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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 17, 1929

Page

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Bruce Defeated In Flinders Final Count Likely Tonight

Early counts show Mr Bruce 115 votes behind Mr Holloway as Labour seeks at least 45 seats. Second preferences and remaining 1000 votes shape the outcome with Victoria and other states reporting varying margins and deposits at stake.

Mrr Bruce Mr. Holloway Birch Henry Gullett W. K. Bolton India Paul Jones Labour Harp

Balaclava Poll Yields White Victory in Melbourne

In Melbourne the Balaclava poll result shows White named as National candidate with 31,700 votes against Cameron of Labour who garnered 25,445. White mourns the outcome as a national calamity while Cameron calls it a revival for the party.

Melbourne White Cameron Lab W. White Cameron Wald

Australian Labour Party and fiscal tensions in parliament

The text discusses Australian political tensions with the Labour Party facing internal caucus pressure over policy moves. It notes ministerial strategies, ballot determined measures, and treasury-led debt and wage regulation concerns amid a cautious financial mood and external financial pressures.

Bruce dismisses chauffeur amid plan to go abroad

In Canberra last night it was disclosed that the Prime Minister Mr. Bruce had given notice of dismissal to his private chauffeur of six years. Bruce reportedly intimated he planned to go abroad shortly after the firing.

Canberra Bruce

Ten Labour and Opposition members book seats in House election

Ten members had booked seats in the Houses of Representatives by yesterday. Labour MPs named include Dr W Moloney and Mesara Jas Mathews G B E Yates A W Lacey A Blakeley and H Lazaurini. Opposition members listed are Megsra J A J Hunter G A Marwell W W Killen and W M Marks.

Houses of Representatives Labour Dr. W. Moloney Mesara Jas Mathews G. BE. Yates A. W. Lacey A. Blakeley H. Lazaurini Megsra J. A. J. Hunter G. A. Marwell W. W. Killen W. M. Marks

Hawker Pledges Resignations If Bruce Wins Wakefield Seat

Adelaide reports Mr Hawker says if he wins Wakefield and Mr Bruce loses, he will resign to advance Mr Bruce. He argues Bruce’s absence from Federal Parliament would hinder the party each week.

Adelaide Hawker Wakefield Bruce

Labour Funds Appeal to Remedy Deficit

Sydney body reports union secretaries and organizers meet at Trades Hall to discuss raising funds for Labour Party election bills. Theodore states a deficit of £16,000 with no difficulty expected in securing the funds.

Sydney Dincuna Labour Party Theodore

New South Wales Electoral Totals and Majorities

The record lists NSW electoral numbers by district Calare Cook and BLAKELEY with on roll counts and majorities. W. C. Myhill J. Tully G. A. Gibbons N. RL Howse and others appear with vote tallies and margins, noting Theodore E. G. and Riley B. C. among contenders.

Calare Gibbons G. A Ial NTO Howse N. RL

Airship R101 To Resume Trials Then Tour Of Britain

The R101 plans another eight to ten hour flight before a round Britain tour including Ireland. Additional tests remain to confirm airworthiness, with a high speed turning test cited. The ship’s christening name will be chosen by the Ace Council and sent to the King for Parliament approval, possibly "My Lady of the Winds" or "Virgin of the Skies."

Losdon Ireland Ace Council Air Council Lkely Wirship Tulloman

Reputed Capture of Rebel General Seng Yu Halang

Reports from Nanking claim Seng Yu Halang has been captured by Yen Hsi-Shan’s forces on orders from Ranking. Chiang Kai-Shek concentrates troops around Nanking while KMT forces move toward Hankow to aid government defenses.

Shanghats Nanking Seng Yu Halang Yen Hsi- Shan Yen Hsi-Shan Ranking Yan China Chihung- Kai-Shek Ja Seng-Yu- Halung Chiang-Kai-Shek Je Seng Hankow Chiang-Kai-Shek

Powers Accept for Naval Parley France Has Reservations

France Japan and Italy have reaffirmed intent to attend the naval conference though France will announce its reservations later.

France London Japan Italy

Italian Attitude Ready to Cooperate at Naval Conference

The Italian Government agrees to join the Naval Conference and cooperate to limit armament. It hopes British initiative leads to progress in general disarmament and awaits Britain’s views before sharing its own.

London

Cables diverted from New Zealand route to Tiaperia route

It is understood a large volume of New Zealand cables previously routed east are now sent via the Tiaperia route. The Commonwealth loses heavily on charges and has made representations to the Merger Company. The Merger Company renews efforts to gain wireless telephony permission to Australia, but the British Past Offer remains adamant.

London New Zealand Commonwealth Australia

Health minister supports beer price claim in Canberra

Dr Arthur praised a report noting beer at 2 shillings per plot and urged a Canberra message to residents. He advised telling the people beer may be 2 shillings a pint but they can drink milk at sixpence a pint, asserting milk benefits body and soul.

Bydney Dr. Arthur Canberra

Settlement Effort in the Coal Lockout

Mr. Theodore made progress in settling the coal dispute with officials from the Northern Collieries Association. He said he and the owners had friendly talks likely to be resumed tomorrow.

Sydney Theodore Northern Collieries Association

Coal policy unchanged by election vows price relief

State Premier Davin states the government's coal stance remains firm and demands a real price reduction to aid industries. He says taxpay ers should not bear burdens without relief and notes no official comment on post election federal mine reopening promises.

Sydney Davin

Motor boats voyage to Deception Island to overcome obstacles

Sir George Wilkins arrived today and announced plans to use motor boats to reach Deception Island, aiming to overcome the obstacles encountered on the voyage.

Monte Video George Wilkins Deception Island

East Sydney Elects West with Narrow Margin

Report from East Sydney shows a recorded on roll 44 226 ballots. The result lists candidates Weft J B Tald and MTT Diamond H RE Nat with a 13 558 majority for West.

Weft J.b.tald Diamond H. RE West Fitzpatrick T. J Moloney P. J

Eden Monaro results show majorities for Long and Gwyidir

In Eden Monaro the roll shows 43,054 for Long and 44,066 for Gwyidir. J J Cuback and L L Cunningham appear as candidates with listed majorities, reflecting election tallies and contest outcomes.

Exploration plan and polar voyage hopes quoted in report

The article notes Sir George plans to return to Europe after aerial exploration then travel to Australia with his wife. He aims to reach the North Polar region by submarine in July and to fly to America during the expedition. He says collaboration with Byrd is unlikely.

Europe George Australia Polar America Ayri Byrd Chifley

Montreal Mood Shifts After Crushing Defeat Report

In a summary of chaotic political fallout, Montreal observers note a decisive Labour victory over Bruce after seven years in exile. The piece, though strained by garbled text, emphasizes strong party disillusionment and the formidable challenge faced by Bruce’s leadership. Boullin’s supporters are cited as evidence of Prime Ministerial influence at work.

Montreal Tureday Bitar Bruce Commonwealth Labour Shullla Boullin

Coal Owners Deny Discord and Labor Plans

A leading coal owner rejected reports of division among owners and said they know what they want and will pursue it. He denied discussing free labor in mines and stated that if mines reopen the first workers would be those previously employed.

Sydney

Hawkesbury Flood Ruins Gardens and Crops Worth £100000

Survey shows flood damage in Hawkesbury Nepean area totals about £100000. Potatoes valued between £49000 and £60000 were destroyed. Over half a million tomato plants wiped out and many market gardens ruined as waters recede. River fell two feet at Windsor and three feet at Richmond.

Sydney Hawkesbury Nepean Rivera Windsor Richmond

Timber Strike Ends After Nine Months of Walkout

The Labour Council Meputes Committee ordered all idle timber workers back to work tomorrow morning. Secretary Mr Garden said the committee may seek a court variation of the award and would financially assist workers unable to be immediately employed. The decision, announced to a mass meeting of about 2000 timber workers, ended the nine and a half month strike.

Sydney Labour Council Garden I T Inputes

England Faces Worst Drought in Sixty Years

England endures its driest nine months this year, per the Air Ministry. September rainfall was less than half the normal amount, making this one of the four driest Septembers in sixty years.

Dos Air Ministry

Soviet Act of Vengeance Targets Child in Plot

Report claims an attempted kidnapping of Vesedoveky’s 10 year old son the plan allegedly tied to a vengeance act. Le Matin reports a steamer was chartered to carry off the bey but authorities foiled the scheme. Vesedoveky formerly served at the Soviet Kokemy and faced pressure framed by the intrigue.

Parib Tuteday Vesedoveky

Hatry Group Winding Up Orders Granted

London court grants petitions to wind up the Hatry group of companies including Austin Friars Corporation and Gen.

London Tuesaday Justice Romer Hatry Group Austin Friars, Corporsijon Gen

Cabinet ministers to return home after last sittings

A Cabinet meeting was held with most members present and the Prime Minister saying they would meet again this morning. The ministers hosted a dinner for the Prime Minister at Hotel Canberra. Today most ministers are expected to return home and hand over to successors, with some remaining next week.

Executive Council George Pearce Neville Howse J. B. Oxden W. C. Marr M. Bruce Ogain Canberra Nome

Premiers to Convene Conference on Arbitration Question

In the Legislative Assembly Mr J M Baddeley asked the Premier about a newspaper report that he planned a conference of State Premiers on arbitration. The Premier replied the report was correct and the reason was common sense to coordinate arbitration activity.

Premiers to debate public service control in Melbourne

Victoria accepts the proposal for States to control working conditions of all State public servants and surrender jurisdiction over private employees to the Commonwealth. A conference of Premiers will be held in Melbourne at an early date and Premier Ravin has received a telegram from Queensland accepting the invitation.

Commonwealth Melbourne Ravin Queensland

Loan Council Urged in Sydney for Review of Finances

The State Treasurer Mr Stevens urged a Loan Council meeting to review the financial position. He cited external loans as the main difficulty and noted that Commonwealth and States have been unable to issue loans in Camden or New York for six months. Treasury bills and overdraft facilities have partly met loan needs. The governments face heavy drains on local revenue and potential industrial impact, with unemployment not alleviated.

Sydney Mr. Stevens Loan Council Commonwealth Camdon New York Treasury Anise Australia

Also Mentioned on This Page

MR. Bruce IN _ FLINDERS Flinders Mr. Tass Vic Erwin Pier Victoria Volun Wii New Mir Gwydirland Balaclava Black Outlook London Tory Journal Lahour Soullia Jaber Abel Cathange Atwalls God Lah Seullin Labour Funds New South Wales Barton Myhill W. C Tully J. T Dalley Blakeley Ethan N.Z Way Col The Antarctic East Sydney Eden Monaro Cuback J. J Tina Herkins Perkinnw Gwydir Labbott Cunningham, L. L Conningham Macquarie J. BR Labi DABH England Federal Victoria
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