11 Aug 1928
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1928
Page
1
An unstable report describes a dramatic swimming victory with chaotic dialogue and multiple athletes named Charlton Crabbe and Zora. It portrays a close finish where Zora wins, Charlton and Crabbe place near the top, amid confusing scattered quotes and tangled narration.
In Canberra a formal statement declares the federal election set for November 17. Prime Minister Bruce faces cabinet deliberations as Parliament’s adjournment nears and electoral timing hinges on constitutional and national issues.
A Kingston cycling club plans a Thursday evening event featuring a sprint race with notable riders including Theilly and AO Bewner. The program highlights a 13K bottle neck and a 16 mile menial course, with many leading cyclists expected.
The August conference between the Federal Territory Lessees Association and the Federal Capital Commission agreed to a conditional right of renewal for future lessees, except for 25 year leases. It covers sharing financial costs for past and future land improvements, potential rent terms linked to debt, and representation of lessees on the Land Board for reappraisement and renewal appeals. The Commission urged careful adoption of land and housing plan reforms and a system for lease renewals with appeals and improvements.
Fragmentary OCR text shows an unemployed man named Baldwin appealing to British employers for work, mentioning training and government actions. The garbled content references holidays, approvals, and recruitment efforts to address unemployment and retraining, with unclear names and actions.
ARaw, garbled dispatch from London reports Kellogg may not attend Melian talks. Washington officials, including Mr Marriner, say the Wilhelmatrasne meeting plan remains unsettled. Britain’s stance on league obligations and recent notes are noted, with no firm conference commitment expected before September.
Cochent accepts the invitation from the Australian Tennis Federation to visit. The event appears to involve Australian sport leaders and potential accompanying players, with uncertain details about exact dates and participants.
The Wield notes sharp critique as the team eyes three tours and a potential record. Tension mounts over Freeman’s fitness and Tate Pemwine’s form. Experts debate who can withstand heat and pressure to drive the lineup.
Fragmentary notice reports an overland flight plan by Southern Cross Melbourne today. It lists crew members Kingreord Beith Ulm and one more, says they depart for Perth tomorrow and will carry 200 guilona of pete. They aim to return to Sydney in one of eight towns near New Jarman by month end.
A dramatic pursuit ends when Joseph Coffey is captured after a gunfight and chase through Sydney streets. Police report he fired at officers, was wounded in the hip, and was later taken to Kayil Hospital. Coffey faces trial on a car theft charge amid heavy police presence and ongoing investigations.
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