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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 12, 1928

Page

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Rescue Efforts Under Way for Stranded Dirigible Crew

London reports rescue efforts for the crew aboard the stranded dirigible Marth Gent Igland. Braganta is returning with ships to provide relief as planes reconnoiter, while a landing site is prepared to assist the Italia crew and transport food to the Italia in need.

London Hall Lareen Halm Marth Gent Igland Laren Wen Norworf Braganta Tiny North Island Larsen Sih George Wilkins Lamon Farka Fie Italia Cone

Two Injured in Amputation Necessity at OFLO

A telegraphic message from the transit agency reports that two members of the crowd control unit will require leg amputations following an incident on Monday. Authorities say the injuries stem from an on-site accident during a transportation operation.

Influenza Strains Roil Austral Scots Accommodation

Report from Austral Scots delegates reveals influenza disruption aboard. Many travelers suffer fever and illness delaying Balmoral Castle journey. concerns rise over hotel conditions and travel plans. Potts of Melbourne remains recovering and will not join the delegation.

London Balmoral Castle Chamber of Australia Potts Melbourne

Lunatics on Ships Prompt New Passenger Rules

The Australian Shipping Companion reports potential measures after cases of passengers with intellectual impairment boarding ships. Under the Navigation Act the offense carries a £50 penalty for misrepresenting a lunatic on board. Officials stress safety and supervision to prevent risk to travelers.

Benator Crawford

Southern Cross mission to Canberra and civic reception

The Southern Cross will leave for Canberra on Wednesday with Lyons Warner Smith and Ulm. Warner and Lyons will fly back Thursday, the Maunganui will take them home, and engineers from America will recondition Wright Whirlwind engines before further work. A civic reception at Town Hall lauded the brave flyers, with officials praising their deeds and Australia’s support. Vancouver reports Alan Hancock backing a half share of a film profile with Lyons Warner, while Ulm and Kingsford Smith also participate. footage was shot by Hancock’s photographers.

Sydney Southern Cross Canberra Lyons Warner Smith Ulm Lyon Maunganui America Pacific Mr. Fleming National War Museum Marr Commonwealth Hancock Chew Australia Kingsford Smith Wala Brisbane Vancouver Los Angeles Staten Alan Hancock Southern Crosse Uim

Liquor Control Policy Debated by Federal League

The committee of the F C T Lic ence League debates adopting a liquor control policy to be voted on September 1. The group leans toward control by license, but members disagree on this form. They have not finalized the proposal and will advertised voting for liquor licensing or its absence, while government licensing plans are deemed potentially necessary.

F.C.T Ligt Ahas

Parer’s Flight decision not reopened by government

In parliament yesterday Prime Minister Bruce said the government had fully considered the question of recognizing Parer and McIntosh in Australia in August 1970 and believed the matter could not be reopened after exhaustive government consideration.

Modgers Wannon Bruce Fight of Parer McTintosh Ta Ralia Mem

Gift to Nation: Ulm Diary to National Museum Canberra

Mr C. T. Ulmhen presented his diary kept during a voyage from San Francisco to Brisbane aboard the Southern Cross. The diary will be placed in the National Museum in Canberra to honor the journey and its record of the voyage. Warmer has presented his fama panama hat to the Commonwealth.

C. T. PF. Ulmhen San Francisco Brisbane National Museum Canberra Hag Commonwealth

American Funds For Warner and Lyons New York

Ambiguous note from a 20th century clipping mentions Warner and Lyons in New York. It references an example set by Australia and Kingsford Smith and Ulm, along with Hearst free papers and subscriptions. The passage is fragmented and lacks clear actions or outcomes.

New York Australia Fonda Kingsford Smith and Ulm Hearst Freepaperss Warner Soet Davigeter Heb

Tattersalls Club Appeal in Fraud Case Rehearsed

A Tattersalls Club appeal involving a Kingsford Smith fraud case led to a swift £350 ruling. The proceedings, held today at Tattersalls, centered on contributions alleged to be part of the scheme.

Kingsford Smith Tattersally

Australia and United States United in Flight Milestone

The reply from Australia’s Prime Minister to Secretary Kellogg celebrates Captain Kingsford Smith and crew for completing a pioneering ocean flight. It credits American citizens H. W. Lyon and Jamen Warner, lauds Australian and U.S. goodwill, and notes the event will strengthen ties between the two democracies.

United States Frank Ti. Kellogg Australia Kingsford Smith Perona Ocean Democracia U.S.A

India Flight Attempt From Limone Ends In Turbulence

Eliott and companions attempt a London to India round trip aboard a Fokker monoplane with the Duchess of Bedford aboard. A 40 mile gale hampered takeoff from Limone aerodrome at 4 30. Barnard struggled to lift the heavy machine and manage a tail wind run. The Duchess wore a heather coat and used a masks chair due to no seating, carrying only a small cargo including the Derby film.

London Barnard Duchess of Bedford EK. Eliott Limone Princess Xenia India Harnad Duabesa

Proclamation Allows Ships to Sail Without Cooks

In Australia a government proclamation permits coastal steamships with 25 or more aboard to sail without certificated cooks or assistant cooks. The Australian Council of Trades Unions advised cooks to resume work under award conditions. Shipowners must pay crew members reasonable sustenance money for days without a cook, subject to ministerial satisfaction.

Sydney Melbourne Australian Council of Trades Unions Australia

Conference debates Cook unions in Melbourne ship dispute

A Melbourne conference of the A C T U and the Trades Hall Disputes Committee plus maritime unions excluding cooks met at Trades Hall to discuss the shipowners’ plan to use free labour on steamers. Speakers warned the dispute may worsen. a motion urged affiliated members to stay at work and to man ships by unions until ordered otherwise.

Melbourne A.C.T.U Trades Hall Cooks Munlch Volun Tudehope Cooker Union Trigram Melbourne Trades Hall Disputes Committee Bection

Sydney Ship Crew Call Attracts Applicants

In Sydney on Monday shipowners selected cooks to fill the galley on the steamer Mildura and Akarba. About 157 applicants attended the shipping muster, as 800 unionists watched. no demonstrations occurred.

Sydney

Australian flight crew hailed after long ocean crossing

Captain Kingaford Smith praised Warner and Lyon for the Southern Cross voyage toward Ulm crediting their decisive help. Ulm credited with organizing the challenging flight while Lyon and Warner received modest pay but ignored credit, noting the historic chance to bring two nations closer and a strong reception in America.

Kingaford Smith Warner Lyon Smith Ulm Tmes Mae Croydon

Men Arrested After Alleged Work Site Attack

Police say two men were arrested over an alleged attack on a job applicant at a work site. The wounded man applied for work and the attackers faced charges under the Crime Act, with proceedings paused due to unsigned approvals.

Sydney

Labour call fills ships with five hundred men

Milbourne reports that on Monday a demand for labor to man ships brought a turnout of 500 men. The event underscores wartime shipbuilding efforts and mobilization in the port.

Milbourne

Crew Secured After Turmoil at Mildura Hiring

A disturbed crowd of seamen at Mildura shouted at a ship official while non union applicants faced scrutiny. Union leaders tightened access, detaining non members as police kept order. Despite clashes, the Mildura secured a full crew and will sail for Queensland shortly.

Sydney Mildura Unioniat Allal.n Flremn Tha Pilldura Unionieta Drewe Queensland

Prime Minister Reply on Kingsford Smith Flight Credit

The Prime Minister thanks the Air Council for congratulations on the successful flight of Captain Kingsford Smith and his companions, acknowledging the Government and people of Australia.

Sime Air London Australia Air Council Kingsford Smith

Princess Xenia Arrives at Sofia on India Flight Leg

The Princess Xenia landed at Sofia during the first leg of her flight to India. She covered 1,140 miles to Mafia in 14 hours, marking the leg’s completion en route.

London Xenia Sofa India Mafia

Canberra Arrival Hinted For Friday Visit From Kingsford Smith

In the House, Prime Minister Bruce said the government sent an invitation to Captain Kingsford Smith to visit the national capital. A definite arrival date could not be fixed yet, but indications pointed to Friday. He noted there were no wasteful landing grounds in the Territory.

Nott Herbert House of Representatives Bruce Kingsford Smith Notoal Vey Nol

Dinner Guests Praised for Endurance at Aus trala Hotel

Monday guests at the Southern Cross Mera dinner at the Australa Hotel received a roving-cup from a Los Angeles admirer. Acting Premier TDubenshaw lauded the organisation and grit shown by the men, praising their Anzac spirit and endurance amid a rousing ovation for Kingsfond Amith who spoke after a lengthy recovery.

Bydney Southern Cross Mera Hotel Australa Los Angeles Tdubenshaw Kingsfond Amith

Jardine Favoured for England Captaincy in Australia

Hammond of the Sunday Express argues Jardine is among England’s finest batsmen, especially on the leg side, noting his form could have taken him to South Africa. He recalls Jardine staying not out for Oxford against Australia in 1921, when bowlers Armstrong Gregory Macartney and Malley dominated. A trial is planned at Lord’s on June 1.

Lokrdorx Runway Fammond Sunday Express England Australia Jardine South Africa Hammond Oxford Armatrong Gregory Macartney Malley Lord's

Brisbane cooks attitude stated to ship owners in gulf

A fragmentary Brisbane report notes cooks declaring readiness to join a southern party. The message mentions ship owners and a gulf area, with unclear details about location and entities. Further readable context is needed for precise names, dates, and actions.

Brisbane Dr'shane Cooky Gulleya

Oonah's Crew to Leave Hobart Ahead of Melbourne Trip

Before the Oonah steamer sails from Burnie Tasmania to Melbourne the cooks have given twenty four hours notice of their intention to cease work. This signals disruption aboard the vessel and may affect the departure schedule.

Hobart Burnie Tasmania Melbourne

Transport Group Advises Cooks To Work Ships

The Marine Transport Group met this afternoon to discuss a telegram from J Garden condemning the Bruce Government action and urging immediate federal conference with shipowners and unions. They back the cooks to man ships under suspended award terms, with two extra men for Wilmaron to be decided later, saying the dispute could be settled in an hour if terms are accepted.

Melbourne J. Garden Bruce Trangnert Grol Agrest

Seat Bribery Inquiry Opens in Sydney Hearing

The Royal Commission into political corruption in Sydney heard arguments over scope and subpoenas as Mr. Lambert faces questions about alleged payments to induce a seat vacancy. The first witness, Senator Imbean, described his 1919 election and 1930 seating amid testimony about possible money offers to Mr. Coleman and others.

Sydney Royal Commision Lambert M.H.R Lamb Hill W. H. Commonwealth Wn Essiat Mr. Windeyer K.C Kinkead Messrs R, Dpd, Meagher, Boroule and Co Theodore ALP MeTtertiun Merrs. Maraland and Co Coleman M.P BD. It. Hall Memra, Lambert G. Cann E. Little EK. Ae Urigan Mahoney Windeyer Theodorea Messrs. Coleman Cann Evening News Al.p Theodero Waa Mean. Hoe Palley M.H

Campaign hearing transcript on corruption charges and seats for sale

A long tailed transcript recounts Senator Duncan in Balmain and witnesses including Mr Coleman and Mr Windeyer discussing corruption, bought seats, and approached members to vacate seats for money. The dialogue names various figures and mentions an inquiry after a 16 month lapse.

Commot Vada Bank Coleman Mahoney Lake Ot Mr. Mahoney B.C. Riley F. Angrey Matthews Lamb Balmain Town Hall Wigdeyer Imderstand Wren Melbourne Pariament Windeyer Gentlemen Savinting Commission Mattar Canberra Kiley

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SCUE Italia OFLO Tislinge Oraware Medi Angurent Nimnel Rome Austral Scots Shipping Companion Liquor Poll Parer MR. Ulm's American Funds Warner and Lyons Tattersalls Club Appeal Man Sofia Oonah Senator Duncan
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