30 Nov 1928
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 30, 1928
Page
1
A London official bulletin notes the King endured a quiet yet wakeful night as illness is kept in check. Doctors and palace staff work to stabilize his condition with medical rounds and prayers for recovery.
Prayers for the King are urged in a church service on Wednesday with a sermon and hymn. The Catholic church holds prayers for the King’s speedy restoration and relief, following recent events and Sunday services.
Reported movements show the Prince of Wales centring on his journey to London with a motherly welcome, early arrivals noted in Diepla and Phattie town. Government steamer maps indicate a voyage toward Mombasa for the Monarch’s next duties, while proposals for a return voyage are hinted.
A garbled wartime message from the Home Secretary discusses anxiety and guidance to the public. It mentions government actions, surveillance, and appeals for calm, with references to leadership and the need for unity during present difficulties.
A formal message of sympathy from the Government and people expresses concern for the Prime Minister in illness. It conveys best wishes for a speedy recovery and notes the government’s support and hopeful outlook during this difficult time.
A 1929 overture from Mr. F. A. Britten, chairman of the U S House Naval Affairs Committee, seeks a Canada meeting with British Parliament on the cruiser controversy. Washington reports harsh opposition, warning the move encroaches on the President's treaty powers and noting no precedent for such action.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a ceremonial or official event with references to naval components and a dated sequence. The readable segments mention a silence, a governor or official title, and maritime terms, but the text is garbled and lacks coherent facts or dates.
The Milleter Marka te announces a further extension of the receipt period for canned fruits under the control board. The notice names key officials and outlines the phased closing dates and stakeholder responsibilities for the continued oversight and pricing regime.
Fragmented OCR text references Hinkler dinner in London and a lengthy obituary. Mentions Wakefield, Mikio, and a Mr Fewnhiner with praise and recollections of a notable figure linked to British public life. notes on modesty and a ceremonial farewell.
A damaged clipping mentions Mrs J B Reo and Vectoria New South Wales in a rambling, unclear report about elections and a Modena executive. The text is heavily garbled, with many missing words and unclear connections between individuals and events.
A garbled Athens dispatch notes a new machine proposal referenced as Hurley in Australian advices. The fragmentary text mentions patents and possible ties to Gelber and Ade Radia, with unclear events or dates.
Reports indicate a representation election in Canberra on February 2 with the Parliament to sit thereafter. Officials note the Third Commissioner may finalize duties within days of the vote, prior to the new Parliament convening.
Secretary Kellogg said he would confer again with Beeston Coolidge and other diplomats from nations in the Work Court regarding the bette reserve. Officials noted eight nations had agreed, while reservations were acknowledged as receipt after command ties.
The Prime Minister announced a cabinet reorganization with a new Industry portfolio to be held by the Attorney-General Mr Latham, and a rename of Home and Territories to Home Affairs. Changes split Works and Railways to Postmaster-General and Markets to Markets and Transport, with Mr Bruce noting resignations and Abbott named Home Affairs Minister.
In Victoria on Thursday the primary counts suggested Doween and Elliot may defeat Labour by about 100 votes as tallying in the Senate contest nears completion.
A London dispatch reports Sir Austen Chambertin Petre of Commons and officials discussing British policy. The matter concerns notification delays affecting judicial documents and Portugal’s request for ministerial submission, with the British Embassy noting inability to provide a firm timeline and mentioning Brewers term severity and pending consol report.
A fragmented 1920s cricket piece laments English and Australian lines and praises a Chapman led performance. It names Hammond Geary Chapman Tate Larwood Freeman and others in a discussion of wicket quality and team balance amid wartime echoes.
Fragmentary report notes the death of Jann Critten, 28, while saving his brother amid an incident at Megutt's On Works of Clade. The event, described with broken phrases, references a tragic loss and an apparent struggle involving customers and a violent scene in Sydney.
Fragmentary OCR text reports a Senate vote naming a new president amid unsettled sessions. The article shows garbled phrases about ministers, finances, and daily proceedings, with unclear names or dates.
Reported disruption in the state assembly as workers demanded jobs. A protest escalated when a member urged the governor to restore order, with police removing a trader amid a tense scene and calls for employment.
Fragmentary report from The Department at Comineren describes a vessel named Vertris said to be in good shape. No details on the incident or responsible party are clear in the readable text.
Mrs Fielding, widow of a Bowth Melbourne resident, said the bombing wrecked her home and left boarders gone, her condition desperate. Premier Muntyher pledged compensation for those affected and asked Parliament to consider relief at the next session.
Woman's evidence before the Wage Inquiry in Sydney notes newspaper reading as principal form of amusement. She cites men in the cities spent time reading and contrasts weekly work time with leisure, describing how newspapers occupied country readers.
By special arrangement Reuters World Service notes in addition to other information services, the compilation of overseas intelligence is published with all rights reserved in Australia and New Zealand. The notice reserves rights and acknowledges service collaboration.
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