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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 11, 1928

Page

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Industrial peace progress in Britain discussed by Walsh and leaders

Tom Walsh’s message to the conference of the nascent Imperial and Ellapark Trade League outlines aims for industrial peace to secure empire development. Key speakers Amery and Horne defend limited strikes, advocate national productivity, and stress that industrial peace underpins dominion strength amid Irish and Australian labor tensions.

IM NS Abou Nas Ra Voce Uncen Ellapark Trade League Lonl Mayer Cgtepy Fo Verre Lacaarmatie Peer Dita Ghelr Abe Jeclu Rumilus Mr Amery Robert Horne Mir Amery Amery Wihledial Mike Terim Verity Jeminions Britain Tom Walsh Bhievelock Wilson Odin Averett Havelock Wilsom Dominions

Unemployment Debate Bites Leader Over Jobless Figures

In the Legislative Assembly today Bir William McPherson criticized the Labour Government on unemployment. He claimed the number of jobless was higher and demanded clearer figures as the debate focused on relief policies.

Legislative Assembly Toddioy Bir Willam

Railway interference cited as cause of delays and unrest

The report accuses the government of hampering railways through interference while three unemployed men protested by the wall, with Sir Wile Home Meherson and Ceaunus forcibly removed. The line blames the government for failing to support a sufficient number of workers during the year.

Yyiu Works Dike Vymowlich Tranaport Hut bin Hare Wile Home Meherson Ceaunus

Hornsby Team Arrangements For Saturday Soccer Match

At a weekly meeting of the soccer association arrangements were made for a match between Calany 1 and Hornsby to be played at 2 pm Saturday. Hornsby will arrive in the forenoon and stay for the match. Honeysett is named to play. Mr Hamilton was elected to preside over the meeting.

Calany Hornsby Tean Wml Hornsby I, Honeysett Wmitton Hamilton Freaanrersedi Ip Whi Lia

Entomological Station Urged for Canberra at £38000

Dr R J Tillyard, chief entomologist, urges a £38000 Canberra research station with £20000 annual costs. The plan aims to study pests and weeds, use natural enemies and parasites, avoid duplication, and position the facility as a pure research unit serving the Federal Capital Territory and wider agriculture.

Canberra R. J. Tillyard Council of Scientific Research Council On Entomological Research Tilyard Europe Prevent Tivard Federal Capital Territory Pwesta Commonwealth Station der. Tilsard Victoria N.B.W Arcedit Tasmanian Tillyard

New Arrivals for Canberra Public Service Transfers

The first batch of new transfer to public service in Canberra arrives tomorrow with five Electoral Office officers on the Melbourne train. A further 44 Statisticians begin arriving July 19, with completion by August 7. Subsequent transfers include Public Service Board and Health Department staff by end of next month to be housed in Fields, with others in Cradden North Ainslie and sparse occupancy on the southern side.

Canberra Electoral Oice Melbourne Statistican's Department Public Service Linard Eup Ornation Branch Health Departmentia Feid Hradden Ainslie Ores Oakley Corken

Migration Lord Lovat's Mission to the Dominions

London reports Sir Ormaly Gore says no special directives drafted for sending Lord Lovat to Canada Australia and New Zealand as under secretary for the dominions He hopes to discuss overseas settlement with authorities and dominion representatives and to negotiate an extension of policy during the tour No scheme will be held up until its conclusion and related subjects will be reviewed

London Ormaly Gore Colonles Cancada Australia New Zeoland Lord Lovat Dominions

Auckland Rail Disaster During Severe NZ Downpours

Heavy rains drenched rural New Zealand causing widespread floods and a gale that felled a tree beside the Northern Railway. An express train struck the fallen branches shattering fourteen carriage windows. Four pedestrians including two women a man and a schoolgirl suffered facial and hand cuts from flying glass while the engine driver also sustained injuries.

Auckland N.Z New Zealand

Foreign influx Sydney protest against Italianization quota

The Reymour sub-branch of the Victorian Returned Holdi er' Langue moves to back public protest against the Commonwealth Government policy aiding Italianization of country districts. They commend William Morris Hughes for criticizing the policy and defend the term dago as a common European label.

Sydney Reymour

Uralla Wreck to be Sold After Brockton Beach Stranding

The wreck of the steamer Uralla is to be sold on Friday after it stranded on Brockton beach. Reports say its machinery remains intact and sale will proceed with limited details available.

Uralla Rydney Brockton Beach Wriday

The Times Offers Free Ads to Unemployed in Canberra

The Canberra Times announces free employment adverts to help unemployed residents of Canberra and Queanbeyan. Unemployed callers may submit handwritten ads at the newspaper office between advised hours, with name, address, and last place of employment, for up to three insertions. No obligation to pay.

Canberra Queanbeyan Canberra Times

Crime Wave Prompts Police Increase and Yard Exchange

The State Cabinet met to discuss a crime wave and announced plans to hire more police and arrange detective exchanges with Scotland Yard. Despite 00 new officers in the year, effectiveness lagged due to long hours and rising population, with extensive force expansions under review. The Premier noted better offshore crime-detection measures and compared local crime figures favorably to other regions. The Home Secretary reported measures including Sefton Park police station, additional motorcycles, and boosted patrols and detectives.

Rydney Avin Sydney Scotland Yard Havin Cabinet Mro Hammell Sefton Park Staf

Joinery Mills to Close as Commission Sells Smallest Plant

Federal Capital Commission to shut down its large joinery workshop at Kingston indefinitely after current orders. The Maintenance Department shop at Kingston is offered for sale or lease at £62 per year, with plant removal or long term lease options. Canberra Construction Co Eastlake State Monier pipe works closed last weekend, Kingston site occupancy ending, brickworks output seen affecting costs and freight. Several associated industries face reduced activity as consolidations occur in the Territory.

Federal Capital Commission Canberra Eastlake Kingston Commission Conmnis Aiater Monker Pipe Works Germontware Works Canberra Construction Co

Federal Capital Commission dismissals spark anger at meeting

An official at the Amalie sub branch of the returned Soldiers League criticized continual flouting of the government's intentions by the Federal Capital Commission in dismissing married ex-soldiers. Action was being taken by the executive to address the matter, the president stated.

Raldiers League Acton

Victorian ex official criticises railway branch for falsified records

Melbourne Tuesday former assistant superintendent of railway refreshment services Mr Whitaker told the Railways Commissioner that there had been maladministration by the department. He said the branch segments had been falsified to present a false picture of operations.

Melbourne Mr. Whitaker Railways Commissioner

Minimum wage fixed for Northern Territory workers

Chief Judge Dethridge in the Arbitration Court fixed a minimum wage of £5 a week and keep for the North Australian Workers' Union claim. He refused to set a fixed hours target and rejected an application aiming to exclude Aboriginals from employment.

Dethridge Arbitration Court Today North Australian Workers’ Union Northern Territory Trebhridge

British delegates named for League of Nations Assembly

London reports the forthcoming League of Nations Assembly will be attended by Austen Chamberlain Cushenden Harnt Hilton Young Talith Lyttelton and Wat Cooper as official British delegates.

London Assembly League of Iona Beao Austen Chamberlain Ord Cushenden Cecil Harnt EK. Hilton Young Talith Lyttelawm Wat? Cooper

Parliament Favourable Statement on Chalet Finances

The government reported a favourable statement to Parliament on chalet finances amid concerns of reckless expenditure across stations. Officials claimed department goods were diverted to senior managers and commissioners, while liquor sales benefited branch heads at wholesale prices.

Illicit still found in New Zealand bay area

Police uncovered a West mill in a hidden spot at Awarua Bay where a large quantity of Alert whisky is believed to have been produced on a wide scale. Several large casks of matured liquor were found along with other casks in various stages of fermentation. An early arrest is expected.

Wellington N.Z Awarua Bay

Motor Collision on Commonwealth Avenue Causes Vehicle Damage

A car driven by Victor Binnacker collided with an oncoming vehicle on Commonwealth Avenue near Télopea Park yesterday noon. No injuries occurred though both cars were damaged. The lorry swung across the road as they moved southward. emergency crews responded but no serious harm reported.

Victor Binnacker Télopea Park Andaorry James Cunningham Ornoon Commonwealth Avenue Rimacker Mel Avellue

Antiwar Pact Signage Questioned in Parliament

Foreign Secretary Austen Chamberlain spoke in Parliament on Britain’s stance toward the United States multilateral renunciation of war pact. He would not say when Britain would sign, promised sped reply, and noted care in taking on new obligations while awaiting Dominion consultations. He expected no unnecessary delays.

London United States Austen Chamberlain Dominions

Empire Forestry Conference delegates named for Australia tour

Delegates announced for the Empire Forestry Conferences to be held in Australia from August to October. Mir Peter Clutterbuck will represent India, B D Richmond and C E Lagat for South Africa, J D Bergent for Ceylon, J S Corbett for the Empire Marketing Board, with attendees from Britain and other dominions including Nigeria Tanganyika Kenya and the Gold Coast. The delegation will visit multiple Australian ports and New Zealand, arriving in Canberra in September.

Australia Mir Peter Clutterbuck India B.D. Richmond C. E Lagat South Africa J. D. Bergent Ceylon J. 8. Corbett Empire Marketing Board Empire Great Britain Dominions Amaller Nigeria Tanganyika Kenya Gold Coast Zeiland Canberra

Rail Rolling Stock DID NORTHERNERS REMOVE

A historical note questions whether northern states removed rail rolling stock amid concerns of a large debt to Britain. The item outlines tensions over supplies, credit issues, and potential strategic moves affecting transportation and wartime logistics.

British Foreign Secretary cites lack of information on Chinese troops loot

In the House of Commons Sir Austen Chamberlain said he had no information on whether departing Chinese Northern troops had carried off 4000 goods wagons and locomotives. He affirmed British firms were owed over £1,000,000 and that railway material debts remained unpaid since 1922. He noted efforts to secure debts but civil war hindrances persisted.

London House ‘of Commons Austen Chamberlain Austen Auster’ Chamberlain Renault

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