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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 30, 1928

Page

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Plans for transferring Commonwealth departments to Canberra

Cabinet approves a two year plan to move remaining Commonwealth departments to Canberra. It outlines temporary administrative premises near Parliament House and a large capital works program under the Federal Capital Commission including housing and city development to accommodate a population influx. The move aims to consolidate administration in Canberra, reduce Melbourne offices, and fund construction via temporary and monumental buildings with rental comparisons and future private sale options.

Commonwealth Canberra Parliament House Public Works Committee Federal Capital Commission Owine Uf le Meébourne Ate Intercat Puttin Tan Txins Plana Melbourne Alfie Heniden Aavin Iepenne Departmente Bere Yome

Malmgren Mystery of Death Faces Unclear Details

Fragmentary report from London on a mysterious death involving Malmgren. Names and events blurred by OCR errors but suggest a homicide or fatal incident. The piece references a hospital, a theater, and individuals including a Mr. Millimrer and a Kunin, with uncertain circumstances and unclear chronology.

Delayed Paria Event Reported in Turbulent Notice

A fragmented OCR item notes postponement of a local event and mentions parties named Paria and Hunter amid disrupted plans. The readable text is sparse, with illegible names and unclear actions, but signals a delayed gathering or rendering tied to unspecified delays and disruptions.

Oath and Olympic Embarrassment Reported Abroad

A Swedish inquiry questions claims about oath breaches and improprieties at the Olympiad. The Daily House and Morin papers note British and French coverage casting doubt on the legitimacy of the actions and diaries kept by Malmgren and the Swedish expedition. The diary and diary-keeper are central to the controversy, while military restrictions limit official details.

Malmaren Vamelene Avis Uhm Twa Tuthiane Iouhl de Malmgren Dr. Malmgren Ibwon

French Team Absent At Panroo Olympic Track Event

Confusion marked the French delegation as their team failed to arrive for a Panroo Olympic track event. An gatekeeper dispute and alignment with Australian officials created delays, but the matter was resolved before ceremonies. The French team ultimately took part after the oath and clearance.

Weort Cermanm Tunka Purand Lhe Adi Cael Ton Alley Maron Behm Weipennink Waccus Mpake Panroo Chariton Australia Brannied Ton Grey Yueh Committee Te Ceremonian Anne Wilt

Australian Athletes Tangle in Sweltering Trials

The Australian team Amethystam faces a punishing track day as heat disrupts the 100 and 400 meter heats. Pellete leads world hopes in the 100 with Hahn and Englhardt among rivals. Porritt from New Zealand eyes AAU heat, while predictions hinge on improved conditions for Friday’s events.

Munday Carton Fienteyruth Auatratin Pellete Rtunet Apparion Hahn Englhardt Porritt Wainon Viet Bulliday Tver

Warm Welcome for Swedish Rescuers Arrives in Stockholm

An unclear OCR segment notes a warm welcome for Swedish rescuers at Stockholm. It mentions a group arriving in Kybyto and a defense ministry context with references to Minter and BA Awe Fouts, but the text is garbled and many names and places are unreadable. The readable elements indicate a ceremonial reception and official backing.

STOCK Saturna Kybyto Carrie Sue Estediak Rencurén Atockholm

Egypt Summit Pushes Confidence Vote Amid Crisis

Fragmented OCR text sketches a secret meeting on a no confidence motion against a British Dominion head in Egypt, referencing Europe, the Atlantic, and Dominions watching events. It hints at tensions between UK policies, Europe’s future, and migration, with a wary mood toward diplomacy and costs.

Cremann Incident Noted as France Plans Participation

A fragmented report states the Cremann group acknowledged malfeasance amid an incident labeled The Wreneh Committees and indicates a written letter of measure. The text mentions France will participate in a forthcoming engagement, though details are unclear.

Ikooper Cremann France

Borg fears Charlton in Olympic showdown

The report notes Borg fears Charlton amid a tense buildup as athletes discuss potential repeats and the rivalry looms. An uncertain outcome hangs over the 400 metres and related events.

Ntouikstolm Ratuntay Anne Helogne Lenin Charlton Manwever

American Team Special Ship Costings Revealed

The report notes a special ship project with a price tag of £42,000 for AMETHORDAM and an additional cost of 442,000 for related measures. Details are sparse and uncertain due to broken OCR text.

Bela Kun Deported to Russia and Threats of Trial

Fragmentary text describes Bela Kun facing deportation and possible trial related to a peace pact in Vienna and negotiations involving Canada, Russia, and Geneva. Mentions secret slave labor and transfers to various authorities, with references to Leningrad and Winnipeg in an unclear context.

Ottawa Rattrday Vienna Bolmpamy Adorstonel Machomme Tamadea Rutinme Amonohiy Borg Geneva Fraser Tyas Leningrad Auventty

Motor Smash Kills Woman in Melbourne Collision

In Melbourne Runday M Herbert attempted to dive a motor when avoiding another vehicle. The crash hurled the car and woman Foiby Nardle was killed and her companion injured in the street.

Melbourne M. Herbert Foiby

Drought Breaks as Heavy Downpours Shut Drought Down

A weather summary reports that prolonged drought conditions eased across the country as heavy downpours restored rainfall. Forecasters warn of unsettled weather with continued chances of rain in coming days.

Hondon

Dance at Manuka Carnival Sets Stage for Tunde Calf Show

In the upcoming Fanem Carnival, organized by M. Neton, plans include a dance at Manuka and a showcase featuring Tunde to manne. Noted participants will include Mt Skrintopher and Lamartin, with flail Lamartin possibly in the lineup.

Calve Tunde Manne Mira Eben Fanem Dienes Ty m. Neton

Coal Miners Oppose Wage Reductions in Industry Dissent

A miners committee in New Camden Saturday voted to oppose any wage cuts in the coal industry amid a dispute with employers and the Central Council. The group pledged to forward its resolution to the council, contending wage reductions would harm workers and disrupt union solidarity.

Newcamtli Central Central Council Inguney Conaller Cuba

Mrs Miller Rescued From Drowning Off Van Pedro Yacht

Captain Lyon and Lancaster saved Mrs Miller after she fell from a yacht deck near Calle Van Pedro. Miller, a flying companion of Captain Lautmunter, plunged in but could not reach her alone. Anemahine Ewa aided, while Hyraeth Lyon dived to help.

van Pedro Lyon Lancaster Keith Miller Drownie Mra Miller Lauttunter Anemahine Ewa Eerpi FM Hyraeth Lyon Dwt Wnt

Inter-City Soccer Match Ends in Mixed Results

Atta loses the best intercity contest to Vining Hornsey Club at Rvaney. Canberra fared better in the second match on Saturday, defeating Shovitvarn 3-2 at Goullaitn. Half time was 3 3.

Atta Vining Hornsey Club Rvaney Canberra Shovitvarn Goullaitn

Giant Liner White Star Move The White Star Company

The White Star company orders the largest liner in the world. Havin a contract with Hufland and Woltz the project advances with keel laid. The ship will be around six months to three years in construction and cost near seven million pounds. It will sail the Atlantic between Bourhamp ton and New York in luxurious style using possible internal combustion propulsion. The parallel largest liner is the 42 000 ton Milli built Aviuntin, while the present liner Cunridor Mant faces challenges to maintain supremacy.

Mvanra Hufland Woltz Staarown ChangEla Bourhampton New York

Chinese tariff treaty with USA sparks autonomy guarantee

Brooklyn era dispatch states Washington announced a treaty with the Nationalist government of China. The accord is described as restoring autonomy while maintaining a centralized government under Chinese authorities. Officials emphasize a recognition of the Nationalist Party and its leadership, amid claims of a reorganization of Chinese governance.

Washington State Department United Mater Towilan Ap

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