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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1928
Page
2
The Canberra Times compiles monthly rainfall totals for the year to date with scattered figures for January to August. It also lists Queanbeyan temperatures and rainfall totals, showing monthly values and totals for the period reported.
A fragmented listing shows bookstalls and publishers connecting Sydney Moss Vale Goulburn and Albury with regional towns. Mentions include Queanbeyan Gunning Captain's Flat Morimbula Mona Vale and Mt Koelciusko with prices and distribution notes. The notice lists firms Gordon Gotch Ltd and railway bookstalls as obtainment points.
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The notice states that any part of the newspaper referring to the liquor poll to be held on September 1 1928 in the Territory for the Seat of Government falls under the Liquor Poll Ordinance 1928 section 66. It declares signatures by Arthur Thomas Shakespeare of Fawkner Street Braddon B C T as implied by absence of express signature.
Educational notice from Goulburn New South Wales announcing a college under the Bursary Endowment Act with extensive modern facilities. It offers professional commercial and science courses with undenominational scripture teaching and fixed terms February 14 June 6 and September 18. Prospectus available from Canberra Times office and from Principal B McNicoll B A M E Dipl Educ Melbourne.
The Newt stock wire held by Woalgers i Coitherow ltd in Wooma reports a Thursday sale. Markets show cautious demand with fine ewes and lambs sold. prices for wool and mutton cited.
A garbled legal notice from Bedernal Capital Prevem outlines a regional accord with notes of restructuring. Key entities include J. J. Bhoke voware and Adinglie, with referenced dates and procedural steps, though exact details are unreadable.
The article argues that rising scores stem from weaker bowling and altered pitches, not better batsmen. It highlights McDonald’s four for 9 and 7 for 39, Hammond’s 74 and driving exploits, Barratt’s 46 with a rapid run, and Glamorgan’s record Ninth wicket stand and 328 for the third wicket. It mentions Yorkshire and Notts incidents and notes Glamorgan’s peak scoring trend amid disrupted play.
The article argues that Australia will see cheaper British coal than Newcastle coal due to Britain's broken coal and shipping industries. It notes worldwide oversupply, unemployment, and pressure for international price and output controls. It warns against relying on quotas and urges a broader, structural solution beyond export limits.
Victoria won the inter-state football match beating South Australia 16 14 to 15 14 with faster play and stronger execution. Melbourne secured a key goal advantage late in the game as the Victorian side overtook the visitors.
An incomplete dispatch reports a steamer voyage with eight crew on a northern run. The vessel is said to have sailed without clear timing or arrival details as Melbourne footballers undertake travel for a tentative outing.
An afternoon gathering at the Hotel Wellington featured guests including Mim Amtiway Cove and Sirah Green with a social mix of friends. The event included notable attendees such as McFarhane Toe Culler Romer Wonthy Jabot Pachinta and Dor Pit amidst a formal reception atmosphere.
An incident near Matraville involves a motorcycle rider Georg Wood killed and Charles Bonds severely injured after the bike skids on a damaged wheel spoke and strikes a telegraph pole. The event stems from a overcoat or object caught in the wheel area.
An account details a ship's peril as it drills through ash clouds near a volcanic region. The crew fights fumes and structural damage while seeking safe harbor and news arrives of nearby vessels facing similar danger.
In Queanbeyan a sermon by c Caldwell Wearne argues against prohibition as a cure. He defends religious liberty, warns against coercive law, and cites Christ's method and Woodrow Wilson to claim morality cannot be legislated. The talk notes opposition from clergy and emphasizes personal transformation over legal restriction.
The Methodist Church at Reid hosted the wedding of Jean Marriott daughter of Mr and Mrs J Marriott Foreent to John McCloskey son of Mr and Mrs McCloskey Melbourne. The ceremony featured Rev L Yorcoe and Mrs J Kennedy on organ. Guests included Miss Ida McCloskey sister of the groom and Miss Marriott, a reception followed at Almena Cafe. The couple planned a Blue Mountains honeymoon and received numerous gifts including cheques and a cutlery set from a prominent official.
Capitol Theatre presents a double bill with The Three Ring Marriage a suspenseful crime romance starring Macy Astor and Hughps plus The Little Adventuress featuring Vert Reynolds. Wednesday offers La Boheme screen version with John Gilbert and Lilian Gish as lead stars. Regular prices apply and box plan at J W Prowse Civic Centre.
A Friday evening debate at Gregory's supper room featured the Methodist Guild arguing for abolishing the State Parliament and the Catholic Club opposing the motion. The adjudicator awarded 9 points to the Methodists and 5 to the Catholics for their speaking, with notes on style and factual delivery.
Reports show numerous doubles and singles matches across the Esmond Shield competition. Matches feature Williams, Fitzpatrick, Curran, Low, O Loughlin, Gray, Maloney, and others with mixed outcomes including several losses and some decisive set victories.
Fragmentary text shows Jupp requested inclusion in an English squad for an Australian tour. Details on team, dates, or selections are unclear due to unreadable OCR.
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