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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 13, 1928

Page

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Peking Entreats Foreign Mediation Amid Surrounded Shansi Troops

Shansi troops are surrounded as Feng Vu Hsiang presses a tense stand near Peking. Negotiations with foreign diplomats falter while reports speak of disarray and a surge of bombings in the area. Authorities seek intervention from Ei Wie as police face confusion and suspected guerrilla activity.

Shanghat Moming Feng Vu Hsiang Peking Chang Lin Enpury Furan Peng Teyer Mukden Meng Ei Wie Baek Wine Bekden

New Era on Chinese Foreign Relations Orchestrated Power Shift

Fragmented, OCR-like report outlines a nationalist push for a new foreign policy framework. It argues for a unified stance among powers and a swift draft of a universal resolution to normalize China's international role. The text references Tianjin and Tsunfu and envisions equality, noninterference, and mutual benefit as core aims.

Silangilal Nationale Athomad Bet Torelgneres Chindike Lee Pee Lindevee Te van Caco Ae Tdis

Death of Chang Teo Reported in Tuesday Note

A brief obituary note announces the death of Chang Teo Toria on Tuesday. The item records the loss and provides human detail without sensational language, noting the family’s line and community context.

Prayer Book Opponents Meeting at Caxton Hall

A brief report notes an opponents meeting at Caxton Hall with speakers and discussions on religious texts and public prayer. Names and exact topics are unclear due to garbled OCR but the event centers on a prayer-related debate in London.

Southern Cross Arrives Friday for New Zealand Visit

Official announcement says the Southern Cross will not reach the capital until Friday. The plane is expected to land around noon at Dunro on, and will be conveyed by car to Parliament House.

Duntroon Parliament House

Collapse Expected Soon Amid Free Labour Calls

In Sydney yesterday crowds gathered for work as the strike looms, with officials predicting a collapse in labour harmony within days. Union pickets blocked 110 men from answering the employment call.

Sydney Toerday

Seamen Intervene Melbourne Conference On Shipping

Seamen intervene Melbourne Tuesday as Mr Neill meets with deputy chairman Mr Intord of the Commonwealth Shipping Council to urge owners to decide against continuing the labour dispute. A shipowners meeting is planned with talks on free crew selection and potential negotiations if cooks are guaranteed freedom of choice.

Melcoourne Seamen's Mrn Neill Commonwealth Sreamship Cowner Association Intord

Arrival in Canberra for Kingsford Smith briefing Sunday

Captain Kingsford Smith and his Taesiir Night companions will land in Canberra on Sunday and remain in the national capital until Saturday. An official announcement says the Prime Minister will unveil a Commonwealth cheque of £5,000 at a luncheon at Parliament House, with government and Parliament hosting the party. The airmen may travel by car to Parliament House for a luncheon, with possible afternoon travel after the event. Members of the New South Wales Acre Club will also attend.

Kingsford Stith Canberra Srnday Mr Thruce Wid William Af Dantroen Commonwealth Kingsford Smith Rama Alia America New South Wales Acre Club

Kingsford Smith and Ulm Visit New Zealand Aviation Heads Hail NZ Flight Plans

In Wellington Kingsford Smith and Ulm spoke at a State luncheon, with Acting Premier Ruttenshaw noting plans for further Australian explorers. They hinted at another abortive sea voyage and recalled storms near Suva, praising the crew's perseverance as carriages and crowds applauded their adventure.

Bydney Southern Cross Slore Mr. Ruttenshaw Kingsford Smith New Zealand Prince Edward Kingsford Amith Ulm Suva Charlo Aloop

Grant Split Among Four Aviators in Parliament Debate

In the House of Representatives Melbourne MP Dr. Maloney pressed the Prime Minister to divide a Commonwealth grant among four aviators who shared equal dangers. Mr. Bruce replied that the fight's differences hinder such an even split. Captain Kingsford Smith and Wim had prepared twelve months, while Americans joined later, and the final allocation remains discretionary as per Kingsford Smith.

Melbourne Maloney Bruce Kingsford Smith Wim Kingsford Amith

Tasmanian Ships Sail Melbourne

The steamer Oonah left for Tasmania with an onion crew while the Longana, manned with volunteer, Tlonhour, Jeffor Pydmey.

SAIL Melahourne Tuesaday Tasmania Tloongana Jeffor Pydmey

Italia's Men in Danger Crew Split into Three Gangs

A dramatic wireless from Nobile reports the Italia crew, split into three groups totaling thirteen, struggling 125 miles from the Braganza. They beg for food and medical aid as they drift since Friday, with women among the seven in the largest unit.

London Italia Nobile Dirigible Milan Mont

Plans and Steamers to the Rescue for Stranded Men

Reported relief efforts span air and sea missions as two men, Laren and Holm, brace for extraction. The Quest sails from Portland toward Troneo and Spitsbergen carrying arctic pilot Captain Freas. Tanju speeds to King's Bay with three aircraft aboard. Moligan also departs Archangel to aid. Despite Danish and Italian efforts, it may be days before rescue reaches the marooned pair amid dangerous ice conditions.

Laren Holm Quest Portland Vic Troneo Spitsbergen Freares Tanju King's Bay Moligan Haa Archangel Nablah Feroplahe Sthey Ofhera Amundeen Milan

Rescue wireless flags growing peril for airship crew

Aerial message reports dire straits as food runs short and men suffer from frostbite. Aviator Holm locates two Kaila crew members injured at Brandy Bay, while rescue efforts continue amid harsh conditions.

London King's Hay Talla Holm Haa Kaila Brandy Bay

Sydney Seamen Union Bans Non-Union Labor

At a main meeting the Heaven's Union declared no venue would be manned that carried non-union cooks or any non-union labour. The Tuesday sessions set earlier plans for labor discipline and urged adherence to union rules.

Sydsay The Heaven's Union

RT Wranehoof FLAK to host dinner and gala night

The RT Wranehoof executive plans a dinner for Captain K Ingaford Smith and associates at the Hotel Canberra on Friday with sub-branch leaders attending. A gala picture night at Capital Theatre will follow, with proceeds donated to the HB B 1LA testimonial fund. Tickets on sale and donations already coming in, with about 150 pounds expected.

Trime K. McNamara Gorman Huwwep Damadea

Marine unions vote on plebiscite. telegram urged return to work

In Sydney and Newcastle reports, marine stewards ordsa and pantrymen decided to hold a plebiscite of all members on the union's attitude. Representatives of ACTU and most marine unions except the Marine Cooks' Union sent a telegram urging Mr Tudslope to instruct his members to resume work.

Hydney Ordsa Newcast Wie A.C.T.U Ih Marine Cooks' Union Deeiiel Mr.Tudslope

Cobham's Flight 22000 Miles Covered in Africa Eight

An African Eight completed a 22000 mile journey via Rochester and London amid praise and setback. The crew faced technical issues and a late return plan, with mixed outcomes noted by observers.

London Bir Alan Oblhan Rochester

Soviet Gold Inquiries Link Russian Money to British Communists

Home Secretary Joynson Hicks says inquiries trace a series of transactions, via a foreign exchange bank clerk Hugh Duncan, that channelled Russian money to British Communist organizations from July 1937 to April 1938. Total involved about 14,798 pounds with up to 25,480 disbursed. bank directors deny knowledge. Hicks vows to act within the law amid pressure from MPs.

London Ir Joynson Hicks Naht Hugh Dunan Ih 4 Foreign Exchange Bank Mi Swt Beding Lel Wy Mawceow-Norovny Hank Joyneon Hicka

Plane Leaves Pisa for Rome Relief Mission

A seaplane departs from Pisa to Rome as part of Italy's relief expedition to aid the Italian crew. Air force officers will operate the craft, and Sir George Wilkins cannot accept an invitation to command.

Rome Monilay Air Force George Wilkins

Representation Debate on Mourne of Rep Proposals

The Government will hear Mourne of Rep members today on proposals for a share in parliamentary and civic government for Federal Capital residents. Her bert’s Dr Nott previously presented petitions to the House, but the Government has not announced a decision. Neville How er said the matter remained under consideration and no outcome was reached. Several ministers may back reform, and public opinion will be tested on this local issue.

Repan Lne Herbert Nott House of Mice Home and Territories Neville Hower Voletam Affaira Ia

Hoover Support At Kansas Convention Reported

United Press reports from KANBSAR CITY say chairman Watler of the Republican National Committee will vote for Hoover. Melion also indicates support and the Vermont delegation plans to cast ballots in Hoover’s favor.

Kanbsar City United Press Tonight Watler Republican National Committee Hoover Melion Vermont

English Cricket Tallies Highlight County Round

The county cricket round ends with notable scores and figures. Hendren scores 100 not out, Shepherd 132, Sutcliffe and Jupper unnamed, Hammona 141, Payten 100 not out, Woolley 124, Ducat 17 not out, Connor 1. Bowlers Tarbox 53, Hoot 4 29, Hill 6 36, Dursten 4 1, Marriott 7 62, Lurwood 4 3, Richmond 4 47.

London Hendren Shepherd Ducat Connor Sutcliffe Woolley Payten Hammona Jupper Tarbox Hoot Hill Dursten Marriott Lurwood Richmond

Meat Prices Drop in Queanbeyan Delivery Scheme

A group of Ainslie presidents arranged motor truck delivery to Queanbeyan to secure meat at prices lower than Canberra lists. Wives of public servants bought in bulk and reported substantial savings. Deliveries included sheep portions and chops with a fixed sixpence delivery charge, irrespective of parcel size or weight.

Canberra Ainslie Aeonie Gap Ahn Queanbeyan

Cooks dispute prompts urgent ministerial reply

The marine transport group secretary Mr Garden reports a ministerial reply regarding the cooks' strike. The message says cooks are eager to work immediately under current awards but outlines ongoing crew terms and suspension safeguards.

Bydney Tuesdey Marine Transport Group Garden

Four Major Personnel Changes in Australia Delegation

The Virime Minibater announced changes to the busy delegation for Australia visits this year. Harry McGowan cannot accompany the mission due to unforeseen circumstances, and Arthur Duckham is named leader, with Sir Arthur Dekham noted as a prominent bearer of the mission and chairman of Werner company Rismaine, tied to the Federation of Irish Producers and engineering sectors.

Mir Hirgac Abr Arthur Duckham Bruce Arthur Dekham Werner Tearing Rismaine Leder Engineering Merniece Federation of Ikish Podustiches Wim i Squnition Times idAir Qoutiell Ducing Ae Uty

Marine Cooks Readied to Resume Melbourne Talks

A conference in Melbourne between the Australian Union of Marine Workers and shipowners continued at Trade Hall. The Marine Union won authority to negotiate and urged settlement through transport group talks. Cooks prepared to resume work under current conditions as negotiations proceed with companies and registrars informed.

Melbourne Truden Unione Marine Union Sangq Merilend Ma. Druce Stewart Tn Lamune Ke Aratbuto i Com

Plane Carrier's Record One-Ship Speed Between Distances

In a Navy report, the aeroplane carrier Lexington sets a one ship speed record, covering 9 nautical miles from Saturday to noon Sunday at an average of 29.1 knots.

Washington Navy

Infant Mortality No Reduction Yet in Agattalia

Minister for Health Sir Kir Neville Howse told the House yesterday there has been no significant reduction in the infant death rate in Agattalia for the first month of life. He said deaths are mostly due to pregnancy-stage factors, with preventability still undetermined. He urged full ante-natal treatment and noted a Commonwealth States conference urged uniform legislation for compulsory infant care.

Agattalia Kir Neville Howse Anaiet Te Ur Herbert Commonwealth States

Heene y to commence training for Tuntey Heeney bout

Heeney sails to Fairhaven New Jersey and will begin training on Thursday for the Tuntey Heeney fight. He is accompanied by Mortimer in the arrangements.

New York Heeney Fairhaven New Jersey Tuntey-Heeney Mortimer

Unclear partners named for Herney's ras ta tango show

Fragmentary text mentions Harvey Mercurio and Herney's alleged partner during a rast a tango. Richard proposed a sale aboard a Fairhewe yacht with a visit to the challengers camp, joined by a group of newspaper men, but details are incomplete and unclear.

Harvey Mercurio Herney Hichard Te Sale Fairheween

Government leader signals air link study between Tacosin and mainland

In a morning session yesterday, Senator Sir George Pearer stated the government is examining all air service links between Tacosin and the mainland. He said necessary data and conditions are being gathered to advance the project.

Benateor Hoye Tasmania Henate George Pearer Tacosin Chivernment

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