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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 19, 1928

Page

3

Social Service Association Adopts Revised Constitution

A public meeting at Albert Hall last night unanimously adopted a revised constitution with minor amendments. Debate centered on the appointment of a full or part time secretary and governance of clubs, property, and patronage, with council to decide certain affiliations and trustees to hold property for general purposes.

The Social Service Association Citi Zens Albert Hall J. 8 Crapp Mn C. Kelly J. H. Honeysett Hocla Bovial Service Association P. ‘Tr. McNamaré Kelly Cauneway Hall Federal Capital Commission Champ Westlake Honeyaett Causeway Hall Commission Hat Association R. Rowe

New South Africa takes aim at clumsy triangular stamp

A new normal shaped postage stamp is to replace the recently issued triangular stamp in South Africa. The triangular stamps were imperforate and hard to handle requiring cutting with scissors, prompting post office complaints and withdrawal. The old triangle was an attempt to popularize the first issue by Whitfield King and Co, but modern shoppers lack time to cut stamps.

South Africa Post Office Anid Messra Whitfield King and Co Ipswich

Say These Quicky Riddle of Wax and Leather Phrases

The puzzle voice asks to match Max's wax matches and to locate the wicked wish a wicked witch wished. It spirals through tongue twisters featuring leather in colors yellow blue blue yellow and a misprint led leather.

Max

Transfer System London Plans Public Report

Government set up the Transfer Pond to study moving unemployed workers from depressed areas to Britain where railway power is needed. Investigations across the country have been completed and reports presented. The Prime Minister told the House of Commons he hopes to publish the findings soon.

London Tueaday Britain Hat Jie Bern House of Commemna

Poisoned Food Intended For Husband Killed Four Cats

In Wellington New Zealand a court heard that Mianche Koerbin attempted to murder her husband Herbert Koerhin by poisoning meals. The husband testified he watched through a wall slit and saw her add substances to breakfast items. After eating, he fell ill and saved portions for analysis. He preserved liquids and scrapings later given to cats, four of which died. He overheard her telling their 15 year old daughter to do something for a rotten swine and observed his wife dosing his food. The couple had separated three times amid marital tensions and finance concerns.

Wellington N.Z Mianche Koerbin Herbert Koerhin Korrhin Evidenes Wwe Dee Owe Bive

Treasure Vaults Beneath Paris Center Exposed as Fortified Bank Safe

A report describes a vast hidden underground treasury beneath central Paris, a fortress of concrete and steel protected by 20 foot walls and heavy doors. An eight ton door and moving wall guard a cavern holding France's gold and currency, with 1,500 bank staff ready to defend it.

Rue Rail Paris Mex Frances Patriy France Bank Ktand Treasury House Tank of Wuppertelly Walla Onoug Opameha Neosary Minera Hombh Coma Truch Winston

Leaded petrol risks and water contamination alerts

A damaged text reports investigations into leaded petrol risks noting tetraethyl lead in new petrol and potential water contamination. It cites findings by PM Caplins and colleagues that lead entered water via dismantling work and exhaust exposure, with concerns about urban air and water supplies and dust removal methods in industrial settings.

Bowery Ameriain Mil Petra Watkins Industria

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