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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1928
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text discusses stadium construction and expected events at the Olympic Games venue. It references incomplete names and uncertain details about tickets and presents a vague outline of preparations and likely performances or procedures surrounding the stadium’s readiness.
Opperman placed 32nd as the Tour de France unfolded with mixed results for team Alycon Wes. Watson emerged amid faulted conditions, earning penalties while Yenhan faced further issues on the hilltop stage. Aggregate standings show only minor shifts in the overall order.
The Lady Heath twins on a new seaplane type named Lady Wirth soared to a world record height of 1 feet over the sea, achieving remarkable distance for a maiden flight. The event showcased precision piloting and the craft’s stability in cold sea air.
Fragmentary text reports a court or inquiry about a habitual criminal. mentions Australian ties, a chairperson, and tensions with authorities. Names and specifics are unclear due to damaged OCR, but it signals a formal discussion of a criminal figure and international connections.
Fragmented report describes fierce storms after a heat wave from Toronto to Ottawa. Major M O Halloran and two soldiers killed at Welowowo camp, a dozen soldiers injured. Ottawa river flood signals and Hull disruption reported amid wild telegraphic aurora observations and mid western Canada outages.
The Central Court reopened for four cases from Justice Harvey's graft report. Silas Younes Mal Ing is charged with corruptly receiving £10600 from Pabeotk and Wilens Ltd. Alierman Fraok Green faces £7000 receipt under the Secret Commissions Act. Arthur Arnel is alleged to be privy to fraud related to the £10600 Mal Ing case. Babcock and Wilcox Ltd stands accused of giving £120,800 to Allie Young Maling. Adjournments were sought. pleas of not guilty entered for some. Trials set for Monday. others plead not guilty or not yet.
A garbled notice outlines planned changes to hotel bar hours for Anzac Day across the state. The proposed amendments affect timing and operations, with further details to be announced by authorities.
A reported incident follows a large prize win leading to unexpected consequences. The article notes the winner’s name and aftermath, with reference to subsequent events and involved parties amid social disruption and intrigue.
Wireless conference report valued to Mor Timwen venta with Maltinews and Browns Jolmt re port.
Italian situation described by The Daily Kaxprees correspondent, noting violent strikes and rumors surrounding the king. Mention of Marselini majesty and a look at royal stance amid unrest.
The Federal Capital Territory No-licenas League decided last night on policy for the liquor poll to be held on September 1. Members and council met to receive from the executive detailed plans for the forthcoming campaign and public meetings. The meeting ended with the announcement that the league will advocate measures restricting beer, prohibition, and punitive contracts on premises. Arrangements were made for a Friday evening meeting at Lavery's corner in Kaustake with speakers outlining the case to the league.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Vatican matters and a fake Crown Prince tale. It references Fascist era figures and political unrest, with garbled phrases about kingship, religious symbols, and youth purges. Details are unreadable, but suggests a chaotic mix of contemporaneous political rumors.
Stockholm reports four days of silence from Nobile's party. Fever struck wireless operator wlags and other crew after scarce food. Mental strain grew as storm and rain followed an attempted rescue under perilous conditions.
Sir Granville Ayriy opened an Australian art display at the public library gallery in London. He said the exhibitions would be annual and help English audiences know Australia better. The show features works by notable Australian artists including Sydney painters and others, acquired from recent exhibitions.
Melbourne delegates at a union meeting move to expel the communist element from the executive of the ATU. The comrade Ryan, who was sent by the A C T U as a delegate to the Pan Pacific conference in Shanghai, had no authority to pledge the A C T U to Moscow decisions.
Chief Secretary Beunbnell announced Cabinet plans to send three detectives led by Inspector Mackay to Scotland Yard and possibly to Bootland Yard, Pop and New York, to study enemy detection methods. A first-rate man will be sent to Builney for liaison as part of a round-table conference with De prolien and Crown Law to advance crime strategies.
A distorted transcript shows Inland Minister Byouney urging segregation as a policy response to native welfare, claiming matrious and white women at stations affect public opinion. The account mentions various speakers and references to government and religious figures discussing race, policy, and domestic arrangements.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions flight plans and merit context related to New Zealand. Names and specifics are unclear but imply a formal or official evaluation process. Details about individuals or organizations are not decipherable from the readable fragments.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a distant diplomatic scene with mentions of Shanghai and London. It references wartime figures and a secretary at a high level, but the text is garbled and lacks clear events or outcomes to confirm specific actions or dates.
A tentative census result for the Federal Capital Territory city area shows 6,012 people total on June 30 and 1,020 on a later December 21 count. Reported by Director of Federal Police Major Jones, figures include 4,698 males and 4,470 females at one point, with regional totals for Military College Canton and other centers.
Major Jones, Police Commissioner of the Federal Capital Territory, notes that returns are not exact but indicate an increase in permanent residents offsetting job losses. He explains the census and postal data plus known residents informed the estimate, suggesting Canberra’s development continued despite the wartime slump.
The treasury reported the total foreign gifts and securities received toward reducing the national debt since the outbreak of war. About 1,000,000 in securities and 260,000 in cash were received. Financial Secretary to the Treasury Manuel Mackay noted further funds had arrived since the Chew announcement in February.
In Melbourne the Unemployed Workers Insurance Bill is moved to a second reading. Minister for Railways Tunneeline outlines a 3d weekly levy from employers, the State, and workers to fund relief for able workers over 14 during unemployment. An unemployment council would study causes and work provision across industries.
Members in the House of Commons waited as the Government of New Zealand and His Majesty’s Government in Pantika were kept informed of negotiations for an exchange of notes. The proposed agreement would handle commercial policy, money rates, and related matters between New Zealand and Japan, with attention to exchange regulation and other economic issues.
The rifle shooting event at the Bisley meet sees Britain win with Don leading. Australia, India, Germany, and Canada compete for podium positions as top shooters like Walker and Mutton reach the final rounds.
The General Assembly of Australia backs a central Presbyterian church in Canberra with a Gothic style plan. The project includes a 100-seat church, 300-seat parish hall, caretaker cottage, memorial tower and a war memorial chapel, plus an open air pulpit and substantial grounds. Funds raised reach about £34 with campaigns active in Western Australia. Completion targeted for August, with the tower and spire forming a prominent skyline feature.
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