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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 11, 1928

Page

2

Canberra Times circulation notice list of agents

The Canberra Times announces early daily delivery details and subscriptions. It lists agents in Canberra and surrounding towns for prepaid subscriptions and distribution, with contact points at Kingston Manuka and several local businesses. It invites readers to place orders with the circulation manager for early morning delivery.

R.J. Domne Queanbeyan A.M. Fallick & Sons Bombala M. Willian Cooma A. Perkin Arthurs Kennelly Braid Woelte Goulburn Mousa Vale Mt. Koschaske Kogcojuako Narournna Thas Take G. A Jones Pamtula Brown Bydnaay Bookatal Co Melbourne Gordon & Roth, Ltd Bydnay Mona Vale Albury Canberra Times

Thanks For Kindness From Canberra Health Staff

The family of Joyer Mullizin de sire expresses gratitude to members of RACH No. 195 CUE No. 11 doctors and nurses of Canberra Hospital and many friends for their kindness and sympathy after their dear daughter’s death.

Mra Gerden Mullizin Canberra Guna Joyer

Barton’s Safety Coach Schedules in Canberra Territory

Mrs Barton offers weekly coach services from Canberra to Queanbeyan with multiple daily departures including Fallick's Corner and Post Office routes. Specials cover Saturdays with extended times and private hire for tours, picnics, and sports teas. Fares are two shillings to Canberra Queanbeyan with children half price.

Barton Wis Oeeteenn Kantlake Ainslie Queanbeyan Fallick's Corner Fallick Muatlake Admalia Amalie Ainalie Vis Manukeyr Canberra Barton Forrest F.C.T

Coal Experiments Highlight British Government Tests

The Daily reports on Tide Government experiments using outgas from low temperature carbonisation as a potential steamship fuel. A pulverising plant could lower costs for steamship fuel, with trials aboard the steamer Horerag under Admiralty and Trade Dept oversight.

LON Tron Bundmy Tide Covernment Regent Hoand Rite

Canberra Forecast With Showers and Thunderstorms

Canberra forecast notes a shower or two and thunderstorms with variable winds. It lists monthly rainfall totals for the year to date and compares to last year’s rainfall, signaling overall damp conditions for the period.

Canberra Claudy

Queanbeyan Weather Records Summary Periods

The document lists monthly weather data for Queanbeyan with temperatures and rainfall figures. It shows periods ending December February March August September November and totals including a 50.5 degree reading and rainfall totals around 2.0 inches.

Queanbeyan Arei Bom Maz Min. Rao Taco Ag

Weather forecast for Australian regions across multiple states

Canberra fine with variable cloudiness. New South Wales shows partly cloudy and warm conditions with scattered inland rain and thunder, cooler southeast winds in the south west. Victoria fine with moderate temperatures and southeast winds. Tasmania fine with south to southeast winds. Tasman Sea winds fresh south easterly. seas moderate. Western Australia scattered thunder showers south to the Bight, otherwise fine with easterly to northerly winds. South Australia fine with southerly to easterly winds, turning northly in the far west as temperatures rise. North Australia continues to see more rain and thunder. Queensland cloudy along the tropical coast with more rain and thunder. coastal winds from the south, inland northerly.

Canberra New South Wolea Victoria Winda Tasmania Ocean Tasman Sea West Australia Goldfields Bight South Australia North Australian Queensland

Weather Synopsis for Victoria and Nearby Regions

Victoria remains chiefly clear with light variable winds and a brisk easterly on the Cape Otway Peninsula. New South Wales shows showers and a thunderstorm at Junew with general cloud and weakening rain across the region. Queensland reports cloudy to dull conditions with tropical coast rain and thunderstorms, while Tasmania experiences overcast skies with variable winds and limited rain.

Victoria Cape Otway New South Wales Ruverind Porth Equet Gravesend Riverina Blue Mountelne Bellata Wollongong South Australia Kerwin Queensland Mackay South Coat Tasmania

New Guinea Address Tells of Australian Mandate Policy

Administrator speaks near Wieatem about New Guinea’s status under Australia’s mandate. She defends Australian rule citing economic progress and welfare for natives, urging continued investment and personnel while noting policy excludes Asians and aims to improve living standards for the Sew Gulivei people.

Wieatem Prtowont Lorne New Gaines Australia Pruerenseld Jo Hind Austeatla Austra Ain Corcyim Publig Deryvier Ler Pradesh Iim Siephere New Guinea Teese

Modernising Japanese cities Yokohama and Tokyo rebuilt after disaster

The article lauds Yokohama and Tokyo for rapid official reconstruction after near total destruction. It notes completion targets for Yokohama by next March and Tokyo a year later, detailing major urban upgrades, land reshaping, new streets and bridges, and improved sanitation while emphasizing bold planning beyond prewar layouts.

Yokohama Tokio Japan

Weather report fragment with scattered clouds and winds

Parts of the north east show low clouds with some clear spells in other areas. South enjoys clearer skies while Ligeti remains a distant reference. In West Australia cloud cover is light in the extreme south west with mainly clear conditions and varying winds. Light rain noted in a few spots along the coast and Kimberley region.

Australia Panthicon Kimberley

Cold Flying in the Antarctic Expedition Notes

A dated report by Sir George Wilkins documents Antarctic observations. It describes attempting to inspect a proposed landing field, noting frigid conditions at high altitude and plans to visit Law Island and Snow Island to study surfaces. The text mentions wind, clouds, and the difficulty of evaluating ski suitability, with references to unclear equipment and personnel.

London Stirdey George Wilkins Newbie Bess Orme Pat J. Cronn Law Island Snow Island Croskan Loee

Full Tossers Barred in Canberra Amid Turbulent Debates

Fragmented text records a committee discussion on postponing a match and deciding on a new date as part of a larger debate within cricket circles. Names and places are unclear, but the piece references executive actions and potential changes affecting English teams and Australian venues.

Kelleway Misses Second Test Patch

In WHS reports Kelleway cannot participate in the second Test patch due to unspecified reasons. No other players or details are provided.

Bydney Mortesay WHS

Test Team Concession Fares Pereans Visit Swing for Vie Opening

The Beem Test, Hed Midas, and Totending patrons aim to visit the opening events. Officials urge communication with Mr. HW Honeycctt the honorary service of the Federal Territory before a Wednesday deadline.

Pereans Swing Vie

Rural Wage Inquiry Hears on Women Garments and Prices

Evidence from J Luttrell of Shop Assistants and Warehouses Kanlovecs Tinlon shows woolen clothing costs rising. shipment and freight reportedly make clothes dearer. He notes workers in county areas face higher prices for footwear and garments causing constrained budgets.

Sypnoy Momndry Nyhan Ma `Ely Atpliby Shay Werner Mann Elie Wenn J. Luttrell Asniv Kanlovecs Tinlon

Armistice Medal Marks Tenth Anniversary of Kinfas of Armn

The Virtues Mint issues a commemorative medal for the tenth anniversary of the Kinfas of Armn on November 11 1916. Obverse depicts Deliverance with Britain and a fallen warrior. reverse features a cenotaph surrounded by Their fame liveth for evermore. Designer Mr Poman notes a sword motif and a non vindictive message.

Virtues Dome Deliverance McMxviil Poman Sigmeated Ly Austin Hard Poe Authoritier

Notable British and Australian Officials Arrive in Canberra

The report lists visits by Mr. Miehand Linton of MEA and others to Canberra. Secretary to the Treasury Sheehan and Mr. Metwrtane travel by train to Melbourne. Sir Harry Chauved, Chief of the General Ball, arrives in Canberra and stays at Hotel Canberra with Mrs Notikivedi.

Telogeon Park School Big John Butter Scholere Pert Winer John Butters Lady Butters Abs Priges Spendeluve Master Builders’ Association Sport Primes Francis Sportsuy Pennant J. Mulrooney Australian National Football League Frage Miehand Linton MEA Hie Vietori Pak Sheehan Netine Treasury Metwrtane Melhourne Bie T. Heathershaw Ie Preneuiry New Aeghand Chernt Harry Chauved Teria Muley Morees Canberra Atuyinge Mra. J. Notikivedi Mele Kourtin Ovine Federal

Unclear OCR fragment suggests local item

Fragmentary text appears from a historical notice or report with multiple garbled terms. It references places and names but lacks coherent events or clear actions to summarize meaningfully.

Arnot Resigns Co Trustee Role Amid Premier Attack

A. J. Arnot of Hathcock and Wilcox resigned as co trustee of the Khanbuben sinking property on the Upper Muteray area. The move follows an ongoing dispute with The Premier sparked by an opposition attack in parliament.

Sydney A. J. Arnot Hathcock and Wilcox Bavin Arnot

Old Man’s Death at Rail Platform Under Trains

A verdict of accidental death was recorded after an elderly man crawled onto a railway platform and was struck by a train. The incident occurred near Hazelbrook, with authorities noting the sequence that led to the fatal outcome.

SVN Momiehay Uae Sperene Jn Abs Archer Spa Titi Hazelbrook Utrael

Lord Mayor Optimistic After Industrial Peace Conference

The Lord Mayor of Melbourn Alder Luston expressed strong optimism following the Industrial Peace Conference. He praised the outcome and anticipated positive momentum for future healthful industry progress.

Melbourn Alder Luston Posday

Empire Trade Committee Appointed to Study All Aspects

London reports the Empire trade move as Amery forms a committee to study transport, markets, overseas costs, and government expenditures. Members include Sir James Currie Sir Henry Fowler General F D Hammond and others to advise on Dominion and colonial interests.

Amery London Dominions Chenneckey James Currie Henry Fowler F.2d Hammond Dilett Ulti- Treansport Committee Empire Coronbes India Ahmet

Communists Arrested Halt Cairo Activities

In a tense move during the period, authorities arrested several communists linked to Cairo operations. The crackdown targets disruptions and a broader effort to restore order amid Soviet influence concerns. Local leaders vow to resume normal civic functions once investigations conclude.

Queen Candidate Appeals to Editor on Canberra Carnival Support

Mailed letter from Makif Keegan of Manuka thanks the Canberra amateur orchestra and supporters who donated for the Queen Carnival event. He requests publication of his thanks across Four paper pages and recognizes contributors from other districts who sent donations.

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