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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1928
Page
2
A mixed page notes prepaid subscription rates within the Commonwealth and lists a Canberra railway station time table including train arrivals at Queanbeyan. It mentions hotels and local firms and includes details on early morning delivery and timetable arrangements for trains to Canberra stations.
The report presents a highly garbled forecast with numerous misspellings and unclear regions. It mentions cloudiness, wind directions, and chances of rain or hail across multiple areas, along with notes on inland developments and coastal conditions. Specific places and dates are unreadable or corrupted, but the overall tone suggests a broad, unsettled spell with some storms and variable winds.
A weather summary reports clouded skies and scattered thunderstorms across New South Wales Victoria and parts of South Australia with heavy rain and winds in the central regions. It notes cooler easterly gusts in the north and southeast and warnings of possible thunder storms. Train schedules from Sydney Melbourne Canberra and other areas reference arrivals departures and delayed services including several named express trains and suburban connections.
The document lists monthly rainfall totals for the year up to late May including figures for June and May. It references locations and stations with letters and numbers, noting measurements of precipitation and wind directions, aiming to present rainfall totals and related climate data for the period.
The Development Committee of the Federal Capital Commission, formed in Canberra, faces criticism for limited public input and unclear advantages. It reviews building sites, baths, milk supply, hydro electric plans, abattoir, cemeteries, and Captain's Flat mining, with the public asked for more access to views while the commission remains the ultimate decision maker.
In a heated session the Towne of Representativer debated secret ballots amid union tensions. Mr Scullin and others argued unions push for secrecy, while opponents warned such measures could trigger strikes and destabilize elections. The Attorney General said the opposition sought to block ballot secrecy, stressing risk to annual ballots and worker rights.
A historical report details a £120,000 surplus connected to War Service Homes. It notes allocations, administration, and audits involving ministers and officials, with figures like £2,499,001 and £43,892 cited. The piece discusses reviews and potential future actions by the government and taxpayers.
Crumbling OCR recounts a chaotic oath in the chamber as Senator Gardiner and colleagues faced interruptions. Notes confusion about attendees and roles, mentions Cox and Chant Maatie, and hints at party faction tensions and a late-night debate. The text is garbled with numerous typos and unclear names, but centers on a swearing-in and ensuing disorder in the legislative body.
A ministerial note discusses potential action on the Goulburn Road project. The Minister for Works and Railways mentions a wire from the chair of the Mil Kroude Moard about a Canberra visit to discuss ordering the Goulburnr Fam rand. The conversation hints at future steps and possible amendments awaiting formal attention.
Fragmented OCR notes describe government plans on reducing or removing allowances for elderly pensioners. The document mentions figures like a weekly payment and references a debate in a Commonwealth or Home Office context, with concerns over conformity to wartime or postwar financial measures.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a fleet event in May, a person named Susie retiring on a date, an artillery or arsenal context, and a government matter around December. Details are garbled with missing names and places, preventing a clear single-news summary.
A garbled morning report from Wisner details a disruption and driver testimony about an incident near River City. Officials discuss emergency actions and legal steps, with ministers debating proper response and inspection.
A fragmented report shows remuneration paid to ministerial and committee staff up to June 6, 1877, including salaries to Mahoney, Batters, Joan Huerivon, and others. The inquiry questions the legality under the Law of Government Action Act and notes total disbursements near four thousand four hundred pounds, with several figures cited for salaries and allowances.
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