07 Feb 1930
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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1930
Page
1
The censorship board in Australia bans the export of the first Australian talking film Devil's Playground auctioned without reason. The move curtails distribution and raises questions about film censorship and cultural control.
The Australian Censor Board refuses permission for The Devil's Playground to be exhibited abroad despite prior sale to Universal Pictures. No reason is given for the ban, marking a first use of censorship to prohibit export of an Australian production.
Fragmentary text reports an air speed attempt linked to a British hotel with references to air leaders and various individuals. The readable passages mention preparations, a trade, and possible political or societal implications, but the garbled OCR limits precise meaning and outcomes.
A fragment discusses aging women seeking beauty secrets and cosmetics. It mentions mercolied products claimed to refresh complexions and remove wrinkles. The text notes a 30 year old woman using remedies and hints at a berry-based treatment with limited success.
The article discusses the Australian film industry with mentions of producers and the censorship board. It notes debates over a film titled The Devils Playground and potential appeals to higher authorities. The piece references the Appel Board and possible bans or sanctions affecting release dates.
A heavily garbled report alleges a conspiracy to assassinate President Rubin and his cabinet including Portes Gil in Mexico. The piece references Vasancelos and various officials, with unclear details and fragmented quotes.
A fragmentary London News Special recalls early Australian exploration around Botany Bay. It mentions Magmiteently low Lorry bound and references to Royal figures, the Marquess of Salisbury, and Otto Veltzur the German ashiet, with diary-like notes from foreign editors.
A tribal community near Austribytanmry reports a murder by bandits on February 1. Victim Mr Crotie is said to have been cornered near a village, robbed of a watch, and shot as alarm spread. Authorities pursue arrests while residents fear further attacks.
A £30 reward is offered by Bankstown Gaolard for information leading to the arrest of the axe man linked to tree damage. In the region around Revesby Cornell, a poll of ratepayers may gauge support for removing Crees by special arrangement, amid intelligence reports.
At London's James' Palace a formal ceremony opened the naval conference with women from France USA and Britain prominent in attendance. Reports highlight the influence of women's peace efforts and remarks by delegates on postwar security and collaboration.
Tropical influences extend into the state with easterly winds and a possible trough. Forecasters warn of thundery showers likely to arrive by weekend, with cooler totals and unsettled skies across coastal districts.
A garbled report claims a Soviet suspect, linked to General Funtepan and a White House referee officer in France, is the focus of a hunt near St Cloud. Police deny findings while circulating rumors of a plot to reveal a secret murder.
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