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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1928
Page
2
Fragmented timetable lists departures and arrivals among Canberra Sydney Melbourne routes. Notes include Canberra to Sydney trains, Melbourne to Canberra express, Sydney to Ballarat, and various intermediate stops with times in a garbled OCR format.
A murky report from Halas Australia notes a training cruise with unclear details. The fragment references London and a possible cleanup or order, mentioning dates and places with several garbled terms. The text hints at a political or military context but lacks coherent facts.
Fragmentary weather bulletin notes temperatures around 28 to 29 degrees with a high near 91.7 and wind details. Mentions a 24 hour forecast and references a cantankerous city timing, but exact locations and times are unclear due to OCR errors.
An OCR damaged weather report from Queanbeyan summarizes a forecast with frost and variable wind, then presents monthly rainfall totals for the current year. The text lists temperature and rainfall figures by month, noting February and March data amid garbled words.
A June 11 1928 commentary discusses a government proclamation declaring industrial disturbance in Australia. It argues the crisis justifies enforcement of the Crimes Act against strikes, notes shipowners resuming 'free' labour, and cautions unions against provocation while urging harmony and lawful action to preserve essential services and public welfare.
A social dance night at Gorman House drew many guests in festive attire amid cold winds. Mrs Teving and Mrs Ahuniey provided music and violin while Mr Mulia sang ballads. cake prizes and stockings raffles entertained attendees as the night ended around midnight.
Fragmentary OCR conveys a Davis Cup match in Torino with players Fade and De Murgaria amid unclear scores including 1 68 and 63. The readable bits hint at a review or televised coverage of the event and its outcome.
A fragmented review notes the Canberra Arts Society second production The Mustaruts Wife play within a program. The text references actors and scenes and suggests a formal theatre event with a likely cast and direction, though many lines are garbled.
A charity event titled Carnival Ball to raise funds for a new church organ at St John’s Church. The evening features dancing, music by Dries and others, with attractions including candy and chocolate wafers, a baron do, and a lucky number game. Proceeds support the organ project.
A chaotic Saturday hockey game between Wemeraha and Nomads ended in a draw after a tense second half. Captain Sapp led the Wemarahs with steady play, while Welk and Willan combined for key moments. The result reflects a tight, improving rivalry as both sides showed flashes of form.
Holland gained a victory over Austria amid freezing conditions reported by The Hans. The Danish weather worsened play with extreme cold affecting the crowd and troops near the Canberra area. Officials noted stiff winds and reduced visibility as the teams pressed on. observers described intense exchanges and a tense finish.
A chaotic transcript shows a parliamentary style dispute in the Arbitration Court. It records dates, adjournments, and proceedings as Harward and others argue over industrial issues and conciliation efforts. The adjournment extends into the afternoon with government ministers preparing further actions.
In a heated session Parliament debates ministerial tone and appointments to public service boards. Factional lines form as the Leader of the Opposition presses for transparency on staffing governorships, broadcasting licenses, and colonial administration while the government defends procedures and financing for key projects.
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