15 Feb 1930
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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 15, 1930
Page
1
London reports that the naval conference has entered its pivotal phase as heads of five delegations begin reconciling figures in memoranda from nations. French and American delegates, led by Mr Fatty MacDonald and Sir Leonard Henderson, meet as debates focus on tonnage, production, and potential disarmament steps amid pressures from Britain and Germany.
The notice reports Frederic Lonsdale offering a sum of £50,000 as bait to lure investors for a project. It mentions a recent jet flight to New York for a stage play, a liner detour via Cherbourg, and plans for a film script. Lonsdale lists plays including The Mountebank, Spring Gleaming, and Aren’t We All as part of his portfolio.
A Teeda farmers meeting heard the government offer to support the Wool marketing scheme with a loan of EX608 per year for a term to be decided. The proposal would see the government backing the scheme and farmers contributing to costs.
Congress working committee in Calcutta considers a plan from Gandhi followers to defy government rules and tax payments. The proposal seeks nonpayment in certain districts and coordinated civil disobedience, with emphasis on peaceful, mass action led by Congress leaders.
A garbled report notes Taronga Park Zoological Garden’s director praising a record catch of a rainbow trout in the Snowy River near Parkery Camp. The item cites Reuters and wire service context, with rights reserved in Australia and New Zealand.
Reports from IRISH STATION News indicate the ministry has officially passed plans for a new high power broadcasting station. The exact location remains undecided with Athlone mentioned as a possible site. Programs will be broadcast once construction proceeds, and officials expect a launch within the year.
The report notes tips Scott defeating Sharkey in a cross match with upcoming fights. Conk and Sharkey are featured with plans around a big bout and sparring details. Mentions Wiggins in Indiana and a fight with Cheist er in Wounkatown.
Waifs and strays are being gathered into the RSPCA as dogs and cats find shelter. The society announces Be Kind to Animal Week begins on March 1 and urges public support and adoption of needy pets.
A Paris taxi driver was murdered today amid rising fears over violent crime. Police report a suspect fled the scene near the river, leaving investigators to pursue a tie to the slain man and a possible robbery.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a sculling context with names Barry and Lon Gor, mentions of Saueh Amering and Hew ings thaw rising, and references to a marlin sein and warped Me tied. Lacks clear event, date, or reliable nouns. partial lines hint at a rowing competition or challenge.
Citizens in Chicago take part in a public drive against crime led by unpaid police. Two bandits are dead and two wounded in clashes on boulevards and back alleys. The city reports a seizure of 800,000 pounds and 16,000 assets tied to crime. The campaign lasts through the Jasmine fortnight with arrests and ongoing vigilance.
Fragmented OCR notes recount a violent upheaval with mentions of murders, troop actions, and a French Indo-China theater. References to Lord and Lady Bredisloe leaving London for New Zealand and a Governor General role are included amid chaotic, unsure phrases.
London dispatch reports King and Queen resuming residence at Buckingham Palace after a brief stay in London. The King plans Privy Council attendance and private duties. Queen's public engagements include a visit to the Industry Fair, with further events scheduled in the coming days.
The Evening News secured rights to publish a translated war play in serial form starting next Monday. The piece, praised abroad for its faithful trench realism, will run daily with a new installment each issue, appealing to readers seeking a war theater narrative.
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