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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 09, 1928
Page
4
A public notice states that any portion of the Liquor Poll Ordinance 1928 text construed to apply to the September 1 1928 liquor poll in the Territory for the Seat of Government is deemed signed by Arthur Thomas Shakespeare of Fawkner, Braddon ICT, unless a suppression signature is attached.
The Canberra Times proprietor announces publishing details and prepaid subscription rates. The notice lists several city and regional contacts including Kingston City, Canberra hotels, Queanbeyan offices, and railway stations in Sydney and regional towns.
Inquiries about the Canberra Times early daily delivery should be directed to the circulation manager for details on routes times and subscription options.
Morgan Lane, 42, charged at Central Malice Court with illegally posing as a doctor and practicing as a qualified medical practitioner. Evidence cited two fitted rooms, a chart bearing his name, and a long criminal history. Lane claimed university study and credentials. He received 12 months hard labor.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a publication from the Federal Caplip Press with authors W Campbell Ree Forrest and unclear publisher details. The text lists control office mentions in Alnalle Can berra and references a pigistered office, with unclear license context.
Monthly rainfall totals are listed for Queanbeyan with periods ending in February March May and other months. The data includes temperature, maximum and minimum values, and rainfall figures though several entries are garbled. The overall year to date rainfall appears incomplete due to OCR errors.
Noon forecast shows cloudy conditions with milder days ahead across states. NSW and Victoria expect improving conditions with northerly winds. Queensland coast faces showers turning clearer inland. WA notes unsettled periods with rain and westerlies. South Australia briefly fine then cloudier with late showers. Tasmania cool with fog and milder day. offshore winds vary with northerly to southerly trends.
Cloudy to dull in New South Wales with showers or rain on the coast and inland belts. Var winds. light to moderate rain across eastern half, heavier on central and northern coasts. Tasmania and Victoria show varied cloud with light rain in north east. Western Australia mainly clear with scattered showers and cool fronts.
The mission steamer John Williams arrived at Sydney today and ran aground on a sunken reef in the Gillet? muds. The vessel later recovered, and the coral was stripped from the propeller blades amid the incident.
The Canberra Times discusses the Hoover vs Al Smith contest noting Smith’s strong Tammany Hall backing. It chronicles Tammany’s history from 1789 to modern times, its precinct system, influence over voters and hospitals, and the era of Boss Tweed with reform efforts that slowed but did not end its power.
Returned Soldiers League in Sydney backed two priorities for War Service Homes: country and metropolitan areas. Delays in country applications criticized. sub-branches to receive Poppy Day tallies. A vote for funding from Poppy proceeds to a special trust failed. officer elections gave Ralph Hutchinson as president.
The Prince landed in France to observe the Great War front with 11,000 British troops already from England. He visited St Omer and Lille, where British generals hosted him and crowds welcomed him with enthusiasm. He joined soldiers in singing wartime songs at Lille.
A collision between a car and an electric Hecht standard at Randwick left three people injured. Drivers George Murphy 26 Mise Jeni Giltoes 20 and Hebert Janos 29 sustained injuries with Murphy reported in serious condition.
The Sydney Miners Federation reports a conference of the central council on proposed action. Delegates met today to discuss the matter and adjourned without a decision, awaiting further guidance.
A fatal accident occurred at Bathurst involving a lorry and riders as a vehicle collided. Eyewitnesses report a chaotic scene with injuries and casualties. authorities are investigating the cause and wiring reports detail the sequence of events at the ride.
Police fired two shots during a pursuit in Carlton as two youths in a Porsche attempted to flee in a car. The vehicle sped away before being halted by officers. two men were detained after the chase through city streets.
The Pan American Union launches an international architectural competition to design a Columbus Memorial Lighthouse in the Dominican Republic. September 1 marks the start of the first stage with two stages, cash prizes up to ten thousand dollars, and an international jury to meet in Madrid in April 1929. The project includes a memorial chapel and museum with manuscripts and artifacts connected to Christopher Columbus.
The Commonwealth Government drew on the Empire Marketing Board offer to provide 2 000 pounds as capital and 47 000 pounds over several years for research into insect and weed pests harming pastoral and other industries. A Canberra laboratory site is prepared for the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research with plans for botanical and entomological buildings and out stations across the states.
A private meeting Tuesday decided to form the Public Control Licensing League and to hold Friday night public meetings. Officers elected include President A. W. H. O’Connor, Vice President C. E. K. Francie, Secretary W. L. Bimmhalhern, and other roles listed with Cooyvong Street, Traddon addresses.
Mr J Kelly addressed a town meeting at Molondo Hall arguing Canberra loses money to Queanbeyan under the liquor system. He claimed about 61 800 residents visit Queanbeyan weekly, equating to around £93 600 per year, urging local patriotism and continued licensing. He cited transport and shopping patterns affecting Canberra business. B J Mewitt Braddon signed the note.
The Department of Markets in Canberra reports its information service received over 100 commercial inquiries in six months from foreign trading companies. Minister Paterman noted 20 companies from around the world asked about about 60 commodities including primary and secondary goods for overseas supply.
The Treasury signals concern over a long running conversion plan affecting many Unions and investors. Officials say delays in repayments and missed maturities strain cash holdings while creditors push for clarification on bonds and holdings. Strong entities include the Treasury, investors, and creditors amid market uncertainty.
The notice announces Australian tenor John Brownlee set for a grand operatic appearance at Albert Hall on a Saturday in August. Supported by Eli Barto the soprano and the Duke Nellie Melba circle, Brownlee performs under the Williams-Melba company with pianist and accompanist listed among the group.
A conference in Australia considers ways to move excess canned fruit using coordinated publicity. It involves Markets, Development Migration Commission, and officials from government agencies to lower prices and promote consumer purchases.
The Canberra letters page criticizes Mr. Stanton for ignorance of local supply lines noting tobacco bottle deliveries from Queanbeyan by road and rail. The writer argues event figures are unreliable and points to practical distribution realities affecting camps and consumption.
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