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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 30, 1928
Page
2
The Canberra Times lists daily prepaid subscription rates and mentions local advertisers and bookstalls in Canberra and surrounding areas. It notes morning delivery details and directs readers to contact the circulation manager for particulars.
A historical timetable lists arrivals at Queanbeyan including Melbourne Canberra Express at 6 56 pm and Canberra Sydney Express at 11 81 pm. Departures from Queanbeyan show Canterra mall at 4 60 am and Canberra Melbourne Express at 8 44 am, with further trains to Sydney and Melbourne.
Sir Charles Batho, Lord Mayor, welcomes the New Zealand lawyer at the Mansion. He expresses a dearest wish to visit New Zealand and Australia once his term ends. The report describes rosemary and lavender scents filling the Mansion and notes on perfume and heat in a room during the visit. Printed by Federal Capital Press in Ainslie Canberra.
Weather summary from Canberra and Queanbeyan lists temperatures and wind. It records barometer readings, 24 hour max and min, and rainfall checks with multiple times and dates in April, including Queanbeyan period totals.
Monthly rainfall totals for the current year across the Queanbeyan area show figures for January February March and April. Totals are partially legible with some figures missing or garbled in the April entry.
The article recounts the rapid progress in metallurgy in the present century led by nickel. It notes nickel’s rising industrial value, its prior difficulty to extract, and Ludwig Mond’s carbon monoxide method revealing nickel’s isolation. It highlights nickel’s importance in steel and in chromium alloys for non corrosive steels.
The Canberra Times reports public concern over Canberra hospital conditions sparked by doctor allegations and four resignations. A Federal Capital Commission inquiry recommended moving to a community hospital model with universal access, direct state management, and a hospital advisory council to improve efficiency and public involvement.
A Port Stephens development push backed by the Port Stephens Development League and Rhire Council argues for the harbour’s strategic importance. The plan envisions a deepwater port with long-term transport links, potential coal loading, and industrial growth to connect northern New South Wales to Sydney and Port Hunter.
The euchre dance at St George’s Hall in Queanbeyan last Monday raised funds for new court renovations. Couples entered in a lively contest with Mrs Cilebotis and Mrs Wilden among the winners, and supper was served with beautifully decorated tables featuring chrysanthemum centerpieces.
The United States Bureau estimates Washington will reach the shalteuy population level between six and sixty million by July based on a mass of data. Population growth shows a fourteen percent increase since 1926 with Florida and California marking notable gains. The forecast suggests national shifts in urban growth and demographic patterns across several states.
A censored from Our Own Corremandent reports political movement toward the Labour Convention in Townsville West North. Delegates chosen and internal party strife may shape McCormack administration fate. anticipated victory for the A.Will coalition hinted through insider notes.
The Government opposes the Council’s bridge plan citing excessive cost and site issues. Public protests arise as critics condemn the price and seek a reevaluation while Mayor Jally FT pledges to consider all representations and act with integrity.
Flood conditions persist in the city with many low lying areas underwater from river overflow and storm water. Officials warn of repeated inundations as river levels rise and drainage works progress, stressing urgent action and temporary disruption to roads and parks.
A city reports dismissal of sewerage workers citing persistent wet wells making continued work unsafe. Union circles suspect firings target certain members to reduce labor costs during idle periods and to reshape the department’s staffing.
A fragmentary report notes federal and state awards and a related act. It mentions an ongoing process with professionals connected to agency work and a focus on compliance in a government setting. The incomplete text references a period around September and a thematic coverage by the press.
The text portrays rising unemployment concerns and growing pressure from unions and labor advocates for employer contributions and policy actions. It notes calls for wage increases, potential strikes, and government involvement while debating how to relieve joblessness and fund relief measures.
The readable portion mentions figures and terms but lacks coherent context or complete facts. No clear events, dates, or named organizations can be established from the fragment.
A fractured report from Raiswell HU details a rugby league practice match held Saturday. Teams played amid tense play with several injuries and the presence of notable players including Adisiie and Linessell Throothodl. Officials observed rough play and substitutions as the game progressed amid variable pace and the crowd’s cautious reaction.
A damaged OCR passage describes a display of a large microscope linked to King George III and An object titled The Twepreayi ments of century, with references to portraits and a visitor. The fragment mentions Christ Charen and Eahert Hi of Christ Charen, suggesting a historical exhibit context.
The text shows a fragmented report about a T2 Fuad event and related plans. It mentions dates and locations in obscured form and references a grouping or list of participants. Limited readable items point to a meeting or posting with unclear details.
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