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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 08, 1928

Page

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Cricket season begins amid Canberra district club matches

A newly formed Canberra district cricket scene gains attention as teams including Manuka and others in Northbourne Acton Queanbeyan vie for the season. Players train, prepare under guidance, and a weekend practice session is held with weather shaping the plans for upcoming fixtures.

Onithustan Aualic Northbourne Waat- Miwuha Acton Queanbeyun Bob Wyle Wubi Betrvin Linkin

Church Sites Rentals Described in Goulburn Dialogue

A fragmentary report discusses Anglican and Methodist site use in Goulburn with plans for ministers and worship spaces. It notes interviews with church representatives including Archdeacon Key, Profound respect for church needs, and mentions Presbyterian and other denominations in the region.

Wadingelerey Goulburn Tir Harey Saihalic Winhop Campion Walker Presbyterian Hhlewoid

Stowaways on voyage spark muttered tale of peril

A fragmented report recalls a chaotic scene aboard a ship as stowaways struggle for survival. Passengers and crew grapple with danger near the Iain or Hes islands while authorities weigh rescue and consequences. The narrative hints at arrivals, searches, and the broader peril of unlawful travel.

Taigen Exhibition Tour Planned Amid Unclear Dates

Taigen, leaving in October, will travel to Sydney and Melbourne for a series of exhibition games. He plans to meet Han Pranciaen in Sydney on December 20 with steps toward a further overseas stop. An uneven schedule leaves details uncertain as talks with Kirkwood progress but no firm arrangements have emerged.

Lobton Sydney Malhonrne Australi Sind Kirkwood

Southern Cross to Sail for New Zealand Tomorrow

A fragmented report states Southern Cross Sydney plans to depart for New Zealand on Sunday with speculation about the crew and timing. The article mentions Kinenford Soy and a noon certainty, but details remain unclear and scrambled.

Sydney Kinenford Thin New Zealand Jon

New Watersiders Award Sparks Labour Debate

Melbourne report notes critics attack Judge Heeley’s new Waterside Workers award to start Monday. Dolwenten urged full repudiation as a direct offensive on coalitions formed by the Federation over the past four years. Delegates proposed repudiation and withdrawal from the Arbitration Court in favor of direct talks with employers.

Melbourne Heeley Dolwenten Dotegaten

Seaplane Flight Leaves Ottawa for Vancouver

A seaplane journey started with pilot Gontroy mapping from Ja dy Jonnett near Winnipeg to Hes voa, aiming for Vancouver. The flight, labeled as a 40temile leg, proceeded from Weidner day into the second leg of the arld racer route.

Winnipeg Weidner Gontroy Jady Jonnett Lee Ottawa Vancouver Hes Voa Teight

Parliament House Adjourns In Respect To Mr Lambert

The House of Representatives adjourned until three o'clock on Tuesday as a mark of respect to the memory of the late member for Torrens, W. H. Lambert. Prime Minister Truce moved thanks for his service, praising his work for Australian workers and the Labor Party. Opposition Leader Boullin paid tribute, noting life’s uncertainties in the shadow of death. The motion to adjourn passed with members standing.

Torreat Sydney W. HL Lambert Truce Tambert Hie Fendera Bruce Poke Boullin Tnembar Lambert Neves Minon Trume Laumbertin

British planes demonstrate flight to Bucharest attempt

Fragmentary report describes a British aircraft flight from London toward Bucharest with aims to prove the French Spitfire successor’s capabilities. Readings indicate a long distance milestone and a demonstration for the Romanian government amid wartime context.

London Rock

China Bloodshed Resumes in Manchuria Conflict

Reports detail renewed fighting between Rahonitiata and Bhantang forces near Pekinuc widening clashes across Manchuria. Northwarn forces drift harbor barricades on strategic routes while Chanashau Limsty commands early actions to bar enemy entry, amid unclear civilian impact and disrupted supply lines.

Thorth Pekinuc Widarate Yo Lay Chanashau-Limsty De-Lin Chang Manchuria Disney

England to India in Forty Four Days Record

Reported voyage from London to Croydon area involving Captain Deraand and Flyin Omtieet, delayed and tardy in FokWor tinboiame. About 6,000 millennia journey figures, 4,400 tackle details, and comparisons to Kingland route, with dates and intermediate stops under examination.

London Thuralny Croydon Firleh Kingland

No by election for West Sydney

The report notes that no by election will be held in West Sydney. It mentions Hix Mott and a sequence of events including a dean at Me Lambert and the Foner election, with a ten week timeline before the next event. The text is garbled but indicates scheduling and officials involved.

Sydney Hix Mott

Open Championship round leaders at The Rowe Hay Links

Sydney Friday reports the Open Championship at The Rowe Hay Links with Rute Stewart carding 70 after yesterday 78 while Spence and Popplewell top the two round totals. Other players including Nigel Meith Sak and W Hotie posted 161 or 149 as contenders qualify for the final rounds.

Sydney Rowe Hay Links Rute Stewart Utley Spence Popplewell Ba. Nwitlerold Nigel Meith Sak Rote Stewart W. Hotie Jona

Princes Tour Quiet Departure Amid Informal Farewells

In London on Thursday, Prince of Wales and companions departed amid informal goodbyes at Victoria Station. The party, including Mike of Ganeaster, faced a crowd of onlookers as a few notable figures lingered after the farewell.

London Thursby Prine Wiles Mike Ganeaster Victoriary Sutton Thom Fanewell

Dickens Don Theerselay Novel Prompts Controversy

A sensational note suggests Dickens perished biography novel concept. The Daily Chronicles and friends defend the author’s reputation as discussions arise over alleged homolocating claims and mental derangement amid a Westminster Abbey burial context.

Don Wits Meyer Worren Chrontela Dicken Alan Metteldae Weatminster Abbey Dickenk

Phone Theft Wharf Labourer Sentenced

A 40 year old wharf labourer in Sydney was sentenced to six months hard labour in the Central Court for stealing two telephone receptacles and money belonging to the Postmaster General. He claimed wandering led to the theft and that the offence was connected to broader acts against official property.

Hydney James Wilson

Mystery around Wall Street financier’s tremor case

A fragmented report describes a late Mr. Goldstein Rynney and a sleuth investigation at Tate Port, noting a rock find and tainted walls. It mentions a probable witness, timing around mid April, and pressure by authorities, with unclear connections to a local event in Wat Laat.

Rynney Pritay Mr. Golderein Tate Poti Coon

Soviet Accepts Pact On Eve Of Meeting

A garbled OCR fragment references a Soviet acceptance of a pact on the eve of a meeting. It mentions a person or entity named Thuemlay and phrases about haviniment ha nn houneed he qilhwemiun to Kino Koon sFoace Lvets, but the text is unreadable. The readable bits imply a diplomatic or alliance context with a Soviet stance ahead of talks.

Morrow Thuemlay Kino KoonsFoace Lvets

Senate Adjourns in Respect for William Lambert

The Senate adjourned in tribute to the late William Henry Lambert who died suddenly Thursday night. The adjournment extends sympathy to his widow as government leaders express profound regret and recall his service and leadership within the Australasian Labour Party and Parliament.

William Henry Lambert Sud Denly Senate George Fearcey Lamlert Sonnieg Dui Munthe Maria Astral Sane Tavis Glassmank Eeven Kenai Thom

Out of Control Tram Derailed Injuring Several Riders

A tram at high speed derailed after hitting automatic watch points near a hill. The vehicle traveled about 0 miles per hour to the bottom before derailing into fence rails. Several passengers sustained shock and cuts while the motorman remained standing. One elderly man pulled to safety from the wreckage.

Melbourne Tim Ulthiaueh

Conference leaders return to Sydney from Canberra

The Premier Meavin and Treasurer Blevens arrived in Sydney from Canberra after talks with the Prime Minister on Lae L outcome. No definite decisions were made and another conference is planned for next week in Lae.

Anuney Meavin Blevens Sydney Canberra

May Be Critical Air Marshal's Report

An excerpt from an Air Marshal's report discusses potential flaws in intelligence and the possibility of Pakistan fabrications affecting assessments. It notes skepticism about the reliability of some sources and the need for caution in drawing firm conclusions.

Rhine Evacuation Delays Prompt New Officials Talk

The article reports on ongoing evacuation efforts along the Rhine amid shifting control and timetables. Officials discuss border safety, troop movements, and civilian relocation plans as tensions influence the timetable and local logistics.

Gearless Cars Trial Marks Motor Time Revolution

A garbled 1910s style report describes a trial of gearless cars and a new motor invention. An investor, J. Robinson, reportedly financed 20,000 pounds for a standard model with variable gears claiming extraordinary smoothness and potential for mass adoption. The piece credits an expert and mentions a hall maker of engines, noting the significant but unclear technical claims.

London Arent Riivin A.nere Niverthe J. Rohinson Yeonder

Housing Committee's Report Expected Next Week

The Joint Parliamentary Committees in Canberra are examining housing and living conditions. They are finalising their report for Parliament and expect to present it between sessions at the Vellas ACW. A vote on the report is anticipated soon.

Mbt Canberra

Churchwomen's Guild formed at St Johns Church Kings

The Avlld WIE Hota a Corporaia Communion marks the inauguration of a Churchwomen's Guild at Mt. John's Church of Kings. The rector urges all parishioners to join, supporting charitable and communal purposes within the parish.

Mt. John's Church of Kings and Bux Churehe Women's Guild Sorrow

Convict Ship to Become Floating Museum in Australia

Aroockville reports a convict ship, the Uriildht, will be repurposed as a floating museum in Australia after arriving from New York. The vessel, described as one of the widest, was built in 3780 by Fluccens with Angsters, and its voyage is set to attract attention as it nears its conversion into a public display.

Arockville Ahly New York Voy Fame Australia

Education Ordinance Promotes Territorial School Attendance

Legislative text outlines compulsory education for children in the Territory with penalties for parents failing to ensure attendance. Exemption certificates may be issued under defined conditions. Provisions cover detention of truants, support for guardians, and enforcement of schooling while detailing exemptions and enforcement mechanisms.

Nba Jaint Guannank Besnet Acholars

War on cigarettes speech at Adelaide convention

At a Friday Adelaide convention of the W.CcTU Mem Rd Ford eal a speaker questioned why the public tolerates tobacco. He urged banning the sale to youths under age and argued for stronger limits as cigarette use rises among young people.

Adelaide W.cctu Mem Ford

Local Ordinance Affects Property Near Terriers in Wales

A garbled report describes an ordinance impacting CNrv England property near Terriers, with references to South Wales, provisions of laws, and actions around Uske and Ved et Att Weecinted matter. The readable fragments suggest regulatory intervention affecting land or use, but specifics are unclear.

Cnrv England Hew South Wales Itberin Trearanimdes Usk

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