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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 19, 1929
Page
1
A French delegation arrived in the outskirts of the city as officials discuss evacuation measures. Correspondent Mealy reports tensions rose near the Wellsbaden facility where the replacement of a key resource was promised by authorities.
A fragmented report describes Landon and Themlay issued orders via wireless lines. It notes squad movements, demobilization steps, and expected returns of several soldiers. The piece hints at reassignments and enlistment plans amid war communications.
Gold seekers encounter resistance as native groups block prospector activity in New Guinea. The disruption halts travel and mining attempts, prompting safety concerns for expeditions and calls for negotiation or alternative routes. Local authorities monitor the situation for further developments.
Fragmentary notes mention the King arranging a shooting schedule and preparations at a royal site. References imply a morning gathering at a residence or palace with officials and a focus on ceremonial arrangements. The readable text lacks clear dates, names, or locations beyond general royal context.
The document reports on Anglophone and Australian views on tariff walls amid global trade tensions. It notes approval and concerns from officials about protective measures and their impact on national footing and commerce. The piece emphasizes the clash between American and Australian positions as the debate centers on safeguarding industry versus open markets.
Fragmentary text suggests a local industry facing taxation or levy changes. No clear entities or dates are readable. The jumbled source yields limited specifics beyond a probable policy discussion impacting a sector nicknamed FAM INDUSTRY.
The disordered passage discusses the Commonwealth's constitutional limits on industrial power, calls for a new act enabling arbitration and renervation, and mentions emergency provisions to provide means for intersubstantial dispute resolution. It notes the High Court's interpretation and the tension between federal restraint and state powers.
A Sydney press summary reports Dr Nott facing a challenge from Mughes as nationalist selections unfold. Notable figures Mentioned include Wentworth and Wentworth representatives amid talks in Sydney and Melbourne about late nominations and extended deadlines.
Nominations for Nationalist candidates were received from Mep sie and Hunties and Marka in Sydney. The report notes informal nominations with no formal confirmation. The fragmentary source cites two individuals and a Sydney context, indicating a political nomination event with irregular process.
Tuesday report notes G W C Marr abandons air dash and will sail on RMB Otranto. Labour MPs Hughes and Marke are the only party members in the Nationalist seats facing opposition from their own party. Nationalist secretary Orion Me Home confirms nominations for Mes Mark and the Hashes are informally docked due to party rules. The executive defers action for consideration.
A massive blaze sweeps the Sulphur Mountain slope toward Ventura Avenue oil fields. About 200 firefighters barely avert disaster when a shift in wind redirects the fire, with a second furnace reported beyond control near San Diego. The town of Ventura suffers destroyed wells and homes as crews battle the inferno amid shifting winds and smoke. Casualties and exact damage remain unconfirmed.
Mr W M Hughes drew a large crowd at Town Hall delivering a policy speech backing Federal arbitration and warning opponents like Mr Bruce and the Reds. He said the issue would have been decided behind voters’ backs without his amendment and stressed that direct action was the only alternative. The event attracted enthusiastic support as Hughes outlined the vital links between the present position and the people’s mandate, noting the withdrawal of John Heawn’s prosecution and the government’s financial measures as key but contentious points.
A speaker laments a government policy seen as destructive to industry and workers. He argues arbitration has weakened wage and living standards while the federation’s broad wage rules distort outcomes. He warns state competition will suffer if federal arbitration power is lifted and rails against employer hardship amid poor interpretation of awards.
A fragment discusses Mr Huxhor and Mr Hynes arguing against compulsory arbitration and praising direct action. The speaker asserts arbitration weakens federal arbitration effort and warns that parties may unite to force tribunals to resolve disputes, linking the issue to prior elections and broader industrial concerns.
A damaged report recounts Mr Hughes arguing that no prior government had achieved a greater mandate. He cites arbitration as central to policy, noting past elections, parliament openings, and conferences in Canberra. He stresses opposition to abandoning arbitration while criticizing production costs and economic direction amid long-standing debates.
Terrific explosion at Hull’s Hedon oil port ignited a 500,000 gallon tank in the American Oil Company facility. Fire brigades fought the blaze as crews evacuated nearby storages and activated hydrants. Efforts aimed to prevent spread as high flames and smoke drew attention from local authorities and the public.
A fragmented report describes a blaze reaching a height near a street, with an ancillary note about a party’s affiliate arriving by air from London. Warnings and extinguishing efforts reference international locations and local authorities, but details are unclear.
A late report describes the Pope and Mussolini’s tensions worsening as nationalist and religious factions clash over papal authority and state influence. The British press notes hardline stances, with warnings of potential violence if the Holy See shifts alignment.
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