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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 20, 1928

Page

2

Prepaid Subscription Rates Across Commonwealth

The notice lists prepaid subscription rates for one year half year and one quarter distributed to towns and firms including Kingston Queanbeyan Cooma Coombes Bungendore Merimbula Moss Vale Narooma Pambula and Sydney Melbourne rail stations. Obtainable at bookstalls in Sydney Moss Vale Goulburn and Albury railway stations.

Bombaig Wens Mins M. Williams COOMA Wwe J. A Perkine Coomb Cetaceans J. Jpckup Bungendore Vee Kennedy Brakd WoOd Cescenss C. EL Wells Ramasy Goulburn Goulburn Ai Oe Bouthwell & Brown Murrembateman Wu J. KR Deulvey Sydney Moss Vale Goulburn Albury

Publishing Notice Liquor Poll Ordinance 1928

A publishing notice declares provisions of the liquor poll ordinance of 1928. It states that any reference to the liquor poll in the newspaper is authorized by Arthur Thomas Shakespeare of Fawkner Street Uraddon F.C.T. and deemed signed under the ordinance.

Arthur Thomas Hakespeare Fawkner Street Uraddon F.C.T

Fire damages radio shops in Sydney incident

A fire swept through a block near the corner of Pitt and Goulburn Streets in Sydney Sunday night, severely damaging Wiles' wireless shop and damaging nearby outlets. Smoke and flames hampered efforts before the blaze was controlled.

Svydney Coneidomiie Bolt Ince Ptead Goulburn Rireweis Wbeivesh Tre Wiles’ Wireless Vier Am

Local Printer Ad Sparse in Australia

Fragmentary notice printed by C J Bhake speare for the Rederietta pitial tress of Australia Ltd. appears from a printer’s office, with unclear details about origin, location, or purpose.

C.J. Bhakespeare Rederietta Pitial Tress, of Australia, Ltd

Queanbeyan rainfall totals for current year

Monthly rainfall figures for Queanbeyan are listed, showing totals to date for January and February with figures obscured by garbled OCR. The records include temperature and rainfall data but many values are unreadable.

Queanbeyan

Canberra Golf Club Four Ball Best Ball Versus Bogey Results

The Canberra Golf Club held a four ball best ball against bogey match on Saturday with numerous pairs finishing close in score. Waterford and Burne were 7 up while Scott and Hruckenreg led 7 up for a strong start. other results include Ospenham and Mitch 6 up and multiple pairs 4 or 3 up.

Canberra

Ice King's Tomb Found in Arctic Discovery by Harold Metracken

Arctic excavation on the Aleutian Group by explorer Harold Metracken reveals a two chamber stone age tomb with four mummified bodies. The ice king wears a sea otter cloak and bird kin garments, with weapons and tools. relics destined for the American Museum of Natural History. The site suggests ancient migration from Asia, with Mongolian influence and no evidence of later contact.

Harold Metracken Rocky Lalund Alaska America McCracken Morrissey Seattle Apirit Mervania Huberte American Museum of Nations Hintory New York Metracken

Commonity Control Tragedy Trims Conviction Averages

Truncated report notes Renmark drunkenness convictions exceed state average by a set multiple. Authorised by W Campbell, Bee, Forrest. The fragment hints at oversight or policy analysis linked to alcohol control measures and local administration. Further context unavailable in readable text.

Renmark W. Campbell Bee, Forrest

Protection for Primary Industries Too

A Canberra Times commentary argues the Paterson marketing scheme stabilises dairying enabling butter to compete globally. It warns against tariffs and bounty-driven protection spreading to sugar and wheat, stressing Australia’s wealth from primary industries and the need for balanced policy.

Jeeves T. Paterson Australia

Forestry Empire Conference Held Amid Australian Forestry Tour

The Forestry Empire Conference opens in Perth with a government official to inaugurate events at Albert Hill. Delegates will inspect Western Australia forest country and notable sites before the main business on September 26. The formal opening is by His Excellency the Governor-General at Albert Hill. The group then travels to Sydney and on to New Zealand.

Farmers and Settlers Sydney Commonwealth Kamre Auetealin Perth Offichel Bilteehem Avistulla Yheay Li Cuneta Albert Hill Tele Morestry

Menace to Britain Earl Halsbury's Warning

Earl Halsbury warns of aerial bombardment on London and the Thames districts, noting bombs dropped from high altitudes would cause death and desolation. He argues anti aircraft guns, civilian air defense, and public respirators are essential, and asserts local defense must focus on counterattack.

Las Lan Satudiey Harke Hhiulstary Flan Ahd Howe London Thames Karl Halsbury Wales Bowie Brames Woolsoon Louk Boor Woolsoon Louk Boor Seu Ypres Chillin Earl Halgary Leonden City Herald Turner Polimkerok Grovern

Empire Medal Awarded in Village Incident

The King approved awards for Constable Alliver and Constable Brown of Ag foi village for aiding in a local incident in Mualena. The event occurred in Leland in 61927 with a request for help from Adelaide.

London Faturday Amd Constable Alliver Constable Brown Ag Foi Mualena HAMAS Adelaide Tnawend

Kellogg Pact Talks Aim for Rhine Evacuation Accord

A Paris dispatch says Dr Stresemann has accepted Kellogg invitation as Berlin signals Kellogg will arrive in Paris soon for discussions. A series of receptions is planned with foreign ministers and M Volneare while officials seek agreement on the Allied Powers Rhine evacuation article.

London Paris Berlin Streseman Wse Kellogg Moss Enon Benitet Amother Tay M. Volneare Me Miiand Hols Pers M. Pumeare Rineland

Inter-Club Hockey Matches Highlight Canberra Rivalries

Three inter-club games staged on the Atom Klute grounds featured Canberra Laciew Hockey Association clubs. Beroniae and Cygneta opened slow, with Beroniae leading in the second half before Cygneta equalized and edged ahead to win 2–1. Miss Inkpen, Miss Hawkins, and Miss Welch scored for their sides amid fast play and steady defense.

Dnter Canberra Laciew Hockey Asselin Phoyved Agtom Beroniae Bewwaian Got Mist Inkpen Cyiteta HL Hte Ahamm Be Dun Caplan Woodehoek Mumber Che Geome Stud de Ponte Dutieolly UT Vine Beronias Twooll Berl Agenen Burunhag Dbo Cyprindis Mil Misses Inkgon Ueryl Cook EL Commer Rovers Miss Hawkins Lilly Welch Oelock

Brownlee Concert at Albert Hall Receives Warm Reception

The Albert Hall hosted a Brownlee concert arranged by Meow and N. Tait for Mer Jetn Dros ule with strong audience praise. John Crownlee impressed with an English rendition of a popular solo, and Miss Dante and Mr. Brownlee drew accolades for their performances.

Meow N. Tait Mer Tome Torther Henna P. Aries John Crownlee Che Mrokagne Miss Dante Fowna Vewiberg Anties Ing Wang “Giromietti Hellus Wieden Natellern James Pino Sale Momwenet Hrownle Burecht Haydy Wood Seneca Merce Ur Garden Liza Lehman Miah Tunieli Alu Grant Behaffer Vfarley Liuresch Danny Canberra

Group Eight Rugby Meeting Elects New Secretary

A Group Eight rugby meeting in Bowens district elected a new secretary after the resignation of W Duncan due to ill health. McCauley was appointed to fill the vacancy as delegates from Crookwell Queanbeyan Yass and others discussed presentation of a testimonial, fixture forfeitures, and a revised shield play scheme.

Tod al War Yorks Lomeo Ahield Bowa Om Aiguel Nimbuybedle i. Septeman Wisetiaskon Megrote Grady Chine Tn Gilford Cremul Manuka Oval Ruben Girenire Berchet

Visiting ladies hockey sides clash in Queanbeyum

Saturday saw the Queanbeyum crowd witness a AC getade contest won by the visitors who edged the home team as both sides showed pace and skill. Seniors were sharper in combining and the Lb grade saw the locals lose 2 0 with Una Morton and J Harri gan scoring. In the A grade Vienna hosted a win with BR Merriman scoring the lone goal.

Queanbeyum Queanbeyom Ovel Maumen Mone Shila Jin Una Morton J. Harrigan Vienna BR. Merriman

Free Lectures at Eamon's Garage on Motor Troubles

Local dealers for General Motors sponsor a series of free lectures at Eamon's Garage in Mraddon. The first talk Thursday August 28 covers internal combustion engine basics and common minor faults. Attendance is open to all General Motors owners and motorists with no fee.

Eamon General Motors Mraddon Pertes

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