11 Apr 1928
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 11, 1928
Page
1
Admiral Dewar addresses questions about peacetime duties and the legality of retaining officers in the lower ranks. He argues for caution in promotions and outlines conditions under which personnel may remain or be reassigned. The discussion centers on Navy policy and implications for the chain of command.
Captain Lancaster and Mrs Miller have agreed to lecture for Union Theatres Ltd. The Red Rose lecture tour will visit country towns and central cities with a probable start date of April 27.
Unclear report describes state railway project status and a decision affecting all ongoing works. Mentions cities Wisertansaebie and Grierdane street with references to funding, timelines, and possible interruption of services. Details are garbled but imply a major policy shift or halt in construction activity.
A toter named Jarry returning to WH yh PAUL De kwee AM chiti ren Revibecker Ruse Eangh Wee Medd tet Nget Pian Mekners jumped from the ters. Injuries reported as the delivery was warmed. Unclear names and places. details sketchy due to garbled text.
The Special Board of Inquiry into Canberra Public Hospital sat for the first time to probe alleged maladministration and staffing issues. Chairman J G McLaren and members Dr L W Nott MP and H Sheehan will hear about hospital capacity, personnel relations, and recent nursing resignations. The commission aims to inform the public on the hospital’s state and recommend improvements.
A garbled Melbourne transit item reports a proposed scheme by the Pamonger Carriers' Association to sell apples to passengers and allow them to sit in buses during the trip. Mr A A Withens laments long waits before apples are consumed as the controversy tops the aisle.
A blast ripped through a Chicago area locale causing casualties as investigators link the blast to alleged bootlegging activity. Police say three men were arrested shortly after the explosion and interviews are ongoing as they pursue leads.
The report notes further extensions to accommodation for rounds and new tenders for works to be completed by April. The text references a committee or agency coordinating these changes and mentions escort bags and related security measures.
Melbourne reports an executive appointed to challenge the Victorian Government over its prohibition on motor houses competing with train services. Mayors and town council leaders protest the ban as they press for continued motor house operations amid the transportation dispute.
Evangelist J. Needham, chairman of the Australlian Pound of Missions, spoke at an ocean convention, declaring no hope for Australian aborigines. He cited an American scholar’s study claiming parity with whites in mental capacity, but asserted the black man remains inferior and a mere hanger-on to civilised society, destined for segregation.
A jury was selected for the trial of Sinmhur on charges of conspiring to defraud the government in connection with the Te wprot Lomebeans. All available challenges were used before the panel was chosen.
Hoy Cheriton will stage swimming exhibitions in Melbourne on April 23 to raise funds for Australia’s Olympic team. The performer has shown superb form and is expected to draw large crowds, following a recent appearance in a different state.
Four people are reported dead in widespread flooding across Canada as bridges collapse and trestles fail. Rescue operations continue to search for missing individuals while communities brace for continuing high water and related hazards.
The executive council issued in Sydney calling for government action to regulate and segregate perverts. It announced that the governor and the colonial authorities approved the measures and would implement the proposed regime for segregation.
In Pittsburgh area, two federal court suits from rival Klan factions were set for trial. Testimony was limited as officers described crimes and violent intimidation tied to the Ku Klux Klan’s leadership and aims. Washington quotes cite that the group seeks to influence politics and purge dissent among members.
A chaotic scene at a Melbourne race meeting involved forgers passing counterfeit notes and a security probe. Police traced a suspect through the crowd as officers urged vigilance amid the disruption.
A fragmented report describes a burglary at an innery chop owned by Joh TL Prost. Suspects or motives are unclear as thieves took several items including Vets, Sean Ieyet, and Srocks amid confusing OCR text.
A cryptic notice from New York indicates a contest is postponed with unclear details. The message mentions a postponement to be resolved on May 2 and cites individuals named Billy Grime and Taweyer in a context suggesting scheduling changes.
The Education Association of New South Wales holds a conference praising musical education as a civic uplift. President Mr Rank Hutchins stresses the value of conservatories as key institutions within the realm of music education and civilization.
A garbled OCR note references a tailor from Western Australia arriving in Sydney and mentions government action. Readable elements imply concern over an influx of aliens and possible policy responses. Names, dates, and places are scrambled, but imply official action or debate on immigration.
The article notes annual 2000 toe Wert Australi where new policies push Australian workers from timber and mining roles. Bruce Op discusses Australian development and the government’s belief that in five years Wheat Australia will lead among states in growth. A wheat tonnage auction draws buyers, with thousands of tons offered, signaling rising production and employment tensions.
Davis Cup action from Mont Carla features Australs Patterson and Hepniin in tense ties while opponents face strong play from the Gerrabl Mote Apechletors. The teams clash as early momentum shifts and fatigue test strategies, with standout plays and renewed tactics shaping the result.
A large blaze erupted at Ball and Welch's Melbourne property store on Tuesday. The fire lasted several hours and drew a sizable crowd before being extinguished.
The National Necetory of Austral asia and the SRW will send one representative to attend the Ada Communion and breakfast of the Hibernian Austradasdin Cuatheotle Benet Buebety. Agenda details indicate a morning event on a Friday.
Ten people drowned when a launch carrying twenty passengers capsized on Lake Come. A motor fault caused the craft to upset near Milan on an ominous day.
Children’s Day at the Royal Show in Sydney was disrupted by a crowding spell with a hoped for stall break. Several falls occurred in the riding event, though no rider suffered serious injuries.
A murky fragment reports an Easter day disaster with unknown actors and locations. It hints at casualties and a public response, mentioning a ministry and local authorities investigating the event. Further readable details remain unclear or fragmented.
Queensland’s Minister for Public Instruction, Mr. Thom Wilson, told reporters at the Hotel Canberra that Canberra would be the finest city on earth in fifty years. He praised progress to date and, during a hurried holiday visit, toured Parliament House with Speaker Sir Littleton Groom. He also planned to visit Monksbury Agricultural College in Sydney.
Three men were hospitalized with fractured skulls after a motor collision on Tuesday night. Patients named Ken S Maloney Albert Ciermain and Tut Ert Cooper were conveyed to hospital with Cooper reported in critical condition.
Lady Heath has been barred from continuing her Merit to London without an escort. She previously crossed the Mediterranean alone but now faces risk if she proceeds.
Tuesday hearing on the death of Rewor Lares Adama, captain of the Forest Friend, reports he was dragged into a winch in the vessel’s machinery while being hauled by a motor winch. Witnesses described the scene as a fatal accident in the quarantine area.
Petty Officer Humphries of HMAS Gerunyuin reports to authorities after a Christmas hotel fall in Sydney causes a broken neck and fractured ribs. He was treated for injuries, then diagnosed with neck and shoulder damage but remains able to move small parts. The incident is under investigation.
A crowd of about one hundred people watched pilots in a historic aircraft compete in an aerial derby staged near Berlin. The event featured both men and women pilots, with spectators gathered to witness the display and the craft crossing the sky.
Great crowds welcomed Merceded Divitee in London and reports say she is likely to accept a £100 weekly tour engagement. The announcement references vaudewilly GCindmas Jim Amerivi as part of the event notes.
In Sydney two days ago a report notes no settlement of trouble between steamship lines. Huddart Parker and others tied up three steamers in response while men gathered to discuss possible action as tension remains high and no resolution appears near.
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