusses British government resistance to accept a policy proposal amid wartime unity within the empire. It notes Conservative pressure and a likely public stance by leaders such as Baldwin. It details political maneuvering, the anticipated reception of a conference, and the aim to avoid signaling weakness to imperial dominions.
A chaotic incident at Alexandra Park left Ray Datey and others menaced by four assailants. Bystander attacks occurred as an ambulance arrived while a crowd gathered. Police and emergency crews responded to the unfolding melee amid tense crowd action.
A fragmentary report describes tombs found at the river Tiber outlet near Rome. The site features underground chambers forming a common burial ground with decorated plots and possible chemical contents. Names such as Mercury and Athena appear in the damaged text.
An account describes a giant airship knocked down by an explosion. A witness recalls the craft dipping then bursting into flames as the envelope ignited and people cried for help before the observer fled. The scene includes falling debris and multiple blasts nearby.
In Calcutta reports of buried treasure surface with an estimated value of 25.7 million, found by a beggar near a hill by a village. He claims an ancient stone inscription reveals the site details and offers a quarter share to state authorities in exchange for access. Excavations proceed.
Report from Saturday plenary meetings in imperial confurances discusses creation of a tribunal and whether it would be nominal or permanent. Aims to avoid rigidity of machinery while maintaining inter-imperial dialogue and potential court alternatives.
The imperial Conterondear of the wuriaun Commitiven tomer held no meeting. The Prime Minister Raminy and Donald left for the Chequers after a funeral procession moved through Landon and New. Soulum and Maghigun are leading delegations with The Chequers and the Aunteatten contingent awaiting a summit tomorrow.
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