03 May 1928
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 03, 1928
Page
1
May Day unfolds with widespread demonstrations across Paris as workers strike for rights. Police report scattered street protests, with several areas blocked and a heavy presence of security forces to maintain order amid rain and showers.
Sir John among housing figures details the Commission's output to February last with day labour and contract builds totaling 100 brick and timber homes. Total construction cost around £1404 with contract share £504.15, and completed houses cost £82,160. He notes labor shortages, contractor delays, and rising prices affecting progress and tenant demand in Canberra.
Wing Commander Wackett started his flight from Charleville to Singapore this morning after lifting off at 7.20 am. A rough position saw him pass near Cunnamulla this afternoon as weather and timing affected the journey.
The Minister for Home and Territories Sir Neville Howpe explained in the House details of the forthcoming liquor poll for the Federal Capital Territory. The poll is set for September 1 and will be governed by a new ordinance defining voter qualifications voting method and ballot questions. Enrolment and voting will be compulsory with same qualifications as Commonwealth electors. Voters must have lived in Australia six months and in the Territory one month before enrolment. Questions include prohibition in the Territory continuation of existing prohibitions public control sales and sale in licensed premises.
The text explains that the voting method mirrors House of Representatives elections with preferential ballots. It states an absolute majority will affirm the question if recorded. A further poll will be held at a time chosen by the Governor General after five working days from the first poll. Roll preparations begin once enabling ordinance becomes law with enrolment ending August 4, four weeks before polling day.
In Warsaw clashes erupt as troops confront rioters and workers. Reports describe street battles around key landmarks with paramilitary forces deployed and casualties feared. Authorities vow crackdowns while residents endure curfews and rising tensions.
A fragmented report describes Conservative opposition in Ottawa to a repeal bill on deportation. The article notes government activity, political reactions, and potential impacts on policy, with mixed positions among MPs and affiliations referenced in terse summaries.
Fragmentary OCR text reports a contract award related to meat and army needs in Australia. The readable items mention Wir Orr and Swifts, with unclear references to tonnages and dates. No precise dates, entities, or outcomes are verifiable from the fragment.
A garbled report from Brisbane Express notes a goods train derailed near Tenterfield causing delays. The fragment mentions SLSR, Wan, Tonharthehd style notes, and references to trucks and a driver Mur Porterfiild with unclear details. The readable bits indicate a transportation disruption with multiple entities without clear outcomes.
A ministerial statement signed by the Commonwealth Parliament outlines metropolitan population growth from 1902 to 1907, with figures for states including Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales, Western Australia, South Australia, and Tasmania. The report projects a 24 year scale for national urban expansion, noting no clear dates for some regions.
A disrupted report outlines efforts by Seamen's Club to relocate operations to a new port. It mentions personnel, equipment, ships, and port facilities, with several names and dates blurred but alluding to a coordinated international move.
Prince Cheeot and Meemmanio plus Madison arrived in Baghawal and are staying at Ahura Court near Gixkstone with a relative. The report notes the royal party reaching England on a Tuesday in Lonson.
London reports Tuesday that newspapers speculate on whether the Duke of York will partner in a tennis event. The discussion centers on royal involvement in sporting duties and potential pairings with Brookes.
Norman Brookes told the Polly Chron that during the Duke’s stay in Australia they played together until the Duke suggested repeating the same arrangement at Wimbledon.
The Prime Minister Mr Tirner reports a communication from trade union bodies showing they cannot secure representation for a round table conference between industry sides. Executive decisions by AWU and ACTU prevent participation, leaving no feasible path to convene the meeting at present. The Prime Minister regrets the outcome and suggests seeking a solution in other directions.
Yarrowlunla Shire Council records an application from Mr I V Waterhouse of Captain's Flat for a land deal in the Captain's Flat area as mining developments require new workmen's buildings. The proposal was read at the council meeting.
Detroit dispatch reports Lindbergh’s ocean crossing plan is affirmed though details remain tentative. He and Major Thomas Landher of the United Army will pilot a tri motor Monger Mane Wong on a northern route with stops in Labrador Greenland and Iceland visiting major European capitals before heading to Japan.
The jury in the Major John Currie libel suit found the Port Hope Guide guilty of libel and awarded Currie 500 dollars in damages after four hours of deliberation. Currie had sought 60,000 dollars.
Ottawa parliament approved a 66,000 dollar allocation to cover expenses for the Canadian representatives at the Olympic Games. The move marks official government support for Canada’s Olympic team and outlines funding for travel, training, and related costs.
The April 29 unemployment total stood at 1,082,300, down 210,000 from the prior week, indicating substantial improvement in the British labor market. The report notes the Tuesday release date and highlights the weekly drop in jobless claims.
The Minster for Markets, Mr Dare Orson, reports new storage and portage charges in Liverpool effective January 1. Rates include per ton costs for docking, handling, master portage, and delivery with total charges totaling a set per ton, plus additional rents and related expenses.
In London, Tursiny Ghimorigin won the season Fest County match defeating Wor tester. Second Innings saw Chimpergan score 165 with Powhigeet taking 67 and Hill taking four for in. The match featured strong innings from Thies Wreierht and Mepoor, contributing pivotal scores.
At a Yarrowlumla Shire council meeting a councillor raised concerns about stray cattle that ran near Baton, prompting debate over ownership and the fate of the herd. The owner asked for the cattle to be destroyed after the animal was removed from the hearse.
Unclear text fragment appears to reference names and places with no clear event or outcome. Readable entities include a few proper nouns and scattered phrases, but the overall item lacks coherent context or a specific action to summarize.
An obituary notes the death at the Schinetler residence within the Schneidin Bis spelen Enaye. The report preserves non-graphic wording while recording the event and location.
Questions in the House of Representatives about Burley Griffin's Canberra layout were answered by the Minister for Home and Territories. The debate noted that an initial city planned near Red Hill was abandoned, with Canberra development moving along other routes and the north river railway extension built then later destroyed by flood.
A report states Matron Lawler of the Canberra Hospital submitted her resignation to the Federal Commission on Mat- Way. The resignation follows an enquiry into hospital conduct and Lawler is described as currently filling duties during the transition.
At a Lithgow May Day event Arrow of Lithgow ATI warned imperial forces prepare for another war in the Pacific. J. Kavanagh cited evidence of a staged magical war to follow, suggesting a future attack plan tied to Russia’s actions and the proxy of the broader theater.
In the Western Arbitration Court Judge Meehy raised wages for Yallourn workers from 4 pounds to 4 pounds 12s 6d a week. Increases apply to Brown Ball mine and Own Cut Face groups, shaft sinkers and timber men gain 2s 1d extra. The award runs February 1 this year to February 1, 1981 with possible suspension on 1 hours notice if strikes occur.
Fragmentary text describes a Neon car journey toward Australia and a border crossing, with unclear names and dates, yielding a damaged and unreadable report.
Melbourne reports that Pacific and Atlas Insurance Companies have finalized an merger arrangement. The agreement formalizes a preheat transfer between the two firms, detailing consolidation of operations and rebranding plans. Officials from Atlas Insurance Company of Wend participate in the signing ceremony.
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