07 Aug 1928
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1928
Page
1
A single entrant named Opperman appeared to dominate a tepid one hour water pace event. Nearly all others trailed as the winner Breve completed a long endurance track race, with unclear times and distant pack finishers.
A terse item from Hobart mentions a deputy two months after an incident. Sergeant Burke notes a defendant named Mer practice in the case. It cites an attempted cutout and mentions a shop context.
A major drop in Can city shop rents over the past year lowers asking prices by about half as continuous reductions persist. Government leasing of first floor space in Sydney and Melbourne buildings prompts owners to cut lower-floor rates to stabilize turnover and reassure investors. The Manuka area sees large stores affecting rent levels amid limited vacant space and ongoing development.
The Arts and Literature Society opened the year with a series of talks and musical readings on Heinrich Heine at the Albert Hall. Robert Garran outlined Heine’s life, themes, and German poetic influences while musical portions featured Schumann Jensen Huben and others. The evening concluded with vocal renditions and readings as a crowd of members and guests listened attentively.
Detailed figures on registration returns for the liquor poll due September were released yesterday. By noon Saturday the turnout was modest with about 4 700 remnents counted, including 800 mates and 189s fe Mion fund dove 80. The federal act penalizes non compliance, with about 1 400 000 electors participating out of a 6.25 million population. Canberra figures show a slight improvement over the Commonwealth.
A Daily Telegraph interview with Madame Clara Butt discusses Dame Nellie Melba and a planned Australian visit. The piece notes Butt’s remarks on Melba and mentions Pinanke and Chir Ughtae in a biography context.
Fragmentary court style notes discuss Winfred Lowry and Clare Nutt, a tour of India, proofs not arriving, references to Hamby Wilhoe and a ministerial context. Names appear scattered with damaged phrasing, implying a colonial era journal or legal record fragment.
In Lithgow a 12 year old boy, Edward Burek, died after a rifle exploded while he ran behind a tree. He was struck in the head by the charge and died in hospital the following day after the mishap occurred.
A fourteen year old boy, Dawson Was, was crushed when a hay truck toppled onto him in Byedney on Monday. He died within minutes from injuries. Local authorities are investigating the accident.
A Well known Hath viet Donlhenn man, Mr Hert Galaby, was found dead in a room at his residence in Wathurst. Police opened inquiries as portions of stomach contents were sent to Sydney for analysis and report.
Grace Atckwn, aged 19, died after scalding herself when she spilled boiling water over her body. The incident occurred Monday as detailed in local reports.
A large flock, numbering over 200 sheep, was attacked by dogs. The incident occurred Monday in Atkins area, with many animals killed and others injured. Neighbors report shock and police involvement as investigators assess the scene.
A local tobacconist named Georgs Manton was found near the river in Sydney on Monday. A bundle of clothes was found on the bank, and Lie Tompitat A. is mentioned in connection with the incident.
Fragmentary report from Bath notes the death of Join Adulan aged unknown, with a coroner's finding of heart failure as the cause. The notice appears in a local obituary style, citing age and date uncertain, and lacks full details.
A garbled report notes the retirement of a Canadian primate at age 76. Names and places are unclear due to damaged text but reference to church affiliations and political or organizational roles appear. The piece suggests transition to new leadership or successor events in the faith community.
An unclear radio fragment from a Southern Cross broadcast during a trial flight near Auckland includes stray phrases about females and a reception, with several garbled names and terms making a precise report impossible.
Sunday reports Charlton finished second in the semi finals with a cautious display. Crabbe defeated Charlton to complicate the final outcome, while Ruddy pressed early to disrupt Chariton as the Australian team prepared for tomorrow’s decisive race.
A foggy humid track hindered the field as Standen edged Sunder to win a dramatic cycling round behind a fast pace set by an Asian rider. Mohd Hee and Cray clashed in a tense finish with Fulnk Hina losing ground. the race ran along the river Amiel with a memorial mile and a final sprint that tested endurance.
Looting and violent entry reported at J B Young’s store on Monare Street Queaniesan. Thieves forcible opened the shop, stole a quantity of jewelry, attempted to use a weapon, and fled as police pursued two suspects and three men implicated. several items and duplicates were recovered. Local investigation continues with arrests expected.
Air Mananu Sir John Salmond proceeds on a round Australia flight after receiving an invitation from the Commonwealth. The trip aims to showcase aviation progress and strengthen ties with Australian cities as major legs are planned for Melbourne on Monday.
Government in examining the Australian Abe Foray will wave Polit Book on Asturiat 10, om the Might route Australia.
A garbled account describes a boxing or fighting event with names like Witawon Ponies and Crethay. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, but mentions of rounds, plays, and a grand event suggest a summary of results and key moments.
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