27 Feb 1928
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 27, 1928
Page
1
A garbled OCR fragment references an antiques fair, a receipt or handholding event, and a Sunday theme tied to a Lun Landen location. It names Joshua Vie and Manche ja with unclear roles, plus mentions April and a third etian af iat theme. The text is fragmented and uncertain.
Aerial mail plan in South Africa proposes funding of £80,000 for Capetown and surrounding areas. The project will involve government support and the establishment of a state service linking Capetown with nearby towns. Details remain uncertain in the fragmented OCR text.
The report notes a massive expenditure of 150,000,000 pounds on naval ships as part of ongoing defense programmes. It mentions President Hoover and various ministers debating weapon procurement and deployment, with hints at strategic aims and potential future spending. The text is fragmented and mixed with garbled names and phrases.
An inquest into the death of an individual named Omero was conducted this week in Melbourne. The proceedings, led by Coroner Me Hasna and Mulfihey, involved notices of hearings and references to a large shareholdings matter linked to a person named Mire 10 Cerio and a Dr. Grier.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention names and events with unclear context. No coherent story or dates emerge, but references to individuals and a possible marriage or domestic matter appear amid broken lines.
Bert Hinkler reached Longreach at 5 pm after stopping at Camooweal at 12.45 pm on Saturday and planning to reach Bundaberg at 5 pm today. He reported a trying time in the Northern Territory with strong winds and a night under a windmill, after breakfast at Alexandria Station.
The aviator recounted arriving near Camooweal after leaving Darwin at dawn. Severe heat forced ascent to 10 000 feet and the weather later improved. he landed briefly at Alroy Downs then pressed toward Queensland, receiving local help and mail before continuing south east toward Longreach.
Bundaberg awoke to a city of excitement as news arrived that Hinkler had safely landed. A telegram from Hinkler himself sparked a civic wave of pride while plans for a formal reception in Bundaberg on Monday unfolded with Prime Minister Bruce and New Zealand leaders sending congratulatory messages for the record flight from London to Australia.
Report from Camerweal states a spare aircraft was dispatched toward the Territory after 1 PM to locate Hinkler. Anxiety over his safety prompted the search but the aircraft failed to find him and returned to Camerweal.
A tribute note honors Mr Bruce Avatrabir amid a gathering in Tow De, with speeches praising his role in the community and church, and recalling his father’s enduring traditions. The ceremony reflects gratitude from local congregants and officials for his service and leadership.
A conference in Canberra gathers State and Federal experts to discuss the Murray Water Conservation Scheme and Murray Valley irrigation. Attendees include Commonwealth representatives, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Murray River Authority, Development and Migration Commission, and CSIR. Deliberations address irrigation costs and river development projected to continue through the week.
A Balranald deputation visited the Prime Minister regarding the Murray Valley development plan. They pressed to modify the Murrumbidgee portion by substituting works, and urged merging that segment into the main agreement. Bruce indicated broader issues would be considered at the forthcoming conference.
The Prime Minister proposed a formal agenda system for the Industrial Peace Conference. He urges concrete questions, an agenda committee, and staged referral to committees before full assembly debate to avoid conflicts and ensure practical results.
Mr Bruce urged a focused agenda for the conference surveying industrial relations and their economic effects. He proposed five subjects including production growth, fair distribution of industry proceeds, employee participation, employment security, and control of industry managed with prior study by delegates.
Major Dudley Ward recounts at a Welsh Guards gathering how the Prince of Wales narrowly survived French shellfire in the Houss or Forrest during the war. He recalls heavy shelling, misidentification of guns, and the Prince’s near-miss as shells fell around him.
Clumsy OCR text describes Canberra alert after a theft spree across the city. Residents fear a repeat incident as officials investigate a string of odd break ins and warn the public to stay vigilant over the weekend.
The Australian Trades Unions ban resolves to elect delegates to the Industrial Peace Conference only if the Arbitration Bill is withdrawn. Prime Minister Bruce declined further comment, saying he would reply once informed. Meetings of many Weedles convined. Two or three weeks may pass before invitations go to selected delegates.
The Italian premier Mussolini recalls his minister from Vienna in response to anti Italian demonstrations in Austria’s legislature. Analysts say League of Nations intervention would be unhelpful as tensions rise between Rome and Vienna over diplomatic protests.
The Waratahs beat Vancouver by six points in a soggy Saturday clash. Attendance was recorded as Sneed, with the Australian side displaying a ten point edge through steady kicking and sharp passing throughout the struggle.
The Carwoola subdivision sale drew crowds to Sir Obregare's Hall on Saturday afternoon, selling 25,800 acres for £178,500. The large homestead block at 825 acres went for £8 per acre, with other blocks fetching varied bids from A. W. Scott, F. Donnelly, G. Hydes, Tiekner, Ros Hyles, and von Brom among purchasers. The event was completed within an hour, marking the district’s largest auction to date.
England defeated France by 18 points in a London Rugby League match witnessed by about 10 000 spectators including His Majesty the King. The event added momentum to England’s rugby league bid as the teams met on Saturday.
In ideal conditions Edinburgh hosted a large crowd of about 60,000 as Treland defeated Scotland by 13 points. The match drew strong attendance and showcased a decisive scoring run in the later stages.
The Roman Catholic Church of Canberra held the Second National Pilgrimage with a Pontificia High Mass and blessing of motor cars for St Christopher. A procession to Manuka followed, dedicating St Christopher's Convent and School, the first Roman Catholic buildings in Canberra. Prelates from across Australia attended along with Prime Minister Bruce and other officials. The Apostolic Delegate noted his hope for Canberra's growth and a coming cathedral, while discussions touched on a Canberra university and diocesan education.
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