06 Mar 1928
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 06, 1928
Page
1
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Staff reductions affect more than four positions across several departments including Engineering DTZ Pudding per side Dany ment and Vit lands. A further cut is expected as the extension from kustlaker to the Gabith ton proceeds, with 20 workers already engaged awaiting the end of the week.
An unreliable vehicle owned by Alfred Krick wn skidded on the Weetangera road, overturned, and was quickly engulfed in flames. A companion named Lester and Erickson escaped serious injury, with the driver possibly insured.
German and Austrian papers react to Mussolini threatening suspension of foreign language publications. Vorwaerte and other outlets condemn or caution, while Vienna press calls the speech for home consumption and highlights fears over German language rights in the Tyrol and schools.
Sydney reports the Constitution Commission hearing where Minister for Education Mr. Dried advocates new states, noting imperial prerogative has shifted. Mr. Drummond presents Farmers and Settlers Association views, warning subdivision risks and debating federation models like American or English forms for Australia.
A thick fog blanketed Sydney this morning disrupting traffic for hours. Large easels delayed outside the hotel headship while a near collision damaged two vessels, and ferries and harbour craft faced disorientation across the eastern and western suburbs. Signal methods including kerosene flares were used to warn approaching ships.
The scheduled weekend train to Sydney has been cancelled because of insufficient support. Only 16 tickets were issued from Sydney over the past four weekends, leading to the cancellation for Saturday night to Sunday return.
Reports from Auckland province describe Mt Nearuhoe eruptive displays during a rumbling period. Citizens in Ohakune Cambridge and others in the King country remain unsettled though authorities say there is no immediate danger.
Melbourne plans grand functions in Hinkler week starting March 18. He is expected to travel from Canberra, arriving March 17, with a free day March 3 to meet Geelone. The March 19 Anzac rally is anticipated to draw a large crowd like the Prince of Wales welcome in 1820.
The Philip Lytton Dramatic Company completed a three night season at Star Theatre Queanbeyan with Bought and Paid For The Rosary and The Love Child. Audiences enjoyed the modern plays enhanced by vocal numbers. The company left for Yass last night to present the same repertoire in Show date.
New Zealand Minister for Trade on Customs Piratten travels with Canberra on Saturday bound for New Acre land to confer with local authorities on the reciprocal trade treaty and preferential duties. He will board the Wigara from Sydney Thursday and is expected back around Mosler.
The Royal Commission on the Bundaberg anti toxin disaster convenes in Melbourne with Dr Frederick Margin as lab director and Dr Wheatlind among officials discussing toxin preparations and bottle caps. The hearing examines potential contamination and vaccine packaging techniques and the role of rubber capped bottles.
A parent faced a nominal fine in Patton Magistrate Court over education concerns for a child. The case revolves around school attendance and the authority's stance on compulsory schooling.
The AJC stewards concluded an inquiry into interference with Tribute in the Bankstown Hurdle at Canterbury Park. J. Malenchsaling was found to have caused the incident and is suspended from riding for two months, effective immediately.
J B Miller, secretary of the Unemployed Union, resigns from his post today amid a reshuffle. The move comes as discussions on Hemiosis work on Wednesday proceed, leaving the organization to appoint a successor.
A court case recalls an award of £10 damages to a schoolteacher against Walter Walker Clarence Haselwood for misconduct with Buronle Way. Baselwood appealed to the Fall Court alleging collusion between Way and Me Way and that false statements were made by Wry with Mrs Way. The Chief Justice noted no evidence of collusion and that the appeal lacked timely filing.
Rail building work caused widespread traffic slowdowns in the city today. Officials cited ongoing erection delays and protest disruptions as the primary factors behind the slowdown across main streets during the morning period.
The Federal Capital Commission insists it will enforce kerbing and guttering charges directly or indirectly for Canberra leases, but admits no official notice of a promise at the first sale. Public sentiment grows as the commission contemplates enforcement via higher general rates, while questions linger over who pays and how the levy would be collected.
A racehorse named Genglee died after a Saturday race at Broken Hill. Officials report two puncture marks in the horse’s neck and play up alleged doping as the possible cause of death. Investigations are underway.
London dispatch reports Cairo announcing the retirement of Prime Minister Rarwat Pasha for health reasons. The Cairo Morning Post notes the king may invite Mahan to form a new ministry, while Liberalite factions and British occupation proposals spark debate.
A 12 year old girl Mirle Stemter drowned in the Cudgegong River at Yarhle yesterday. Two other girls accompanied her but were repelled by currents while attempting to assist. Authorities reported the incident and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
In Burnie Tasmania Kedar Martin, sixteen, drowned after entering deep water despite warnings. In Toowoomba a man named William Hoffman aged seven, drowned while bathing in a water hole on Sunday.
Melbourne reports the State Government will appoint a commission of inquiry into Percy Arnold Chay of Leongatha an English migrant. He alleges he was kept in unauthorised detention and denied fair treatment by the Closer Settlement Board while attempting to secure land. The case highlights perceived British migrant mistreatment in Victoria.
A. Baker elected president of the Seaman's Union after LT votes, defeating rival candidate Johnsson. Incumbent leadership loses in a tight race as union members cast ballots for new direction.
Judge Mownttw complained of heat in Market Court and removed his gown and wig. The barrister and counsel followed suit as the judge stated it was very hot during the session.
A deputation from the Employers' Federation met Premier Air Bavin to claim State undertakings threaten fair competition with private business. Bavin stated the government would survey state ventures to ensure transparency and to prevent profiteering, warning that unfair state action could force private firms to close.
The steamer Otranto will depart Melbourne for London tomorrow with L170 the largest number that has left Australia in one year.
Thieves robbed Marks tobacco nists shop at Circular Quay during the weekend taking goods valued at about £300.
A Wiesbaden message reports that the British Army in Occupation area observed one minute of silence across Kiineland in memory of German dead. All motors and engines stopped and every soldier stood at attention wherever present.
Chief Commissioner Sir John Butters stated the small Molonglo bridge near the Commission Offices will remain a temporary structure for now. A new high level bridge is planned, with elevation to be determined by the Take scheme, making rapid expenditure on the current bridge wasteful.
Ramsay MacDonald replies to Thomas Marlowe alleging two copies of the Zinovieff letter proving a conspiracy to use it in elections. He claims knowledge of the note to Rakovsky and foreign office pressure, while condemning the Daily Mail for alleged bias and calling for a parliamentary inquiry into the letter’s publication.
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