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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 12, 1928

Page

5

Disagreement Over System Change in Savider Tribunal Findings

Commissioners clash over system change as Savider tribunal delivers two lengthy reports. The majority led by Tonks and Withers supports the police evidence and policy shift, while Lees Smith and others dissent citing credibility gaps and police version disputes.

London Toeaday Savider Tribunal Tonks and Withers Lees Smith Joy Tyson Hicks Tim Scotland Yard Padies Genmertjon Min Bavidge Son Sug

Kingston Sub-Branch Fares Criticism of Branch Executive

Large attendance at a Kingston Sub-Branch meeting of the Imperial League of AUST Tallin criticized the executive of the BC LT and the Kingston Sub-Branch methods. Motions urged support for current leadership and condemned external criticism, urging unity with the branch’s wishes.

Causeway-Lustake Returned Sailors Boldlera Imperial League of Aust Tallin Causeway B.clt Oranch H.bb.lla Tte Kingston Causeway-Eastlake Rbbila ILLIA

Canberra Eruption of Social Al Fresco Scene

Canberra society notes describe wives of civil servants enjoying an outdoor gathering on a brisk day atop summits near ML. The piece contrasts Melbourne’s indoors bridge habits with Canberra’s bracing outdoor climate as guests like Mia Galbraith Alva Parker and Mrs Temby mingle and remark on the pleasant air and scenery.

Wlage Odio Canberra Melbourne Mie Laure Verterday Mia Galbraith Alva Parker Temby Mesonran CML Joe Tannferred Aimeélie

English Team Narrow Win Over Newcastle Players

A 10,000 crowd watched England beat Newcastle 47 to 19 in a Rugby League exhibition at the sports ground. Newcastle led 12 to 3 at halftime before England surged ahead in the second half. Forward W Cody was sent off early for allegedly kicking another player.

Newcarbtle Visttine Engileh England Newecastle W. Cody Newcastle Vinitora

Dungog Child Abuse Case Heard in Local Court

Minnie Butler 21 faced a magistrate charged with inflicting serious injuries on Frederick Owen O’Hearne aged three at Dungog. Evidence described frequent slappings, prolonged beatings, and multiple injuries including a ruptured pelvic area and a badly cut ear. Witnesses testified to crying, bruising, and audible cries for mercy. Butler was committed for trial.

Dunebdo Dungog Jotta Minnie Butler Frederick Owen O'Hearne Duneog I Ja Det Charters Butler Nurne Ledgers Thungog Horplces Gilchrist Robert Wylie Arthur Wylie Mra Lawney Mutter Mra. Bubler Freddie Mrs. Young

W C T U Branch Meeting Gift Evening Proposed

The Women s Christian Temperance Union branch met at the Presbyterian Church on Wednesday afternoon to discuss Hoyer poll preparations and raise funds for a tense project. The secretary s home hosted social gathering with tea and conversations after a small balance remained in the treasurer s report.

Women's Christian Temperance Union Presbyterian Bramme A. Ingram Hewitt Donaldeon Street Uruddon

Petrol In Fire Coroners Verdict At Parramatta

The coroner at Parramatta ruled the destruction of the Fremington weather cottage a deliberate act. Evidence showed petrol found in the burning building and a newspaper stuffed between lining and lamp. Henry Archer allegedly eyed compensation from insurance while threats to burn arose. The verdict deemed the fire malicious and by unknown persons.

Bydney Parramatta Fremington Jin John Jackson Henry Archer Cofletame Comeras Mra Trounson Archer

Queanbeyan Cricket Club season 1927-28 averages

The Queanbeyan Cricket Club A grade team premiership winners in the FLW Association for the 1927-28 season have had their individual batting and bowling averages compiled. The lists show standout performers and reflect a strong campaign, with detailed statistics prepared for publication.

Ueanbryan Cricket Club FLW

Presbyterian Church plans major central portion and spire

The committee moves to start the central portion including the choir and organ transept the warders chapel and the memorial tower and spire for the large pipe organ and bells. Architect Mgr John Harr Sydney works on towers at St Pauls Melbourne and H H Kemp Melbourne designed Assembly Hall Collina Street Melbourne.

Australia Mgr John Harr Sydney St. Paul's Melbourne HH. H. Kemp Assembly Hall Collina Street

Plain and Fancy Dress Ball Planned by Ainslie School

The Children’s Welfare Association at Ainslie Public School schedules a plain and fancy dress ball for the last Friday in August to raise funds. Votes for ball queen will cost one penny each, with a belle contest among class representatives. A strong ladies’ committee will meet each Thursday afternoon to plan.

Children's Welfare Association Ainslie Procerda Benny Joan Annaud Clas Lorna Parr Evelyn, Jones Iessea Irma Martin Kern Canberra

Timber mills in WA win shorter hours court order

In the Federal Arbitration Court Judge Lukin granted a temporary limit of shorter hours for timber mills in Western Australia to reduce shutdown risk. Employers reported willingness to a three month trial. workers warned of rent charges and penalties if payments cease. The ruling noted union tensions and urged mutual agreement on a month long reduced schedule.

Melbourne Wednening Federal Arbitration Court Lukin Western Australia Tt Wan Coul Kipper Alenck Weseern Australia Bowers Cimber Workers’ Federation Larkin A& Hers Auntrichia Em- Moyer Mowers Milla Sindae Lakin

Unlikely Starter in Grand National Steeplechase

Melbourne rumor notes Formible will not race in the Grand National Steeplechase on Saturday as the owner believes the gelding cannot handle the tough course.

Melbourne Formible Bo Severe Rc

Railway Revenue in Queanbeyan Station June Report

Revenue data shows comparisons with May and June 1427. Passenger tickets issued rose to 2,008 with total revenue of £1819. Goods handled reached 7H bonwas, while inward goods amounted to 77 tons. The outward shipments and sugar products show mixed movements from the previous month.

Queanbeyan

A.H.C. GUILD Ball at Queanbeyan

The savunied baat organised in can. Mertion with The Aa, Guild Queanbeyan, wy Hall on Pama for aGondanes, Excelent aust at 4 let in Ba Ggregory is TENE, and atteeted "as SUP plhed the ALtwoot'y Ore hat rik, std wa duiniy pup. Dr Wow BUD PALIT bey Min Keelts, Mr. Se J. Revs wary Ma Among them Who apointed to Hike One funedion a BCC ON Wer Msgr, It. Me Donald and Tk Welk Mr. Kevtte wow Audiry. lary,

Can Queanbeyan Pama Wow Bud Palit Bey Min Keelts Se J. Revs Msgr Donald Tk Welk Kevtte

Former Greek Dictator Overthrown In 26 January Change

A garbled report from Athens notes a former Greek dictator Tiyeerhay Gener T Pongalos who was overthrown in the preceding month. The text mentions abolition of Mar Micra and retention changes, with unclear implications for ongoing authority and future governance.

Athens Tiyeerhay Gener

Kidnapping by Four Men Seizes Three Year Old Girl

Mrs Whatley of Glen Hay reported a four man kidnapping incident. While she spoke to her son four men entered the dwelling, one restraining her, another lifting the girl from bed and carrying her to a waiting vehicle. Police search for the kidnapper now.

Ileournis Wen

Coal shifts delay arrival in Auckland on voyage

The ostentmer Ui Thmaren arrived in Auckland Wednesday morning a day late due to coal shifting during the voyage across. The Roma fled at the cabins and the lupRage Wir Moating shouted on the floors. Several Aramen narrowly escaped being washed overboard.

Auckland Ostentmer Ui Thmaren

Goods Train Derbying Blamed For Melbourne Embankment Accident

A Melbourne goods train of four wagons derailed on a high embankment four miles from Tocumwal after rails spread. A Melbourne passenger train was due to follow. derailment could have caused a serious crash. Victims were moved to the Melbourne side, and a special train was dispatched.

Melbourne Tocumwal

Employment offer to workmen in The Canberra Times

The Canberra Times offers free three insertion help wanted notices to unemployed people in Canberra and Queanbeyan. Bring name address last place of employment and a brief three line notice to the paper offices during business hours for publication. No obligation or charge applies.

Caherre Times Hanes Dyn Amd P.m Bowhitien Univertise- Mme Nam Canberra Realiea

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