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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 20, 1928

Page

1

Birkenhead Withdrawal From Cabinet

A distorted report details Birkenhead withdrawing from the cabinet and letters between Lord Tarkerhead and Mr Meltwin. It notes political regret, ministerial reshuffles, and appointments including a commander of the Star and a secretary for today, with a king's approval and new ministerial posts amid cabinet changes.

Lan Tharadiay Lord Tarkerhead Abe Net Porbiliabedt Meltwin Hirkenswad Haid Waele Ter Lave Sears OL Smuthers Lee Sei Patie Fetter

Rugby Tour Costs Highlight English Team’s Losses and Awards

Fragmented OCR text reports English rugby team profits and expenses from a tour to Australia New Zealand Canada. It cites receipts of £10,004 against expenditure of £12,085 and mentions a £186 prize per player.

London Pharksdlay Fotralia Canada

Wage Fix Declares Living Wage in Sydney Inquiry

In an Industrial Commission inquiry today Judge Piddington fixed a base wage of four shillings for adult males in Sydney with sixpence for each child. The ruling notes that the standard applies to married or single men when children are considered. The decision outlines the living wage for male adults and adds a per child supplement.

Sydney The Industrial Commission Duaticn Piddington Udu Mareied Fiton

Inquiry into Savings Bank Ordered by Mr Bavin

Fragmentary text shows an inquiry ordered by a Mr Bavin Sydney Fridux The Promier and others regarding savings bank matters The record references commissioners and debates but the context is unclear due to damaged OCR resulting in garbled wording

Unopposed and contested seats mark federal election results

Thirteen members returned unopposed including Speaker Sir Littheton Groom and Federal Treasurer Dr Page. Most ministers faced opposition. notable incident saw Mr R Cook fail to secure Indi nomination letting Labour win unopposed. Contests appear in Wentworth and other seats as parties field candidates across Australia with regional results incomplete.

Littheton Groom Dr. Page R. Cook Indi Labour

England Scoring Burst Shines in Perth Cricket Test

England and Australia clash as big innings at Perth highlights the match. Leyland Jardine and Astley contribute solid scores while West Australia shows mixed bowling and fielding.

England Perth

Australia v Rest 1st Test in Melbourne Ends Fragmented Play

Australia trails in a rain interrupted warm up as Hyder withdraws with laryngitis. Openers Woodfull Hendry share cautious partnership before efforts fade, Kelleway and O Connor steady stall lead to a 31 run mark and persistent medium pace from Gregory and Blackie.

Gregory Jackson Tullaman Kelleway O'Connor Mat Oxenham Mis Yconner Hinckie Grimmett Woodfull Australia Ponsford Hendry Newt Batarnion Scott Ironmenger Nicholla Andrews Beeren

Senate A B Tionley and Advisors Named in List of Officials

A long OCR read lists numerous names with titles such as Dentieti, Vier, Abbroth, and Lawson among senators, secretaries, journalists, miners, and clerks. It appears to be a roster or roll of government and public figures with varied occupations, ending with Continued on Page Six.

Air Ministry Tidings Reports Battle Near TAO Line

An urgent Air Ministry brief describes intense fighting near TAO as date the Datel pheanier Vlierden-Lite clash with Royal forces. Key details on locations and outcomes remain unclear in the damaged text.

London Datel Pheanier Vlierden- Lite TAO Willes Frond

London Struggles Over War Policy in Late Night Debates

In London on Thursday, political leaders clashed over wartime strategy as Liberal and Conservative figures sparred publicly. The debate touched on leadership, cabinet unity, and potential shifts in policy, with Morley, Asquith, and Grey cited as key voices amid pressure from Winston Churchill and Lloyd George.

London Ol Mberbey Wien Gory Karl Grey Caldiet Sam Herteli Hlorcourt Marley Winsten Winston Colli Pase Lloyd Geermoe Daria Morbex Britain Warrmin Assa Lan Dover Han Carl Ae Wilior Atv Morley Ciorgs Hunelian Leivlinit Dart Siren Will Piel Han Beanelaary Bart Daley Asquith Burns Wwe

Fragmentary text from a historical newspaper item

The readable portions reference names and places in a garbled OCR segment. Core elements include a mention of a person and a place, with scattered fragments likely from a local or legal notice, but the full meaning is unclear. The piece lacks coherent events or dates to form a definite summary.

Melbourne Sensation Over Lapse In Robert Cook Case

A sensational report from Melbourne centers on Robert Cook, a country party figure, amid unclear details about a lapse and a controversial matter in the Rupe reserves. The fragmentary text hints at political turmoil and public concern.

Melbourne Robert Cook Barty Peerateer

Australian Olympic Crane Team Arrives in Sydney

A large crowd welcomed the caravan as the Australian Olympic Cranes arrived in Sydney for the games. Duff praised the team’s performance amid challenging climate and obstacles.

Flour Price Drop Sought by Millers Association

The Flour Millers' Association seeks reduced wholesale flour prices to lower costs for bakers and consumers. They demand a cut to four shillings per ton and a stabilization that would bring prices down toward £12 per ton, affecting trade and market stability.

Bydney Flour Millers’ Association

Viking Americas Clutch Shines in Regional Meet

Chitenee Crabbe leads Viking Americas with a late surge in a regional event. Solel and Milngr contribute strong finishes as the team earns a notable placement.

Milngr Solel Chette Chitenee Crabbe

Shipowners Seek Deletion of Preference Clauses

In arbitration today shipowners petitioned to delete preference clauses in the Waterside Workers' Federation award. They questioned the allocation of inland pickup points and weekly roster arrangements in Melbourne port and sought changes to the permanent weekly labor terms setting 44 hours at £4 13s 4d.

Melbourne Arbitration Court Waterside Workers’ Federation Emus Atevedares Melbourn Wales Ug frolFration

Chief Judge Comments on Transport Workers Act Debate

Chief Judge Dethridee said the Transport Workers Act’s merits are not for him to judge, signaling a cautious stance on the contentious license issue amid ongoing discussions. The remark frames the judiciary as avoiding direct policy critique.

Gaged Dethridee

Whersiders Plan to Resume Work After Friday Meeting

A Tow meeting of Whersiders decided to end the strike today and many will seek work tomorrow, with numbers applying for teemsmen.

Brigbane Whersiders

Seamen Union Official Guarded After Violence Threats

The Seamen's Union secretary J Husack at Newcastle is under guard after threats of violence from new members. He refused a resignation demanded by a faction in Eyalives and remains in position.

Newcastle Finday

Plane petrol tank found in aged Amundsen wreck

A fragmentary article reports an aluminium petrol tank found at the Amundsen site. The object, described as from a plane, is linked to the wreckage and prompts mentions of recovered parts and ongoing search efforts.

State gift to Pacific fliers discussed at meeting

At a meeting of the State Faeculleo of the returned Salblhers' Laie attention was drawn to the government obligation to pay up to a Kingsford Smith cod. Of the £7,000 owing to the aviators by the State it was said that £4,000 had been promised. Al Henderson noted others would be flying to Sydney next month for America and hoped the government would honour the promised payments.

Syousey Riday Sydney America Govermnment

Johnson Appeal Fails in Court Dismissal

Jacob Johnson’s appeal against a conviction for attempted intimidation was dismissed by Judge Cohen. The Quater Session Appeal Court sentenced him to six minutes imprisonment and ordered payment of costs. The judge stated the decision was justified and lawful.

Seamen's Union Considers Action Over Dismissal Appeal

The secretary of the Seamen's Union New South Wales branch Mr D Fleming said members would not back the matter and would decide future action at a Monday meeting. He condemned the dismissal as unwarranted on the facts and warned against being used as a lever for fear of legislation.

Bydney Johnen Sew South Wales The Seamen's Union D. Fleming Samen Unen

Flier Forced Down in Rain Near Tokio During World Flight

German aviator Baron Von Thuenfeld made a forced landing in heavy rain a short distance from Tokyo during a world flight. His aircraft was damaged and he and his crew were reported overdue. Fog shrouded the Hakone Mountains and searchers found no trace of him.

Tokio Baron von Thuenfeld Huenfeld Danka Hakone Hanes

Sydney Branch Seeks Licenses Under Meehy Award

The local Waterside Workers' Federation branch decided today to apply for licenses and operate under the Meehy award, aligning with regional labor guidelines and procedures.

Sydney Waterside Workers’ Federation Today Meehy

Volunteers at the Wharf Reported in Great Numbers

A large group of wharf laborers gathered today while many volunteers offered their services. The scene showed ample willing help ready to assist with assignments as needed at the dockside.

Melbourne

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