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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1928
Page
1
A community meeting debated creating a new constitution and oversight for social services. Attendees questioned funding, governance, and eligibility while noting implications for local franchises and public welfare programs.
An engagement notice appears for Toti Dal Monte with ceremony details at a cathedral. The couple includes Hanne of Hir Willinceon and a listed company, with the broader context of wedding preparations and social events mentioned in measured terms.
A terse notice confirms the engagement and upcoming marriage. Details are limited but indicate a ceremony planned in the near future. Local families and friends are advised to note the date once finalized.
An unclear notice references the estate of Mrs Ethel Constanes Grigen and a £200 value. It mentions a widower and timing around a Tuesday. Details are garbled but indicate probate or settlement actions.
At the meeting chair Une Gead-Win opened the session to decide if Canberra should seek a twelve month moratorium on city lease payments. John Deane warned the Commission’s brick works grants and foundations funds are exhausted and only £100,000 remains for works and maintenance. The government’s Canberra plan is underfunded and mass emigration could worsen, with “moratoria” seen as a broad remedy though not justified yet. The issue continues with page 4.
The International Cancer Research Convention met in London with delegates from Dominions including Australia. Notable attendees included Dechors Plackbirn, Bran Coy, Daanhittl, Mr Eep and Paarl, as organizers noted the strong representation from provinces.
The Australian Press Association reports plans for Tilden to visit Australia with likely companions Hunter and the Junior education group Down. Miss Helen Wills may join the spring trip, though Willa may decline going with the team. The proposal suggests using a Woman partner to provide both doubles and singles matches for Australians.
London Tuesday report states that the commission’s visit to Ceylon found the current system wasteful and inefficient. It urges drastic action and suggests replacing the Drabitive Coamette with a State Council to handle both executive and legislative tasks, plus recommendations to strengthen civil service confidence and public works.
Officials from the Federal and State Taxation offices report no significant fraud size found yet. Investigations are proceeding into a suspected loss of £100,000 tied to a large reputable firm with notable investments.
The Australian team arrives in Amsterdam as the Australian Mag notes the Klernboeken Hotel in Harlem may host them. Quarters are cramped and distant from the stad, but the spot offers quietness and ample surroundings. The hotel once a private château covers hundreds of acres and promises Pleuiresque views. Australian swimmers face limited practice in the Olympic baths due to a large amber issue.
In Newcastle and surrounding towns owners press railway commissioners on coal pricing. Reports indicate prices range from one shilling to two pence below last year as a possible outcome of South African imports. Forty six communes tendered costs, with only three sticking to the prior year’s figures.
The Executive of the Cricket Association proposes district based reorganization for Canberra and surrounding areas. Six districts would govern play with old clubs reassigned, plus auxiliary competitions for remote teams to improve standards and fairness. Special consideration includes Duntroon players and cross district neutrals to balance talent.
Sydney report quotes Mr W G Mahony defending Mr Scullin amid claims vital evidence was suppressed by a Labour Party member. Mahony accuses the Royal Commission of misuse for political ends and cites an affidavit about betting records and a March commission interaction, asserting truth in his statement.
On Tuesday Squadron Leader Kingsford Smith and Flight Lieutenant announced plans for a non-stop flight to Perth from Richmond or Point Cook before the New Zealand leg. They would carry full fuel, a navigator, and wireless operator, with messages sent at regular intervals. If the Perth hop isn’t completed first, a one-hop trans Australian flight would follow on return, as a direct Perth leg is currently not feasible.
The New Zeahinder Nara Wilson led the field in a women’s 160 yard dash heat on Saturday and finished fourth in the finals in 1l 4/5 seconds Miss Robinson was unplaced but both athletes impressed critics with their form and pace despite tough corners.
Fragmentary OCR of a political letter discussing evidence before a commission. It mentions Mr J Scullin, Mr Daly, Mr Boullin, and others, alleging suppression of testimony and questions of corroboration. The text includes references to Spearfelt, Cairns, and Adelaide figures, with an unfinished note indicating continuation on page 3.
Czarnikow Ltd completes a record sugar purchase from Union Export for 200000 tons at £3,610,000. Sixty ships will bring the sugar to Britain between August and December, financed by budget changes aiding British refiners.
Washington reports Henry Ford factions back a Burke alignment with Hoover, arguing it will boost the movement. Ford plans active backing for the Hoover campaign.
Olympic cycling trials in Amsterdam produced multiple punctures on the flat lap and numerous crashes in the second lap. Officials declared the event a fiasco and warned racing at the Games would be unsafe unless the track is remade. The running track is also being reconditioned.
Opperman of Adattalian cycling lauds Frants as Tour de France winner and the Lean organisation after finishing a stage. He expects the experience to boost Australian cycling and plans a one hour match behind Trip Pets against Peduen Fontain and Giraganidenge with Bruce Small coordinating. Remaining Anetration team members recuperate at home aiming for noon departure.
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