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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 05, 1928
Page
4
The Canberra Times lists prepaid daily and annual subscription rates within the Commonwealth and notes various local and regional notices. It names several staff and business advertisers in Kingston, Manuka, Queanbeyan, and Goulburn, with mentions of hotel and banking ads and daily delivery details.
Dr Reathice Bharwood moves from Nathongl Irenh Mandfordia to Northbeugine Avenue Ainslie near the Contine.
Educational notice for Presbyterian Ladies' College Goulburn New South Wales outlines bursary endowment act registration extensive modern buildings sewerage lighting hot water services 41 fees of grounds altitude 2000 feet and courses through Leaving Certificate Honours. Also mentions St Gabriel's Church of England Grammar School Can Be Barra and Rose Hill schools with prospectus available from the office and principal W F McNeill B A Meth Dipl Educ Melbourne.
The notice advertises Barton’s Safety Coach Service with routes to Queanbeyan and surrounding hotels. Tours are personally conducted by Mrs. Barton from Hotel Actes with timings between morning and evening departures. Contains temporary address and contact details for Canberra services and local printing attribution.
Weather data shows a barometer rising to 20.4 inches with a 0.8 degree rise in two hours. Temperature reached 77 degrees with a maximum in the morning, wind from the north-northeast, visibility and other readings not clearly legible.
The Queanbeyan records show temperature readings from a to m and rainfall totals. Data includes maximum and minimum temperatures and rainfall amounts for the period ending in early March, with notes on daily figures and overall totals.
The record shows monthly rainfall totals for the current year up to late in January February March and April. Officials note the lack of complete data and await full year figures to assess trends and totals.
At noon yesterday the forecast describes widespread fine weather with frosts in some districts and variable winds. It notes misty showers in parts of New South Wales and Victoria, fresh easterlies in Queensland, and fine conditions with frost in Western Australia and South Australia, with cooler northerly to northwesterly winds in parts of the north.
Weather notes describe dense fog in eastern areas with heavy rain and frost. Winds vary from light to strong with scattered rain, and overcast to cloudy skies cover New South Wales, Victoria, and Western Australia. Forecaster highlights include very heavy rain in Milne and highlands, and widespread light showers inland in parts of the continent.
A scrambled OCR style report shows numerous place names and rainfall figures across regions including New South Wales Sydney and Newcastle, Fort C, Armidale, Tenterfield, Burnie, Perth and Western Australia. Numbers after locations indicate rainfall measurements with varied values like 14, 24, 36 and others.
The Canberra Times notes unemployment is global, not Australia specific, with crowds at vacancies in Sydney and other capitals. It discusses British, American, and Australian conditions, views on the dole, and the impact of machines and foreign competition on jobs, urging productive absorption of workers.
A Parliament question on leasing a privately owned Canberra precinct for Civic Centre use, detailing proposed rents and lessee names including Canberra Building and Government Company. The minister outlined a multi period lease with rent determinations by valuation and suggested renewal terms.
An unclear report notes government figures and ministers discussing an arbitration bill in the Thai house of representatives. It mentions planned committee work after the following week and references Prime Minister and other officials, but lacks clear details due to garbled text.
Fragmented notice lists churches and clergy including St Peters Pulbeti Benoni and others with references to church services and officials. Mentions Theol Coens essay and Roy Werth hall with scattered place names and dates.
Fragmented OCR style text hints at forged notes and a cover story. The readable fragments mention names and places with uncertain context. The piece appears to be a partial historical crime or investigation note, lacking clear events or outcomes.
A disputed press release questions the opening of the Port of Tamodon quarantine station and its aim to facilitate cattle exports. Officials debate risk, safety, and the station’s role as the policy remains under review with potential telephonic updates to follow.
Fragmentary text describes a volatile political scene with references to a new prepregent and executive moves. Names and places are obscure or garbled, but hints of power shifts and bench seating suggest internal party jockeying and leadership tension within a Mor Charter Land context.
At a Telopen Park meeting of the Mar ents and Cities Asaation on Wednesday evening, plans were shared to reinforce a German Library and continuation classes for workers who must work to support themselves. Mr. Murray warned high fees hinder attendance while Mr. Frame urged Canberra to address funding and federal support. The group discussed educational access and future demonstrations tied to Capital Commission actions.
The Canberra Mothercraft Society organized a charity event at Adtiert Hall led by Mrs Phroluowaki and the Faxilike branch. Attendees wore vibrant gowns, prizes were awarded, and guests included Mrs Leavid, Mrs Cyril Powter, and Mrs Ghoodwin.
Members reopen discussion on the conference report after a year-long delay. Mr. Duncan Hughes and Mr. Mann criticized the postponement amid heated exchanges. Mr. Manning and Mr. West left unclear remarks, with calls for educational value in the session.
The debates in the House of Representatives continued on the Royal Commission’s inquiry into core industries. Dr Maloney and Mr Nott defended or criticized film industry elements while other witnesses gave mixed evidence. future actions include new news arrangements and trial considerations in the Northern Territory context.
Unclear OCR text recounts a Senate campaign incident provoking public concern amid political tensions. Mentions Needham and telegraph messages, with references to state and law issues and possible public alarm.
The article notes the Independent Appeals Board reviewing war pension cases with Eiley, Primas, and others cited in support. It discusses legal procedures, delays, and rulings affecting widows, veterans, and military family survivors.
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