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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 22, 1928

Page

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NSW Petition Urges Government Aid for Mothers Welfare

Premier Sydney on Tuesday received a deputation from women’s organizations urging welfare measures for mothers. They cited New South Wales maternal deaths at three times foreign rates and rising death rates from 1926 to 1931. The Premier pledged to consider the issue, noting Royal Commission reports and possible reforms.

Sydney N.E.W New South Wales Norway Sweden Holland Japan Wis Cabini Jeral

Plane missing near Ottawa sparks fear of Greenland crash

Reports from Monday indicate Hasselt and Cramer may have forced down while attempting a northern flight to Greenland. Canadian stations at Miers Bay Port Burwell Wakeham Bay monitor the area as officials assess the route and likely rescue options. The crash site lies in sparsely inhabited Canadian terrain, complicating search efforts.

Ottawa Moniday Hasselt Cramer Greenland Wie Miochford Trail Port Burwell Wakeham Bay Canadian

Arrival of New Zealand church leaders for Eucharistic Congress

About 200 visitors to the Eucharistic Congress, led by Archbishop Redwood of New Zealand, arrived in Sydney today aboard the steamers Maruma and Mu heno. Dr Redwood, 60, the oldest prelate in the Roman Catholic Church, said about 590 church people and other bishops would arrive aboard the Makura.

Sydney Redwood New Zealand

Australia and Netherlands friendship praised in royal message

The Australian Prime Minister forwarded a message from the people of Australia to the Netherlands consulate in Sydney. Governor General de Oh acknowledged the cordial sympathy from the Netherlands and Australia, noting mutual interests. The report highlights a growing trade bond and shared Pacific prosperity.

Bruce Netherlands Commonwealth Shaw Healih Pacific Australia

Final transfer plans outline 1000 Canberra homes shift

Preliminary plans for the final transfer of Commonwealth Departments to Canberra describe a three story complex in King's Avenue between Parliament House and Hotel Kurrajong. Melbourne reports 1000 staff moves align with a multi wave relocation, with September 20 as a target end of the third wave and full move to Canberra by September.

Canberra King's Avenue Parliament House Hotel Kurrajong Melbourne Dublie Munberna Department of Health

Kellogg Hopes for Peace Amid War Signings

London report notes Mr Kellogg’s wireless message to Austen Chamberlain praising the British effort toward the antiwar pact. Kellogg regrets not signing due to ill health but expresses hope that war yields no progress toward universal peace and wishes Chamberlain a return to health. British correspondents say Chamberlain’s reply fosters a favorable atmosphere for the pact signing.

London Kelloge de de Prince Euromat Austen Chamberlain Kellogg Austen Chamoberlain Austen Chamberciey Mrr. Kellogg

Leasehold system challenged as hinderance to Canberra growth

Critics at the Board of Review inquiry fault the leasehold regime for inflating land values and hindering development in Canberra. Witnesses cite higher ratings on blocks bought cheaply, restricted land use, and prohibitive building covenants as key factors limiting construction, industry and office space while urging valuations reflect freehold principles and tenure constraints.

Canberra Board of Review Commission Inberra Queanbeyan Woodgers and Calthorpe Ealate Agenia Hin Ineteuctionsa Mont Ingnee Ion Huai Diavies Daviern Kvhes Clawen of Leunes Hame Fastlake Civic Centre Bydney Melbourne Nalin

Air-Marshal Salmond Crash Over Manly Causes Damage

In Australia, Air-Marshal Sir John Salmond's aircraft crossed near Manly last Sunday, slow over the coast. A weight on the trailing aerial struck electric wires, causing a flash and explosion. Widespread damage to wires and a weatherboard house side was reported. no major injury details given.

Sydney Thewlay John Salmond Australia Manly Crea

Retrenchment Debate Over Staffing Cuts at City Council

A deputation urged the Chief Civic Commissioner to reverse plans that would dismiss 21 cleaning staff from the City Council service. The commissioner, Mr Lem Ing, promised to confer with the Town Clerk on the matter and reconsider the decision.

Sydney Thealey City Council Lem Ing

Germany to Sign Pact in Alphabetical Order

In Paris, Mr Kelluze approves signing the pact alphabetically using French flower names, placing Germany, Allemand, first. The arrangement follows an alphabetical sequence for the signing, with Germany positioned at the front.

Paris Momlay Kelluze Ftower Germany Allemand

Lord Lovat Conference in Canada Ottawa

A partial report notes a migration conference in Ottawa Canada concluding with Lond Lowel involved in discussions. The fragmented item references an event titled migration conferences and names Lord Lovat and Lond Lowel, with no clear outcomes.

Bribery Charge Against Ex Alderman Further Adjourned

The case against ex Alderman Frank Green, accused of corruptly receiving £7000, listed at the Central, was further adjourned to August 2. Judge adjourned proceedings to a later date.

Bydney Tuowlay Frank Green

Soviet position on adhesion to antiwar pact outlined

The acting secretary for state announced Russia, Spain, and other nations can join the antiwar treaty by sending adhesion notices to Washington. Acknowledgment of receipt would be formal but not imply U.S. recognition of the Soviet regime. Russia’s adhesion acknowledgment would not be treated as American recognition.

Wahnhington Castie Russia Spain Warahngton Parla United States Euaela Rgwenta

Johnson In Witness Box At Bydeny Trial

Jacob Johnson testified in a naval misconduct case, disagreeing with the crew over transporting the ship without cooks. He described tensions at a meeting where a resolution ordered the crew to leave the vessel, and denied intimidation claims while remarking on hazards from hoists. The hearing adjourned to a later date.

Bydney Joacob Johnson le Wie Auld Rigby Win Kiphy D Johneon Adelaide Nur Tad Mookie Srrenerere

Empire Settlement Board Statement on Immigration Flows

Empire Settlement Board and Canadian immigration leaders issued an official statement predicting a steady rise in the flow of qualified British immigrants to Canada. The declaration emphasizes confidence in rapid settlement and integration prospects.

Empire Settlement Board Oan Weo

Battery Used Three Cells In Saddle

In Melbourne at Richnend racecourse on July 7 1 a rider named John Vlock aboard Hallo ween faced a £10 fine the maximum penalty with two months default for using an electric battery. Stewards charged owner Hook Kelly and the wigre Halloween with complicity. An expert testified the three dry cells could deliver about 800 volts, capable of powering the horn fronting puntin. Honk denied knowledge of the hoilery.

Melbourne Tueway John Vlock Richnend Toalay Hook Kelly

Cosgrave Set to Sign Dublin Pact Plan in Paris

President Cosgrave will depart Dublin for Paris to coordinate Kellogg Pact discussions, replacing McGilligan in the preparatory talks and outlining Ireland’s stance on the international agreement. The move signals a shift in leadership for the Dublin delegation ahead of treaty negotiations.

Dublin Presiient Cosgrave Paris McGilligan

Driver Dies In Hospital After Sulky Crash

MOTORISTS DISAPPEAR KYDNEY Tuesday A sulky driven by Thomas McGrath 26 along the Bydenham road last night was struck by no motor car coming in an opposite direction. The sulky was smashed and thrown about. McGrath suffered shocking injuries and died in hospital this evening. Denis Moir 19 and Jamen Mc Grath 31 were seriously injured. The sulky occupants received treatment at the hospital while the other rider fled.

Kydney Thomas McGrath Bydenham Road McGrath Denis Moir Jamen McGrath

Coal Industry Co operative Efforts in Australia

Sydney reports strong sentiment after talks with the Prime Minister and premiers of Victoria and South Australia regarding the coal industry. Leaders voice hope for useful results from the conference and note readiness of coal owners, ship owners, and miners to cooperate. Mr Butler and Mr Homan express concern for keeping coal prices fair, while Mr Arwee is cited as recognizing the national stakes in Australia wide interests.

Sydney Slite Weemler TP. Tethin Toa Byans Vietom South Australia Homan Lawin Havin Arwee

Reduced Fares May Follow Cheaper Coal

Melbourne report summarizes a railway ministry proposal to lower coal prices in New South Wales to ease costs. Officials say cheaper coal could reduce railway freight and passenger fares, boosting industry and transport costs.

Melbourne Tueuliy New South Wales Peailways Trihecines

Tasmanian Mass Sole Tender Refused

Prime Minister Bruce announced the federal government refused the sole lender tender for carriage of mail between Tasmania and the mainland. Tasmanian Steamer Co Ltd held the existing contract and sought a subsidy increase. Government will negotiate to secure an improved service with better terms.

Bruce Tasmania Melbourne Launceston Burpy Tasmanian Steamer My. Ltd

War Widows Pension Increased After Cabinet Meeting

Prime Minister Bruce announced a pension rise for war widows from 1/3/6 to two guineas per week. The move places all war widows on the same basis regardless of catalog or dependent children. About 1,000 widows will be affected, while around 6,000 already receive the higher amount.

Bruce Wolchers Twe Bulneas

Estate of late W. Oakes estate notice

Estate notices list the late Co. W. Oakes and others with references to a July death and valued assets. This fragment indicates a probate or estate filing for Co. W. Oakes, mentioning names like Ras Jheon and Caen, with asset values noted in a botanical or local currency.

Co. W. Oakes Sepney W. Caen Mac Ras Jheon Chai

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