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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 19, 1928
Page
4
The Canberra Times publishes detailing subscriptions prepaid and delivery options. It lists contact names for orders and mentions bookshops in Sydney and Canberra for subscription and delivery arrangements.
Canberra Times lists arrivals at Queanbeyan from Bydery and Sydney with times in the morning, including mixed trains and long distance services. Departures from Queanbeyan feature Canberra and Sydney Expresses, Canturen, and Melbourne routes with precise timings. From Canberra the Pamenger Sydney and Melbourne Express trains are scheduled with morning departures.
Monthly rainfall and temperature data for the warm year to date are listed with numerous OCR gaps. The readable items mention January through February figures and show scattered numeric values but lack coherent dates or locations for precise interpretation.
Canberra shows light rain with shifting northerly winds. New South Wales warns of hotter conditions inland. Victoria unsettled with wind, possible showers and cooler nights. Western areas expect gusty NW winds and a cool change. South Australia reports fresh to strong southerlies. Tasmania anticipates coastal showers with strong south to southeasterlies. Northern regions foresee dry spells with variable winds and some cloud.
A garbled weather bulletin describes cloudy skies over parts of New South Wales with variable winds, light rain in northern and southern regions, and general northerly to northwesterly gusts. Mentions Victoria with clear to partially overcast conditions, scattered showers, and moderate rain affecting agricultural areas across southern Australia.
A retrospective on polar exploration highlights Dr. Malmgren’s selfless aid during the Italia rescue and compares Captain Oates of the Scott expedition. It notes the revolutionary role of wireless communication, chronicles Raold Amundsen’s disappearance, and critiques Stefanohn’s Arctic theories while praising explorers like Nobile and Franklin.
A dispatch reports government and labor leaders meeting in Washington with Minister for Humw and Perrt tori Hip Neyllly Mawar attending from Cane feria. The event, held in Toons, featured discussion on welfare, training, and national matters as delegates from Mira Co Rue and other regions gathered. Sunday saw return travels for Mr and Mrs Sheridan of Herathfield and others.
The article reports on a centenary commemoration related to Captain Cook in Londin with references to Martin villages, Yorkmire, and colonial era events. It mentions figures such as Kenalor Mayne and Tov and connects to Admiralty rituals.
Empire Trophy results feature Honesta and Bina of the Empire Trophy scoring admirably at Bisley Australia. Notable performers include Rettalhest with 2 208 points, Awatratin con Hang Jodin on 214, and Canwta with 4 179. The event suffered several mishaps and retirements amid the Meltish and Inden Tran, with Lieutenant Martin delivering a cautious performance as Amadin Tapty faced setbacks. Commentator Kain Fei noted the challenging conditions in western Australia.
Reports describe high winds and high temperatures in Poland with rivers drying and some drownings feared near waterways. Navigation vessels are reportedly stranded or abandoned as flows fall and weather worsens. Authorities warn of continued instability and possible more drownings if rains do not return.
Fragmented OCR text reports substantial railway financial losses in London Temlay and Melbourne as part of Commonwealth economic strain. It mentions the Conservative administration, stock exchange pressures, and a misreported figure suggesting a combined shortfall around £940,000 with other losses noted in New York and Australia.
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