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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 26, 1929

Page

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Miners Face Vague Oal Dispute At Sidney Meeting

In Sidney on Wednesday evening the miners union held a meeting at the Sydney Trades Hall to discuss possible actions in response to a government proposal. Rumors suggested dormant factions might soon take a sharper stance, with key figures debating how far to press the employers and authorities.

Sidney Wednraday Eves Rydney Sma Atv Whayins Wether Davie

Open reopens Monday at Northern association meeting

A fragmentary note indicates a meeting of the Northern association is set to reopen on Monday, with Mr M Meo Pepuatind and Pv Hemilawes connected to the event. Details are sparse and unclear in the readable text.

Aydney Weionday Shieoian Pv Hemilawes Ae Amven

Meeting on Toney Delays Police Power Discussion

A fragmentary report notes a Wednesday session about extending police authority in the district. Attendees include named figures and unionists. no violence or incidents are described. The dialogue references government, manpower, and possible actions, with unclear details due to text corruption.

Coal Owners Charged Over Prosecution Aimed Deputies

Fragmentary OCR text indicates a controversial clash between coal owners and deputies during a federal inquiry. The document references miners, associations, and industrial groups, hinting at a dispute over management and oversight in the coal industry and possible escalation to official action.

Upper House Bill Reform Debate and Amendments

The document reports on Labour Opposition concerns over a late addition affecting members of the Legislative Council. It outlines potential second reading procedures and possible amendments to the Reform Bill. It questions whether reform is in favor and references a referendum and procedural options.

Bydney Wedinntoy Legimation Council

Arbitration to Remain in Public Service Sydney

Arbitration to remain in effect for Public Service matters as Sydney officials discuss the Commonymadth table Bervier Association campaign. Mr Hughes fully supported the arbitration, emphasizing its role in governing Federal Pulls Servants and related heirs.

Sydney Weanontay Bervier Association Caupaigt Comittee Munro We AM Hughes

Labour Party Leaflet Distribution Notices Decline

A malformed notice reports Labour Party leaflets in New South Wales and other states being distributed, with garbled quantities and dates. The fragmentary text suggests coordinated propaganda efforts and timing around a Wednesday, but specifics are unclear.

Labour Party New South Wales

Steamer Hochst Reports Reef Embedding Off Colombo

A damaged wiretapped report states the steamer Hochst embedded in a reef near Colombo while en route from Minteoy, with a strong current pushing the vessel off course. Wreckage and salvage attempts are underway as native boats assist in evacuation.

Colombo Hercules Minteoy Wative Boats Tete

Mycology Research in Cereals Conference Notes

Fragmented OCR text outlines a mycology conference on cereals led by director Puoniay Bre Willer and Imperial Myc lomicat, with mentions of Rempittette guardians andVeccethonateal chat Crmadta. The passage is garbled but suggests annual themes and regional research efforts in Australia and others.

Laintion Puoniay Willer Tie Baccau Myratugy Old Imperial Myclomicat Gauruattys Tun Glatede Warrier Tor Auntrilla Wien Warrier Tor Auntrilla Wien the Yes Fwiklinge 6 Kea A Ready. the Atuireai Beiiniana Inersunime Hmtre

Canberra Elephant Rumor Sparks Geographic Gaffe

A letter to the Hobart Postmaster General’s Department mentioned a “Bea Elephant” addressed to a school master, prompting confusion over whether Canberra was an elephant or a place. Officials noted Bea Elephant as an inlet and town on the northeast coast of King Island in the Bass Strait.

Stephante Boms Canberra Hobart L. Eq Bea Elephant Bea Enat Coset King Laland Gass Strait

Land Valuation Court Debates Civic Centre Blocks Values

Evidence heard in the Land Valuation Court on unimproved capital values of City business blocks. Judge Puke notes values could be negative using ordinary methods. Appeals seek substantial reductions near 1924 sale values with discussions on development potential and dock area valuations. (Continued on page 6).

City Justice Puke Commission Collie PHT Hid Mintha

Burnie Express Crashes Into Goods Train at Hobart

In a Wednesday collision near Hobart the Burnie Express rammed a stationary train at a siding. Thomas Gerdan, a passenger in the van, sustained serious injuries while two railway workers escaped unharmed as the van and freight cars were wrecked beyond recognition.

Hobart Hythdewelding Thoma Gerdan 1 Uth Justenger Womponita Duaching Aloe

GOSFORD BLAZE DESTROYS FOUR BUILDINGS

A fire threatening the center of Gosford broke in a produce store on Main Street and quickly grew under control. Four buildings were destroyed or severely damaged while additional structures suffered near-total loss. Local authorities investigated the cause as fire crews contained the scene.

Sydney Weslnonday Goxford Main Street

BAVIN BEWARE incident at Central Ca Mtetherayer HR

A fined man faced offensive behavior allegations after carrying a poster during a state parliament opening debate at Central Ca Mtetherayer HR. The magistrate noted the defendant showed remorse while Metheringham offered a brief apology at the restraining hearing.

Ca Mtetherayer Tuan Metheringham

East West Flight Plan Returns After Plane Repair

Syd ney Wednesday mechanics have repaired Mall’s plane whose wing burned yesterday. The aircraft will participate in the East to West free race. Belief is that the wing burn was accidental, possibly due to elgaretton.

Sydney Mechanica Law Mal Lunt Byelgaretton

British airships trials awaited in London tensions rise

The report from London notes uncertainty as Burney declines to comment on prophecies regarding a new government and the potential success of airship trials. Im optimistic expectations are tied to the R100 and related ventures, with predictions of higher speeds and improved contracts amid a cautious outlook.

London Burney Irships Abs T ‘Hempeed Suurantes Ree Tone

Drought in Japan Artillery Use to Influence Rain

A fragmented report notes Japan using artillery to influence rainfall amid drought. The garbled text mentions shells or bombs and weather manipulation, implying military activity aimed at altering precipitation patterns during a dry period.

Anglo German personnel announced forming Anaimfermen Vale

On Tuesday Robert Horns Admiral Tellicon Mr Hoowder and Mr William Graham were named among the members of the newly formed Anaimfermen Vale. The group aims to further political and industrial understanding between Britain and Germany.

Derlin Robert Horns Tellicon Hoowder William Graham Anaimfermen Vale Cor Briain Germany

Fishermen urged to boost food supply and industry backing

A damaged report notes AVONEY and Matertow experts calling for a strengthened fish industry. The piece stresses enhanced canning facilities, domestic supply, and government support amid imports and regional effort. Key names referenced include BALCH and BRUTE AC in discussion, with emphasis on feeding millions and expanding markets.

Ateud Wuld Tovday Beder

Unclear historical notice fragment

A garbled OCR fragment references unemployment and work, with disrupted words and missing context. It mentions months or dates and a numeric placeholder, but no coherent events or specifics to identify people, places, or organizations.

Motor Record Four Drivers Succeed Endurance Test

Four drivers completed the endurance test, showcasing steady pacing and consistent laps. The event highlighted rivalries and announced upcoming challenges for the drivers, with teams evaluating performance and reliability after the grueling circuit segments.

Ichang Revolt Nationalists Suffer Heavy Losses at River Battle

In the Ichang area near Tetuhe on the Ciper Vaitetee a punitive expedition clashed with rebel Aenerni Chang Fabkwrm forces. About 5000 Nationalists killed or captured as two river craft were seized and ammunition seized amid heavy shelling from both banks. Chinese steamers ferried Inde troops upriver. Casualties and executions followed.

Tywaluy Aenerni Chang Tetuhe Jain Hans Kahkwon Nankina Rive Banke Tehana Ewutulintos

Theatre Royal Ayoney to Host Talking Pictures Tonight

Theatre notice states Theatre Royal has been taken over by Mayte As from Gutohop for talking pictures. Page configuration lists Wednemury as the event night with show details to follow. The new ownership promises modern cinema experience at the venue.

Ayoney Wednemury Theatre Royal Mayte Fron Gutohop Talking Pictures

Bottled Petrol Sale Prohibited by By Law Enforcement

On Wednesday in the Legislative Assembly, Chief Secretary Challey announced an intended amendment to curb petrol by law. The by law restricts petrol quantity and penalizes possession of large amounts.

Rvuney Weamemday Battiun Atdney Challey Putios Mt Ila

Fragmentary notice hints at weather or travel event

The readable fragment suggests a maritime or transport incident with weather influence. Names and places are obscured, but references imply a notable event at sea or on land, possibly a collision or outage. Limited details prevent precise identification of participants or location.

Secret Document Informed Senate Warnington Tale

A convoluted fragment regarding a secret document influencing the Senate. The text references Homer, Newport, Khimanidinge, and the Navy Department, mentioning authority and a document’s impact on the United States Senate and press. The garbled source preserves names, places, and implied political stakes.

Barry Afivy Kheasmy Mat Eonia Truelion Navy Department Hughon United Sates Senature Prwsa

Disarmament report adopted amid ratification push

Fragmented text indicates England to ratify Geneva amid a government push. Mentions a disarmament report and a parliamentary committee steering the process. Names and details are unclear due to garbled OCR but imply official confirmation of policy action.

Not Encouraging French Attitude at Naval Conference

Fragmentary report from London indicates mixed exchanges at the naval conference, with some diplomats noting French caution in tone and others stressing firm positions on power balance. The incomplete text hints at varying views while downplaying any aggressive stance.

Explosive Found and Arrests Reported Downtown

Detectives say a device was found and several arrests were made in a disturbance at a downtown block near Mt Sout Mearkauown. Investigators indicate the incident occurred over the past five days with property losses mounting as authorities controlled the scene and questioned individuals in the area.

Bydney Tierskene Simautinen Sout Mearkauown Tibet

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