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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 24, 1929
Page
1
A fragmented report from London outlines harsh conditions faced by British miners. It notes high unemployment, substandard housing, and Communist influence among migrant workers while detailing debates over wages, factory safety, and official responses. The piece highlights labor tensions and calls for action from authorities.
A government notice outlines a rearranged organ system and procedural steps for a recent statutory change. Officials aim to implement a new standard across agencies with dates and duties specified for compliance.
In Sydney the Country Party leader Dr Earle Page aligned with Mr Bruce, arguing the single election issue is arbitration. He warned Australia faces a constitutional choice between Commonwealth control of industries with powers to regulate and state powers over others, urging a clear division of industrial regulation to achieve stability and industrial peace.
In London Monday speculative chatter swirled over the eventual outcome of the trial balloon to the Matry Company. Experts toured Matry headquarters on day 17 and offered cautious forecasts about potential decisions and market reactions amid ongoing debates and uncertain forecasts.
Mr HC Gibbon returned from Geneva reporting strong hopes for future progress at the Labour Conference. He warned that unless Australia wakes up and Lake Geneva seriousness prevails, industry and living standards in England may face pressures. The Austriation and Labor discussions were noted, with cautious optimism and calls for action.
A Monday address by the Prime Minister, referred to as Mr Bruce, attacked Darling Downe’s autonomy and questioned votes in the House of Representatives. The report mixes garbled phrases but centers on political contention and parliamentary friction involving government support and opposition figures.
Fragmented OCR text hints at a political figure urging electors to back a national affiliation while criticizing current government policy. It references an upcoming election, constitutional positions, and calls for support amid national turmoil. Names and exact places are obscured in the damaged passage.
Fragments describe eerie sounds and ghostly voices near a cave unsettling locals. Residences report fear and concern as authorities or observers respond to the odd disturbances in the area.
An auction sale described as chaotic ended with the item being knocked down to a buyer amid unclear fees and registrations. The event faced designation confusion during the reveal and bidding process, with attendees noting inconsistent auction records and terms.
An Australian Customs officer has studied silk and artificial silk imports from Japan, with duty revenue concerns. In Canberra reports say twelve months in Japan may follow, as investigations seek alleged underpayments and possible action against importers.
The Villers-Thetonnens memorial, erected in Victoria from Waxifl, honors Australians killed recapturing Villers The memorial was opened in a large ceremony with French, UK, and Australian ex service members present. The High Commissioner and deputy War Graves Commission officials attended. Hundreds of children joined the event. Australian flags framed the top windows, and an inscription recalls the heroines and the Australians who aided France.
Mr W M Marks opened his campaign before a packed Casino hall where Mesers Marke Huston and others spoke in support. The crowd filed in by 6 20 and thousands stood outside as Marks opposed taxation measures tied to abolition of the Amupnument. debates touched on Maritime Industrial policy and government reforms. The event featured vigorous exchanges and calls for independent action by workers and political allies.
The national party emerged from a split in the labour and liberal groups as leaders Halman, Charion Wade, and Holman allied with ex-habour supporters to form a new political faction. It describes origins, alliances, and the campaign machinery that established the party and its executive.
Fragmentary report records a departure involving Mr Bruce and Mr Huches amid unclear statements. It notes tensions and a confrontation during premept proceedings, with references to Me, Rirvente and Mr Marke, and mentions a motion or remark about timing and decorum.
Mr P G Stewart of the Country Progressive Party condemns the heresy hunt now targeting Mrs Hughes and Maxwell. He expects little change in party balance in the new Parliament and warns any shift would affect government stance.
A fragmented extract shows a government minister grappling with miners' hours policy and labour platform. Names appear garbled, but the piece hints at reforms or controls affecting mining workers, with political figures discussing timelines and impact on labor relations.
FragmentaryOCR presents a speech by AL Hawthorn and MEL ROURN with unclear phrases about policy and a question on whether Mere Vghouhl ew centinuaner rf. The readable portion mentions Hartt and Atweneytienord in a vehicular or formal setting.
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