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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 13, 1928

Page

5

London Commons criticizes Byng appointment in debate

In the House of Commons on Wednesday Labour members questioned Viscount Byng’s suitability for the police commissionership. They argued a civilian appointee would inspire more public confidence, noting he had no military career. Some supported Sir William Horwood’s tenure but feared its end, while Baldwin sought a replacement deemed capable and publicly trusted.

London Phillip Snowden House of Commons Viscount Byne Knowdon William Horwood Mor Baldwin Vietount Beng Vlacomt Tivey Pyne Mr. Veldwin Hey Wonker Uorman Naylor

First Sod Turned for Casino to Renalba Railway

The Minister for Railways Mr Buttenshaw turned the fret sod of the Casino to Renalba railway today. District residents gathered while the minister announced government support for early construction. A banquet followed and about a thousand children enjoyed a sports meeting at the showground.

Casino Renalba Buttenshaw Ters Iionic

Aviation In Australia Sir John Salmond arrives in Sydney

Sir John Salmond chief of the Royal Air Force arrived in Sydney from Melbourne. He declined comment on Australia’s aviation views which focus on the Royal Australian Air Force’s condition and future. He noted Australian civil aviation is in an experimental stage compared with England amid vast distances and favorable flying conditions.

Sydney John Salmond Roylal Melbourne Australia Royal Australian Air Force Mir John England

Richardson Cup: Federal Rovers Aim to Reclaim Title

The Federal Rovers seek to regain the Richardson Cup from the Qutanbeyan Waorat after a sudden season win. Confidence up after a crucial victory sets the stage for tomorrow’s match, with a selected lineup including Mlacka Cooney O Cass J Hidley Pethel and others.

Federal Rovers Qutanbeyan Waorat Rovers Ebme

England Australia air service talks progress

Sir Dohin predicted a direct air service between England and Australia would soon be possible. He noted India and Singapore could serve as key parts of the route with ground organization and necessary aerodromes. He believed remaining difficulties would be resolved shortly.

Dohin England Australia Indi India Austendia Singapore

Poison Gas Alarm Found In House Of Lords Debate

Lords peers discussed the phosgene threat amid reports of its potential to ruin city life. The debate cited a War Office manual and alarming estimates of rapid incapacitation and widespread casualties in London. Calls were made for international control to prevent chemical warfare and for diplomatic action over Germany's production.

London House of Lords Anlebury Hamburg Beinedeat Deanhiy Piccadilly Circus Regents Thames Hutstury Nallon Thayleigh Sulleluiry Lord Haldbury Lord Hualebury Germany

Queanbeyan Hospital Subcommittee Discusses Carnival Planning

The subcommittee appointed by the hospital general committee met on Westesday evening to draft operta and procession events for Eiem Hour Day and to reorganise jointly with the A Association. Suggestions for attractive events were made. A traffic meeting will be held at the School of Arts next Monday evening to recruit helpers for the carnival. Mrs W Marthaint Miss OTourke are nominated for vacancies on the hospital management committee.

Tueanbeyan Hospital Tjueanbreyan A. Association Duran Mra. W. Marth Otourke

Grave plots against the Spanish king shake government

Reports from the Spanish border indicate widespread plots and arrests as authorities probe to undermine King Alfonso and General di Rivera. Syndicalist Communists allegedly planned to trigger loyalty tests during a tunnel opening, with actions concentrated in Catalonia and Galicia as arrests continue and public appeals seek citizen loyalty.

London Syndicaliat Communiain Ikains Alfonso General di Rivera Perenees Plata Catalonia Galicia Ti Ja

Stolen Car Case Involving 11 Year Old Boy

An 11 year old boy stole a motor car on a street view and drove for miles with petrol running out. He was found asleep in the back seat by police. At the Children's Court the boy, previously convicted of theft, was ordered detained in a facility. court noted the petrol shortage as a reason.

Tole iv Pollernin

Broadcasters confer on July 1 with Prime Minister visit

Members of the Adams broadcasting guild hold a conference led by Mr Bruce Melhouvre in which the Prime Minister Mr Eiriee is expected to attend. The session covers the question of broadcast policy and future operations.

Indian rebels sentenced amid revolutionary conspiracy case

A court in Decoher sentenced one Indigenous defendant to a long term for involvement in a revolutionary conspiracy. The trial uncovered militant aims and plans, with revolutionary literature and plans for armed robbery found in the accused’s home.

Live Hares for Future Races at Mascot In Rumor

Rumor says Wikely plans dog racing at Mascot on Saturdays with live hares used instead of mechanical ones. Eight greyhounds would race as eight starters, with judges focusing on speed rather than position, and a legal review pending from Attorney General Boyer who declined to comment.

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Ladies' Hockey Match at Queanbeyan Oval

Canberra team defeated Queanbeyan by three goals to one in a midweek run of matches. The Canberra side, captained by Mrs Gwen Flewley, opened their season with a win and will face Yass at Yass next week.

Tetopea Park Belled Cueun- Devon Wow Queanbeyan Oval Canberra Queanmnbeyan Ohd Theycanberan Wil Yass Mies Gwen Flewley

Grand National Melbourne final acceptors list

The final acceptors for the Grand National Bicycle event are announced for Saturday. Names include Clanrobert Terraion Minterne Glentremie Epergne Mailman Chaumont Treaty Naomera Late Night with various figures attached to each entry.

Melbourne Clanrobert Minterne Old Ferpetual Nyunguy Glentremie Epergne Mailman Chaumont Treaty Naomera

Heavy Fine For Traffic Breach In Sydney

William Edward Bottomley was fined £6 plus £0 for smoking on a vehicle ferry on June 15 at Central Sunmimons Court. He admitted lighting a cigarette while driving onto the ferry and discarding it, then failing to extinguish the second cigarette. He claimed he put it in his mouth automatically.

Sydney William Edward Bottomley Central Sunmimons Court Pt Tie Tall Tigheult

Employment help offer runs in The Canberra Times

The Canberra Times invites unemployed residents of Canberra and Queanbeyan to place a free three line advertisement in its columns seeking work. Call at the offices between 9 am and 4 pm to submit a brief advert with name address and desired place of employment. No obligation to pay and ads run for three insertions.

Canberra Queantayon Canberra ‘Times Canberra Times Forcedjsy

Norfolk Island Migrants Allowed To Land After July 21

The Commonwealth Government Gazette announces the revocation of the immigration restriction order 1923 on July 21 allowing entry for persons of German heritage and nationality previously barred under the Norfolk Island restriction. The move lifts limits on land migration to Norfolk Island for those affected.

Norfolk Istana

Kidnapped Girl Habeas Corpus Writ Granted in Supreme Court

Florence Whatley, a sewing mistress at St. James and John mission school in Glenray, secured a writ of habeas corpus against her husband William Henry Whatley to produce their daughter Gladys Olive Whatley in court. Whatley alleges the husband and two others kidnapped the child after breaking into their home on Wednesday night, amid abuse claims.

Melbourne Supreme Court Tady Florence Whatley St. James and John Glenrey William Henry Whatley Gladys Olive Whatley Willr Demos Vic Francis Rok Glenray Kteskel

Political influence probe prompts prison releases in Melbourne

Police report serious charges of political influence after four months of the Peesaent year saw one person freed from gaol by special authority before sentence expiry. Authorities say efforts are ongoing to secure further private releases amid public anger over the conduct.

Melbourne Thrirsiiy

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