Electrification Inquiry Ordered for British Railways
The Minister for Transport announced a government study into electrifying Great Britain's main lines. A committee led by Lord Weir, with Sir Ralph Weirwood and Sir William McLintock, will examine economic effects and report their findings to the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great Britain
Tramaport
J. Morrison
Weir
Eastwood
Ralph Weileewoor
William B McLintork
Othe
Central Electricity
Arab Leader Blames Jews Over Wailing Wall Crisis
The Arab leader accuses Jews of provocation and seeks to influence Britain to alter the status quo at the Wailing Wall. He cites Jewish demonstrations on August 18 as driven by political and religious motives, urging action against perceived Jewish aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Lewish
Wailing Wall
Acad Wiew
Walling Wall
Quiet Palestine Tensions Spark Jewish Arab Clashes
The Colonial Office reports Palestine generally quiet but notes escalating violence between Jews and Arabs. Reports describe attacks on Arabs during processions, with Jewish deaths and widespread anti Muslim demonstrations. Moslems arriving for prayers faced orders to stay calm as clashes spread.
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Colonial Office
Palestine
Jerusalem
Moalom Sens
Grand Mued P
Arata
Mosl
Aticka
Jewish Council refutes Arab claims on armament in Jerusalem
The Jewish National Council replies to Arab executive allegations, stating that if Jews and Safed had weapons they could have prevented massacres. They accuse Arabs of arming with knives and claim Jews acted only in self defense to protect other areas. They cite Arabs attacked, arrested, and even killed each other during clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewish National Council
Hiab
Haifa
Parliament Maintains Supremacy in Canberra Ping Pong Cup
In Canberra last week the Parliament Boom om defeated the Trade and Customs Department to win the Brows Challenge Cup. Match scores included Mareikeon 6-1 5-7, Wath 7-5, Raltom 0-6 5-4, earre 4-2, Griffins 6-5 9-7, Totnwlit 6-4, Townsend. House victory came by four games to nulla, with 61 games total.
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Mesia
Canberra
Trade and Customs Department
Mareikeon
Wath
Boa
Raltom
V. Earre
Griffins
Canberra Tennis Team Beats Goulburn in Weekend Series
Canberra squad led by J Ridley and PAL Murray defeated Goulburn players including Aub Seiler and R Walker in a weekend series. Matches featured wins by Ridley Murray over Seiler Walker and Ferguson Smith, plus several close doubles results amid ideal spring weather and a Canberra exhibition singles showing strong form.
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Canberr Tennis Assecution
C Goulburn
Matelerele Ie
Canberra
J. Ridley
Wooal Murray
J. Ferguson
J Smith
Twother
Koppan
GTR
Awho Seiler Haa
Beiter
Pare
Hen
de Simpson
Walker
BE Tevet
Hamptonstin
Murray
Waller
Bertrasen
Simith
Anh
Seller Y
D. Simpson
Ro Walker
Goulburn
Aub
Esmond Shield Finals Set for Next Weekend Tennis Championship
The Federal Territory men's grade tennis final will start next Saturday on the Association course with Northbourne facing Queanbeyan. Northbourne led after the second round, but past performance in both doubles and singles was even. Doubles begin next Saturday, with singles to follow the week after.
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Northbourne
Queanbeyan
Quranh
Downtea
Singhea
Boxer’s Claim Fight Declared Off in Australia
In Sydney Justice Hammond hears Edward Monson a middleweight boxing champion claim £12 from Leichhardt Stadium Ltd for alleged breach of contract for a February fight with Williams. Williams was severely punished and the referee called it off. Stadium manager McHugh says the signed contract requires forfeit of money if no fight is declared. Case proceeding.
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Sydney
Hammond
Edward Monson
Australia
Leichhardt
Mery
Willams
Inez
Williams
Thera
Lebehhandt
McHugh
Momsenstein
Recipe For Married Bliss
Mr and Mrs Charles Wiltshire won the Edmonton Flutch after twelve couples competed in June. They credit happiness to the wife needing the morning pager at the hee behat teabele to the bumtwad, saying the hue avoided the first and chief catine of trouble in the day of the average married couple.
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Charles Wiltshire
Edmonton
Rhe Hue
Ancient Liver Ailment Remedy Promoted In Ad
An old advertisement touts Moses Indian Root as a remedy for congested liver conditions. It claims climate and excess drinking contribute to liver trouble and that the product cleanses the system by stimulating kidney function and restoring natural body balance.
Immigration lower figures for July show continued decline
Commonwealth statistician Mr Chas Wickens reports July arrivals exceeded departures by 183, a smaller excess than June. British Whites lead among migrants with 7.7 percent arrivals, Southern Europeans 6.8 percent, other Europeans 7.7 percent. Permanently resident intentions totaled 4100 arrivals, 1962 staying temporarily, a shift from June figures.
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Commonwealth Statistician
Chas. H. Wickens
Australia
Peeblenia
Twenty Teams to Compete in Federal Territory Cricket
Twenty cricket teams will compete in the forthcoming season under the PAST Cricket Association in the Federal Territory. All teams enter both A and B Grades while two new sub district clubs One Tree Hill and Canberra Grammar Bashan join. The Grammar School requires an amendment to allow sub district players to choose A or B grade when required. The season opens in October with rounds through December and February 1930, followed by semi finals on March 1 and finals the next Saturday. sub district rounds run January through March 1930.
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One Tree Hill
Canberra Grammar Bashan
Canberra Grammar School
Grammar School
Musical Education The great enterprise of educating Australian children
The article argues that music education shapes character and citizenship, citing studies by the Music Advancement Guild of New South Wales. It claims music study improves school grades, behavior, social abilities, and future financial independence, urging teachers and parents to value music in childhood development.
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Thi
Iniuet
Music Advancement Guild of New South Wales
Musle
Sheep Killed in Tharwa Road Crash at Queanbeyan Court
In Queanbeyan District Court yesterday Judge White heard John Morrison seek 20 pounds from George F. Green for several sheep killed when Green’s motor car allegedly struck them on Tharwa Road on 20 April. Witnesses described headlights defective, car speed, and sheep left in the road.
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Queanbeyan District Court
Tharwa
Lefendant
Iteach
Deane
Defendant
Winnow
Edmund J. Morrison
Witners
Aer
Patrick C. Morrison
George T. Green
Mock Valley
Enid
Wilhem
Sheep Killed in Moonlit Collision Then Trial Continues
Witness detailed the incident stating the sheep value at 26 pounds and later 16 pounds. The driver claimed unable to avoid the crash while within 12 yards. Mrs Green testified the car stopped among the flock but denied warning friends, and jurors returned with a verdict for the plaintiff after arguments about driving speeds and road risks.
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Lorlie W. Trowden
Tharwa
Morrison Henr
Green
Mra
Mary EK. Green
Defendant
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British Railways Inquiry
Jewish Reply
PR. Moses Indian Root
Immigration
Miss Snow
Ero Snow's Ltd
City
T. Whyte
Eastlake
No. 2A
Neawale
Horton
Frm
Milian Dates
Kingston, I
Customs Department
Melbourne
Box
McLish
Tex TL
Queanbeynza
Assell Hilde
Celtis
Jeania
Weal Lake
Wroddon
A. “Times Office
Causeway Hall
Bitase
Chalmers
Molonglo
Inte
Edward Hear
Alder
Ciood Upper
Moore
Hon
Lee
Brappos
Atkins
Doonkunna Street
Hraddon
BE. F. Wilks & Col Tuner
Wilne
Gee
Kingston
H.M.V. Machines
H.M.V
Jack Ridley
Honesis
Blue Moon Cafe
Kersten
Upatalia Civic Centre
Tharwa Road
Terme
J. Ryan Tel
Hint
H. Croker
M.P.S
Optician
Nex P.O
Tel
Scott
Returned Soldiers’ League
Ainslie
Mt. Abbott
Barton's Safety
Toto Queanbetean Lasver
Barton's Service Biation
Mart Street
Braddon
Commonwealth Bridge
Gorman House
Civic Centre
J B Young's
Barton
Mrs. Bartes
Royal Hotel
Acton
J. B. Toung
Wednea
Amalie
J. B. Young‘s
Baten
Vie Acton
Childrem Onder
Sackett's Bakeries
Garden City
Canberra Times
Colgate’s
Colgate
Dea
Calgate
Calgate-Palmolive-Deer Co. Led
G.P.D
LGATE
TUF
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