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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 30, 1929

Page

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Indians Recover Lost Air Liner Crew Swept Off Wing

Rome reports the Indian Egyptian mail liner City, lost in gale, has crews including pilot Hirt and wireless operator among those recovered. Passengers and others were washed from the wing as the ship broke apart. bodies found in cabin and wreckage located, search continues for missing passengers and wreckage.

Rome Bedien Hirt Flight-En- Pembroke City Prs Ann- Prem Association Bern Jost Australia Geenger Ritchie

Rescue Impossible Seaplane Drama in Rough Seas

A wrecked seaplane saga unfolds as a British rescue effort encounters brutal seas and broken tow lines. The plane battles wind and darkness, with crew fearing for lives as barrels roll on deck and engines fail. Port return hinges on a damaged craft unable to respond to signals.

United jAveckation Rome

Seaplane Flight Doubts Stated After Mid Atlantic Gale

Reports from London mention conflicting information about seaplane attempts during a gale. Authorities question the safety of the service as confusion grows over the ship and air operations, including delays between arrival and dispatch and the handling of crew and cargo.

London Jacq Mt Apia

Eden Monaro recount expectations for BNAL result

The article discusses an expected recount of the Eden Monaro BNAL result this week. It claims potential voting inconsistencies at certain counting centres, with scrutineers not consulted and votes possibly miscredited to a candidate. Officials promise a formal review by the returning officer and staff, with results anticipated Thursday or Friday.

Cor Eden-Monari Marrur Lan Anedy J. A J. Ed. Law

Local clash prompts unusual trial courtroom whispers

An unclear report mentions a charged incident involving W. T. Forrest and a figure named Russellion DMeaded. The fragment hints at a wartime or legal setting with indecent language and readings, but details are incomplete.

W. T. Forrest Wiig Russellion

New Parliament Opens November 20 With Economised Ceremony

The twelfth Parliament of Australia will open on Wednesday November 20, delayed from an earlier date. Due to financial constraints the ceremony will be simple, and the session will focus on financial measures. It will adjourn before Christmas and not resume until after January.

Commonwealth of Australia Commonwealth

Government Acts On Coal Lockout Crisis

The Commonwealth Government plans early action after a week of upheaval in the coal industry. The cabinet met following a Sydney miners conference as ministers discussed the Traateeins Cenen Aet and potential compulsory measures to reopen mines closed since March.

Commonwealth Othe E.G. Theatore Mints For Trome AL Plakeley Asamint Industry JA. Heashey Sydney Bite

Wage policy clash on family endowment plan in Sydney

Premier Bavin announced in the Legislative Assembly that the government will abolish the family endowment and suspend the Industrial Commission's wage declaration. The new scheme would base pay on a man and wife with an average number of children, replacing the current £3 12s 6d living wage. The debate highlighted questions of economic impact, with opposition arguing the change harms rural women and workers. The commission’s revised wage and the average family size remain central to the political dispute.

Sydney Bavin Legislative Assembly Industrial Commission Tavin Davin Thavin Cay Varhaumeng Tho Man Tndustrial’ Commission al Tay Havin Labour Bert Ravin Warn Mr. Kelly Hateur Navin Conminitanian Mr. Lang Gaprense Nathonaliat Hawyera Meigh Street Lang Yavin Thin ‘Lowe Lepen Unittmen

Victorian House Dissolution and Railways Plight

In the Melbourne Legislative Assembly Premier Sir William McPherson announced a six week supply, presenting a budget with revenue of 27,286,929 and expenditure of 27,251,678. He warned railway finances show strain due to road and motor competition, with revenue insufficient to cover operating costs and charges. The state’s indebtedness and projected deficits were noted, while the Premier denied political motives behind the statements.

Melbourne Sir William McPherson Providendt Willian Med Herson Rathchaye Elsate Poldini Dando Settienmient CesTa Nettieas Ehuenor Webel

Pruning Knife Appointments Shake Commonwealth Government

The government tightens scrutiny of overseas postings and appoints new positions. It delays dismissals, cites cost concerns, and aims to reorganize the External Affairs Department while debating the fate of a scientist post and related salaries. The opposition notes high dismissals and criticizes the pace of reforms.

Luis Sculling Awstralli

Explorers’ peril on Himalayan climb sets record high

A Calcutta report details a night spent on a peak amid avalanches and exposed bivouac. The small party endured freezing conditions, one climber missing snow, eight days carving a route through ice to descend. Germans set a new altitude record sealing Rikki at 24 450 feet.

Calcutta Erin Beir Tem Rikki Himalayas

Reduction in Coal Would Not Benefit Public

Sydney reporter Turalay notes that Sir Frederick Waley, managing director of Bellambi Coal Company, told the Cot Mission fossay that even if coal owners reduced prices, it would not affect workers or shipping freights. He argued lower coal prices would simply enrich shipowners.

Sydney Turalay Out Cot Mission Fossay Bellambi Cowl Company Sir Frederick Waley

Miners From Sydney Head to Canberra Tonight

Representatives of the combined mining unions left Sydney for Canberra tonight as the Federal Cabinet gave lengthy consideration to the coal question. The decision is seen as having an important bearing on the miners' position.

Sydney Canberra

Free State stance on republics and Britain

The Free State official Wythe states opposition to altering the republic amid a global trend. He argues 26 nations have formed republics yet the Free State remains sovereign and will defend its rights against perceived external interference. The government seeks peaceful means to avert foreign pressure while preserving national identity.

Pau Dun Minray Langes Free State Mr. Wythe Homme England

Arab sentences at Jerusalem for murder in Safed case

Two Arabs were sentenced at Jerusalem for the murder of adewens at Safed, with about ten years or more as the penalty.

Jerusalem Dewens Safed

Colossal Drainage Scheme Estimated at 120 Million Pounds

England and Wales face a massive arterial drainage plan projected at about £120,000,000. Noel Patten, Minister for Agriculture, says the scheme aims to reclaim land by eight arcs mapped for the project.

London England Wales Noel Paaten Solminden

King to Return to London After Ten Day Stay

King plans ten day stay in London starting November 4 after a two month absence. He will attend official duties and then rest at home, with Armistice Day ceremonies avoided by design.

London S'rivy Connell

Message of goodwill between Irish Free State and Commonwealth

A message from Mr Cosgrave, president of the Executive Council of the Irish Free State, to Mr Be ullin on his taking office as Prime Minister. Beullin replies with thanks for cordial wishes and pledges full cooperation to promote welfare of all nations and world peace within the British Commonwealth.

Beullind Cosgrve Eaxecuthe Council Irish Free State Brent Commonwealth Beuilin Cosgrave Uehemarty British Commonwealth of Nationa Ana Labour Auetralia Huntieh

New Racing Record At Monthtery Autodrome

Pars driving a Bikey at Monthtery autodrome is credited with breaking the 1,000 mile speed record of 16 hours 11 minutes to 5 seconds. This event marks a notable achievement in early motor racing history with Pars setting a new enduring pace.

Kirdiridge Monthtery Baring Berolem

New Wage Debate in Parliament Over Family Allowances

In a parliamentary session the new wage basis was outlined as around 4/7/6 a week with family allowances: 2/6 for one child, 7% for two, and 12/6 for three, while single men and married men without families would gain 2/6. The key issue is whether the average children per worker or per married worker determines the figure, with estimates from 1.4 to 1.6 children influencing the final wage between 4/2 and 4/4.

Kyouney Tuoonday Ravin

Employers Confer With Premier In Wage Talks

A deputation from the Chamber of Commerce the Chamber of Manufactures the Employers Federation and the Settlers Association met with Premier Havin today in Sydney to discuss the wage question. No statement was issued after the meeting.

Sydney Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Manufactures Employers’ Federation Ones and Settlers’ Association By F Havin

Wall Street Slump Deepens As Banks Suffers Heavy Losses

Turbulent trading sees major banks struggle with sinking stocks as Dow declines. United States Steel, General Motors, Weatinghouse and John Manville hit by sharp losses while market pools near collapse. By mid afternoon a new wave of selling drives the market lower and prompts renewed government action.

Marie Tevibert Fae Pinserd Fermthia Garhet Mealles United States Steel Orden Whitney Moercan Pearel

Staggering Losses Hit New York Markets

The New York stock market suffered losses totaling around 10 billion dollars as sales reached 9,212,800 and the kerb commodity market saw frantic declines on the Stock Exchanges. The day featured frenzied trading and broad price declines across sectors.

New York

Factors in the Slump Commentary by Bankers on Market Decline

New York bankers warn that the slump stems from waning support, exhausted margins, manipulation by insiders, and a wave of selling after a speculative boom. They say many stocks traded above intrinsic value based on last year’s earnings, with President Wiggin noting the natural fruit of a massive stock market mania and widespread investor participation.

New York Variona Hawes Wuipport Itianys Wiggin Hase National Stank Mme Wether

Wheat Market Drop Prompts Farmer Stock Hold Plan

Washington Monday report from the Federal Farm Board states that a stock shrinkage has unfairly pressured wheat prices. The board proposes measures to encourage farmers to hold their crops and stabilize markets.

Washington Federal

Government's Attitude on Coal Industry in London Speech

The First Lord of the Admiralty Alexander spoke at a Coal Trades Luncheon Club, asserting the government seeks an immediate future for peaceful coal industry, markets, and livelihood for workers. He stressed support for any economically viable contribution and urged opportunities to test pulverized coal fuel.

London Admiralty Alesander Alexander

Liners Speed Up Speeded Up Mallarat Sailings Report

Shipping report shows the Mallarat faster than the Reverance May, sailing from London on October 15. It is expected to reach Fremantle two days ahead of the ex-Combonwealth liner.

London Mallarat Fremantle

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