23 Oct 1930
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 23, 1930
Page
1
An explosion at a Ruhr area mine near Alsdorf killed ninety five miners and injured seventy six with hundreds more feared entombed. Two clerks died and a second blast widened casualties while rescue teams worked by telegraph and relatives gathered at the shaft head.
Police raided a dwelling in Seater, a suburb of Daccw Cal, and seized a quantity of eels and other items. One youth described as a doctor and three women were taken into custody amid the raid.
A rioting crowd at Pare in Bombay disrupted a police action during a defiance rally for government leaders. Police fired shots, injuring about twenty, as protesters hurled stones. Congress leaders Tmmji and others urged restraint during the incident.
Rebel tribes from the Calcutta area explain their dispute with the government over land returns and frontier governance. Leaders from Afridi clans arrived at a site near Jategl gittiéring to answer to government inquiries about armed clashes and the status of land rights amid ongoing agitation. Authorities warned against further disturbances and awaited official notes clarifying the dispute between local factions and central authorities.
London reports a tentative proposal on European debt relief as Britain faces high taxes. Walter Edis, ambassador to France, conveyed a message to Washington about possible terms, while Greenwall notes commotion in Paris over debtors and venue assurances from the United States.
Disjointed report outlines the Public Service Association accepting a week for a fortnight over six months to save about 2000 pounds. The decision contrasts with a prior 10 percent salary cut proposal linked to broader financial policy and references international tariff considerations and reparations payments.
Sydney reports show Premier Davin and his Country Party allies pressed voters that government support wanes but seats could be won. Lang faced criticism over borrowing powers and the independence claim linked to the Loan Council, with Davin recalling past government positions and Kingsford Smith statements.
Conservatives fear a split vote in London as South Paddington nominates two Conservatives and a Labour candidate. Henry Lidiard faces party disownment for past statements while Nell Biwart Richardson and Dorothy Evans join the field amid local party maneuvering and support from Lord Reaverbrook's Enayire Crusader.
Mr Baldwin responds to Lord Beaverbrook outlining Dominion policy on October 5. He argues Dominions should freely rotate with the empire, adopt tools best suited to their needs, and decide quota arrangements and taxation matters at the imperial level if required.
London reports the Indian Round Table Conference will be opened by the King. The opening session is planned for noon on November 42 in the Royal Gallery, with the meeting to be chaired by Lord Howre.
A garbled London school age passage quotes Minister for Alluncation Wir Charles Trevelyan discussing education bills. The unclear text suggests government action toward school-teaching shifts and a figure near 160,000,000 appears, with references to pupils and teachers and chaotic phrasing throughout.
Report from Australia on hopes that a wheat quota system will be discussed at the Tri-Pecad Conference tonight. Officials aim to secure preferred access over Argentina while reviewing preferences through the Empire Marketing Board. Canada Britain and New Zealand discussions include tariff drops and arbitration aims. drafting a reply on tariffs expected Friday.
In an Adelaide assembly session the Bramiar Wr HUW warned the Commonwealth Bank would not permit a higher government overdraft beyond month end. He suggested seeking the Lan Council’s appearance to discuss the matter.
A messy set of excerpts traces a late colonial debate on Britain’s position and finance figures toward dominion viewpoints. It notes discussions of constitutional changes, arbitration court validity, and petitions about railway awards, with mentions of Australia, the Privy Council, and named officials. The fragmented text hints at a push to counter counterarguments while documenting legal and political tensions.
Reported bandits abducted six priests and ten sisters near Kian Kiangsi, thirty miles from Nanchang, with Italians and Chinese among captives. Two women previously killed and two released as tension grows over Communist threats and enemy spy accusations.
In a London broadcast yesterday Lord Melchett and other officials condemned treachery toward Jewish groups amidthe Palestine decision fallout. We note resignations from key posts including the chairmanship of the Jewish Agencies Council and renewed calls for solidarity with Britain’s Jewish community during the Palestine campaign.
An Australian press account details Charles Kingsford Smith's historic arrival in Sydney after a pioneering flight from England to Mascot Airport. Police guarded crowds as the famed airman descended, receiving praise from government and military officials, with verbed admiration for his feat and statements about future aviation progress.
The Seamen's Union proposes demand measures to employers via the Commonwealth Owners Association. Key requests include provision for men in refrigerating chambers, crew quarters cleaning and bed making, higher wages of £88 monthly and £60 per week, a higher overtime rate, and one extra day off per week.
Fragmentary report describes Matthews pursuing kangaroos near Longreach with unclear details. The garbled text mentions Matthews and a tug or vehicle, with uncertain speeds and a possible aim toward Conanee, but the exact event and outcome remain unreadable.
The readable parts imply a May entry about Mirexford Wimith as a leading pilot connected to Australia. The rest mentions Australia, stunts, and timing but lacks coherent facts or clear entities.
Mr Fenton resumes duties in Canberra and will stay until the end of next week. He will attend the cabinet meeting preceding the Canberra gathering. Mr Lyone may also be present in Canberra during the week as the government maneuvers continue.
Acting Prime Minister Heiton said cabinet investigations continue into a proposed tonnage senior to Australia. The cabinet has given consideration but finality will take considerable time, as the question is important and fundamental for policy.
A report from Bradenton on flour costs notes manager Mr. Maith of Automati Bread Baking Co says flour should rise further. He rejects claims that Soviet speculation has driven world prices up, but cites domestic and international factors including Australia and the United States as influencing prices.
A report details a dumping duty of 80 shillings per ton on Australian flour cargoes, held at Durban for a writ end. The piece references import restrictions on wheat and notes AUSTRALIA’s welcome for rubber terms, with various names and actions surrounding an aviator and related incidents.
Fragmentary text mentions an airman and an aircraft near a hangar with reference to departure toward Whitney. Details are garbled, making identification of place, time, people, or event uncertain.
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