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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 24, 1928

Page

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Explosion at Red Bank Colliery Kills Three Men

An explosion at Red Bank colliery entombed three workers and killed them. Warnings and inspections followed as officials including the mine manager and Mr Howes assessed the scene. A crowd gathered as rescue efforts and the search for survivors continued amid debris and damaged machinery.

Brishane Momnadhay Jan Red Bank Taken Rock Winton Et the le Biman Pety Mr Howes Muretell Inspecti Che Reese Fed Bank Vollie

Hurting at Hobrawine Cafe Fight Leaves Man Injured

A brawl at Hobrawine Cafe on Rourke Street left Lauin Wing and Meadiey Chartos Loren injured. Police report the incident began during a gambling dispute at the Chinese cafe. several bystanders were charged with willful assault.

Hobrawine Chine Rourke Street Lauin Wing Meadiey Chartos Loren Eosett

Marine Cooks By Daky Fleet Saga Aboard Wenner Goulburn

Fragmented OCR reads like a shipboard note with garbled names and actions. It mentions Wenner Goulburn arriving from Melbourne, possible crew tasks, and uncertain outcomes. Key details are unclear but imply marine work and odd incidents aboard a vessel with insufficient legible names or dates.

Unclear OCR item on Unitarians ban and church events

Fragmentary text mentions Unitarians, a ban, Sunmdias, and church activities. Several garbled names and places appear, including Att Mtafons Church and possible references to events or people. No clear event, date, or outcome is discernible.

New Speed Record At Daytona Beach Sets Mile Mark

The report notes a new speed record at Daytona Beach on a sunlit Sunday. Kash drives J. M. Wikit’s Triplex celset to reach about 2075 miles per hour, surpassing prior marks held by Captain Campbell’s team in February.

Daytona Beach Florida Ay Kash J. M. Wikit Philadelphia Campbell

Polar Flight Chronicle by Captain Wilkins

Captain Wilkins recounts a perilous Arctic crossing with a companion crossing the Pole. The temperature plunged to 48 degrees below zero and fears of food and petrol shortages intensified the voyage. Upon reaching Spitzbergen the pair felt immense anger and relief.

Spitzbergen Wilkins

Arctic flight to Greenland shores with peril and triumph

Captain Wikins recounts a 2200 mile solo Arctic journey from Point Harrow to Green Harbour aboard a machine weighing 300 to 400 pounds. Facing 20 degree cold, storms, and near fuel depletion, the crew navigated toward the pole, endured a crash danger, and finally spotted Greenland as they aimed for a southern line.

Sameday Wikins Point Harrow Cireen Courke Peary Greenland Eilaen Pole Soulevard Hooharrow Marghi Minage Weadhsrowasx Aguinm Ake Ben Tor Vrais i Gabon

Food problems and Wilkins air voyage reach Greenland

Captain Wilkins and crew landed at Danholmen amid scarce food. Whale fishers aided with food and heat after their Alaska flight, reaching Green Island where supplies were replenished. The crew, in good condition, hope to continue toward the European continent if weather permits. Green Harbour radio traffic poured in congratulating the voyage, seen as a landmark for geography and Arctic exploration.

Covenhagen Bunday Wilkins Danholmen Alaska Green Isang Green Harbour Arete Circle Canada Siberia Oslo Hansen Greper Harbour Apitzbergen Amunisen Norway

Intoxicated Driver Tulloch Convicted in Dearlinuham Case

The Crown prosecuted Andrew Tulloch for driving while intoxicated causing bodily harm to Kevin Johnston. The jury found Tulloch guilty and recommended mercy. The judge imposed a three year term of good behavior with conditions.

Dearlinuhamstannie Baeseionts Fudus Andrew ‘Tulloch Walt Kevin Johnstins Terry Mmerey- Jilee Corbewlss Cass Tulloch Teuweh

Manning's Secret Flight From Lyme to Australia

Captain Manning left Lyme a.m. for Australia aboard a heavily laden machine. Few witnessed the departure as he kept the launch secret to avoid publicity. Manning, famed for wartime gallantry, earned the Military Cross for conspicuous gallantry under shell fire.

Thur Manning London

Flood Devastates Wide Area Missing Details

Reports detail a severe flood in the Hampton district causing washed away ridges and destroyed huts. A girl named Kathleen bully drowned crossing a creek and a boat with eight people struck a submerged tree, overturning into the water. all others were rescued.

Khampton Neodsia Kathleen Bully

Canberra to house all departments by 1929 end

Official confirmation cites Canberra transfer plan for civil servants from Melbourne within eighteen months. First batch July 1, 75 to 200 staff moved. includes Commonwealth Statistician, Electoral, Auditor General, Public Service Board, Invalid and Old Age Pensions, and Health departments. City Building space prepared. Crown Law to draft signatures. Space allocated in Sydney and Melbourne buildings with no interim payments to lessees.

Canberra Times Canberra Firat Commonwealth Btatiatician Crown Law Department Jessors Bydney Melbourne

Boy Killed in Bungendore Play With Pee Rifle

A 14 year old Bungendore boy died after a play with an old Pee rifle. Norman Dub Siemon fired by 18 year old Nash in the Draklwen Ho road area near Bungendore, bullet struck skull. The other boy was taken to Queanbeyan Hospital in serious condition and operated on. Coroner to hold inquiry. deceased buried at Bungendore cemetery.

Norman Dub Siemon Hin Festes Percot Nash Manton Queanbeyan Hospital Hudnon Bungendore Noah John Cale Queanbeyan Bangsadore

Appalling damage reported from Mount Morgan disaster

The town suffered severe destruction as floods washed away hours and tenea, with the suspension bridge over Possum Vale lost and the Dee in the Idaweon Valley railway bridge wrecked. The hospital, roads, and buildings were heavily affected with estimates over £20,000. four men clung to creeks and trees before safety, while police reported 163 homes robbed during the weekend near Rockhampton.

Mount Morgan Possum Vale Dee Idaweon Mount Hedlow Rockhampton

Bremen Spare Parts On Way To Montreal Worded Report

A garbled broadcast notes an old plane leaving for Greenly Island and mentions Baron Von Hurnfeld and Korhl saying two hours needed for Bremen repairs after the Ford plane arrives. They claim 2126 miles in 34 hours 22 minutes. The weather stays unseasonably cold as Hartford reports Clarence Chamberlin and three companions.

Greenly Leland Meee Baron von Hurnfeld Korhl Bremen Hartford Clarence Chamberlin

Boycott Transport Unions After Official Statement

Melbourne reports a maritime group plans a boycott of all ships of Lord Kyleant visiting Australia after news that Commonwealth ships were purchased by his interest. The action will begin with the official sale announcement and only if Australian crane workers are not re employed at Australian pay rates.

Melbourne Maritime Transport Group Lord Kyleant Australia Commonwealth

High Court upholds appeal over performing rights case

In a 3 to 2 ruling the High Court upheld the Adelaide Corporation appeal against the Australian Performing Rights Association. The decision concerns allowing Adelaide Town Hall performances of the song I You Are Meant without consent, challenging the Association's copyright claim. The dispute centers on the song sung by Joseph Hystop in Adelaide.

High Court Corporation of City of Adelaide Joseph Hystop Addelwithe

Panteens Hopped Off for Greeniy Inland via Murray Hay

A brief item notes panteens have hopped off toward Greeniy Inland with transit by Murray Hay, indicating a travel move or collection. The fragment suggests a local logistics or transport update involving named entities Murray Hay and Greeniy Inland.

Murray Hay

Union President Warns of Tense Maritime Policy Shift

Mr. G2 Moate, president of the Marine Steward Union, warned that Kiauinton is poised to declare a serious shift in maritime policy. He claimed Commonwealth Line buys and ships visiting Australia are being labeled “black,” as action is taken under Bruce’s policy to counter rival enterprises and price pressures.

G2 Moate Marine Stewarda Union Kiauinton Australia Df Kytaant Bruce Roth Weoroules Comili

Melrovine cyclist dies after Friday Swann Street fall

A cyclist who fell along Swann Street on Friday night died later in hospital without identification. The accident remains under investigation as authorities seek to confirm the deceased's identity.

Mellovine Wmelor Lle Swann Street

Assault and Robbery In Woolkerville Break-In

An early morning attack on Mrs. Katherine Malene in her Woolkerville home left her briefly blinded after flour was thrown in her face. Two intruders escaped with £6 in cash and valuables. A Monday hearing was scheduled to address the incident.

Sirome Woleen Autalde Woolkerville Katherine Malene Chern

Bennett Taken to Hospital With Pneumonia

A Quebec city report states Bennett was brought by air to the hospital in Agnes and placed under care for pneumonia. His wife has been wired to travel to his side as the commander departed for Quebec.

A Quebecnica Bennett Agnes Quehwe

Missing Woman Husband Offers Reward in Leura Case

The husband of Mrs. Gilbert missing from Leura on Monday offers a reward of £60 for information or recovery. Interest in the search renewed after a belt was secured by a search party during the weekend but proved unsuccessful. It is believed the woman was not lost in the bush but possibly abducted from Leura.

Katoomba Gilbert Hier Tawly Mtiefin

Airman Injured in Spain Crash Post Flight Plans

Major Deires, who crossed the equator from the South Atlantic last year, was injured in a crash in Spain while returning from Paris. He had arranged urgent flying schedules as the airplane plans include flights to India and Australia.

Lishon Major Deires Atlantic Spain Faris India Austrailia

Walsh Island Swynney Referendum On Bonus System

Acting Premier Mr. W Watten shaw stated the dockyard management says work cannot proceed without a bonus system. He noted no objection to unions holding a referendum on the subject.

Swynney Walsh W Wattenshaw

Notable Japanese Financier Baron Okura Dead

Baron Kibachiro Okura, a prominent Japanese financier, has died today in Tokio. The death was reported by Bundy and marks the loss of a leading business figure in Japan's financial sector.

Tokio Bundy Kibachiro Okura Ki Jechira Busines

Representation seen for Canberra MPs from petitions

Petitions from citizens of the Federal Capital Territory seek representation in Parliament and on the Federal Capital Commission. Dr Nott of Herbert has been asked to present the petitions at today’s session. Likely no change in the commission’s structure this year. potential retirement of Sir John Uttermore arrives next November prompts early government appointment planning for the commission.

Federal Capital Territory House of Representatives Northern Territory Dr. Nott Herbert Home of Representatives Canberra Federal Capital Territory Representation League Federal Capital Commission John Uutterm

Moody Crashes Escapes Injury in Pilot Moody

A radio message from Mullo suggests pilot Moody survived a crash when his aircraft failed and smashed on a bench near LAC landings. Capt Moody was uninjured.

Ayiuney Mul. Lo. Saten Moody

Razor Fiend Attacks Young Girl Near Macquarie Pass

Monday near Macquarie Pass a man in a sulky attacked a 13 year old girl with a razor after a ride. She survived after hospital treatment. police found the suspect in the bush and charged him at 2:30 am. The incident followed a rumor of a planned double body discovery.

Sydney Macquari Pasa Tobertron Macquarie Pass Mart Kumbla Macquerie Poss Amusky Bunh Robrriaon

Car Victim Dies After Hawthorn Crash

Judel Junn, 76, died in hospital from fractures after being struck by a motor car in Hawthorn yesterday. He had been receiving treatment for injuries sustained in the collision.

Melbourne Judel Junn Hawthorn

League Opposes Fi yoney Demonstration by Returned Soldiers

A local protest march by unemployed returned soldiers faced opposition from the League. Officials stated no independent group could join or carry a banner that would demean the procession. The plan to parade was challenged on grounds of propriety and order.

Fyoney Heturned Soldierr League Mlage Binte Morrhiory Procemion

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