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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 23, 1928

Page

5

Funeral for Mr Frederick Campbell at Parramatta Church

Funeral services were held at St Jen’s Church Parramatta for Mr Frederick Campbell former owner of Yarralumla Station later government house holder in Canberra He was a grandson of Herbert Campbell and part of a prominent family linked to Duntroon Ginninderra and Belconnen His life spanned farming cattle and wool ventures with major ties to the Campbell business and Canberra properties

Bt. Jen's Parramatta Frederick Campbell Yarralumla Station Commonwealth Government House Canbernil Campbell Herbert Campbell Duntroon Federal Capital Territory Bydney Cove South Africa Robert Campbell Duntreon Charles Campbell Belconon Station Chores Btyrt Ginninderra Frederick Gaumphbell England Gholmeley School High Gate Landom Marcus Clark Mydney University Godfrey Me North Goonambil Urana Tryphen Downs Mer. Cele Rockhampton Queensland Eraton Aydny Campbell and Co Bundabarcoa Parwin Luntroon Georg Campbh Gilbhen Yarrjumin Flr Futber Deleonon Mery Roanoke Wan- Michella Mn Campbell Yarratumin Wat Cottrol Coolnhll Hivorinw Nderal Iucunbeyan Mastures Protection Hount Farmery and Settlers’ Association

Chains Enter U S Market Hit Independent Retailers

The article notes rapid growth of chain stores in the United States, with 499 new chain stores planned in the first half of the year and 420 new department store units. It contrasts chain competition with independent retailers, highlighting closures and the struggle of smaller towns. It discusses market shifts, population impacts, and the need for new merchandising practices to help independents survive.

Usb Iut Wewelf Shieh Jawont Wis

Plane-Used For First Time in History Sparks Industry Debate

A garbled report notes an inaugural use of a plane for some purpose linked to salmon and other unclear aims. It mentions the federmen, power, and shifts in industry efficiency, plus scattered references to weed relations and market dynamics.

Seon Sanhaera Sindlar

Queanbeyan Club Women's Carnival Report

Queanbeyan Golf Club hosts a women’s carnival with a nine hole stroke round in the morning and four women’s pulling events in the afternoon. Men are listed as nonparticipants and will act as attendants and helpers. Proceeds fund a local hospital queen of sports competition.

Curanbeyan

Fire breaks out atop Javerna Flats sparking extensive damage

A roof fire at Javerna Flats in Randwick caused extensive damage today. Firemen fought the blaze for over an hour before bringing it under control, with the source of the outbreak unclear.

Javerna Randwick Wiscoms Bey Tier Mliunes

Submarine Crew Deploys for Malta Training Camp

The Otseas crew departed Macteamouth for Malta to begin training in preparation for mid September triads. The Otway will be ready to practice within two weeks.

Lain Dain Oxtes Malta Macteamouth Otway

Dulwich Hill Murder Victim Leaves Estate of Over £3000

Estate of Victim Katherine Vaughan of Dulwich Hill valued at £3017 after she and sister Sarah Falvey were attacked by a masked assailant. Wensday reference indicates date confusion. court records note settlement in estate with details pending.

Rybey Wennesday Kather Vaughan Dulwich HU Sarah Falvey

Tax exemption plea heard from cooperative societies

A Sydney deputation representing several cooperative nuclei met Treasurer Stevens to seek tax exemption for legitimate cooperative associations. The minister signaled agreement in principle but warned that if societies compete with others and reserve large sums, the government would tax them. He suggested taxation on amounts over a five percent reserve.

Sydney Pucleiies pasiant-Tressurer Stevens

Sydney Wool Sales at Royal Exchange Recount

Wool sales at the Royal Exchange featured bids from early northern and north western districts with strong competition for better lots. Highest price for merino fell to 27d, dusty yields showed restricted demand, and exports to Japan and Germany remained active with fair support on the French account. Creasy merino Meece brought 270d, cometaicks 264d, crossbreds 23a.

Sydney Royal Exchange Japan Germany

London metal prices August 21 on the London Metal Exchange

Mean closing quotations show declines across copper tin and silver with spot and 3 to 9 month prices listed. Copper falls to around £1 6s 2d per unit, tin drops to £210 18s 0d, and silver retreats to about 2 shillings 4d per ounce with further 3 month figures also down.

London Metal Exchange Ansocin- Lonippet Wiboddnd Hhot

Bars must have Boys vote captured in election note

Fragmentary OCR notes mention bars and a voting option labeled 2 -%4 with authorization by W Campbell, Seo, Porro, implying a political or social notice. No clear event, date, or identifiable organizations are readable.

W. Campbell Seo, Porro

Kensington Races at Kensington A Large Attendance

Races held today in front of a large crowd with several events listed. Winners include SunbeMMs Merle Flying and Toffy Mercer, with times and starting prices noted amid blurred text and partial results.

Rydney Kensington

Mooney Valley Races Oakland Hunt Meeting

At Maance Valley Melbourne the Oakland Hunt Club held a meet. Philip fell in the Hunt Cup injuring. D McWhinney fractured collarbone from Mount Mayflower. Tea Dell won by neck over Waranke. Tule End led after last hurdle and took handicap time 2.43. Anita Cameco, Ry mballo, and other runners featured in a dense field with multiple prices and placements.

Melbourne Witnesing Oakland Hunt Club Maance Valley Philip Richardson D. McWhinney Mount

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