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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 31, 1930
Page
5
Fragmented OCR shows election proceedings with Labour and Independent candidates, polling delays, and local district allocations including AAMONR, CROYDON, MAITLAND, TOWARTH, MONARO, TEMORA, and YASS. Mentions voting, majority figures, and ward results across multiple regions with limited readable details.
A confused transcript details the Skeleton Case involving Schubert and associates. Key figures include Lin Behainki and Dr. Schubert, with testimonies about a murder linked to a Sydney bound suspect. The Magisterial inquiry questioned several witnesses, aiming to confirm roles in the alleged crime.
Fragmentary court report outlines a suspected arson plot. Witnesses testify about prints, the possible involvement of named figures, and alibis surrounding a fire at a riverfront location. The narrative suggests wind carried evidence and that investigators found hand prints and a string of clues linking suspects to the incident.
The article reviews Alt Tamiy MacDanai and Timex statements about government responsibility and cooperation. It argues for continuity of methods and action while critiquing blame shifting and calls for independence from external domination with emphasis on ongoing collaboration.
A fragmentary report from a May caucus notes wage discussions and proposed changes. Mentions Adelaide and a Wood River area, with references to a tournament and farm revenue and a 12 percent rate. Details are garbled but indicate ongoing labor and fee negotiations.
A detailed inquiry reports the R101 crash near London, detailing the elevator failure and descent. Sir William Dowitt notes gaps between finding and evidence, with testimony on the fatigue and structural faults. The examination cites the elevator control failure and a long descent, noting significant casualties and the role of the Royal Airship Works in the incident.
A Canberra Croquet Club afternoon gathering on the lawn at Holl Can barra featured a member list and remarks by the club president Mrs Molt on behalf of the members. Players and attendees included Mattivon, West Weston, Yates Born, Chapman, Damien, Kel, Menalen, Houston, Marshall, Palmer, Parbery, Nawehtan, Potter, Townsend, Poweritt, Northam, Bryson Ammerton, Alpha Gldietd, Swormany, Wylen, Kaward and Mine Wee.
Debates delayed as the Minister for Home Affairs Mr Hilaholey was unable to receive a delegation. Committee discussions on unemployment and adjournment were postponed. Canberra proceeding expected to resume Wednesday with regional representations.
Fragmentary OCR lists names and codes such as Central min Lon Bominiin GPO and AveRAIUANON TOE LNG with dates C4/9 and 22/4 plus obscure phrases. Readers see scattered references to places, people, and numbers without a coherent event.
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