17 Oct 1928
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 17, 1928
Page
1
Fragmentary clipping reports London police seeking evidence at an inquiry. Text mentions a commander, officers, and a potential crime investigation. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but imply intensified police action and formal examination.
Waterside workers attacked volunteers on the Newcastle wharves as hundreds charged the workers, drove them off, and damaged property. Police had to be mobilized to quell ongoing disturbances with volunteers marching toward the steamer Gow Kaveh and later returning to the wharf amid arrests and confrontations.
Fragmentary OCR reads of a British speech criticizing German responsibility in the war. Mentions Mr MacDonald and ministers, international relations notes, and calls for accountability. Text is garbled with many unreadable words and names.
A deciphered fragment discusses police training, authority, and safety measures. It mentions officers, patrols, and the idea of protective equipment or procedures, with unclear references to specific people or events. The text hints at debates over law and enforcement standards without clear conclusions.
Amateur page notes a December carnival at Vine Street pool with plans for a second survival meet and youth events. The article mentions committee arrangements, water safety, and juvenile races, with expected participation from local clubs and families.
A reader letter criticizes England bowling with reference to Mangier and Mitchell, noting Ambleton and Tate as key bowlers. The writer argues strong form will carry England to victory while urging careful selection and support for the team.
The Graf Zeppelin completes a four day transatlantic voyage arriving in America and is welcomed by President Coolidge and crowds at the White House. The airship covers about 5610 miles before landing near Lakehurst amid ceremonial honors and security preparations for mooring against possible weather.
Police charged and dispersed a riot as workers clashed with officers near the wharf. Several strikers were injured, hospitalised, and a forceful baton effort drove crowds away from a steamer mooring while volunteers and others withdrew to safety at Port Campbell.
A garbled OCR item references a race or protest involving Watersiders and a Melbourne port area. It mentions Toeslay The Materalttaraes Cosral and Mr Kartinund and a warning or claim about a test in the Hort Meibourne Watersit Porteybiaat with the phrase X10 you mem.
The readable text is garbled with multiple misspellings and names. It references a government wall, a meeting, and an ashore recall, but no clear date, place, or outcome emerges. Entities and specifics are too obscured to extract a coherent item.
The management committee of the Wateraike Worker Reveratwt to day will decide on resuming work under conditions. A member has not yet signed and a roll of members was carried by one man who carried a Russell Koviet May.
Fragmented OCR passage mentions travel, heating, and unclear references. Several garbled phrases suggest a misconstrued report with names and events not decipherable. No coherent person or place can be reliably identified for a factual summary.
The Hanlin cricket team reached Perth in unsettled conditions with players exhausted and bemoaning the heat. Captain Taos praised the bowling and fielding as the side prepared for further travel and matches amid uncertain weather.
An unclear report claims explosives were given to Watersiders DIUBNANH and Tuomluy. It mentions a city fire, two workers, and a secretary who suspects an internal theft and asks who sent them. The fragment references Penmaes On and The Water World Ho in an investigative context.
Fragmented OCR text notes an arrival at Brisbane involving H.M.A.S. Australia and mentions names and events related to wartime movements, threading through garbled phrases and references to observers and locations amid a Great War context. The readable elements point to a naval arrival, with unclear accompanying details.
Fragmentary poem style note discusses Australia’s role and proposed recognition at a conference in America. Mentions government action and potential positions for Australia, aiming to secure lasting status and influence among international delegates.
British expert says a Zeppelin style airship could carry regular trans Atlantic service at speeds near 76 to 100 miles per hour. Claims a craft capable of 100 mph would fly from Cologne to New York in about four days, with an enlarged volume design and eight to twenty passengers proposed by a wartime airship company.
Fragmented text from a Washington area page mentions a Monday incident and a person named Claude scoring, with unclear events. Other garbled lines reference a Navy department, a winter hike, and two unfamiliar proper nouns.
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A garbled report from Geneva recalls an attack on Xpablinger and his aide during a Fevinelny event. Dr Hoch’s testimony is noted, while Magisterial action and English involvement draw attention as officials seek an explanation amid unclear chronicles.
Senator McLachlan sailed to Italy amid a routine itinerary with stops in Rome and Tully. The trip, described as official and exploratory, aims to bolster national ties and discuss foreign policy priorities with Italian authorities.
Fragmentary OCR text notes consent issues and confidence about availability for a game. Mentions, with limited clarity, participants, wider audience, and timing expectations amid unspecified circumstances.
Fragmentary European dispatches describe Allied planning for Rhineland evacuation and German receptivity to terms. Reports note delays tied to American elections and German reservations, with figures including Kranemann referenced amid security concerns and political pressure.
A damaged floating dock at Singapore Harbour caused by a severe storm on Saturday. The accident injured several workers as the dock twisted under heavy wind and broken timbers, raising concerns over securing the structure and potential further hazards.
An item notes Tu Phe Fieher as captain of the CimMicor Moly, signaling an ocean journey to England under unclear but documented leadership.
A fragmentary report notes the Australian Olympic team arriving in Melbourne for mid season events. It mentions one non local member among the team and hints at interference or miscommunication affecting the squad. The text is garbled and several details are unreadable, with totals and sources not clearly identifiable.
An official report outlines Burney’s focus on year end duties and the importance of timely completion. The document stresses accuracy, coordination with departments, and adherence to deadlines to ensure proper closure of annual activities.
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