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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 01, 1927
Page
2
Melbourne, described in a Melbourne report, nears a population of one million. A Victorian estimate places the city at the milestone after a rapid growth period, comparing Melbourne to Sydney's earlier million mark and noting a swift rise.
A single seed from the River Amazon has been planted at Pomentts War or London gardens. It is said to sprout a faint white flower at night, then change to a vivid red at dawn to attract moths butterflies and bees. The plant is expected to cover the pond with leaves and bloom in months.
Al Korasiuk, a Fuseian wrestler defeated by Edwards in a grueling Saturday bout, collapsed at Mount Fololaye's baths on Lonsdale Street and was admitted to Melbourne Hospital with cardiac failure. His condition is not immediately dangerous, but expected to influence his next several weeks of activity.
Final addresses before the Royal Commission on wireless raise strong representations about the feasibility of the Commonwealth Government taking over amalgamated wireless. The inquiry probes broad aspects of wireless policy and governance.
Melbourne workers rallied against the Melbourne Motor Body Works alleging radical open shop practices. The Trades and Labour Council Disputes Committee condemned the company amid widespread job stoppages and mass absence from the plant.
A committee to investigate mechanical transport in Australia recommends possible subsidy or tariff support to standardize vehicle types for mobilization. It favors six wheelers for up to six tons, urges continued inquiry under the Development and Migration Commission, and calls for joint research with London for transport modernization.
In Bridkey on Sunday June 24, listeners heard the London clock chimes via overseas stations. Dutch relay picked up French and German programs, with the Dutch station re-broadcasting to Australian listeners. The event signals a new era in cross channel radio reach and timing.
The readable portion hints at a discussion of plywood or boards and a note about material composition. The fragment mentions planes and a possible shift to Nye pieces, suggesting a manufacturing or construction context. Further details are unclear due to missing text.
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