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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Nov 29, 1928

Page

1

Cricket praise and doubt in London match notes

In London observers weigh Plum Warner acting as workmanlike captain while critics praise "The Austins" and warn of dangers when thinking of rivals. The piece highlights belief Tebisedt and Chupe as top figures and claims one player stands as best in the field amid cricket chatter.

London Plum Warner Pilermace Thaketers Tienes Ayress Raion Dinero The Austins

Overseas Freights Members Named

The Commonwealth Government announces representatives for an industry advisory body to regulate freight terms between Commonwealth Line of Steamers and White Star Shipping. Appointees include meat dairy fruit and wheat sectors with a chair and sub representatives to advise on proposed freight increases and enforceable standards.

Mir Trine Commonwealth Line White Star Shipping Pany Australia Reid Commonwealth WAL K. Trethowan M.C Jedy

Canberra Development and Migration Information Request

A Melbourne amateur reports messages about Canberra development. The Publicity Officer of the department receives a note from Ald Rothmann seeking information. Edward is asked to send a copy of the development and migration report detailing Canberra's progress.

Ald Rothmann Red New Edward Canberra Austra

Recognition Territory FY UN TIW and Detachment Activities

The fragment describes a recognition event involving Territory FY UN TIW and a detachment from the South Woes area. It mentions a presidential or congressional context and references Mr Mateliisen as a central figure during the event. The prose is garbled but indicates wartime or military organizational actions and a completion around a ceremonial or evaluative moment.

Ebedbbe Ermiena

Renegade Four in House Move on New Ministry

Fragmented report of Mr. Hogan moving adjournment to form a new ministry. Motion was defeated and the House proceeded with business. Lively scenes described with unclear names and terms amid parliamentary bustle.

Hogan

Incendiary Trial Reported in Purported Weppoon Fire Case

In Longreach on a Wednesday Arthur Morgan and his wife Agnes faced charges of wilfully setting fire to a dwelling at Weppoon in January. The owners and exact details appear garbled but indicate a claimed arson incident investigated by local authorities.

Rockhampton Longreach Arthur Morgan Agnes Weppoon Bey Margen

Poppy Day Appeal Surpasses Funds Amid Numbers

The Poppy Day fund for the Returned Soldiers relief surpasses £340 with two more donations recorded. The appeal acknowledges contributions toward a total that may exceed £800 as listed entries show varied amounts from local supporters.

Savage

Inquiry Board Into Native Shooting Appointments Delayed

The inquiry board, formed to investigate a native shooting incident, has not yet appointed a member. Mr Mintatee stated that no names have been selected and the board will be comprised of three men, with details still unsettled.

Mihs Tralia Mintatee Hrvee Meese

Distress in Colliery Town Leaves 700 Homeless

Reported flood devastates a coal town with 700 people rendered homeless. Water damage and destroyed homes disrupt daily life as residents seek shelter and aid. officials assess damage and coordinate relief efforts.

Fragmented OCR Era Chronicle Touches on Royal News and Events

A garbled OCR page references King and Queen, international telegraph concerns, and royal health notes. It mentions messages from England, Kenya Colony, and Maasons churching, with commentary on the Prince’s travel plan and potential communication gaps.

Londos York of Petites Lewes oPerrierne Lee Pong Kate Perhal Pam Mra Teoth Balworthn England Kenya Lain Mawson Churichin

Elections Seat Counts Near End as Labor Gains Highlight

In Hunter and adjacent electorates the vote tally narrows toward Labour gains. Final declarations show Rowland James and James elected with clear majorities over opponents. informal ballots noted amid district counts and preferences.

West Maitland

Boothby Rectory Om Mull Majorities in Price Deal

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Boothby rectory Mull and a mention of Hughes, 4, Nats 2H, 682 PHS, and a price deal with a Bermuda majority. Details are unreadable. main entities include Boothby, Mull, Hughes, and Bermuda.

Melbourne and Adelaide dispute stirs Labour talks

The report notes a political dispute between Melbourne and Adelaide tied to a Chek affair and a business figure traveling to Adelaide and back with brief refueling stops. It also mentions Hogan Ministry criticism and police accountability debates amid Labour ministry pressure. Australian athletes Gregory and colleagues arrived in Melbourne for championships with a celebratory welcome by the Lord Mayor. Apprenticeship reforms announced placing carpentry joinery plastering and painting under metropolitan apprenticeship rules.

Engdeh Pennis "Havers Gregory Austen Collings Higgs Melbourne Sydney Wickiendiay Labour Metropolitan

Princes Return Warship Crew Readies Departure

Reported in early dispatches the warship from Wales moves to Port Bold for embarkation aboard the Queen set for distant duty. The Daily Excerpt notes 1,700 men prepared to travel by special train to the harbor as preparations continue for the Prime task force.

Enterprise Medea Ani Wales Bingham Cine Witbel de Paw Liebe Duing Koote Dee Port Bold

Map Making By Aid of Aerial Survey in Jamaica

Jamaica behind the tun don yields a preparatory study to port development with Royal Society of the Arts backing. Colonel W J Crosthwaite and colleagues produce maps of Jamaica to guide empire expansion using aerial survey and ground work plans, aiming for efficient coastal and inland surveying.

Tun Don Tuenley W. J. Crosthwilte Royal Sociely Aris Ale Murwey

Queensland Herbert Ee on Thoth A702

Incoherent OCR fragment hints at names and numbers with no clear event or outcome. Reads like partial lines: Queensland, Herbert, Thoth, A702, Matt Ow, Sata worry, J. W., Martens.

Herbert Matt OW Tha Worry J. W

Undefined Names From NSW Senate Record

Fragmentary OCR listing appears to contain partial names and codes for New South Wales Senate figures. The readable items include several surnames and initials such as Abbott, Oruhaid, Chav, and Har with numeric codes next to them, but no coherent event or context is provided.

Prince George Sets Sail on Mid Ocean Transfer Plan

The Prince George, amid a transfer of the Admiral flags from the cruiser Dirham, sails with Sir Cyril Fuller aboard as stomach trouble affects the Prince’s voyage. Durban plans to move a New York liner mid ocean to complete the handover and shorten the trip to Kingston.

Leemildar Tuesal Iy Thetlaherie MMU Pfibspatel Yeatertas Cyril Fuller Dirham Prince George Knghened Prince of Troord Bowie Durban Plana York Prince Kington

Pope's popularity linked to his moral leadership in empire

Fragmentary OCR text claims that the Pope is praised for moral leadership and that his popularity stems from virtue as ruler of a vast empire. The garbled lines mention Am and Donner and a vast varied empire, with phrases about informing Mrs Majenty and praghena.

Beling Ma Jenty Heaton

Italian Concern in Rome Deepens Crown Regret

Rome report states King Victor Emmanuel and Signor Maccolini are repeatedly shown to be ineffectual as diplomatic tensions rise. The Paris and London cables describe a growing royal misgiving over policy missteps and public discontent.

Rome Victor Emmanuel Signor Maccolini

Police Force Shortage Sparks Deputy Plea for More Officers

A Sydney deputation urged Chief Secretary to address a non commissioned shortage in the Police Force. They proposed adding 14 first class sergeants 2 second class sergeants 64 third class sergeants and 168 first class constables. The Minister promised to inquire and consider allowances and alignment with state rolls under new pensions measures.

Sydney Teintell

AWU to Attend Industrial Peace Conferences Next Month

The AWU plans representation at the Industrial Peace Conferences in Melbourne next month. Federal Council members favor participation while earlier non-attendance was tied to political propaganda fears. The union will spend £7,500 on propaganda against further migration for its 160,000 members.

Sydney Malbourne Federal Council Organization A.W.E A.W.U

Loss of the Vestris Marine Expert's View

New York Tuesday Harry Wheeler marine expert for the Lumapart Holt line testified before the Moderne Inquiry. He expressed that the sinking of the Vestris was caused by factors weighed against earlier tentative reasons, with his opinion favoring the above factors after reconsideration.

New York Harry Wheeler Lumapart-Holt Ain Vestri Wan Trnetire Wheeler Ater

Captain Owen Resignation Accepted in Melbourne

In Melbourne on Wednesday the resignation of Captain Owen was accepted, with Captain Cewen mediating and Captain Harkey noted in relation to the Australasian Spirit. The report records a formal acceptance of the resignation and involved figures.

Melbourne Cewen Harkey Austratia

Hurley Cites Athens Conditions In Brief

Fragmentary note reports Athens conditions and a reference to Daye. No clear events or dates emerge.

R S League Extends Sympathy to King

The Federal Congress of Returned Soldiers League sent a cable to the King expressing heartfelt sympathy. A reply was received from the Prince, Patron of the Congress, wishing success to the organization.

Sydney Federal Congress of Returned Soldiers’ League Hindinews Congres

Polar flight plans discussed by Eckener and Nansen

Berlin reports Eckener and Nansen debated the zeppelin polar voyage details to be conducted under German airship authority. The discussion emphasized route, safety measures, and scientific aims of the Arctic crossing.

Berlin Eckener Nansen

Cabinet Studies Liquor Problem in Federal Capital

The cabinet met for a brief three hour session to further consider liquor sales in the Federal Capital Territory. No decision announced, but a statement is expected next week with likely a year end timing for liquor implementation. Several ministers left Canberra for weekend travel as Prime Minister Brive prepares to depart for Sydney.

Gratestay Feder Capital Territory Thaal Wits qQuille Mt Tle Bruce Soniet Tomer Therold Neville Howre New H.R Chidlett Brive Sydney Canberra Mr. Paterson Nicknet

Road Signs Erected Guide Tourists to Local Hub

Road signs directing tourist traffic are being placed along the road to guide visitors to the Tourist Bureau. Signs mark corners and the hotel area to indicate the route to the mall and central hotel, aiding arrivals at the local hub.

Kurrajang Malldime

General Secretary for Social Service Association Selections Narrowed

Forty applications were received for the post of general secretary to the Social Service Association. The Blagial Kerwitee Adminire r, who handles the process, reduced the pool from about eight to five candidates. Three applicants hailed from Medbourns and one from Utildford. The committee will interview the remaining applicants for further particulars and selection will depend on merit.

Fifty Men Engaged During Part Two Stays

Fifty men were engaged during part two stays with sixty men, including twenty married men from Quean beyouw, registered at the Commission's labour bureau. They were assigned to burr cutting in various parts of the Territory. It is hoped more will be employed to complete the work before the burr is made. A number of single soldiers resident in the Territory applied for work at the labour bureau and are awaiting assignments.

Queanbeyouw Commission Burettu Burr Cuttimg Burr

Motor Registrations in Territory November period

Motor registrations from November 21 to November T show 1075 cars 1 lorry and 1 motor cycle registered. On TH date 1075 com 227 lorries and 167 cycles had been registered at the Commission.

Commission

General Booth Safe After Bulviation Army Outing

General Booth leader of the Bulva tion Army reports being out of danger after a recent engagement in London. The dispatch notes his condition remains stable as officials provide updates on his health and movements.

London Booth

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