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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 16, 1929

Page

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Linders Count Favours Holloway Defeat of Mr Gullett

The race in Flinders shows Holloway ahead with about 1500 votes while Mal Broce trails by ll votes. about 200 postal votes and 3300 absent votes remain to be counted. speculation grows that Minister for Trade and Customs Mr Gullett will lose his seat. across New South Wales seats show shifts as independents and the Country Party gain ground. Calare seat loss for Sir Neville Howse appears likely as Labor positions firm in Oxley and other districts.

Flinders Mal Broce Helloway Maranon Country Party Hunter

NSW Election Results by District and Candidate Totals

New South Wales district tallies show party candidates and majorities across numerous seats including Calare Ballina and East Sydney. Figures list on roll counts, candidate names, party affiliations, and majority margins for each contest.

Vote totals and majorities across Victoria constituency data

On the Victoria roll numbers show T W White leading with 62 408 votes and majorities for others including J WH Sister Lewis and Maxwell with varying counts. The fragment hints at candidate party affiliations Nat Lab ind and local roll totals around mid 40s to 60k across several names.

Lewis Ilabd J. WH

Labour Victory Gains Credit in Australia Vote

New York Times and New York World comment Labour’s Australian victory may owe part to Britain’s government and domestic acclaim. They credit tactical moves by Bruce and the Nationalist party in federal arbitration, noting the island nation’s election marks a striking political shift. Scullin leads as Prime Minister with expected cooperation from Labour for reform and peace.

New York New York Times Labour Australia Britain Bruce Island West Scullin Labour Party

Mystery reshuffle hints new Home Affairs minister

The report notes a possible appointment shift in Canberra with a new Home Affairs minister under consideration. It cites A J Mc PMMA, a former War General, as a leading candidate, while mentions Fremantl MP Curia as another potential choice. The piece reflects party deliberations amid the current elections.

Ary Brennan A. J. McPmma Tusset Howth Wake Canberra Curia Fremantl Kimeel Tamanisa Keeredge Capberra

Labour Party Leadership Denial Amid Parliament Changes

Mr. E. G. Theodore emphatically denies contesting leadership with Mr. Scull in the Labour Party. He states no member suggests a leadership change and supports unanimous appointment of Mr. Senijin as Prime Minister and Minister for Eternal Affairs, praising current party mateship.

Election Commentary on Australian Arbitration and Labour

The Manchester Guardian notes Labour's victory ties to compulsory arbitration in Australia's federal and state levels, praising its influence on Labour's stance while criticizing its inefficacy to curb widespread strikes. It questions Mr Scullin's ability to unite workers and laments Hughes losing allies as the Daily Telegraph discusses loan programs and debt management affecting public activity and employment.

London The Manchester “Guardian Australia Labour Boullin Stullin Hughes Daily Telegraph Federal Loan Council Foum Punt Senate

Airship R101 Maiden Flight Over London Captured

On a trial flight over London the AirL R101, escorted by three aeroplanes, impressed thousands as it hovered above Cardington and the city. Major Scott commanded the dirigible during its gentle ascent and mooring, with crowds watching the voyage from Westminster to the Thames.

London Airl Cardington Scott Acros Atlantic West End Westminster Thames City St. Paul's

Captain Heatt Reports On R101 Mooring And Trials

In London on Monday Captain Heatt described the R101 mooring as successful and the crew’s handling of the airship as easy and well controlled. He said speed trials would follow, there was no engine trouble, and the fleet trials were satisfactory for the largest airship yet built. The airship carried 18 crew and 14 passengers.

Ondon

Promotion by King Elevates Polish and British Envoys

The King has approved the Foreign Secretary’s recommendation to promote Britain’s representative in Poland to an ambassadorial rank and to elevate Poland’s ambassador to Britain. Both governments view the change as mutually advantageous and officially announced.

London Poland Republic of Poland Britain

Electorate Boundaries Altered by Redistribution Committee

STATE ELECTORATES SYDNEY Tuesday. The Electoral Redistribution Committee upheld objections leading to changes. Albury altered, Dunidara moved to Corowa, Hu Mle to Wages, Henry i a to Albury, Coota fundra, Porter's Retreat added to Katharet, Merewether renamed Hamilton, Woollongong to Illa ware. Alterations apply to Dulwich Hill, Lane Cove, Willoughby, Parramatta and Thilliey.

Sydney Dulwich Hill Lane Cove Willoughby Parramatta Thlliey

Pastoral Outlook Better After Weekend Rain

Melbourne reports Mr. Eamund Jowell notes weekend rainfall in the Riverina and the wool market firming, greatly improving the pastoral outlook for the region. The well-known pastoralist underscored brighter prospects for wool production and trading in the near term.

Melbourne Eamund Jowell Riverina

Commission Changes Reshape Canberra Administration

The Federal Cabinet cannot act before resignation, delaying Mr. A J Christie’s appointment and delaying Parliament. The government plans to abolish the Commission and re‑organise its functions, moving constructional work to the Works Department and ending the Architect’s Department except for private work supervision. Christie may stay to finish investigations before becoming chief administrator under Home Affairs.

Federal Capital Commission Commission Works Department Architect's Department A. J. Christie Canberra Department of Home Affairs

Rise in Wool Russia Buying Elevates Market Prices

The wool market showed firmer tones with all descriptions up, Japan paying 19 pence per lb and Russian buyers active. Prices for wools suitable for Russia rose about five percent, greases merino to 18d, crossbreds to 1s4d, and overall activity surged with strong competition. The Sydney Wool Selling Brokers noted improved levels and broader demand for faulty descriptions, while 7,005 of 4,450 bales offered sold at auction and 1,268 privately.

Sydney Japan Russia

Poverty in London Helps 260 Victoria Crom Winners

In London a crowd of over 260 Victoria Cross winners faced poverty linked congestion at a November 4 event. An anonymous donor contributed 50 pounds and more to assist attendees with railway fares and suits. The Prince of Wales indicated he would wear a lounge suit.

London

On Way to Canada New York and Canada

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a travel or miskeyed item mentioning Canada and individuals named MacDonald and Sean Ya. The readable segments suggest a route or discussion about crossing into Canada, with unclear verbs and places. Further readable names include New York and Canada.

MacDonald Sean Ya Canada

Windsor Flood Proceeds With Anxiety Easing

Assistant State Meteorologist says danger in Hawkesbury area easing though rain will persist mostly as showers. Windsor bridge submerged eight feet, Windsor and Richmond reachable only by train as main road closed and Kurrajong cut off. Napean river rising rapidly. police urge residents in low lying areas to move stock.

Sydney Camm Hawkesbury Windsor Richmond Kurrajong Wyongatuton Napean

Olympia Show at International Motor Opens Thursday

The Olympia show opens Thursday at the International Motor venue with over 1,000,600 pounds worth of next year’s cars on display. At least six countries besides Great Britain will be represented, with several English makers debuting new models and focusing on overseas market requirements.

London International Motor #how Olympia Great Britain

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Linders Holloway Gullett Queensland Neville Howse Calare New South Wales Barton Dix Myhill W. CL Tully, J.T Tully Gibbons G. A Lab Howee N. RB Cook Pickup W. H Riley E. C Dalley Darling Blakeley Doe B. J Neat East Sydney J. E Diamond H. R Nat Wade Eden Monaro Cuback J. J Perkins J. A Gwydir Abbott Cunningham Lang Prin Onato Long Wed Macquarie Chifley Laly Damh C. Lo Martin Beery, E People’s Eldridge Pratten, FG New England Ovomreon. Voc Wilson, T. E Lal Thompson North Sydney Banko Tind W. M Ind Howden ROWE ARSON GREEN FR. F. H Killen W. W Nock, K Nulty Kitlen Fitzgerald M. iLab Gardner L. iNet South Sydney Adkins W. G Hab Blond Warringah Parkhill Roa Norp Endot Windeyer People's Ballarat Edmunds F. L McGrath D. C Batman Brennan Keeley Bendigo Harry, G Keane, BR. V Keane Bourke Anetey Ee Ee Sen Hahn, L. E Amatey Crouch, R. A Mab Imite COIL Crouch Corio Werriwa Grogan LU. J Lazzarini, H. P Lazsarini West Sydney Beasley Thompson, UO Victoria White T. W Cameron, D Lewin Echuca Hill W. J. Hall Fawkner Maxwell Borinkon I Nald, JM Maxwell Ain Otr Bruche, SB. M Vere Mollowa v. B. J American Press Frank Brennan Mr. Theodore T. BR. Cashourie Commis Alam W. N. Rowne Jaan Isave Christie Motor Builders’ Array
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