14 Mar 1928
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 14, 1928
Page
1
Unions in Melbourne threaten action over staffing of the lighthouse steamer Cape York. A special union meeting was held to discuss the dispute, with officials warning of possible stoppage of waterside work if demands are not met.
Fragmented OCR note discusses a stewards' strike and tied up operations. Mentions Montoro and SV Le IY Tantei with unclear references. References to Friday events and possible missed deadlines. Contains numerous garbled words. readable entities include Montoro, SV Le IY, Tantei, Takens, and New Year day context.
fragmentary text from a Tuesday report discusses prosecutions related to lock outs and legal action involving individuals named in the damaged lines. The article references a police or legal setting and potential penalties, but specifics are unreadable.
Daily Mail records show editor responses amid a muddled debate with Morita Tamay and others. Letters discuss reactions to a controversial topic, with mentions of Me Markowe and Hborin Bal and references to letter exchanges.
fragmented OCR report notes Santos disaster with twelve bodies recovered. mentions site work and rescue efforts, referencing a landslide in a mountainous area. details are garbled but indicate ongoing retrieval and response by authorities.
A chaotic meeting near Tebit discussed prizes and events for the Queanbeyan show. Officials and the president debated the Thone Title and Pavilion plans while concerns over fire safety and funding arose. The report notes an application received for work and possible levy details, with a total prize figure mentioned as 44.
Canberra will greet aviator Bert Hinkler with a 2 PM landing at the rotunda review ground. The Prime Minister will welcome him on Parliament House steps and present a £2000 Commonwealth cheque. Hinkler will stay at Hotel Canberra as government guest. spectators urged to keep clear of the landing ground.
A garbled OCR fragment recounts a real pass incident involving a son and mother linked to a Manchester area town. Names appear distorted but suggest a legal or disciplinary matter with references to witnesses and officials.
Prime Minister and party accompany M Hinkler on arrival at the landing ground at 2 pm. He will be escorted to the rotunda and parley steps before parliament ceremonies including a government dinner at Parliament House and a private meal with ministers.
Major Jones of the Capital Police announces security measures for the landing of Mr Hinkler. Police will block access to the landing ground with a six‑strong escort and prevent crowd rushes. Hinkler will be escorted to the rotunda where he will be welcomed by the Prime Minister.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a murder case involving named places and people such as Wa Arter Cardona and Tite plea t ad weet. The garbled text mentions a Parka wot Cardona and a suspect linked to a cat场. The readable bits point to a crime report with investigations and possible arrests.
A plantation area endures a plague of grasshoppers and caterpillars spreading through the Broken Hills divisions. The pest has devoured vast fields of prize crops, and without abatement many more acres may be laid bare across the countryside.
A wireless message reports a serious fate of affairs in Samoa. It states members of the Mau walked out of a meeting and passed a native group as they headed to shore. Critics deem the position extreme and allege naval force is forbidden. The message notes rising insubordination, insults to white women, and planned attacks while government promises protection fail.
In the Commons Mr Amery rejects claims that Indian troops are being sent to Iraq and notes no confirmation that Masaad has declared holy war. He cites Britain’s subsidies to Saudi Arabia totaling £542,000 from VAT years to 1939 and says no aid was paid before or after. He says evidence for raids near Prag is lacking and Britain had urged Saudi Arabia to meet British delegates to discuss matters. Kenworthy and Amery clash over notes and ammunition supply and the question of concessions for British theatres in ammunition.
Nominations were called at the Ainslie Social Service Cottage meeting. The club seeks permanent quarters at Northbourne Oval with a motion carried after discussion. Officers elected included Vice President Mr Laverty and delegates Messrs G V Kanon and Vo Carnell. An ex Melbourne player was suggested as coach. the matter was referred to the committee.
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