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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 24, 1928
Page
1
A government plan to end the film censorship board is outlined, with officials proposing abolition and new oversight. The move follows broader reforms, but critics warn it could affect content control and age restrictions, while the administration touts streamlined film regulation and market growth.
A vandal damaged the Peter Pan statue in Kingston Gardens, London. The crime appears planned with a motive tied to alleged indignation, and the act was carried out in broad daylight, leaving the statue altered and the scene under investigation.
Huge crowds attended the wedding of Tot Jal Monte and Signer by Marc Lemans at St. Marys church. Thousands thronged streets near the cathedral as over 4000 invited women filled the church, while a large concourse mobbed the bridal car.
An editorial note discusses expanded air defence and new defensive measures. It mentions plans and potential moves across imperial regions, including ports, trade routes, and strategic assessments about threats and responses. The text references multiple places and entities, with emphasis on defence and security within the empire.
A hearing on intimidation charges against Jacol Jolson continues as Johnson's defense contends. Key witness Robert James Hack, an accountant, supports Johnson’s interview with Powell and Fort witnesses, while Ledger alterations under union head instructions are questioned.
A liner reports a passenger leapt overboard near Aden twice during the voyage. The first attempt failed after about ten minutes, the second succeeded before authorities could reach him. A rescue party later recovered the man and returned him to the ship.
Governor Al Simith at Allainy delivered a rambling address claiming Republican prosperity and criticizing Democrats. He blamed inertia in federal aid and urged strict business policies while proposing reforms to the economic system and law enforcement.
The suit claims William Crossing, a tailor of Sydney, provided a cloth suit that caused irritation and a rash on wear. Arnent Verey asserts the dye contained an irritant and seeks £10 damages. The dye analysis reportedly shows no relief, and the case proceeds at the hearing tomorrow.
An inquest opened into the deaths of Mrs. Sarah Falvey and Miss Esther Vaughan at their Walwich Hill counter shop on June 30. Witnesses, including Bounty Horton and Alexander Toms, describe a masked man firing a revolver and fleeing on a motorcycle, while others recount details of the shop's alarm, the door, and comments by Mrs. Falvey. Police continue to pursue leads as the inquiry adjourns until September.
A muddled report describes a chaotic wedding at Cathed Mill with flowers stripped and injuries from a crowd reacting to the event. Police intervened as guests clashed and outside onlookers attempted to disrupt the ceremony, while the couple faced a tense reception and concerns for safety.
Fragmentary OCR notes refer to Aly Micha O FarrelI and Bishop of Huthaert with terms like Co Neg and RoemnaN, hinting at a church or noble succession in a southern context. Details are unreadable, but indicates ecclesiastical or noble inheritance.
The Daily Express announces plans to publish a Glasgow edition alongside Manchester and to install a fully Ha press. The move adds about 400 employees per year to the payroll as part of a broader employment appeal and growth in circulation to 474,284 with a rise in recent issues.
Comment in the British press from London notes Australian conversion to the standard and the market's confidence. The piece says the issue shows investor reassurance and appeals to the general public, with limited official support and modest subscription in large units.
Sydney Thursday reports aCoal InquIry before the Civic Commission as John Travell Mostyn ex Lord Mayor testifies on coal contracts and tender handling. Witnesses discuss temporary arrangements, alleged impropriation, and possible bribes linked to Johnston and Cochrane while the commission adjourns to tomorrow.
A widow linked to a slow poisoning allegation has remarried, authorities probe the case as new union raises questions about motive and timing. Police and prosecutors review evidence while family members express shock at the developing story.
A young man and Amelia Frances Gow were arrested after a probe into the deaths of Percy Chung Chun Gow and Gow’s husband. Post mortems at Marrickville and Jervis Bay revealed poisoning linked to a naval acquaintance, with investigators exhuming a body and alleging foul play.
The Federal Commission announced Miss Smith as matron of Canberra Hospital succeeding Matron Law. Smith trained at Rosal Prince Alstead and North Shores Sydney, served as matron at Gundagai and Macleay district hospitals, selected after many applicants. Sir John Butters praised the retiring matron and offered deputy matron post to Miss Smith.
Hubert Opperman receives lavish praise from French newspapers for his performance in the six day race at Buffalo Velodrome. Described as a super cyclist, he rode 18 hours without a break, finished third, and earned admiration for endurance and tactics amid tough luck.
A British air services company shows annual results ending March 1 with a government subsidy and 72,000 owned by the government. The filing notes profits retained for development, fleet improvements, and anticipated expansion to India, expecting profitability in the near term.
Soviet authorities reply to Britain’s request to remove the bodies of crewmen from the sunken submarine L355. Moscow says it cannot allow a British warship to enter Soviet waters to recover the remains, noting permission or consent issues and the need to protect victims’ personal effects. Norway conveyed no objection to a friendly nation's vessel but warned against British warships entering Soviet waters.
Magisterial inquiry examined allegations five prisoners beat warders with batons in Long Bay cells. Four prisoners admitted involvement in unprovoked attack. a fifth pled not guilty but convicted. Sentences ranged from 2 ½ to 7 days. Evidence described ringleader assault on a warden and prisoners arming with tools, then retreating to a corner. Some inmates reportedly diseased and warders reluctant to touch them.
A London report from Wednesday quotes the Brewers' Society secretary urging greater temperance among soldiers and workers. The incomplete text suggests measurements or a policy discussion linking sobriety to public order, referencing years 1925 and earlier efforts in Britain.
The article details Tilden unable to attend a professional hearing in New York over editorial conduct and alleged breaches of a writer’s code. It notes Tilden’s defense that his articles were editorial and his willingness to accept compensation discussions. The piece cites a tense session highlighting tensions between reformers and writers in the tennis press.
Gene Tunney reached London amid a large crowd at Paddington and a reception that prompted him to say he never expected such importance. From Paddington he went to the Savoy Hotel where he planned a brief stay amid interviews and public interest.
The boxer says boxings lacks intellectual attraction and dismisses questions about his marriage as personal. He notes plans to return to America and pursue privacy, while commenting on boxing and upcoming events.
A workers strike at the Bunnerong Power House in Sydney idled the entire Babcock and Wilcox plant as 130 men in crane work halted. Officials tied the action to a dispute with two boilermakers, with union officials denying full collaboration and expressing sympathy, while the halt continued amid the dispute.
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