08 Mar 1930
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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 08, 1930
Page
1
Reports from London indicate a renewed energy at the Naval Conference with delegates claiming to have mended broken threads. Britain’s spokesman faced tough questions while officials discussed concrete steps for a timetable leading toward possible treaty-like measures and ship limits.
Lord Rothermere and Lord Beaverbrook clash over future of the United Empire Party and Empire Free Trade. Rothermere says only one objective achieved as the Conservative party adopts the platform and presses for reform. An executive committee chaired by Esmond Harmaworth forms to steer party actions while Beaverbrook warns of a complete departure from Empire origins.
In London on Christmas Eve, ten men were released after charges were withdrawn in the murder of Laurence Griffin at Ered Bally. Court scenes showed friends and reporters. police failed to locate Griffin’s body. A preliminary hearing took place at a public house, witnesses described a truck and a fleeting hope to recover the body despite ongoing police search.
A garbled report notes Dr Cook was paroled today after serving part of a 14 year sentence for fraudulent schemes. He must pay a substantial fine and is restricted from leaving the area as authorities monitor him. The article hints at a personal plea and possible travel to the tropics, with unclear quotes from sources.
Brief notes on race results and scratches from the Ascot meeting. Mentions Celestial and Celestial Teg with a mix of horse names and times, including references to 2 lengths, 4 Aba, 7 Relens, and 18 Gumehadn in a fragmented recap.
In a new unofficial memoir by Geoffrey Rawson, life at Lord Beatty is explored with focus on the admiral's habit of wearing a naval cap. The 16-page tract discusses Beatty’s steady temperament and leadership style during wartime, noting his calm demeanor despite intense pressure and public scrutiny.
An apparent OCR garble from a 19th or early 20th century notice references the Electrical Association and several unnamed individuals in disjoint phrases. It mentions special arrangement and a proposal or service related to publication, with unclear geographic or institutional anchors.
Hosiery Ltd offers 24 pounds to the winner of the Australian Talkie Star Quest, a prize linked to Australian pictures for Australians. The program includes judging on beauty, personality, and stage presence, with photographers and a panel evaluating contestants. The event and winner will be featured in Evening News and other outlets, with dates and eligibility details announced in March.
A London report describes a police college scheme exposed by government officials and council members. The piece notes policy design, funding aspects, and accusations of bias and misdirection in the department and its administration.
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