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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 06, 1929
Page
1
A Tran continental Air Transport plane en route to San Francisco was struck by lightning and crashed in the desert yesterday. Eight people were killed. five passengers and three crew survived, with one mechanic escaping. The other details are incomplete in the report.
Major Joors Wood, a famous mall pilot, tried to bow from Lom Anaetox to Cleveland when his plane crashed. The mechanic, wearing Achate gear, jumped and survived. Wood's body lay among debris on the roadway. Authorities believe the impact occurred in an exceptionally severe manner.
The report covers a thrilling London event where Orhan’s KG flying boat, 19 Fine from Water, faced a hard start and a series of failures. A later attempt with a Wright engine involved a daring but flawed maneuver near the water, while Italian pilots Month and others encountered path conflicts and near misses. The race ended with a dramatic landing and claims of high speeds around 200 miles per hour.
Migrants bound for Australia arranged through Salvation Army. ATO TAce and PARsic groups report allotment of farm work placements with assigned locations and conditions. Agencies coordinate transport and oversight for arriving workers.
Parliament debated the Maritime Industries Bill with Mr W M Hughes likely to move an amendment delaying operation until electors are consulted. Government stance unclear but a compromise may appear in Hughes amendment. debate featured advocates for federal arbitration and industry policy, amid crowded galleries and strong rhetoric.
A fragmented report describes a chaotic Moscow event with unclear participants and aims. The text mentions trains, safety measures, and a tense atmosphere as authorities respond to perceived threats amid widespread confusion.
Fragmentary text reports a mysterious speech urging deadly toxins in warfare. It mentions officials and a sanitary response, with garbled phrases about a toxin and immunity, implying a warning or accusation without clear names or locations.
Disjointed OCR fragment references poaching and attention actions. Mentions Ants, New, Hue, Hine seam Emma and Abe in unclear context. Unable to determine clear persons, places, or events due to damaged text.
SYDNEY Thuracay The secretary of the Federal Engine Drivers and Firemen Association J T Atkins said today that he had not declared that he was not prepared to accept the finding of the Coal Commission.
A disjointed report describes a Canberra medical congress on venomous snakes. Dr G. Monean of Methonrne cites snake venom severities and the need for timely antivenom, noting high fatality rates from true adder bites and the challenge of identifying victims and timely treatment.
Fragmented report describes Ramsay MacDonald and a Geneva assembly scene. Mentions Canada, new government, and international diplomacy amid warnings of privacy and allegiance. References to Attornies and ministers, with political tension and calls for clear policy.
Geneva reports three stumbling blocks in talks among League circles and officials. Britain seeks a 27 000 ton cap for ships replacing the old, the United States pushes for a 100 ton parity on larger cruisers, and Britain wants 1800 ton small cruiser displacement with the US aiming at 3000 ton.
In a rural meeting Col Goodwyn led a discussion on the Federal Territory’s land reform. The Joint Committee on Public Affairs heard testimony from twelve members and many more awaiting their turn as they debate reclaiming lands and widening access for settlers in the territory.
A cryptic report from the African coast describes a diamond find near a coastal town. The article mentions Port Nullet and a rich coastal area with notable mines and front activity. Details are fragmentary but indicate a significant discovery affecting local trade and potential international interest.
London reports indicate new motion in Parliament to reestablish Anglo-Soviet ties. Government aims to outline a procedure for talks with Soviet representatives in order to resume relations at the earliest possible date.
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Report details state expenditure and 1400 men at work on road projects. Fragmented lines reference locations, dates, and personnel, with unclear OCR remnants. Focused items indicate large scale maintenance programs and infrastructure spending by state authorities.
A journalist on the vessel Hav the pry of Niminghe voyage died after a fall during the voyage. The accident occurred Thursday on the ship as Graen Garvan Crom Antrabla and others were aboard. The reporter Mannht Walker was among the crew.
In presence of council, defalcations found against Tathukat, Thuretey Aa quditor and W. Se Kach amid a tense meeting. The head clerk reportedly committed suicide in the presence of the mayor at the town hall, with total amount noted as £204.
Stop press report on a late night parliamentary session where members faced a tight timetable. Fragments mention Mir Perks and Feantioiedd, unclear parties, and a race to maintain order as discussions stretch into the early hours.
Fragmentary report outlines preparations for Seaport conference with Air, mummy, and Keveeden as participants. Trade groups aim to present a united front, while roving negotiations suggest tentative positions.
Fragmented report cites widespread disease in Japan with authorities alarmed. Text mentions Tokyo and Yokohama and unnamed officials stressing containment measures amid unclear details. Names and places appear garbled, but the core event is a public health alert.
London dispatch reports fierce fighting as British troops and Arab forces clash at Mount Tahar. Tel Aviv and Jerusalem sources describe advancing tribes, cattle theft, and village attacks near the hilltop with ongoing efforts to intercept and contain the forces.
In Jerusalem on Monday protests and clashes erupted as reports said Jews molested Arabs and Christians in the region. Police actions disrupted demonstrations across Haifa and Jaffa, with arrests noted as tensions rose amid government proclamations and unrest.
A wartime dispatch notes aircraft patrols over Palestine and northeastern front, with Malta and Cassanit Jam mentioned. The report states patrols maintain unrest in the area while urging tranquil conditions and armed hands kept in check.
Fragmentary report notes a local meeting in Midney about a motion titled The Ohman treatment concerning the Malstinian Sewn. It mentions a government Write Government effort and references a Population Mandate with a Re Male declaration, but details are opaque.
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