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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 06, 1928
Page
4
The fragment lists delivery and subscription details for The Canberra Times and a catalog of agents and bookstalls across Canberra Queanbeyan Bungendore and various towns. It notes prepaid daily and post free within the Commonwealth and mentions locations near City, Kingston, Duntroon, and several regional outlets for newspaper distribution and book sales.
Circulation manager seeks details on the Candepra mes early morning delivery. Readers are asked to contact the circulation office with particulars and any issues regarding service.
A brief note discusses myopia as common and linked to imperfect eye alignment. It explains how eyes diverge, the strain from trying to correct vision, and how evolution from side to front placement improved parallel sight and depth perception in animals and humans.
The article describes wireless heating using a short wave vacuum tube to generate high power radio waves. A tube is enclosed in a glass envelope hung from a metal world that transfers the energy as heat to a target. It notes potential future devices to induce artificial fever for medical recovery.
A chicken heart tissue kept alive since 1912 marked its sixteenth anniversary with a party. Daily baths of forty five seconds in Tunger's solution precede feeding on chicken plasma and embryo extract. In incubators the tissue doubled every forty eight hours, with portions cut daily for experiments to reveal life sustaining conditions.
The report records weather data including cloudy showers and cold night conditions with west to southerly winds. It lists monthly rainfall totals for the year to date, highlighting September figures and a Queanbeyan temperature section, ending with a summary of rainfall totals for the period.
Canberra and New South Wales expect showers with cool to fresh north westerly winds and possible thundershowers. Victoria cool and cloudy with rain on high lands, some snow inland. Straits and Tasman Sea strong west to south west winds with rough seas. Western Australia generally fine with cool south to coastal winds. South Australia showers near coast, gusty winds along the southern belt. Queensland cloudy in southern border districts with scattered showers and variable winds. Overall, unsettled checks with occasional squally conditions near coastlines and modest seas offshore.
NSW and Victoria show clear spells with fresh to strong winds and scattered showers. South Australia and Western Australia report mainly clear conditions inland with light rain in some southern areas and coastal squalls. Tanzania notes clear to partly cloudy skies with occasional showers and moderate rain in the northwest and west.
The article surveys China's postwar trajectory toward a party dictatorship centered in Peiping with Nanking as capital. It outlines regional districts under central control, official language shifts, and a national economic policy. Demobilization, job creation for ex-soldiers, and expansion of trade, transportation, and education are planned as steps toward stability amid evolving governance.
In a yesterday afternoon session the Federal Treasurer Dr Earle Page introduced a bill to amend the Pension and Age Densions Act. It removes the need for returning soldiers to reveal war pensions in income statements when applying for eld ere pensions and raises hospital and benevolent institution rates from 4 shillings to 6 shillings 6pence per week. Speakers from both sides supported the amendments and backed rectification of other domatins as the bill passed all stages.
Mrs. Gihean Purceding, mayor of New Paths, injured during colonial riots in Colombo, traveled to London after seven weeks away. She reports rioting in the native quarter, a stone struck her chest causing lasting eye disfigurement, hospital humidity and heat were trying, specialists say surgery may help but lengthy treatment needed. Mayor Gibwon expresses shock and legal opinion denies compensation claim from the Exon Government.
In London Tresley London, Paley Hendren reached the milestone of 30 pins for the season, the first since 1925, with Vark oulie V. the MC noting the moment today.
The House of Representatives heard a heated exchange on immigration funding and welfare for migrants. Mr. Scullin condemned government spending on divorces and landing money as part of migration, arguing unemployment worsens with borrowed funds. Mr. Bruce denied mischaracterizations, defending migration as necessary and funded by central and state authorities, while noting limited government responsibility for individual arrivals.
Senator Eliot questioned Home Territories officials about evidence of penalties on tradesmen for coal transport to Canberra. Senator Crawford noted delays in extending the Queensland Canberra line north of Wing, with prior floods in 1922 and bridge collapses affecting river traffic and construction.
The Commonwealth Dried Fruit Board reports that total dried fruit production fell to 28,927 totes, about 22 percent down from the prior year due to a frost on September 25 1927. Australian sultanas sold in Britain reached a record 21,232 tons, with carryover and future shipments planned to sustain supplies into 1928.
In the Senate, Guthrie drew attention to foreign made motor vehicles being delivered to Parliament House. He was told the textmaster general knew of the issue and that the department prefers to buy suitable vehicles of British origin when cost allows.
Mr Archdale Parkhill pointed out two speeches in Parliament on Tuesday evening that were credited to Mr Lambert, who was not present. We regret Parkhill's name was mistakenly linked to Lambert in these circumstances.
The AnHol report criticizes lobbying practices tied to tariff recommendations. It notes ministers and Parliament avoided culpability, cites inquires with over 10 witnesses, and flags the Tariff Act and altered proposals as key drivers hampering open policy. Strong language highlights improper methods and calls for accountability.
A city committee met to press the Minister for decertification of the Government’s representation plan. They voiced the need for a representative with coal power and discussed interviews and guidance from Mr Hirver’s statements. The Minister promised to schedule a meeting possibly on Tuesday or Wednesday to decide the commission’s next steps.
A general meeting of the Cities League is held tonight at the Burial Service Rooms. Main topics include representation and related governance matters.
The loan bill for 10.7 million pounds authorises the Federal Treasurer to borrow funds and expend up to 10422.0 percent of the amount for specified purposes. It was introduced into the House of Representatives this afternoon. The aim is to provide appropriations from the central fund for estimated expenditures in the current financial year.
Readers weigh in on the balance between community spirit and enjoying beer, urging action from editors and contributors. The letters touch on responsibility, civic pride, and how local life thrives when residents engage with town initiatives and shared spaces.
A fragmented report recalls a former civic organizer and the transition to new leadership in the city. It notes past public events, the move to appoint new presidents, and forthcoming arrangements for ceremonies and municipal dealings.
Industrial tribunal sits to-day to hear numerous applications. Protests and revisions are expected on wages and conditions. The hearing will scrutinize employer practices and the scope of workers’ rights amid ongoing disputes over pay.
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