21 Apr 1928
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 21, 1928
Page
1
Parliament will reassemble on Tuesday at 3 p.m. A brief session is promised as the Prime Minister awaits an official declaration from the Australian Council of Trades Unions on industrial peace proposals. The sitting’s end depends on possible adjournment with no sitting on Friday.
Ronald Griggs is found not guilty after a 24 hour retirement of the jury. The verdict prompts a dramatic reaction in court as Griggs staggers, smiles, and is discharged. The Rev. Knuckey collapses nearby while onlookers react loudly outside the court. The Crown case emphasized marital allegations and defense counsel challenged the evidence.
Federal Cabinet has decided to move additional batches of civil servants to Canberra, with an official announcement soon. Starting likely in July and August, six government sections will relocate and lease Civic Centre buildings for office space. About 206 officers are involved, with plans to transfer more departments at the earliest date.
The report outlines a planned transfer of Commonwealth offices from Melbourne and Canberra to Canberra within 18 months, with flexible temporary accommodation for up to ten years. It notes a consolidation of departments including Repatriation, War Service Homes, and Auditor General, and the need for additional space at Manuka, with the aim of reducing intercity office dispersion and enabling future growth.
London reports Mr Henry Fort visiting Oxford and Morria Motor Works at Cowley. He praised British motor makers and employees and commented on the new Ford car with cautious optimism about the industry’s stage of development.
Sir Henry Thorton urged greater funding to coordinate migration efforts before the Migration Committee on Thursday. The discussion favored British servers and the Australian national commission system as likely solutions to streamline immigration policy.
The Board of Injury report on the administration of the Canberra Hospital, after a videoier examination, will not be available before Monday. Chief Commissioner Sir John Rutters said the report should be forwarded to him for filing by tomorrow and, meanwhile, will be issued for publication on Monday.
The Marine Court inquiry convened on the Iron Chief stranding at Mermaid Reef off North Cork. Captain Eric Baron faced charges of neglect of due caution in navigation as evidence showed the steamer and cargo were valued, and the vessel drifted ashore 24 miles in under an hour without engine aid, a time unknown to him. The court adjourned until Thursday.
A fragmentary report discusses a dispute over rights and benefits tied to a local association and bakers, with warnings issued about continuing the current path. The text references a court or board decision, a delayed meeting, and potential consequences if the impasse persists.
In a Commons session Major Kindersley asked if Bank of England notes found on Irish gunmen arrested at Easter were traced to Russian banking ties in England and whether funds from Russian trading houses were used to foment rebellion. Home Secretary and other officials referenced tracing banks and Russian links, with remarks on international banking conduct and geopolitical finance.
A garbled OCR fragment describes a failed appeal regarding currency deals. It mentions Tevinven, Phoeday, Mie, and Phevve ty with scattered references to a regime and a jury. Names and places are unclear, but notes a ruling denying the appeal and mentions trials.
Capetown results show mixed tennis action with players Bourlestane and Korotea winning in straight sets 6-3 and 10-8 while Retreats of Lerney and Hbiekiurn tallied 9- y 4- y in doubles.
A Sofia report says Bulgaria suffered a major quake hurting Sofia and Phillipopalia. Thirty aftershocks struck overnight with torrential rain and power outages. Fifteen killed and 150 injured. Tapisli wiped out. Phillipopalia destroyed many dwellings. five villages in ruins. death toll rising.
Paris reports Louis Bieriot, son of the first Channel flyer, preparing a trans Atlantic attempt. Plans are advanced and the flight is expected to be made this summer.
A Valenciennes dispatch reports that communist deputy Doriot was sentenced to three years imprisonment in Moscow for endangering state security while attending an election meeting. A deputy was escorted away during the gathering, amid tensions surrounding the election event.
The Minister for Railways Mr Tunnecliffe announced the State Electricity Commission's proposed ten year programme. The scheme contemplates expenditure around £2,760,000 to extend electricity print and scope. Cabinet will consider the proposal shortly.
Floods cut communications as the Richmond River rises above normal by two feet. Caboonbah measures the Brisbane River at 69 feet with warnings issued from that point. Estimated Brisbane damages total about 50 000 pounds as floods flood roads drains and homes forcing evacuations and halting traffic and railway lines.
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