10 Apr 1928
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 10, 1928
Page
1
A scrambled report notes an extraordinary journey of 4200 miles completed in four days. Names and places are garbled but imply a daring aviation feat with multiple parties and steps toward securing a tread or path.
Six picnickers died in a highway collision involving a wagon and a vehicle driven by a person identified as the driver. The crash occurred near a holiday gathering, with witnesses describing a chaotic scene as wreckage and distress engulfed the area. Authorities reported multiple fatalities and investigations into the circumstances of the crash and subsequent events.
A famed company departs Naples for Australia led by the mayor who greets the troupe. The journey aims to present a new program featuring celebrated performers with a focus on bridging arts across continents.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to describe an expedition or travel note with mentions of a priest and a ceremony. The readable segments reference a voyage to a pole region, a commander, and names that resemble personal identifiers, but the full event details remain unclear.
A ship incident left Sydney and Mather with serious injuries after a panther mauling. Witnesses reported chaos as animals climbed aboard, with Forest Hay sustaining a severe arm injury while others sought safety. Emergency crews arrived and treated victims at the scene.
An accident in Sydney near Govergar's Pit leaves Mel at Sydney fatally injured. Billy Neal and Ceomerme suffer critical injuries amid a street incident report from Melbourne dated Monday.
Nine people were injured when a car lost control and crashed near Deummoyne today. Emergency crews attended the scene and transported the injured for treatment.
Twelve people were injured when a vehicle plunged about 40 feet down a bank at an intersection in Monadsay. Responders treated victims at the scene before transporting them to area hospitals.
A troop of Hoy Scouts from Jue in Pharge of Seamtraster He inspect a Cutter and encounter the Pardment beans Moneteered thie "tater Ticaey" OMe, as reported by local observers.
Norman Ridley secures the Eden Monaro men's singles title at Queanbeyan over Easter, while Miss Keogh wins the ladies' singles and Ayliffe with Crowe capture the men's doubles. Ridley defeats Ray Ayliffe in a tight final as Ayliffe and Crowe dominate the doubles.
Manberra has selected a strong Eleven to face Maileys XI with Younis and Mistrbet leading the side. Maloney replaces Thok in the lineup as the squad features Milatie Abmstbe db Mekentsde and other listed players amid a wary but confident departure.
A garbled telegram received by the London Mayor from the Chief Marie and the military governor of Kur appears to question authenticity of Aliis Cole ties. The fragmentary text suggests concerns over identification or records related to a person or event.
A fragmented note reports a community welcome event in Adelaide on Saturday. The brief mentions Morphett and hib or related local groups gathering for a ceremony at a public space. Details are incomplete but indicate a welcoming gathering by residents.
A report from Peoria police details an attempted murder case involving Waltin Miller and Stanley Spence. The event occurred at the Centred area late April and led to an arrest after the accused was restrained and questioned.
A discordant wartime-style dispatch recounts a cordial encounter between Rear Admiral Collard and Admiral Dewar during a Marine deployment. The exchange features light humor and mutual respect as the two officers part ways before departure, amid a tense, yet orderly, official atmosphere.
The A.L.P. conference faced disorder over governance and the Labour Daily stance. Delegates clashed about leadership, finances, and aims, with Mr. Nelson and others urging a defined path. Elections elected J. Crowes and M. W. Thyan to leadership roles amid calls for restructuring and rules on membership.
A 14 year old boy, Moeh P Mannington, was seriously injured after leaping from a tram at Marriott Ville. He was attended by a mother Omr Wie vieletter and rushed to hospital with knee and leg injuries.
The Foster tournament of the Canberra Golf Club concluded with a festive ball at Albert Hall. Winners included Thornt on of Crenherra and Miles, with strong performances by local players. The event showcased notable scores and lively posttournament celebrations despite garbled OCR text.
Unclear OCR text describes Wilkie radio set event after a turn date, with mentions of Wilkins and Cape Borrow Spitebergen. Prolific errors obscure specifics but imply a political or historical incident involving a person named Wilkins, locations, and a brief disruption or silence.
Fragmentary OCR record lists players and scores with many garbled names and places. Key items mention J Mildenhall and OR Che winning, various matches and down values, and multiple players such as Stacey, Kelly, Weaver, Atkinson, Gellain, and Booth. Details are largely unreadable due to transcription errors.
An early report warns of measles and typhoid in the Esperance Bay area as ship passengers or crew move through Port Woether. Authorities note illness among several people, with warning measures and potential exposure along coastal settlements.
The Canberra bowls club singles championship concluded with finalists Hope Weatherston and Weatherstan among the contenders. Final scores listed show close bouts with Weatherstan securing a narrow win. Other notable participants included Diner and Musinstey in the early rounds.
Fragmentary obituary notes mention Neefonet, Mir oid Mors, Moline, and Ty 1 James with a listed date of 24-70. Other lines reference Viet giroany Wo and Mie Borevell along with Matiertuna and Alise Diarewin, each described with brief identifiers and contact notes.
The meeting lists numerous contenders and odds for a long card. Flying Wan Tecaty leads the early entries alongside Pooley and Pilked, with racing prospects including Glindteine Fast er and Aber among many others. Proceedings note betting, starters, and track conditions as officials prepare for race day.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.