02 Aug 1928
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 02, 1928
Page
1
Fragmented text mentions invitations to dominions in Paris and references to Austria, New Zealand, and a treaty. The garbled lines imply diplomatic negotiations and a potential peace accord, with unclear sources or dates but suggesting high level talks between nations.
The report cites revenue figures and notes for the Commonwealth and state, with monthly totals and comparisons. It mentions New South Wales, Victoria, and other regions, indicating monthly and year to date trends, while outlining upcoming quarterly expectations and potential improvements in the outlook.
Fragmented OCR report from Sydney details Crown prosecutors pursuing justice in a murder case. It notes defendants will be tried separately, with underlying accusations and venue references. the article emphasizes ongoing legal proceedings and court actions.
Fragmentary note suggests a by election may not be held for the wine bay seat as federal parliament debates and a meeting at Mt Corner on Pueaday examine possible timing. A Wells protection branch and Mr Littletom Crom are mentioned with uncertain dates around November 17 and two weeks prior for belt elle stortion.
In New Zealand Auckland area, a league match features GLSH team facing South Auckland in a regional contest. Key figures include Kevan and Faw amid a competitive clash that highlights league standings and local sport interest.
The Federal Capital Commission begins preliminary work to move Commonwealth Departments from Melbourne. The policy aims to fill existing gaps rather than create new suburbs, focusing on areas with roads and services to economize on provision and development. The plan, led by Sir John Nuttall, centers on utilizing current sites and adjusting housing and civil service relocation without final housing plans or construction results yet.
Fragmented notice outlines a foundation stone event linked to veterans and a local branch of the Returned Soldiers League. Reader is informed of a speaker or organizer, with references to leadership, location, and timing, but OCR errors obscure exact names and dates.
In Sydney on a Wednesday brief items note flying boats arriving ahead of tests. The report mentions Sienna ring, Yaniv and Warm Bove in a foggy district. Morning activity includes detaching lashes and preparations for naval caltoe at water works.
The Canberra Polo Club opened its annual polo carnival at Duntroon with teams from Harden Gundagai Yass and Cooma visiting. Poor weather and drizzling rain gave a dull start yet crowds of about 180 attended as results favored stronger teams. Tonight and Friday finals loom as winners and losers meet in prep for next year’s Gliltingh and Carwrre cups.
A fragmented report from the Federal Arbitration Court details union demands and employer responses in Australia’s joiners and carpenters case. It covers wage claims, extra for wet work, holiday entitlements, and calls to delete Victorian advocates from the award, with involvement by the Victorian Board of Works and the Commonwealth departments.
The Australian manager for Mabcock and Wileon Ltd faces bribery charges connected with a missing sum of £1.0 million. The hearing adjourned to Monday while prosecutors argue the offense and potential verdicts. The Crown’s barrister outlined evidence as the judge weighs applicability of the relevant act.
Sydney briefing reports Labour optimistic about winning seats including Macquarie Harton Gwydir and Lanyon while facing challenges in other areas. Premier figures predict a strong overall result though some contests remain unsettled with Senate and territory implications noted.
A garbled Brisbane to Timor journey is described with mentions of a crew, emergency landings, and a planned route. The text references Sydney and Timor and notes conditions over the coast with evasive references to a plane and authorities.
A brief unsigned item states that trusted sources expect federal elections to be held on November 17, with November 17 cited as the voting day and authorities informing the public. No further details on candidates or locations are provided.
Government aims to shift 34 officers to vacant posts in Canberra and New South Wales during September. Departments affected include Treasury and Finance, the Public Service, and the Assistance Fund Management Board. The move follows proposed departmental reorganizations and confidence of the new structure in Sydney and Canberra.
A damaged OCR item describes a Wright Company engineer and a flight plan involving a Fokker aircraft. The text mentions a train ommetally and a test flight over a city, with references to a night flight to New Zealand and a courtly sequence of aviation events.
A group of 40 Labour women from London announce a visit to Russia in the interests of peace. They will travel aboard the vessel Kavi as ambassadors for their cause, presenting a formal delegation to promote dialogue and goodwill.
London Twemay notes a street pilgrimage marking the fourteenth anniversary of Britain’s entry into the war. A 11,000-strong party will travel from London to French battle sites by special trains and steamer, visiting Verdun and other fronts before gathering at Monin Gate memorial with banners and the Archbishop of York to speak.
A garbled report outlines a succession of primate figures and church offices across York and Canterbury, mentioning Archbishoprics, a transfer of authority, and royal involvement. The piece also references a government stance on an education program and a controversial plan related to military affairs, with unclear attributions and broken names.
The document reports a £10000 gift by Lord Inchcape and Mrs Hinchcliffe's claim involving Ron Don and Thantay Meneame, detailing a further £10000 to meet a complaint. The Chinowt transfer to the Public Trustee for administration is noted, with Mrs Minehelitfy disputing any right to the Public Trustee.
The Queensland Parliament elected a new senator by a large party vote to fill the vacancy created by the death of the late Senator Guyona. Valentine MacDonald was named to join the chamber, with further details unclear due to damaged text.
A fragmentary OCR item mentions an event at Cape and various garbled names. The readable parts indicate a flight or aviation incident with references to a Cape location, potential names, and a date around the 18th, but specifics are unreadable. The piece lacks a clear outcome or identifiable entities.
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