Two Candidates Named for Federal Capital Commission Election
Nominations were received from Mensa A Ki of Kingston and Webber Weatangera for the Federal Capital Commission election. The election date is set for October 10.
01 Oct 1928
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 01, 1928
Page
1
Nominations were received from Mensa A Ki of Kingston and Webber Weatangera for the Federal Capital Commission election. The election date is set for October 10.
London reports a Protestant Alliance reply to bishops over the prayer book dispute. The document argues Parliament should define toleration while bishops push for existing permissions. The piece notes parliamentary stance and potential royal or church authority tensions.
Fragmented dispatch reports from Britain and France indicate pressure on England and the United States regarding naval limitations. The Geneva tri party context shows growing distance between the United States and United Kingdom on key terms. Pending Senate action may shape the potential agreement as discussions continue about cruisers, aircraft carriers, and enforcement measures.
The Daily Express notes details of the Anglo compromiska and says Britain seeks engagements with the British government. It highlights motive speculation in America and Geneva conferences while preliminary investigations continue into arms and security issues.
Newspapers split on the naval agreement as editors weigh France's stance. A three day pause in commentary follows a noted exploration that shapes the document’s concluding paragraph.
A fragmented report notes that Interesting Interviews secured a representative of The Tises with Mr. E Moul Sed Cop L Macintosh Ellis of Poresta Ltd. The Wednesday event was marked as an advertisement for the cane, with mention of a misunderstanding and related remarks, though details are unclear.
The Transport Workers Act sets up a registration system for waterfront workers in Newcastle Meilwarne Addedaide Tria Vue and nearby ports. No waterman can work without registration and no shipowner can employ an unregistered writer.
The opening end district match at White City opened between Hall and Trade and Customs. Trade and Customship posted 141 in their first innings, with Cook top scoring and Hall replying with 77 before stumps on October 13. Two batsmen were run out and several dismissals featured J Ruthwell and A Shepherd.
The report notes a government armed guard at Adelaide railway station and a ban on carrying Buna without permission. Enrolment for defence forces is under way, with about 1,000 men in employment near Wort Large tonight and expected to enroll on Monday.
Fragmentary notice states that licensing at Newcastle will apply under the Transport Workers Act with distribution of notices from 2 pm on Tuesday. Officer in charge Moore of the Newcastle mill ranch appoints a teenie officer by the Monn inoller-Geori at Castons to oversee the process.
About 700 men applied for licenses at the weekend under the Transport Workers Act. Registrations rise to about 2,000 as the Premier Mr Hogan and the Police Commissioner discuss arrangements to manage the situation. Police will not be withdrawn from one waterfront as Trades Hall asked.
A regional summary of a political dispute over new maritime regulations and arbitration. The article portrays Country Party support for waterside reform, arguing the measures protect workers and primary producers, while criticizing strikes that disrupted wool, meat, and crops. It cites economic damage from blockades, lay-offs, and transport slowdowns, and defends compulsory arbitration as a safeguard for honest workers and struggling families.
Delegates from the three eastern States gathered in Canberra for a Constitutional Associations conference. Addresses at Albert Hall discussed Australia’s industrial climate, notably the waterside strike, urging unity, legal enforcement, and a strong Empire-aligned future. Speakers stressed the need for community effort and freedom to work, warning against tyranny and urging stern action if law and order faltered.
London report outlines annual results of the Pacific Cable Board for the year ending July 1. It shows a traffic decline of C8L1T entirely due to the Beam Kervier, while North Hen traMie traffic was largely unaffected.
A friendly match between Kingston and Northbourne clubs will be played at Northbourne Oval today starting at 1 46 pm. Kingston lineup includes McFadyen Cavanagh Deans Dillon Iverach Lee Cooper Wilson Edlington Hicks Kent.
Duntroon edged Puntroon by one run in a two-innings friendly against Acton Chibo at the CLaintroon SRN ground. Key bowlers Durkinehow 4 for 25 Horley 5 for 37 Quigg 1 for 14. Second innings mainly practice. Seuntroon’s innings saw Mansing top score 77 with 31 coming from a single over.
The policy keeps obtaining cowards from the Arbitration Court while reserving the right to use direct action if advisable to enforce claims. The statement emphasizes a flexible enforcement approach and maintains the traditional reliance on the Arbitration Court for securing outcomes.
At the Forestry Conference held at the Forestry School delegates reviewed committee reports on Saturday and sent several back for more work. With substantial work remaining another session is planned for Wednesday and today will focus on the outstanding reports.
Canberra rates reflect a national mood downturn affecting development in the capital. The commission aims to ease tax burden on ratepayers while covering service costs, with land valuation referred to an independent board and a Special Court appointed to hear rate appeals.
Professor of Molart Arierten addresses the convention urging cautious policy as Australia risks relying on seasonal income, wool and wheat pricing, and loans. He warns subsidies threaten efficiency and calls for a rational, non legislative approach to industrial relations, emphasizing worker consultation and leadership rather than government crutch. He notes strikes in maritime and other sectors and favors constructive dialogue between employers and unions to bridge the employer employee gap.
Religious clashes erupted during a Hindoo festival in Bombay involving Kurat and Basik communities. European officers and other police were injured as rioters attacked a mosque during prayer. Police opened fire, dispersing factions amid eight threats and many casualties.
Al Smith denounced New York in a Saturday speech, arguing prohibition harms public virtue and accusing the Eighteenth Amendment of fueling corruption. He urged a constitutional approach to intoxicants and contended that hard liquor bans would fail without trustworthy enforcement and evidence.
The ailing veteran statesman nicknamed Tiger Clemenceau, then premier of France, toured a neglected grave on his birthday in London. A heap of weeds surrounded the site while nearby a hermit’s hut stood with hoarded wire, as an American photographer’s blurred shot captured the scene and elicited Clemenceau’s ire.
The Sydney wool sales will resume on October 3 with ample shipping facilities for buyers to lift purchases. The sales are planned to run continuously through October 31, cataloging 207,000 bales in the period.
An Italian naval seaplane returning from a search mission over the Arctic region crashed in a storm near Valuniet on the Rhone. The rear cabin floated with two mechanics rescued mildly injured. The front cockpit sank with two officers dead, presumed drowned or electrocuted.
The Canberra report notes nine minor and major mishaps and one car burned in incidents to date this year, with ongoing concerns about safety and vehicle damage across the period.
Post offices to open in Canberra and nearby at 1 p.m. for special clearance to Melbourne Sydney and Coubrunsy. Money orders or savings may be requested. ordinary postal delivery resumes with limited service only at post offices.
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