14 Oct 1929
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 14, 1929
Page
1
In last night’s counting, Bruce narrows the gap with E J mines and could win on second preferences. Across Australia, several ministers face defeat or slim margins, with Flinders inching toward a final result as second preference distribution decides key seats.
An OCR fragment lists multiple electoral divisions with on roll counts and majorities, noting candidates from Lab and Nat parties. It includes references to Calare Darling Grafton Macquarie and others, with names like Howse Perkins Cunninghame, and indicates various majorities and unopposed results across districts.
Electoral figures from Victoria and Ballarat lists show names such as White, Cameron, Edmunds, McGrath, Lazzaring, Muloney, Keane, Anstey, and Trennan with majorities varying from about 826 to 28,000. The on roll totals range around 29k to 58k, reflecting a chaotic OCR extract of results with multiple party affiliations and partial counts.
Electoral roll entries list William Hubert Nuttall Maloney and James Mathews of the Labour party as unopposed in their contests with numbers 42,836 and 46,049 respectively, indicating no opposition on the roll. The concise notice records their status and the lack of competing candidates.
The Australian Rugby League team beat Huddersfield at Huddersfield 28 to 8 with a 14 8 halftime margin. Australia excelled in teamwork and passing as forwards and backs outplayed Huddersfield despite Spencer's early second half injury. Upton added goals and Brookes, Rhankland, and others stood out. attendance reached 18,610 with receipts at 1 966.
Mr Ramsay MacDonald cabled a personal, non political address to the English Speaking Union and the British allies saying the Kellogg Pact is one of Britain's precious obligations. He called himself an apostle of power policy and spoke of informal talks with President Hoover.
In London on a Saturday 400 men towed the R101 from Cardington to its mooring mast by 7 25 am as hundreds watched. The silver airship rose in the breeze after ballast release and was hailed by cheers, with Lieutenant Colonel Richardson and Sir Higgins aboard. An engine test was planned for the afternoon followed by further tests and a public christening.
The Morning Post in London urges Empire unity for global weight and cites Mr. MacKenzie King on Canada not tolerating a Soviet agent. It also notes Australia’s expected support for British government adherence to the Court of International Justice and calls for agreement on broad subjects before London makes decisions.
Messages of congratulation to British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald poured in on his birthday in New York. A Protestant clergy delegation sent a scroll as thanks for his peace efforts. Winston Churchill, on a private mission, visited MacDonald. He marked his 63rd birthday in a hotel suite far from Lasalemouth, while a Scottish moor fishing camp held a quieter view.
Melbourne reports on Prime Minister G M Bruce acknowledging a definite swing against the government as polling returns grow. Opposition leader Boullin cheers Labour gains while arousal over proposals to end arbitration fuels public unrest and a Labour victory looms.
From Queanbeyan and other areas the ballots would be forwarded to the division’s returning officer for counting. It is unlikely that many second preference votes will be counted before Wednesday.
On Saturday the Graf Zeppelin crew held a meeting and decided to refuse participation in a North Pole expedition. The decision was made after discussion with the entire crew and reflects a cautious stance toward the proposed mission.
London papers discuss early Australian election results with headlines like “Frunce Heavily Defeated” and “Labour A sweeps the Country.” The Observer lauds public responsibility after initial loud rhetoric. The Sunday Times warns Labour could spur subversive elements but urges calm, noting Britain’s government stance.
The Bank of Kongland and several lock banks named Sir James Cooper and Mr. Frank Hodges to a control committee for Beardmore's. The firm's capital was drastically written down amid postwar turmoil and a 20 000 pound yearly loan interest rise. Lord Invernair, once head, lost his fortune in a failed rescue as Beardmore's faced a shipbuilding slump and reorganization aims to turn the corner in Glasgow.
The majority of first preference rules are counted, but progress in the election result will be very slow over the next two to three days as outlying and postal votes must be counted before the main results can begin. Delays may occur if late arrivals submit postal ballots from Victoria or another area.
Ram tells the Council of Foreign Relations that disarmament could calm fear and urges unity. He asserts no exclusive U S Britain understanding. the world should be molded into a general agreement while avoiding grouped divisions.
Mr MacDonald met two delegations in New York during a busy American visit. A Jewish delegation led by Warburg urged sympathetic government action on mandate terms while MacDonald promised full implementation. A Socialist delegation led by Norman Thomas discussed the broader view of his US itinerary with the Premier.
White House on Saturday clarified President Hoover does not intend to visit Europe during his term. Reports previously suggested a return visit to Mr. MacDonald the British Prime Minister. Speculation persists about a possible London conference visit and trips to Mexico and Cuba.
Circles say Italy has informed the United States of its intent to insist on absolute parity with France across all auxiliary ships at the London naval conference. The claim parallels similar reporting to the British Government.
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