25 Jun 1928
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1928
Page
1
Fragmentary notice from a historical newspaper hints at Jervis Bay arrival and commentary but is garbled. It mentions forthcoming Monday morning events and ports with missing or distorted names, leaving the exact vessel, date, and purpose unreadable.
An armed guard was posted at Colombo on Sunday to oversee a VIP delegation and deter any incident. Reports say the security measure kept the area peaceful with no trouble observed. a wireless update at 4.40 pm confirmed no further disturbance as the situation remained under control.
In a Montreal Rotary address Mr. Rameny Mac Diwali speaks on peace and world policy. He notes the need for America and individuals to seek ways to power and avoid war costs while highlighting the ongoing exchange between nations in pursuit of a larger world order.
Melbourne reports three boys Bernard Hopper 14 James Stephens 11 and Verdin Zunoni 23 vanished while fishing from Queenscille yesterday. Fishermen searched today and recovered their bodies near the beach. cause unclear as family mourns.
Fragmentary report recalls a 1802 incident where a prince was imprisoned for murder, later brought to England amid political intrigue. It notes Nahas and Swie Politica figures involved and mentions efforts in February 127 to influence the prince’s fate.
Minne Coneny, 47, was found lying at a doorway by Windsor police and taken to hospital with a fracture. investigators say she appeared to have fallen after being struck by a heavy object and are examining the incident as a possible crime.
Czecho-Slovakia defeats opponents in a Davis Cup encounter at Prague with players Al Hollenby and Tos contributing, while Alma is mentioned as a peer.
A Malggren wireless report suggests Amundsen may be within 60 miles as a drifting floe bearing Nobile and his party nears a vast glacier. Riiser Larsen seeks to borrow a rescue ship to aid the Amundsen search effort.
A Pome official oemage states that the girman tense twhee came down te ber at Noldhe's camp, but the lee wie 1h feel, in an attempt at alight on the hopeless. The murdered men are there fore preparing a Tew land pee. A party of alpirivus returned to the Diragingas do) sai that they bowl failed to rornte the Malyeren's party. They bore Government prize win ning committer, which decides on im portant artistic and scientific work, has awarded Maddalena and his com radees £ 1,000 for fling Notlle.
Crawford and Hopman led Australia to a tight win in the final of recent sil ent ninteles. The match featured close serves and strong defense as the Aussies dominated early, taking the first set 6-4. The Americans fought back in the second set but fell short as Australia controlled key rallies and sealed the overall result.
The match featured Hopman and Tilden battling Crawford and Hunter as Australia edged to victory in a keenly fought set sequence. Final results saw Tilden and Hunter winning the doubles and singles bouts amid strong play from both sides, with multiple deuced moments and clutch serves shaping the drama.
In King'say on a Saturday, Commander Maddalena locating General Nobbs and marooned allies made another landing attempt on the ice pack but failed. Supplies including accumulators medicine and amplike bombs were dropped from the plane. The bombs are to be used by General Notstis to mark his position as needed.
Reported on Sundays a major mail bag robbery on the American liner Leviathan in London. Although most mail was intact, registered letters and packages were cut and rifled. About 103,253 bags tampered with. total loss undetermined until investigations finish.
A rainy Queanbeyan versus Manuka match at the ibean beyan Showground drew a small crowd. Queanbeyan dominated scoring through the second quarter while Manuka pressed in the rain soaked turf with J Brown for Manuka and M Richards for Queanbeyan among the standouts. Final quarter pressure failed to overcome Queanbeyan as the slippery ground reduced scoring and accuracy.
Last night in North Melbourne several constables fed a suspected man when Constable Babbage led the pursuit. He was shot apparently by a revolver accidentally discharged by another constable. Babbage’s injury is not serious.
A distorted report says a plane making a forced landing over Puldock collided with a cow in Peweyorny Wood. The cow horn punctured the petrol tank, causing a spill and a fire. The pilot, passengers, or crew were injured or killed, with details unclear.
A London race report describes a crash during a motor event where a girl driver May Cunliffe and her father were killed when their car overturned after 6% mile. May survived with injuries. another car overturned nearby. Captain Malcolm Campbell, the editor, retired from the event.
An Irish Channel swim attempt is noted with Mica Mercedes Glouse attempting to cross from London toward Port Puterels, Bedland Rhenhandoaned after an awiaming 22 pikhor in six hours. The fragmentary text references Trivhehanie street Consrhites, County Down and Port Puterels without clear dates or full context.
London reports on the 24th birthday of the Prince of Wales with praise from editors and analysts. Observers note his bachelor status and humanity, calling him judged on merit rather than attire and suggesting a favorable stance toward a newer world while wary of the old guard.
The article portrays the Prince of Wales as deeply patriotic and resilient, noting his strong character humor and disdain for social barriers. It argues his privacy is not loyalty and highlights the public’s sympathy for his difficult duties and weary life as he moves among democracies.
Sydney report on alleged graft tied to the Phat ne plant conirnet will be reviewed by the cabinet amid Sydney Municipal Council concerns. Mr Jowice Harvey named in the Royal Commission report, with a decision expected on Tuesday.
A woman died after a motor car wreck on Rathdown Street in Mel bourne. Police charged 24 year old Tatah Pitehona with manslaughter as investigations continue into the fatality and cause of the crash.
The Canberra Musical Society hosted Cherniavsky trio at the Albert Hall. Audience praised the program with encores and warm applause. Performances featured Cherniavsky and Leha Cherniavsky with Bach Rimsky Korsakov and Mendelssohn works. The concert started late due to lifecamern delays, a noted nuisance for future recitals.
George Swindell, promoter of greyhound racing at Durban, faced a Supreme Court order restricting his movement as he prepared to sail to Australia. The contractor who fenced the course and built structures claims a debt of £2,466 against Swindell's company, with a total debt alleged at £9,000. The venture failed partly due to lack of sanction for a totalisator.
A rocket car built to test speed on a 5 kilometre Curpwedul to Celle stretch in Hanover failed in a dramatic crash after a second attempt. The vehicle, fitted with rails wheels, reached 150 miles per hour before automatic brakes halted progress. On the second launch more powerful rockets drove it forward before it derailed and collapsed the embankment. A living test dummy was aboard and unharmed.
An explosion attributed to a bursting shell occurred in a scrap metal pile at a factory in Bustardgy. Eight people died, including the owner, and about 40 were injured in the blast and ensuing fire.
A special meeting of the Commonwealth Shipowners Association accepted a telegram from Marine Cooks Union secretary Tudhope agreeing to original terms of the strike settlement. Owners may hire cooks at shipping offices or shipside and signed-on workers will not be penalised. Manning is to proceed with each company arranging pick-up starting Monday morning.
Evidence before the Joint Committee of Public Accounts shows the commission will continue its policy of limiting reduced tariff housing to approved permanent residents. The commissioner explained scrutiny of applications against available accommodation and civil servant needs, noting insufficient housing for both permanent residents and those with private business in Canberra.
Tenabletor ehoda shelters are to be constructed at various waiting places on the city bus routes. Tenders have been called, and construction will probably commence next month.
A Sydney resident Rowley MacDonald left a bank with about £300 in notes destined for transfer. A friendly greeting at the door led to strangers talking about Sydney and inviting the man for a drink, after which his wallet vanished.
All Blacks secure a big win at Mar Heburg Oval beating Natal 34 to 40. Capetown report notes the decisive finish as visitors pull away in the final minutes.
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