20 Jun 1928
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1928
Page
1
Aboard the steamer City of Milan Larsen Mev reports last indicated position of the missing plane Nobik. The party's present location is 80 43 north, 27 12 degree east as Nobik was sighted last.
A Rome message reports naval experts misreading a sighting by Nobile of a plane near an island. Larsen is mentioned in a rescue context. Nobile claims to have seen the plane Wednesday afternoon and set fire to beacons to attract attention, but snow glare may have hidden the smoke.
London reports resumed efforts to locate the missing aviator Nobilech after he claimed no aeroplanes, providing a new location and asking how to treat a fractured tibia. Holm and Lirsen continue the search following the refilled aeroplane reports.
A Soviet ice breaker Malgryn reported progress Monday in the Baltic region near Moscow after reporting at noon yesterday its position southeast of a noted coordinates. The vessel, rated at 1k, was breaking ice toward the north in clear conditions as officials tracked its movements.
Australian riders in Paris face huge penalties and lack of guidance as they enter the Tour de France. They had to fund cycles and masseurs themselves while two French teams received substantial fees for competing.
The text describes Opperman relying on only Osborne and Bainbridge to pace the team as rivals Front and Martin boost their compatriots. The Arpetraians appear unprepared and would gain respect if better organized. The plan notes pacing difficulties and anticipates relief once in Opperman's country where the field structure changes from relay to straight start.
In the second stage of the Tour ae W Peance covering 0 miles to Cherbourg, rain and cloud disrupted the ride. Watson’s pump caused a puncture, Onerman suffered a puncture, Bumbridee lagged at Longueville. Joan rode alone for 26 miles finishing third. Watson and Miki did not finish.
A parliamentary inquiry into Yarralumla site costs finds figures supplied by the supervising architect may have been an error of judgment. Witnesses discuss original estimates, subdivision of job numbers, and whether conversions for Governor General quarters were temporary or permanent.
Fragmentary text shows a chief architect and inquiries into activities with scattered names and quotes. The readable portions mention a 4 hour period, a hospital reference, and individuals possibly named Lister and Cashoulie, but core facts are obscured by garbled OCR. No coherent event or outcome can be established from the readable lines.
Australians arrive in London for the Queen's Club tournament with players including Tilden, Hunter, Patterson, Hawkes, Crawford, Hopman, Moon and Cummings. Crawford defeats Ritchie in a tight match while Moon loses to Collins. Patterson battles arm trouble and may skip championships. Cummings advances on a walkover. Colvina beats Moon in straight sets in the singles final round.
Police report a safe stolen last Friday from the Producers' Distributing Society at Waverley was recovered Monday in scrub at Lone Bay. The safe had been broken open and about £42 in cash disappeared. The case is under investigation with inquiries continuing.
The New Zealand Olympia squad trains in London venues including Hammersmith Hatha Thattersea Park and Bramford ridge. Swimmers receive help from a former Derbyshire amateur champion while boxers train at the stadium and Polytechnic Club. Sprinter Misa Wilson faces Hitume the Japanese woman champion in a Thursday Stamford Bridge match.
The Civic Commission deferred action on the resignation of Maling from the City Electricity Department deputy general manager. The review of his removal from duty was postponed to a later date and linked to potential discharge proceedings.
Ronall McNaughten an 18 year old carrier was fined at the Central Police Court for driving a motor car while drunk. Police say the defendant was weaving at the wheel and fell about the vehicle. When urged to exit the car he began shouting and stumbled.
The Chief Architect of the regional Commission informed officials that the army contemplates not building boards house at Cnan berra. The building fund is noted as purchased and pending details.
The central section of the suburban system was electrified, covering 79 miles at over a million pounds. Daily 260 electric trains now run into London Bridge, handling about 2,000 passengers.
Poll declared Pratten won the Martin by election amid broad informal voting concerns. He attributed votes to referendum ballot marks lingering in electors minds and pledged to serve electors to the best of his ability. He thanked his Labour opponent for a clean contest.
The crew of the plane Columbia, having failed to carry the free woman passenger, intends to fly from Newfoundland to Southampton and then attempt a westward Atlantic crossing. The move is seen as highly difficult and considered a supreme honor by the crew.
Fragmentary notes reference Boll planning to travel by steamer to Europe from New York, with mentions of a plane and Bast-Weoat might. Details are damaged and uncertain.
The Mayor of Brisbane today prevented Hinkler by presenting a cheque for 11,182 to settle the balances of the money rab eerie for the Brisbane tentinenal.
The Friendship lands near Wales after a 22 hour Atlantic crossing. Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan Stultz face fuel shortages and fatigue but receive a celebratory reception. They refuel by motorboat, rest at a Southampton hotel, and plan a next leg toward Southampton once fuel permits.
In mid ocean a plane navigates by bearings as the crew and passengers seek safe guidance amid uncertain conditions. Details from the report indicate radio coordination with rescue authorities and ongoing efforts to determine location and ETA.
Sydney Marine Cooks Union faces pressure as owners threaten drastic moves unless cooks resume duties under the settlement terms. Commonwealth Steamship Owners official Tudehope confirms union instructed members not to take employment outside the union, under penalties, prompting urgent review of Barwon and other ships.
London reports Lord Lovel will tour Canada this summer for overseas retirement. He will visit Adelaide and other provinces to discuss immigration concerns and then proceed to Australia in September. The announcement notes potential immigration policy impacts and possible travel plans.
An elderly worker, George Fihaimeons, aged 63, was fatally crushed while performing duties on underground railway construction at Wynyard on Monday. Witnesses reported a collapse of machinery before rescue efforts. The case is being investigated by local authorities.
From Montreal a Worcester Mass report says Commander Byrd lauds the Friendship trans-Atlantic flight as a necessary pioneering step proving a three engine plane with pontoon equipment can cross oceans. He pays high tribute to the crew. President Coolidge and Mr Kellogg sent congratulations via the London embassy.
A Nantes seance ends with a dramatic scene as journalists witness a claimed spirit of a girl and a supposed cabinet enclosure. The journalist, followed by about twenty individuals, flees amid robes and a burst of electric light, amid reports of sensational claims involving Hui and an urgent call for Allied aid.
Sir George Wilkins received the Geographical Hockeye patron's medal for his polar expedition. He detached the Union Jack from the American and Australian flags carried during the 18,000 mile Arctic Might and presented it to the society's museum.
The university awards Lindbergh a Doctor of Laws degree in a by request ceremony. The action honors his contributions and marks a formal connection with his former alma mater.
The keel of a 01,000 ton passenger liner, grouped recently by the White termins, will cost nearly 17,000,000 and be laid by Harland and Wolf, Ltd at the Belfast shipyards. It will be the greatest ship afloat and will take three and a half years to build.
Willam Donnelly was fined £20 or five months in gaol at Tamworth police court for obtaining £4 from Donald Johnson senior by false pretences. Evidence showed Donnelly posed as a detective and claimed a warrant for Johnson's arrest over a horse deal, with Johnson paying £4 to avoid court action. Donnelly had never been a police officer.
The woman recalls being struck and losing memory after an attack near Newcastle. Police magistrate later records pollen officers' identification evidence. The gang record is sent to the Attorney General. Mrs Gideon remains weak yet out of danger and expects to leave hospital soon.
Notable figures including Mrs Baldwin Lady Astor Mrs Nwepard Mrs Pethwick Lawrence Mrs Laura Knight and Flora Drummond attended the funeral of Mrs Pankhurst at St Johns Westminster near the site of a key suffrage event. Elderly supporters wore badges and camp campaign attire. a solemn procession moved to Crompton cemetery where wreaths and the purple flag were placed on the coffin.
A fragmented note reports guests at Windsor Castle expected to attend a four man event along a route across the avenue in the Windsor Great Park area.
In Huddgrt a Parker Line crew signed on for the morning shift as the Ulint area prepares to make the call.
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