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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 20, 1928
Page
4
Listing shows fares for routes including Sydney to London with single and return options. Economy and third class prices range from £38 to £134 for singles and £63 to £255 for returns, with specific numbers for GABOVA and ORVIETO services. Contact Orient Line at 4, 6 Spring St, Sydney for booking and details.
Fares to London from £38 to £68 return with limited deck cabin options at £65 single and £117 return. Advertises routes from Liverpool to Melbourne Adelaide Fremantle Colombo Port Said and Malta with transshipment at Calémt for onward ships. Lists offices in Melbourne and Canberra and notes professional notices and tax specialists connected with the Commonwealth line.
Article notes that any part of this newspaper referencing the liquor poll set for September 1, 1928 in the Territory for the Seat of Government may be deemed to have been stemmed by Arthur Thomas Shakespeare of Fawkner Street Fraddon FCT if not expressively signed.
The Canberra Times announces publishing details with prepaid annual and quarterly rates and a request to contact the circulation manager for the Canberra Mines early morning delivery. It lists agents and bookstalls across Canberra and regional towns, including Queanbeyan, Jerrabomberra, and surrounding NSW areas. The notice names many local dealers and publishers and invites orders through the circulation manager.
Departure and arrival times are listed for Queanbeyan and Canberra. Arrivals include Sydney mail at 4.11 am and Canberra Melbourne Express at 6.35 am, with several Sydney and Melbourne connections. Departures show Cooma mail at 4.23 am and Canberra Melbourne Express at 9.55 am, among other services.
An American statement in Rome states General Nobile did not resign to avoid history of the expedition and was denied. The report indicates officials dispute the motive behind his resignation and assert a different purpose.
Canberra notes show Harometer and Thermometer readings for July with 20.88 at 2 pm and 46.2 at 9 am, plus a 24 hour maximum of 3 and a minimum of 25 degrees. Monthly rainfall totals are listed for January through May, with figures scattered and some unreadable entries. Queanbeyan figures include daily temperatures at 9 am for July and a cumulative rainfall total.
Rain spreads across southern areas with cooler air and strong winds. North regions remain generally dry with pockets of rain, while central districts see light showers. Snow possible in southern tables and highlands with northerly to westerly gusts.
Canberra reports cloudy conditions with fresh north to westerly winds. New South Wales sees unsettled weather in the southwest and south with further rain and good falls in coastal areas. Victoria forecasts showers on slopes and highlands with fresh to strong northerly winds veering to squally westerly and rain reaching the southern tablelands. Tasmania expects cloudiness with more rain. Western Australia notes showers in the southwest, otherwise improving to fine with westerly winds veering to the southwest. South Australia remains cloudy with more showers, some heavy, and northwesterly winds veering to westerly. Queensland forecasts fine weather with southerly to coastal winds and inland northerlies turning westerly. Seas remain rough to very rough offshore from Norfolk Island to New Zealand with storm winds and gales.
Fine and clear in New South Wales with scattered clouds and showers on southern slopes and northern tablelands. Victoria reports clear to overcast skies with light rain in central districts. South Australia shows cloudy conditions with passing showers mainly in the far north interior and along coasts. Western Australia features half to overcast skies with light rain in the southwest and coastal areas. Tasmania ranges from mostly cloudy to threatening with showers on some northern and western zones. Winds are generally north to northwesterly across regions with varying intensities.
The article traces Alsace Lorraine from Gaul to German rule, then French reclamation, and its status after World War I. It notes the Saar coal region, the upcoming plebiscite, and growing autonomy under the League of Nations. It highlights tensions between France and Germany and potential independent status under self determination.
The Japanese squadron left Sydney today bound for Wellington New Zealand, signaling a distant deployment as tensions in the region shift.
New Zealand bowlers defeated Kent land in a Glasgow test match by 109 runs, with London reporting the result on Wednesday. Strong performances from key NZ players propelled the visitors to a decisive victory amid conditions favoring pace and swing.
Enrolment of eligible voters in the Federal Territory for the September liquor poll continues with expected 4400 to be enrolled by August 4. Postal voting rules emphasize ballot access for those away from polling places or prevented by business or infirmity, with applications obtainable at post offices, police stations, or official offices. Applications must reach the Chief Electoral Officer by December 2 to be valid for the poll.
The Telopen Park Tarenta and tithes' Asop tion met under the amended constitution with Mee B. Francis presiding. The group agreed to hold meetings on the first Thursday each month and discussed a UK Teachers Federation proposal for a community library funded by subscriptions and possible Canberra Social Service Association support. They voted £5 to the headmaster for a secondary reference library, planned a public appeal for funds to buy a gramophone and records to aid eurythmic lessons, and accepted the resignation of hon. secretary Mr. B. J. Addison with Mr. A. W Parton elected in his place.
The report notes a Melbourne briefing where A C T U leaders discussed unity and a town hall approach to the Australia first line. Chairman Duggan and Senator Grayndler were cited over differing views on conference direction and the aim to unify the movement. The talk cited Sydney Carton’s line about doing more to end conflict than to win trivial gains.
Ellen Terry London is in critical condition Wednesday after suffering a stroke. Hospital officials confirmed the actress remains under close care as she fights to recover.
A large funeral gathered at South Head Cemetery for the late Sir Fairfax after service at his residence. Mourners included MP frey Fairfax, Dr. w. r brothers, Miss Mary Falefay, and officials from the State Government and Commonwealth. Notables from politics, arts, and press attended, with representatives from the Royal cultural Society and various national bodies.
Local leaders at Manuka Oval clashed over allocating the venue to rugby for the FETRON period. Residents and a petition to the Federal Capital Mission urged retention for Manuka Football and community sport, with the Manuka district voting to seek an official decision.
In the House of Commons, discussions centered on a German demand that the Rhineland be evacuated ahead of Versailles terms. The British government signaled sympathy to the idea but warned such moves must involve consulting occupying powers and the German government. The Chancellor of the Exchequer said Britain would consider proposals only if safeguards protected the government’s rights and interests, noting no immediate steps or proposals were currently under review.
The Alexander memorial tally shows 233086 pounds raised with 2283 pounds from England and Wales and 87771 from Scotland. The drive aims to deter misfortune by supporting the fund, honoring the generous donors and the dominions.
Air-Marshal Sir John Salmond arrives in Canberra today after a Sydney delay. He will tour the city and visit Duntroon, with Major Marr announcing the visit to the Old Leader. He is expected to travel on to Melbourne.
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