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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 18, 1929

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Canadian Tour Secretary Thomas Seeks Support for Unemployed

London reports Mr J Thomas plans a stop at Laverpend to promote Canadian workers relief. He calls the mission strenuous and says Canada must learn to mobilize workers, while conservative papers debate his role and who leads the Labour Ministry.

London J. Thomas Privy Real Laverpend Daily Herald Thommas Canada Thomas Phillip Snow Tlameny Macdonald

Wool Sales Demand From Europe Reported In Sydney

Continental buyers led by Yorkshire traders showed firm demand at Sydney wool sales. Active competition supported prices on top descriptions while lower grades, especially faulty lines, sold unchanged. Merino lines reached 18 pence, and overall turnover noted private contracts and 13 684 bales in sale offerings.

Sydney Yorkashire

Wheat pool ballots to continue amid government vote

The Agriculture Minister announced further ballots for the wheat pool during the current government term. He said the increased affirmative vote justified continuing the ballot, despite expectations the pool proposal would pass.

Bydney Mr v Baliot

Night Patrol Intercepts Suspected Burglars in George Redfern Area

Police at Bergeamt and Constable Naish stop two men at 2.30 am as they move a car loaded with large packages. Officers seize fur coats hats and related items believed stolen and arrest the pair for breaking and entering.

Sydney George Redfern Bergeamt Naish

Grazier’s Attack on Shearer Awards Sparks Federal Debate

In Sydney on a Tuesday debate centers on the union's control of awards. The speaker argues that decades of state and Commonwealth awards created friction, urging a unified approach. He contends the AWU split caused the Queensland shearers' award to diverge from federal standards, urging consistency across states.

Sydney W.A Commonwealth Mabe Biste Queensland Queens A.W.U

Campaign Opens Tonight as Nationalists Shape Attitude

The Prime Minister Bruce will deliver the government policy speech marking the campaign start. W M Hughes will appeal to North Sydney electors. Bruce departs Canberra for Melbourne and ministers will depart Canberra until after the election. Sydney applications close for Nationalist selection.

Mr. Bruce Sydney Nationalist Party Hughes

Deane Heads North With Writs For Election

The Secretary of Home Affairs Mr I B Deane left Canberra last night with writs for the election. Minister for Home Affairs Mr Albbott is touring his electorate and likely to sign the writs on Friday. The writs will be saved for use on the following Monday when Electoral Act provisions on election conflict become operative.

Department of Home Affairs I. KB. Deane Capberra Home Affairs Albbbott Deane New South Wales

Petition Circulating For Nott Opposing Hughes In North Sydney

A petition is circulating among Nationalists in the Northern sun to support Dr Nott in opposition to Mr Hughes. Sir Clifford Lovey Bold, president of the North Sydney Electoral Council, declared the petition a great surprise to him. The event was met with official reaction.

Byoney Ties Nott Hughes North Sydney Clifford Lovey

Marks Pleased with Broad Support for Pam

MP Waller Marks reports strong backing for Pam with many telegrams and supporters promising continued aid. He notes widespread enthusiasm for the Nationalist cause despite some disputes and calls for action.

Labour Drives Into Electorates in Campaign Push

Labour campaign director Mr. Theodore said Labour will run drives through constituencies with responsible speakers. A key delegation led by Mr. Walterst will move to the Gwydir Electorate as part of the party’s outreach to electors.

Rypney Labour Theodore Aft Ailiog Bethea Tiest Gwydir Me. Wttalerst

Nationalist Mann Declares Perth Candidacy

In Adelaide on Tuesday F A Mann says endorsements by the Nationalist Marty would not affect his bid. He announces intention to stand as a Nationalist in the west election despite lack of endorsement.

Adelaids F. A. Mann Marty West

Collins Endorsed in Wakefield Wake

South Australia reports Mr. Collins has been endorsed for Wakefield and is viewed as having an excellent chance to win. Mr. Duncan-Hughes cables from London stating he will not contest Boothby. Boothby and Wakefield races are noted with Collins favored in Wakefield.

Adelaide Tuesiay Duncan-Hughes London Boothby Collins Wakefield

Clear Cut Issues Shape Melbourne Election

Mr Boullin said the Melbourne election will be fought on clear cut issues, not on stunts of influence as in two previous occasions. The remarks emphasize substantive debate over gimmicks and public concerns.

Melbourne Tuening Boullin Iesuen Imceya

Lindfield Women’s Stand Signals Internal Split

The Lindfield Women’s Branch of the National Association shows decisive support for the Prime Minister and strong disapproval of Mr. Mughes and other Nationalists who opposed the government. The Tuesday meeting marks a pivotal moment in internal party alignments.

Svomney Lindfeld Women’s Braoch National Association Prine Miniser Mr. Mughes

Robert Cook Calls for Fight Over Indi Campaign

Robert Cook declares intent to contest Indi in defiance of Dr Early Pagu cables. He alleges sacrifice by Dr Mage and criticizes the handling of messages about a rival candidate.

London Robert Cook Indi Early Pagu Bearn Mage

State Members To Assist In Campaign

The State Parliament will rise next week for a fortnight to allow members to assist in the Federal campaign. The government plans to dispose of the Ackhorn bill and Langs censure, and push the Legislative Council reform bill before adjournment. The budget will be brought down as Parliament assembles.

Bydney Ackhorn Ba Langs Legisative Council

Country Party Clarifies Melbourne Endorsement

The Country Party explains its stance on endorsing Mr. A Walters for India, replying to protest by Mr. Robert Cook now in Eraland. The party says the action does not rely on the candidate who will be absent during the campaign.

Melbourne Tuecellay Robert Cook Eraland Country Party A. Walters India

Mr Perkins Campaign Faces Local Rally and Notices

The report describes Mr J A Torkin and supporters by the Bet on fre electorate, noting recent notices and an arranged rally on Monday in Quiranbeyan. It mentions campaign actions, speaker lines, and anticipated attendance from local backers.

J. A Torkin Sallonaliat Beton Connie Lenny J Jong Terkina Wipperters Wien

Contested Country Party Candidacy Amid Local Withdrawals

Reports from Queanbeyan district detail Labour and Country Party interests shaping candidate selections. Dr P Y Plackal of Queanbeyan declined due to health, while W O P Thriett of Rindabella is favored to contest if he agrees to stand. Local organizers Leo ONeill and E L Orutrie have sent nominations to Sydney.

Perkins Taanber Greerie Tuiridd Queanbeyan Redentia Dignd Labour and Country Party Iis Uf Queanbeyan Tut W. OP. Tthiett Rindi Bella Leo Oneill Braach EL Orutrie AJP Sydney Tahowr W. Card

Scullin Confident of Victory on Labour Sweep

Mr J H Scullin leader of the Federal Opposition arrives on Apencer Street to cheering Labour supporters. He cites enthusiastic reports from labour centres in all states and predicts a large Labour victory aided by resignations from three Labour state members and opposition to the Bruce government.

Melbodine J. H. Scullin Laader Apencer Street Scullin Labour Iruce-Dage Labour Houser John Brown Bruce Beullin Touher Commonwealth

Ramsay MacDonald Seeks Broad Anglo American Naval Accord

Ramsay MacDonald's Washington visit aims to put Anglo American relations on a stronger footing than since 1612. The five power naval conference will discuss remaining issues, including a broader scope than expected, and will adjourn the Washington talks, likely meeting mid January with Britain and the United States seeking parity and reduced expenditures. Australia and New Zealand will be invited to join the five power talks.

London Ramsay MacDonald Washington White House Great Britain Britain United States Board of the Admiralty America Avetralian Press Association Dominions Kolice Avetralian Drews Association Macdonald

Naval conference delays and aims for tonnage cuts

Washington notes Secretary Stimson says a January naval conference may be postponed for thorough prep. Hoover era figures show Americans seek three extra 10 000 ton vessels while Britain wants a 16 000 ton reduction. MacDonald remains hopeful a bridge during the Washington visit.

Washington Stimson Timeon Hale Vreadent Hoover London Britain America Romesay MacDonald

Prime Minister Plans US Canada Tour Post Washington

After six days in Washington the Prime Minister will travel to New York with a brief stop in Philadelphia. He will visit Niagara Falls, Buffalo and Toronto where he may meet Canadian Prime Minister Mr MacKenzie King. The trip continues to Ottawa for three days and ends with Montreal and Quebec visits before Mr MacDonald departs for England on October 21.

London Washington New York Phiadelphia Ant Nen Anmerica Niagara Duffalo Toronto MacKensiey King Tes Ottawa Montreal Quebecr Mr. MacDonald England

French Occupation of Weis- V Sparks Hague Tension

Berlin reports public unrest over the French occupation of Weis- V in defiance of the Hague decision. The move is condemned as contrary to the spirit of the conference at Le Hague, which did not indicate that evacuated territories would be seized by other powers.

Berlin Weis- V le Hague

Only 400 Troops to Be Stationed at Webvheen

The Quai d Orsay explains a small French force of about 100 troops will be stationed at Webvheen in succession to the Hrntivs. It notes that Weixhaden remains in a third generation and will not be evacuated next June.

Quai d’ Orsay Treapa Webvheen Succesdon Hrntivs

Communists' Ideals Spark Federal Arbitration Tension

A distorted report notes a Tuesday manifesto arguing the abolition of federal arbitration is needed to curb slow, labor–capital clashes. It claims arbitration hinders rapid responses by the capitalist class against workers.

Bydneyv Tirice

Jarvie's Seat Declared Vacant After Parliaments Action

Major Jarvie resigned from Parliament amid a bribery case and conspiracy charges. The House declared his seat vacant by a majority vote after the resignation was handed to the Speaker. By-elections were set to proceed with a Nationalist candidate contesting the vacancy.

Pardee Major Jarvie Peter Jorcie Mero Jarvie Evlel Willy de Joevie Debbie Bili Illes Feronn Owhbeh Ines Darvie Justice James Fittee Jarvie Arvie Lanrarini Havin Jorvie Chamberland Howsy

Wheat Prices Fall in Chicago Trading Pit

Chicago floor selling in late trading sent wheat prices sharply lower. Western holders of long grain and reports of threatening weather in Argentine wheat provinces spurred pressure. Drought fears from the southern hemisphere have dominated recent sessions.

Chicago

Murder of Paris Police Chief Stuns City

Police chief Hayle, head of the Paisian Voelle Recorde Peenarment, was killed on a Paris staircase after a confrontation with a gunman. The shooter fired three shots as bystanders attempted to flee, while a pursuing supervisor was also struck. Hayle, famed for organizing an antiphenomenal service, had been accused of forging documents.

JF Atar Monsieur Main Paisian Voelle Recorde Peenarment Mathis de Juntee Fotheann Tingle Bayle Namie van Joneph Mhili Hayle Ube Tera Wien

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J. H. Thomas Europe Grazier Shearers’ Awards Bruce and W. M. Hughes Canberra Mr. Deane MR. Abbott Marks Syushy Pam Xa Lal Waller Marks Hoe MR. W. Marks Qn Mann Perth South Australia Mr. Collins Lindfield Eden Monaro Mr. Perkins MR. J. Perkins MR. Scullin Naval Conference Australia Alstori New Zealand Lia Rhineland Hague Stor Vancouver William Campbell Phillipe Tiawaelie Caroline Wella Paris
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