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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 03, 1928
Page
4
The Canberra Times promotes its monopoly and subscription pricing for daily, half year and quarterly plans. It lists offices, suppliers, and distributors across Canberra and surrounding towns. It invites readers to request delivery details and local circulation figures.
A brief medical note indicates professional Forrest remains confined to bed due to a serious illness. Attending physicians report ongoing treatment and monitoring as the condition is assessed. The situation affects duties and requires care from medical staff.
An invitation list for a government house function is noted with many officials named. The text discusses a temporary reorganization plan at the department of work and migration, mentioning Mr Mullvany and Mr Kilrower and the acting secretary role during a transition period. The report hints at ongoing preparations around legislative changes affecting pension and rights.
In Brighton Nyoman and Melbourne contest results, nationalist candidate Jon ftefarin led after final counts. The final preference tally shows Macfarlin moving to Glencross, with the outcomes listing PICSFARLAN and other candidates in terse counts.
The notice lists C. J Bhake as publisher for the Federal Capital Press with THs A TMataterys OMe of the company in Almslie Canberra.
A fragmented weather item lists May 2 observations by A Wolter with sporadic times and wind notes. The unreadable OCR obscures locations, temperatures, and precise conditions, but hints at wind, precipitation, and temperature estimates.
Monthly rainfall figures are listed for January February and April with a total of 996 units. The record records totals for each month and notes overall year rainfall to date.
Weather notes cover all states with unsettled conditions and variable showers. New South Wales expects light rain and inland fog. Victoria reports central showers. Western Australia sees mix of showers and fresh to strong westerlies. South Australia and Northern Territory forecast showers and coastal winds. overall warm to cool, gusty winds and periods of unsettled weather across the region.
A scrambled weather summary describes wide area conditions across Australia including New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, and South Australia. It mentions fine and frosty nights in many inland areas, scattered showers in southern districts, and general westerly to southerly winds with some heavy rain in the extreme southeast.
A lengthy rainfall list covers numerous towns across Victoria and nearby South Australia with figures for cities such as Hamilton Ararat Colac Kerang Wonthaggi and Portland. The document reads like a meteorological compilation of rainfall amounts across districts and rural shires with numerous numeric entries and place names.
The Canberra Times reports on England’s high court case involving Ironmonger and Co. and Mra. Aminta B. Dyne. A Board of Inquiry disciplined several civil servants for currency dealings while emphasizing non corruption and the need for stricter guidance. The piece discusses duties of civil servants to state, conflicts with private interests, and the potential extension of rules to other departments. It notes gambling restrictions in a post office and the need for clearer rules on using official information for profit.
Dr Mott before the Joint Committee of Public Works derided the Federal Health Department as unimaginative and uninspiring. He warned that if the Health Department controls schools, educational institutions could become mere departmental offices, with experts doubting medical progress amid ongoing debates over morbidity mortality statistics and federal coordination.
Government sources say unemployment reductions are believed at an end, with the public works commission scaled back. The plan includes water and sewer projects, electricity supply work, and major building schemes such as the National Museum of Australian Zoology and new public residences, pending parliamentary approval.
Disorderly fragment notes a Browne act of self harm amid a broader case involving Lan Thon Teilery Fik Trawne and Wic Kennedy who faced death sentences for connected crimes. Mentions Constable Ghoetlerdae Ponton ville and a weakly conveyed incident with wounds and a governor’s involvement.
The fragment lists numerous town names and numbers without clear context or events. It appears as an OCR mishmash of place names such as Adelaide, Penola, Bordertown, August Tasmania, and several others with varying figures, lacking a coherent report or outcome.
Report on a parliamentary exchange where the Prime Minister and ministers discuss actions to curb foreign influx. The government notes limited powers to restrict deterrent measures and cites ongoing communications with other governments. The Prime Minister declines to commit to a formal statement at this time.
A garbled Cairo communication suggests a tentative reply and ongoing dialogue, mentioning governmental oversight and a hoped reconciliation. The unreadable text alludes to friendly sentiments and a possible forthcoming meeting or accord.
A fragmented report discusses Mr Bruce outlining the Australian petition's aims, noting government interference and constitutional concerns. It mentions debate over power, police action, and potential consequences for public order and democracy.
The article notes growing membership in a musical society with a long, garbled statement about committees and expected formalities. It mentions a forthcoming formation event and references Mr Doig and The Thilharmonie in a hospital setting, indicating a notable gathering and substantial talks.
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