21 Jul 1928
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 21, 1928
Page
1
A report from Calais notes a body found near the docks with the coroner’s inquiry underway. Local authorities and witnesses describe the scene and discuss potential identifications amid ongoing police investigation.
Fragmented readable text notes Hyde's leg trouble during training. Mentions London and several unclear names and dates. No clear outcome or other identifiable facts emerge from the garbled OCR.
The Federal Capital Commission has reduced revaluations on most Canberra houses based on current building costs. Oakley and Parkes homes face up to a 15 percent drop, cheaper houses see smaller cuts. Reniala values also reduced. Notices were sent to tenants, with all changes effective June 1, 1928.
Experts clash over first line cancer therapies in London and other cities, citing concerns about lead salts used in early procedures. Reports describe varying practices, safety worries, and calls for standardization amid ongoing medical debates.
Fragmentary report notes a political group led by Amundsen pursuing influence in a Russian party. Disjoint phrases mention tension, possible leadership changes, and international angles, with unclear dates or locations due to garbled OCR and missing context.
Equity judge grants injunction restraining Squadron Leader Kingsford Smith and Lieut Ulm from moving the aeroplane Southern Cross from the court's jurisdiction. The order follows Keith Anderson's application and involves defense arguments over ownership and loan repayment. Proceedings note potential further court action in April and May.
A local coal inquiry extends to Service Municipal Contracts. Officials seek details on payments and project oversight as investigators review potentially improper actions. The probe touches city operations and raises questions about accountability and governance during the period in question.
A garbled OCR style note discusses Moscow during wartime, referencing Lenin and Soviet actions. The text mentions political factions and a possible revelation or shift, with unclear dates and names due to transcription errors. It preserves a sense of wartime tension and government activity without coherent specifics.
A distressed request seeks immediate action from the FCC regarding a relief grant. The note references government representatives and a push for rapid review, aiming to secure funding and avert ongoing hardship.
A note from tennis circles states W. T. Tilden American champion is withdrawn from the Davis Cup after CALTA investigation into writings deemed to violate rules. The controversy centers on articles penned by Tilden at Wonktledan and other locations, with officials in New York and California reporting mixed interpretations amid public reaction.
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