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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1928
Page
3
Sydney reports the New South Wales Government seriously considers abandoning the construction of a 500,000 pound moating dock at Newcastle amid cost concerns and potential project cancellation.
Eleven recruits joined the Canberra Light Horse Regiment a recruiting offer during wartime. Major Twynso Lieut Jyrie and Mr R McGuire outlined the plan to raise an escort for Governor-General ceremonial duties. Ground and equipment stores were prepared by the Federal Capital Commission as training readiness was set.
Federal Treasurer Dr Earle Page warned that war era burdens remain and government faces large developmental works. He noted 1927-28 budget shows higher war expenditure from revenue than any war period, and missions of conversion and redemption have funded state development locally while calling for constructive crittleaw.
Lewis Wood barely escaped death when his yacht capsized on the Thames. He clung to the upturned hull for ten hours until a collision with the steamer Waikouniti brought him near Auckland New Zealand. Waikouniti crew rescued him. he was exposed and in need of aid.
Dr Farle Page the Federal Treasurer warned yesterday that budgeting on inflated customs revenue risks serious financial disruption. He recalled 1920 22 when customs fell £4 below prior year and noted 1926 27 and 1926 28 results in Australia and the United States show revenue above budgets by several percent, underscoring that no treasurer faces this problem alone.
A candidate secured a question paper at a police depot causing a stir as the exam in Sydney was cancelled. Commissioner Mitchell stated no papers with answers were obtained and an inquiry will be held in a few days. A fresh examination will be held with new papers.
In Sydney at Burwood Court Mrs Jetta praised a woman witness for coming forward to give evidence against a man charged with obscenity. The judge noted the witness as a credit to her sex and said she performed a public duty by testifying. The man faces months of imprisonment.
Readable fabric and bedding items with discounted prices include men s overcoats marked at sale price £400, blankets in single double and triple configurations, cost reductions on white and black fabrics, and miscellaneous garments quoted with per unit prices in old currency.
Hansell McGinty an employee of Guyra Shire Council drowned after being swept from his sulky in Baker's Creek near Bundarra Armidale district. His body was recovered.
Canberra pupils of Miss I Kermode passed piano exams at Grade 3 and Grade 4 with credits. Names include Mollie James Miriam Mason Marjorie Caffyn Peggy Jenkalm Florence Crockford Daryel Hopkins Olive Darrell Monte MecApplan Kathleen Mhechan Hell Calthorpu among others.
Dr Earle Cage, Federal Treasurer, stated yesterday that department expenditures remained practically stationary in 1921-22 despite an 18 percent population rise in the Commonwealth. He described it as a notable achievement by the Government.
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