29 Aug 1928
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1928
Page
1
London report from Monday notes The Evening Stavlord claims Jupp is among the favored selections as the team weighs a further batsman amid a busy selection period.
The paper urges the Vo Jupp team to convict V8 players named Lee emer as troublemakers. It argues they push to travel to Austrilla amid open fog and a batsman replacement plan if he breaks down.
Thirty people injured when the Manchester express crashed at Euston station buffer. Among the injured were singer Horace Kievens and performers Tudor Davies Martel. Witnesses said a passenger group was jolted and a survivor found a colleague under a seat with facial injuries. All three shaken but recovering. one taken to hospital.
Tokyo reports authorities after a conference deem Manchurian tranquility restored and order restored as 400 Japanese troops are recalled from the Manchurian garrison.
John Mon a, a prisoner at Long Bay, was found by a warder to possess a hack saw secreted in his clothing. Authorities say the tool could have let him saw through cell bars. He faced the visiting magistrate and received a term of solitary confinement.
A bridge at Almon Park collapsed while a man named Jones crossed it in a car. The horse's two forelegs were broken and the animal had to be destroyed. The driver was badly injured.
A historical ceremony in the Clock Room of the French Foreign Office saw delegates from fifteen powers sign a pact renouncing war as national policy. Briand read the text amid pomp and cameras while Kellogg and others watched. dignitaries exchanged speeches and photos as negotiations hint at future evictions and financial readjustments.
Briand speaks of the pact as a moral authority guiding a peaceful future with Germany’s voluntary adhesion. France welcomes a German minister, while the German press notes grievances. The League of Nations accepts a pledge to deter war, though official comment largely overlooks the pact’s significance.
A New York survey of editorials on the outlawry of war treaty finds four distinct questions about Senate ratification. The New York Times notes the gist lies in the Preamble of the League, while other papers warn the pact may affect Congress powers to declare war and defend the United States.
The government announced that Parliament will be opened on September 11. The notice cites the absence of the government as the reason for the timing, with Sydney listed as the location of the proceeding.
In Moscow today the French ambassador delivered France’s formal invitation to the Soviet Union to join the Kel Log Pact with the usual signatories and privileges. Litvinoff asked for a full list of invited countries and copies of diplomatic correspondence on the matter. Limvnel announced the Soviet intended to participate in the League Commission to consider armament production.
On Monday Senator Mc Lachlan laid a wreath of roses on the Unknown Warrior's grave in the presence of a guard of honour, representing Australia.
The report notes Russia announced a preliminary disarmament proposal and signaled readiness to proceed, but details remain unconsidered and impractical, while the Soviet side shows continued openness to cooperate despite limited substantive gains.
A local firm receives cash orders funded by a Kingston sponsored initiative. Officials, including Kingston representatives, outline the program aims and eligibility. The plan targets small businesses to stimulate employment and regional commerce amid ongoing economic concerns.
A new company named Canberra Cash Order Co Ltd has registered in Sydney with 2000 pounds share capital. Its aims include money lending and acting as finance and general agents, planning a cash order business across all branches. Subscribers listed include J Lavery and BR Walton. principal office to be in Canberra.
The Director of Postal Services Mr TW Brewn, back from abroad, urged establishing relay broadcasting stations. He noted telephones sometimes struggle to carry programs from a capital and plans trials with rural automatic telephone instalments, aiming for widespread, continuous service if successful in the countryside.
Tuesday, businessman Mr Lara Brundall offered to finance the Tasman flight by Marer. He states there will be no race against Kingsford Smith and no attempt to forestall the Might of the Southern Cross.
The steamer Albork, sailing today for Dunkirk, leads the season with 8,000 bales of wool aboard. Minutes later Port Hobart and City of Kimberley departed with about 7,000 bales each. A great race is expected among the three vessels.
A meeting of the Norther miners last night suspended inspector J Teeton after he ordered men to quit Lambton colliery citing dangerous air and roof falls in the main return airway. Teeton did not notify the Northern Executive and is linked to the Independent Labour candidate for Hamilton, whom the Federation repudiated after his nomination.
The federal parliament resumes this afternoon for a four to five week session. A memorial moment for late Senator Givens and Mr Corner will follow today. The budget and referendum bill processing is slated, with elections set for November 17. Prime Minister Bruce and Treasurer Farlelage are expected to outline government plans. Representation for the Federal Capital Territory remains under cabinet review with no timetable yet announced.
The Registrar of Bankruptcy criticizes Walter Henry Mason for not halting work in August 1927 and informing creditors. Mason, a Queanbeyan builder, faced contracts at Canberra for £126,000 and Mount Stromlo observatory works for £26,000, later completed by others. He was declared bankrupt February 8, 1928, with secured and unsecured liabilities and £12,138 proved debts. The registrar noted insolvent status in 1927 after a £700 materials suit and urged creditors be informed to discourage future failures.
Six months imprisonment ordered for Jacob Johnson on a charge of intimidation regarding the Barwon. The Control Court heard testimony from seaman John Blackman amid cross examination. Other charges were adjourned and notice of appeal will be lodged.
The Foreign Office condemns a forged Bir Austen Chamberlain letter in the New York World as pernicious and immoral. It traced the fake to London for a week to ten days before reaching New York. Newspapers doubted its authenticity and some refused it citing dubious value.
The warrant used to pursue the second man in the Sefton Park outrage has been withdrawn. A 14 year old girl says the man who left the car appeared a gentleman and did not interfere with her. She recalls a ride, jumps on the running board, and a possible fall that fractured her skull during unconsciousness. A £500 reward remains for information leading to arrest and conviction.
At Central Police Court on Tuesday Blaney Robert Ferrin aged 48, auburnan, faced charged of assaulting Constable Gee during a football riot at Farle Park Arncliffe on August 11. The officer, in plain clothes, mistook Ferrin for a rioter and arrested him. Ferrin did not know he was confronting a constable and acted in self defense. Police stated Ferrin was not a rioter and the charge was withdrawn.
Dengue fever causes disruption in Athens with 150,000 cases reported, no fatalities yet. Telephones, rail services, and shops are affected as authorities scramble to cope and public morale suffers amid quarantine and shortages.
Hilda Sharp, the English swimmer, said knee trouble hindered the final eight hours of her Channel crossing. She had to pause frequently and could not tell her trainer. A London meeting considers several proposals for future appearances in music halls.
A cable to the Evening Standom says former tennis star Tilden is not fretting over a decision and looks forward to one more appearance at Wimbledon and possibly other events. The note counters chatter about his retirement after his European tour.
Levine arrives in Brussels with Thames Taevine Mare Bell and Bert Acosta from Croydon amid a Queen of Diamonds mystery surrounding their intent. Levine declines to confirm whether he will attempt the Atlantic crossing, leaving observers unsure of their plans.
A joint meeting of the Nationalist and Country parties approved compulsory voting for the Electoral Amendment Act. The measure will be presented to Parliament at the forthcoming session. Premier Ravin outlined the legislative programme to party members.
In Melbourne city court Kathleen Nolan, 20, charged with attempting to kill her own infant born August 12. A detective said the girl admitted motherhood and that last Friday she carried the child to the beach and threw it into the sea. She was described as friendless and destitute, and the infant was placed in a convent’s care.
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